Page 26 - Other Sports News

Delhi HC reserves verdict on pleas over Asian Games dressage selection

A bench of Chief Justice D K Upahdyaya and Justice Tejas Karia heard on merits the appeal by the two athletes challenging a single judge's June 29 order that refused to interfere with the selections

Wimbledon's £64.2 mn prize fund tests its tradition-first business model

The men's and women's singles champions of Wimbledon 2026 will each receive £3.6 million (about $4.93 million), while first-round losers are guaranteed £80,000 (about $109,600)

How Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes affects US women's sports

The Supreme Court ruling comes as international sports organisations increasingly move towards biological sex-based eligibility rules

Serena Williams' return headlines Wimbledon as demand soars for seats

The 44-year-old Williams is scheduled to play an opponent less than half her age, 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia

India banks on Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa at Zagreb Rapid and Blitz

The event is part of the Grand Chess Tour or GCT, which is the biggest platform to bring together top players. This will be the third event under the GCT brand this year with three more to come

India Open shifted to February as BWF unveils 2027-28 tournament calendar

The 2026 edition of the country's flagship event was held from January 13 to 18 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium

Who is Ancy Sojan? Kerala jumper who broke Anju Bobby's 22-year-old record

Besides rewriting the record books, the jump also secured Ancy the Athletics Federation of India's qualification mark for the 2026 Asian Games

FIH Pro League: India defeat Pakistan 7-1, register biggest win of campaign

A dominant India thrashed arch-rivals Pakistan 7-1 in their return leg match of the FIH Pro League here on Friday.

FIH Pro League 2026: India vs Pakistan hockey match live time, streaming

India can climb to seventh in the FIH Pro League standings with a victory over Pakistan in their penultimate match of the season

Asics, Rohan Bopanna academy join hands to nurture young tennis players

The partnership will provide product access, performance education, clinics, masterclasses and support to tennis professionals at Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA)

'Hungrier' Yuvraj Sandhu eyes 'Major' glory, cherishes Asian Games dream

Sandhu won a record seven titles last year, topped the Professional Golf Tour of India Order of Merit, and earned a full-season card on the DP World Tour.

AFI to consider Tejaswin for Asiad despite missing Inter-State competition

Tejaswin had won a bronze medal in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Ahmedabad CWG to feature 17 sports, cost 60% less than past Games

The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, scheduled to begin next month, will be a scaled-down edition featuring 10 able-bodied and six para sports in an effort to deliver a more cost-effective event.

Serena Williams to make stunning Wimbledon singles return aged 44

It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport.

India thrash Chile 6-0 to enter FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup final

Captain Salima Tete, who was named player of the match, had a key role in India's emphatic win with her all-round display

Task force to be set up for F1's India return: Sports Minister Mandaviya

The Task Force will have representation from FMSCI, Sports Ministry, the state government (in this case Uttar Pradesh as Buddh International Circuit is in Greater Noida), and the facility owners

Neeraj Chopra's return delivers hope and a Commonwealth Games ticket

The Olympic and World Championship medallist may not have returned to the top step of the podium, but his performance in Doha offered plenty of positives as he continues his comeback from an injury.

Doha Diamond League 2026: Neeraj Chopra's event live time (IST), streaming

The 28-year-old has not competed since the World Championships in Tokyo last September, where he struggled with a back injury and finished eighth with a best effort of 84.03 m

Doha Dimaond League: Neeraj Chopra eyes fresh start after injury-hit season

Returning to competition after a nine-month absence caused by a back injury, India's Olympic champion says he is fit and ready for a demanding year featuring the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games

Mandhana only Indian in TIME's 100 most influential sportspersons list

Other notable names on the list include football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, who led his team to a historic Test series win in India and the WTC title last year.