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Photo: IANSJapan Coach’s Whiteboard Tactics Go Viral at FIFA World Cup
New Delhi: Japan never fails to amuse with their innovations; this time it’s their men’s football team head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, who is turning heads at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an old-school yet innovative method of giving instructions to his team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup match against the Netherlands in Dallas.…
Photo: BCCI Women/XTeam India Reach Leeds Ahead of Netherlands Clash
New Delhi: Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India reached Leeds for their second group stage clash against the Netherlands, scheduled to be played on Wednesday at Headingley. The Women in Blue are coming off an emphatic win in their campaign opener, beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs. The team took a bus from Birmingham to Headingley, enjoying…
Photo: IANS/Biplab BanerjeeDhiraj Bommadevara Wins Double Gold at Archery World Cup
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Monday congratulated Telugu archer Bommadevara Dhiraj on winning two gold medals at the Archery World Cup Stage-3 in Antalya, Turkey. It is a matter of pride that, in this competition taking place at the Antalya in Turkey, he secured a gold…
Photo: PTIJaspal Rana, Doyen of Indian Shooting, Dies at 49
New Delhi: Jaspal Rana, one of India’s finest pistol shooters who made a hugely successful transition to coaching and guided Manu Bhaker to epoch-making twin bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, has shockingly died at a mere 49 years of age after battling cardiac complications. Rana is survived by his wife, Reena Rana, daughter Devanshi,…
Photo: PTITOPS lowers age of induction to 13 for TT players with eye on 2036 Olympics
New Delhi: The age of induction for table tennis players in the Sports Ministry’s flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has been lowered from 17 to 13 in a major policy change to build India’s bench strength for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics. Following the decision, two 13-year-olds — Rishaan Chattopadhayay and…
Photo: AI Image/ChatGPTFIFA WC: When and where to watch South Korea vs Czechia, know all details
Zapopan: South Korea and Czechia will be out to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns in style when they clash on the opening day of the tournament on Friday (IST). The Asian side is making its 11th straight appearance at the finals, while Czechia are back on the global stage after a 20-year absence.…
Photo: PTI /Kunal PatilWomen’s T20 WC 2026: Bigger, more open and mirrors the game’s transformation
Birmingham: Bigger and more competitive than ever, the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup begins here on Friday with the ever-improving India, England, and South Africa expected to challenge Australia’s traditional dominance in the tournament. The Aussies, who have won six of the last nine tournaments, will be eager to displace reigning champions New Zealand for…
Photo: IANS/Biplab BanerjeeIndividual performances bring happiness, but winning trophies has always been my biggest motivation: Krunal
Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS): Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya said winning trophies remains his biggest motivation in playing cricket after clinching his fifth IPL crown, as the side defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to defend their title at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Pandya, who made 226 runs with the bat…
Photo: IANSIPL 2026: ‘Someone stepped up when needed,’ says Hazlewood after back-to-back titles
Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS): Josh Hazlewood believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful IPL title defence was built on composure, squad depth and a team-first culture, as the Australian fast bowler celebrated his third IPL victory following RCB’s win over Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. Having helped Bengaluru become only the third franchise in league history…
Photo: IANSConsecutive Crowns: Kohli Stars as RCB Retains IPL Title
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS): Following the conclusion of a highly competitive Indian Premier League (IPL) season, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia lauded champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) while noting that razor-thin margins between the teams kept the tournament unpredictable until the very end, making it one of the most entertaining seasons. Powered by Virat Kohli’s…
