Page 2 - Other Sports News

India women shine with 10 medals at U17 Asian Wrestling Championship 2026

The contingent secured a total of 10 medals, comprising two gold, three silver and five bronze, to achieve a perfect podium record in the competition

Vinesh misses Asian Games spot after crashing out of semifinals in trials

Vinesh began her campaign in the trials with a comfortable 7-1 victory over Jyoti before surviving a stern challenge from Nishu Kumari in the quarterfinals

French Open 2026 May 25 Matches: Sabalenka, Sinner continue Round 3 action

The women's singles draw at the French Open 2026 promises an exciting day of third-round action, with several leading contenders looking to book their spots in the last 16

Fonseca shocks Djokovic, ensuring first-time men's French Open champion

Djokovic's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title was ended and it was just the second time he lost from two sets up, the other also coming in Paris in 2010

Sumit credits Neeraj Chopra for helping him break record during Para games

Antil shattered his own world record of 73.29m by an incredible 1.53 metres in the men's javelin F64, to claim the gold at the 8th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship in Bengaluru

Vinesh set for Asian Games trials in 53kg category as WFI reverses decision

The decision has set up an intriguing battle in the women's 53kg division, with Vinesh expected to compete against former world championships medallist Antim Panghal

French Open 2026 May 29 matches: Swiatek, Djokovic headline Round 3 action

Later in the evening session, world No. 2 Alexander Zverev will go head-to-head with Frenchman Quentin Halys.

Odisha to host World and Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028

Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium will host the Asian and World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028, boosting Odisha's stature as a global sports hub

French Open 2026: World no. 1 Sinner knocked out by Cerundolo in 2nd round

Losing 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, 1-6 on the day, Jannik was one game away from a straight sets win but eventually pulled something in his leg that halted the game with him receiving treatment.

French Open 2026 May 28 matches: Sabalenka, Sinner headline Round 2 action

Jannik Sinner will kick off the day session against Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo, while women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka takes on French player Elsa Jacquemot later in the day.

French Open: Djokovic pushed in 4-set win, Rybakina faces surprise defeat

Novak Djokovic placed ice packs around his neck and on top of his head during changeovers to keep cool amid the Paris heat wave at the French Open on Wednesday.

Coco Gauff involved in 'mini car accident' on her way to French Open match

Coco Gauff was involved in a car accident on the way to Roland Garros for the first match of her French Open title defense. She did not appear injured.

India's Asian Games gold medallist Randhir Singh passes away aged 79

Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died here on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments.

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa earn hard-fought Armageddon wins in Norway Chess

Thanks to his Armageddon triumph after a draining 144-move slugfest that lasted nearly five hours, Gukesh pocketed 1.5 points, while Keymer settled for one after classical game had ended in stalemate

Govt notifies rules for National Sports Tribunal, National Sports Board

The Tribunal will serve as a dedicated adjudicatory body for sports-related disputes in the country

Who is Nishesh? Indian-origin player who upsets Fritz in French Open R1

The 21-year-old wild card stunned the higher-ranked American 7-6(5), 7-6(5), 6-7(9), 6-1 to seal the first victory of his career against a top-10-ranked player

French Open 2026 May 25 matches: Sabalenka, Sinner continue Round 1 action

French Open 2026 singles Round 1 action sees several top seeds, former finalists, and rising stars competing for a place in the next round at Roland Garros

Novak survives hostile crowd, shaky start to win French Open opener

Djokovic came back from a set down for a 5-7 7-5 6-1 6-4 victory over 22-year-old home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open

D Gukesh accepts criticism after string of underwhelming performances

Gukesh, who will turn 20 on May 29, is here to compete in the Norway Chess Tournament and opens his campaign against Germany's Vincent Keymer on Monday

French Open 2026 May 24 Matches: Djokovic, Zverev kick off Round 1 action

Court Philippe-Chatrier will stage several headline encounters, beginning with Belinda Bencic facing Austrian qualifier Sinja Kraus