Praggnanandhaa Stuns World Championship Challenger Sindarov in Marathon Sinquefield Cup Battle

Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa produced a statement victory over World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the 2026 Sinquefield Cup, securing his first win of the prestigious classical tournament.

After…

Pooja Singh Finishes Seventh as India End World Athletics U20 Campaign with Three Medals

India concluded their World Athletics U20 Championships campaign with three medals after national senior record holder Pooja Singh finished seventh in the women’s high jump final.

The 19-year-old entered the event as one of the leading…

Basant, Shahnavaz Shine as India Win Two More Medals at U20 World Athletics Championships

India added two more medals to its tally at the U20 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with Basant winning silver in the men’s high jump and Shahnavaz Khan securing bronze in the long jump.

Basant, 19, from Ganganagar in…

Deoghar’s Pratiksha Rani Selected for International Basketball Team

Pratiksha Rani, daughter of Deoghar resident Dhruv Prasad Sah, has been selected for an international basketball team, bringing pride to Deoghar and Jharkhand. Pratiksha is currently a Class 11 student at Acharyakulam School in Haridwar.

Pratiksha…

Praggnanandhaa Clinches First Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Crown

Saint Louis (USA): Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa produced a composed and consistent performance to win his maiden Rapid & Blitz title at the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, the first US leg of the Grand Chess…

Uttarakhand CM responds to Rishabh Pant's plea for help in buying land in state

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has sought the Uttarakhand government’s help in purchasing land in the hill state to build his first home, saying he wants to shift his base from Delhi to his home state.

Responding to Pant’s…

All-Indian Semifinal Confirmed as Rakshitha, Ashmita Storm into Korea Masters Last Four

Asan City: India is assured of a place in the women's singles final at the Korea Masters 2026 after Rakshitha Ramraj and Ashmita Chaliha booked semifinal berths with impressive quarterfinal victories on Friday.

Rakshitha ended the…

Finger injury keeps Gill out of Day 1 in warm-up match against SLC XI

India captain Shubman Gill will miss the opening day of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI after suffering an injury to his right ring finger during a practice session, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed…

India Unveil Shileima Chanu-Led Squad for Women's Junior Asia Cup 2026

New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced an 18-member Indian women's junior team, led by midfielder Khaidem Shileima Chanu, for the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, which will be held in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13.

The squad…

Three-match T20I series added to India women's tour of SA

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced the addition of a three-match T20I series to the Indian women's cricket team's multi-format tour of South Africa in December 2026.

The T20I series has been added to help South Africa…