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Tamil Nadu topped the medal table on day four of the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at Ghoghla Beach in Diu by winning two gold, two silver and three bronze medals through strong performances in pencak silat (a traditional martial art) and beach volleyball.  Tamil Nadu won gold in women’s beach volleyball and men’s regu pencak silat, while also securing multiple podium finishes across events. Goa claimed men’s beach volleyball gold, while Tamil Nadu prevented a podium sweep.  H

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) plea to shift their T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India to another country. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had refused to travel to India for the T20 World Cup, citing security concerns. This came after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League after protests from several outfits for the Hindu Killings in Bangladesh. In a

PV Sindhu In Badminton, ace shuttler PV Sindhu has stormed into the women’s singles quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur. She outclassed eighth seed Tomoko Miyazaki of Japan by 21-8, 21-13 in the Round of 16 today. Two-time Olympic medalist Sindhu will take on third-seeded Japanese Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinal match tomorrow.    Top men’s pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also sailed into the quarterfinals with a 21-18, 21-11 win over Mala

Team Australia Series Outcome : Australia dominated the 2025-26 Ashes, securing a 4-1 victory and retaining the urn for the fifth consecutive time, though England avoided a whitewash with a win in the fourth Test. Standout Players : Mitchell Starc earned Player of the Series honors with 31 wickets, showcasing his all-round impact, while Travis Head topped the batting charts with 629 runs, including three centuries. Notable Records : The series featured record-breaking attenda

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier fixtures have been announced. 10 teams will vie for the last four spots in the tournament during the Global Qualifier tournament, scheduled in Nepal from 14th January to 1st of February. The matches will be held in Kathmandu across two venues- the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground and the Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground. Starting 14th January, a total of 10 warm-up matches have been scheduled. The tournament will then begi

Sunil Chhetri The ISL will restart on February 14, but players are being asked to take salary cuts of up to 25 percent. With no commercial partner in place, footballers are paying the price for survival. After nine months of uncertainty, Indian football finally has a restart date. The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to return on February 14, bringing an end to a prolonged standstill that left players, coaches and clubs in limbo. But the relief has come at a cost, and it is t

ISL 2026 The Indian Super League (ISL) will finally start its new season on February 14, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced this evening. "Due to a court dispute, there was a lot of uncertainty about the Indian Super League but today the government and AIFF along with club representatives of all 14 clubs have decided to start the league again," Mandaviya said. As it stands, Mandaviya has announced that all the 14 clubs have agreed to play the ISL this season, b

Meg Lanning Lanning, as a player, won two ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups and five ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles. As captain, she led Australia to T20 titles in 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023 and one ODI World Cup crown in 2022. Legendary former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been named as captain of the franchise ahead of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season, the franchise confirmed on Sunday. Lanning, who was signed by the UP Warriorz for Rs 1.9 crore at the 2026 WP

D Gukesh Dibyendu Barua, India’s second Grandmaster and Tata Steel Chess India Tournament Director, says Gukesh’s withdrawal is a big setback. World Champion  D Gukesh  has withdrawn from the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz tournament, scheduled to be held in Kolkata from January 7 to 11. While there has not been any communication from Gukesh and his side on the abrupt withdrawal, the organisers said it was due to personal reasons. “Due to personal reasons, D.  Gukesh

Following recent developments across the border, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to put India's scheduled tour of Bangladesh later this year on hold and will seek government approval before taking a final call. India could be staring at a Pakistan-like situation with Bangladesh, with bilateral cricket now in doubt amid the ongoing political crisis. The uncertainty has put India’s scheduled tour later this year on hold, also raising the prospect of

Craig Fulton India coach cites hectic calendar ahead and says having two groups is the best way forward to get desired results at World Cup and Asiad Indian hockey is gearing up for a big challenge in 2026, with the World Cup and Asian Games separated by less than three weeks. For men’s team head coach  Craig Fulton , it presents a puzzle to solve because he can’t afford to ignore one for the other. A World Cup medal has long eluded Indian hockey, while Asian Games winner qua

National Youth Festival 2026 Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta launched the Ladakh Sports Policy 2025 during a function held yesterday in Leh. It is the first Sport Policy of Ladakh, since it was separated in 2019 as a Union Territory from the erstwhile from Jammu and Kashmir state and marked a significant milestone in strengthening the sports ecosystem of Ladakh. It aims to take Ladakh’s sports ecosystem to the next level through comprehensive roadmaps.  The Sport

Volleyball Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament via video conferencing today. The tournament will be held from January 4th to January 11th at Dr Sampoorna­nand Sports Stadium in Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the opening ceremony. About 73 men’s and women’s teams, comprising over 1,000 players from states and institutions across the country, are set to participate. It will be the fir

Haiti  is making its second appearance ever at the World Cup, and the team's first since 1974. The squad is built around players competing across France, the United States and various Caribbean leagues, reflecting a broad international footprint that has grown over the past decade. The qualification adds a rare major-tournament opportunity for a program that has spent years developing through Gold Cup and Nations League competition. How they Qualified:  Haiti secured a place

Indiana Football Rose Bowl Stadium (Pasadena, Calif.) — Still undefeated, clearly No. 1 and keeping a magical season alive, the  Indiana Hoosiers  are moving on to the  College Football  Playoff semifinals after wrecking No. 9  Alabama , 38-3, in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal Thursday. Fast, physical and relentless is the motto of Curt Cignetti and his Hoosiers. That was overwhelmingly evident in the first quarterfinal game under the 12-team CFP format where the team with the fi

Ben Stokes Ben Stokes is honest about the toll the Ashes tour has taken on him. "No doubt it's been tough," said the England captain. "When you put on the pressure of trying to perform for your country in a huge series plus all of the other stuff that comes with a tour of Australia, it's been a tough one." Stokes knows about hard times in Australia. England were destroyed by Mitchell Johnson in 2013-14 and stifled by Covid restrictions four years ago. The all-rounder did not

January Transfer Window The January transfer window is officially open and it's time to find out which speculated transfers will materialise into done deals. There has been a lot of focus on Antoine Semenyo as the  Bournemouth  forward  nears a move  to  Manchester City , but there could be plenty of other completed moves. This can be a tough time to do business, but for some Premier League managers who they bring in over the next few weeks could be crucial for their season.

Gian van Veen and Luke Littler Luke Littler has the chance to cement his place among darts' greats when he faces Dutchman Gian van Veen in Saturday's PDC World Championship final. Aged only 18, victory for Littler would see him join an exclusive group of players to win the title more than once. Phil Taylor's record of 16 - two BDO titles and 14 PDC crowns - remains a distant prospect at this stage, but that it is even viewed as a possibility speaks volumes. Littler confidentl

AIFF & ISL ISL clubs agreeing to play in the proposed league by AIFF may not be enough for the federation to get the competition started, as it faces a major stumbling block in its attempt to start the ISL. The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs want the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to take the financial responsibility for running the delayed 2025-26 season, but the national governing body may not have the funds to hold the tournament, a report has claimed. On Wednesday

KKR Mustafizur Rahman BCCI asks IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman amid controversy. In a significant move that highlights the intersection of sport and geopolitics, the BCCI has formally requested that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) release Bangladesh pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. The announcement was made by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, who confirmed the board's directive to