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Team India set for BRICS Esports Championship and Global Esports Games 2026

Shubham finished as the first runner-up, while Ashish claimed the second runner-up position in the qualifier.

Ashish Yadav's 74.09m earns India silver at World Athletics U20 C'ships

At 19, Yadav became only the second Indian after two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra to win a silver medal in the men's javelin at the World Athletics U20 Championships.

Kamaljeet's second sporting life: From injury setback to Asian Games glory

Kamaljeet is preparing for the biggest opportunity of his young career, representing India at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Indian Army hold off Leh Kings 6-5 in dramatic Challengers' Cup final

In a final that showcased the growing depth of Indian ice hockey, Leh Kings pushed the country's leading institutional side all the way but couldn't go over the line.

Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda lead India's World C'ship debutant quartet

Ayush, however, has been handed a tough draw in the August 17-23 tournament as he is set to take on defending champion and world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China in the men's singles' opening round.

Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra joins UBS Athletics Kids Cup as co-owner

The UBS Athletics Kids Cup is one of a grassroots initiatives, designed to introduce children to sports through fun, inclusive and accessible competition.

Asian Games 2026 Men's Hockey full schedule, format, live streaming

India, the highest-ranked team in the 12-team competition, have been kept apart from arch-rivals Pakistan, who have been placed in Pool B alongside Malaysia, China, Oman, Uzbekistan and Thailand.

In international medal hunt, Indian athletics scores on easier picks

Country does well in Commonwealth and Asian games but must aim higher

After historic CWG Gold, Dilip Gavit waits 2 hours to meet Raj Thackeray

Para-athlete and Commonwealth gold medalist Dilip Gavit could not meet MNS chief Raj Thackeray here even after waiting for nearly two hours on Thursday, his coach claimed.

BWF approves World Championships venue upgrades after India Open row

BWF Events Director (Tournament Operations) Selvaamresh Supramaniam said the world body had conducted multiple inspections over the last seven months and found significant improvements

Tan concerned over Satwik's shoulder injury ahead of World Championships

Satwik and Chirag, bronze medallists at the 2022 and 2025 World Championships, head into this year's edition after missing a few tournaments because of Satwik's shoulder injury

Commonwealth Games 2026: Scottish police probe reports of missing athletes

There have been numerous cases of athletes seeking asylum following previous Commonwealth Games, including 2018 on the Gold Coast in Australia and in 2014 when hosted by Glasgow

Ayush handed Shi Yuqi test as Sindhu, Lakshya get favourable World draws

India is hosting the World Championships for the first time in 17 years, with the event to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from August 17 to 23

CWG 2030: Commonwealth Games flag reaches Gujarat as Ahmedabad begins prep

The Commonwealth Games flag was formally presented to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday as Ahmedabad prepares to host the global sporting event in 2030.

HI misses Tirkey's deadline, secretary pushes for emergency EB meeting

On Monday Tirkey sent a strongly worded email to HI executive director Srivastava, seeking detailed clarification on the process, which eventually triggered widespread criticism

Pakistan boxer Qudratullah slips out of team hotel after CWG campaign

Even during the 2022 Commonwealth Games two national boxers, Suleman Baloch and Nazeerullah Khan disappeared in Birmingham

Sindhu ninth seed, Satwik-Chirag fifth at BWF World Championships 2026

Sindhu is the current Japan Open champion, while Satwik and Chirag are the 2022 Asian Games gold medallists

CWG champion Asmita Dey says she was determined to bring home gold

Recalling her memorable campaign, Asmita admitted there was a brief moment in the final when she feared the gold might slip away

Serena and Venus Williams reunite for Cincinnati Open doubles campaign

They last played a doubles match together at the 2022 U.S. Open. It is their first time teaming up in the hard-court tune-up tournament in Mason, Ohio

World Cup hero Pedro Brito leaves Cape Verde to coach RS Berkane in Morocco

Berkane said it hired Pedro Brito, who is better known by his nickname Bubista, on a two-year contract. He replaces Moine Chaabani, who was hired by his native Tunisia, another World Cup team