New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) FIFA will reportedly pay Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan his full tournament fee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite his inability to officiate at the competition after being denied entry into the United States.
Antalya, June 14 (IANS) India’s Dhiraj Bommadevara capped a memorable day at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkiye, by clinching his maiden individual recurve gold medal before completing a golden double alongside teenage sensation Kumkum Mohod in the mixed team event on Sunday.
Trivandrum, June 14 (IANS) India’s talented high jumper Pooja continued to stamp her authority in women’s high jump event at the Trivandrum leg of the Indian Athletics Series on Sunday.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Indian men's hockey team midfielder Manpreet Singh on Saturday equalled former India captain and current Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey's national record of 412 international caps when he took the field in India's FIH Pro League 2025-26 match against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana’s fluent 68 and Richa Ghosh’s late blitz of 34 powered India to 170/6 against Pakistan in their Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Edgbaston on Sunday. On a used pitch, Smriti stabilised India’s innings by hitting 68 off 44 balls laced with nine fours and two sixes, with her lofted shots and precise footwork being the standout aspects.
Catalunya, June 14 (IANS) Lewis Hamilton claimed a magnificent maiden Grand Prix victory for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on Sunday, ending Mercedes' unbeaten run in the 2026 Formula One season and reigniting his title challenge with a commanding drive.
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh opener Juairiya Ferdous described her match-winning half-century against the Netherlands as a special moment after helping her side begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a six-wicket victory at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana credited her bowlers for laying the foundation of her team's six-wicket victory over the Netherlands in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Indore, June 14 (IANS) Chambal Ghariyals continued their impressive run in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, registering a four-wicket victory over Indore Pink Panthers to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament at Daly College, Indore. The win marked their sixth consecutive triumph, keeping their 100 percent winning streak intact.
Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss in their 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at Edgbaston on Sunday, thus continuing a trend that has been present in the matches involving the arch rivals.
