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UTT Season 7: Syndrela scripts stunning Manika upset in Dempo Goa Challengers’ win; Pavade powers Pune victory against UP

IANS | July 12, 2026 11:19 PM

Goa, July 12 (IANS) Sixteen-year-old Syndrela Das produced one of the biggest upsets in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) stunning World No. 52 and Indian stalwart Manika Batra in straight games as two-time champions Dempo Goa Challengers overcame Ahmedabad APL Pipers 8-7 at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

'A privilege to meet tennis legend': Jay Shah meets John McEnroe at Wimbledon final

IANS | July 12, 2026 10:38 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah met tennis great John McEnroe on the sidelines of the Wimbledon women's singles final, describing the American legend as one of the sport's true icons.

Hyderabad's Vinoo Mankad champions felicitated during TG20 closing ceremony

IANS | July 12, 2026 9:55 PM

Hyderabad, July 12 (IANS) The Hyderabad Under-19 team, which recently emerged victorious in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, was felicitated during the closing ceremony of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

‘Medals will now come much more consistently’: Neeru Dhanda after World Cup glory

IANS | July 12, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Indian shotgun shooter Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda scripted history at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy, by becoming the first Indian woman trap shooter to win a Gold medal at the tournament. The 26-year-old broke the national record with a qualification score of 121/125 before outlasting former World Champion Carole Cormenier of France in a tense final.

UTT Season 7: Prithika Pavade powers PBG Pune Jaguars to 9-6 voctory against UP Prometheans

IANS | July 12, 2026 9:05 PM

Goa, July 12 (IANS) French Olympian and UTT debutant Prithika Pavade produced a powerhouse performance as PBG Pune Jaguars defeated UP Prometheans 9-6 at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium on Sunday, securing their first victory of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7.

Three DGC golfers to represent India at 78th Singapore Open Amateur Championship

IANS | July 12, 2026 8:33 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Three promising golfers from the Delhi Golf Club, Deepak Yadav, Chaitanya Pandey and Ranveer Mitroo will represent India at the 78th Singapore Open Amateur Championship, scheduled to be played at the Singapore Island Country Club’s Bukit Course from July 14 to 17.

Results-based decision to invoke McCullum's notice period, says ECB CEO Gould

IANS | July 12, 2026 8:20 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gould on Sunday clarified that the board had ‘invoked the notice period’ in Brendon McCullum’s contract to remove him from the men’s Test head coach role, adding that the call was strictly based on recent results.

Asian U23 Athletics C'ships: Anand Singh wins javelin title, women’s 4x400m relay add second gold to tally

IANS | July 12, 2026 8:00 PM

Ordos, July 12 (IANS) Outstanding performance by javelin thrower Anand Singh and women’s 4x400m relay swelled India’s gold medal tally on the final day of the inaugural edition of the Asian U23 Athletics Championships in the Chinese City of Ordos on Sunday.

Paralympian Rakesh Kumar debunks J&K Sports Council's claims, says he applied offline under S.O.-12

IANS | July 12, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Paralympic medallist Rakesh Kumar has rejected the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council's assertion that he never applied for appointment under S.O.-12 of 2022, maintaining that he had submitted his application offline and questioning how he could now produce documentary proof.

FIFA WC: ‘Every nation should be allowed to dream’, Infantino open to 64-team World Cup in 2030

IANS | July 12, 2026 6:57 PM

New York, July 12 (IANS) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said the possibility of expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition will be formally considered after the ongoing 2026 tournament, opening the door to another major increase in the size of football’s biggest competition.

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UTT Season 7: Syndrela scripts stunning Manika upset in Dempo Goa Challengers’ win; Pavade powers Pune victory against UP

'A privilege to meet tennis legend': Jay Shah meets John McEnroe at Wimbledon final

Hyderabad's Vinoo Mankad champions felicitated during TG20 closing ceremony

‘Medals will now come much more consistently’: Neeru Dhanda after World Cup glory

UTT Season 7: Prithika Pavade powers PBG Pune Jaguars to 9-6 voctory against UP Prometheans

Three DGC golfers to represent India at 78th Singapore Open Amateur Championship

Results-based decision to invoke McCullum's notice period, says ECB CEO Gould

Asian U23 Athletics C'ships: Anand Singh wins javelin title, women’s 4x400m relay add second gold to tally

Paralympian Rakesh Kumar debunks J&K Sports Council's claims, says he applied offline under S.O.-12

FIFA WC: ‘Every nation should be allowed to dream’, Infantino open to 64-team World Cup in 2030

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