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Indian hockey teams revert to blue kits for Asiad after saffron backlash

Hockey India (HI) faced intense criticism earlier after switching its long-standing colour to saffron, which the teams sported during the FIH World Cups in the Netherlands and Belgium

Indian shooters have earned respect and awe from rivals says Swapnil Kusale

Kusale, whose remarkable composure helped him beat a formidable field to win bronze in Paris, backed the Indian team to deliver in Japan, though he stopped short of predicting a medal tally

Indian Football League 2026-27 season set to begin on October 30, says AIFF

As part of regulatory updates for the upcoming season, the Council approved a rule permitting a maximum of three foreign players on the pitch at a time during matches

Two stage trials open World Championships route for Asian Games wrestlers

According to a WFI circular, wrestlers selected to represent India at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will not be barred from participating in the Senior World Championships selection trials

Sony Sports Network acquires TV rights for Afghanistan-India T20I series

The two teams will play the first T20I on September 13, followed by the second and third matches on September 15 and 17 at the Arun Jaitley stadium here

Gavit sets sights on Asian Para Games double after Commonwealth triumph

The Nashik-based right-arm amputee made history on his Commonwealth Games debut, blazing to gold in the men's 100m T47 final in a Games-record 10.71 seconds

Rybakina downs Osaka in US Open 2026; set to meet Zheng in quarterfinal

The No. 2-seeded Rybakina is guaranteed to replace Aryna Sabalenka atop the WTA rankings if she reaches the semifinals in Flushing Meadows

There's no added pressure: Satwik-Chirag ready to defend Asian Games gold

Satwik felt the China Masters win came at the perfect time after a difficult period away from competitive badminton

Empty seats, tired stars: The US Open's post-2 am finishes spark a pushback

Late-night finishes at the US Open have sparked concerns among players, with Alexander Zverev, Venus Williams and others questioning post-midnight scheduling.

Shooting at Asian Games: Suruchi Singh's rise from Bhiwani to world record

At just 20, Suruchi has put together an impressive resume, with a junior world record, an ISSF World Cup Final title and multiple World Cup gold medals to her name

Satwik, Chirag draw confidence from China Masters win ahead of Asian Games

The title comes just weeks ahead of their title defence at the Asian Games, which is scheduled to be held from September 19 in Japan

F1 leader Antonelli seals Italian GP win after epic charge from the back

It took the Mercedes driver fewer than 17 laps to fight his way to the front

US Open 2026: Defending champions Sabalenka, Alcaraz reach quarterfinals

The top-ranked Sabalenka solved some early struggles holding serve and overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-3 on Sunday

Nick Kyrgios accepts one-month suspension following positive cocaine test

The 31-year-old from Australia had been provisionally suspended since Aug. 4, which was revealed just over two weeks later

Gukesh clash on horizon, Sindarov to begin preparations after Olympiad

Sindarov will face Gukesh in a battle for the world crown between two 20-year-olds in Geneva over 14 classical games from November 24 to December 12

Asiad-bound shooters gear up with final preparatory camps in Delhi, Bhopal

The camps have been divided between the MP State Shooting Academy in Bhopal and the Karni Singh Range in the national capital

China Masters: Kidambi Srikanth knocked out after straight-game defeat

The 33-year-old Indian, who had shown flashes of his vintage best while finishing runner-up at the US Open Super 300 earlier this year, went down 16-21, 16-21 to the 25th-ranked Lee Cheuk

Asian Games: SAI's 'container simulator' readies athletes for unusual stay

The beds are a little over six feet long, the walls are close, and there is little room for anything beyond the essentials.

Asiad 2026: Can India better its Hangzhou medal tally in Aichi-Nagoya?

India's 2026 Asian Games campaign will be tested by the absence of key Hangzhou medallists, but rising stars and recent form offer a chance to surpass the all-time medal haul

India's Asiad 2026 campaign suffers another doping blow; cases rise to 12

Wushu player Bhanupratap has tested positive for Enobosarm (Ostarine), a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) associated with muscle and bone development