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Saina Nehwal urges caution on BWF scoring changes, praises Lakshya Sen

The game's governing body (BWF) has proposed switching to a 3x15 scoring format from the current 3x21 system, with a membership vote on the change scheduled at the BWF Annual General Meeting.

India adds top performers from 2025 to TOPS, TAGG lists before Asian Games

The revised list also recognises achievements in para-sports. Pramod Bhagat, a gold medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, has been included in the para-badminton category alongside Naveen Sivakumar

FIH Women's Hockey WC 2026 qualifier final India vs England live streaming

Although India have already secured qualification for the 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup by reaching the semi-finals, the final presents a chance for the hosts to cap off their home campaign with a win

George Russell takes pole as Mercedes seal 1-2 in China sprint qualifying

With teammate Kimi Antonelli qualifying second and no other team close, Mercedes is on target for another 1-2 finish in Saturday's sprint, which is followed by qualifying for Sunday's Grand Prix.

Jack Draper beats Novak Djokovic in three sets at BNP Paribas Open

Defending champion Jack Draper beat five-time champ Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.

India cruise past Wales 4-1, confirm Women's Hockey World Cup spot

Star forward Navneet Kaur stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick, while Sakshi Rana opened the scoring at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Verstappen takes on 24-hour 'bucket list' race at famed Nurburgring track

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is taking on a "bucket list" challenge as he prepares to tackle his first 24-hour sportscar race at the historic Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.

Lakshya Sen falls short to Chun-Yi in 2026 All England Championship final

The 24-year-old Indian fought hard but could not overcome the challenge of the left-handed Taiwanese shuttler, losing the intense title clash 15-21 20-22

Lakshay Sen final streaming: Where to watch All England Championship match?

The live streaming of Lakshay Sen vs Lin Chun-Yi All England Championship 2026 final match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Cruising on the road less taken: Indian women are rewiring motorsport

As women open new doors everywhere, the gaps in motorsports - on and off the track - also stand exposed. An International Women's Day feature

Badminton at its toughest, and Lakshya at his bravest: Vimal Kumar

Battling painful blisters on his foot and severe cramps, a gritty Sen overcame Lai to storm into the final of the All England Open in Birmingham

Braveheart Lakshya downs Lai in epic battle to enter All England Open final

It will be Lakshya's second appearance in the All England final after finishing runner up at the 2022 edition.

Lakshya beats Canada's Victor Lai to enter All England Open final

The 12th ranked Sen beat world number 16 Lai 21-16 18-21 21-15 in the match that lasted one hour and 37 minutes

England, SA, WI to leave India on ICC charter flights over weekend

West Indies and South Africa are the other two teams still in the country despite their campaigns having ended

Verstappen to Hamilton: How much will F1 drivers earn in 2026 season

A glance at any F1 driver's social media instantly highlights the perks of the profession, private jets, luxury cars, and exotic off-season escapes.

How India is preparing for the Asian Games 2026 in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya

While some participating countries may house athletes aboard a cruise liner docked at a nearby port, India has requested land-based accommodation for its contingent

'I am back home': PV Sindhu misses All England, returns to Bengaluru

The former world champion was on her way to Birmingham via Dubai, when she was stranded after the flight operations were suspended in the Gulf region

Liam Lawson says 2026 Formula 1 cars are not 'super fun' to drive

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson is looking forward to the start of the new Formula 1 season in Melbourne this weekend, although he says the new-era cars are not "super fun" to drive.

F1 & India: Red Bull's Moto Jam, Lindblad and revival of unfinished chapter

Arvid Lindblad's Delhi showrun, Adani's reported interest in Buddh and a sports minister visit sharpen the debate over F1's return, with Kush Maini embedded inside Alpine's F1 structure

Abdusattorov capitalises on Gukesh blunder to secure victory in Prague

Just a month back Gukesh had lost to Abdusattorov through a blunder from a decent position during the Tata Steel Masters