Sukant Kadam bags gold and silver at Japan Para Badminton International

Tokyo (IANS) India’s premier para-badminton athlete, Sukant Kadam, delivered an outstanding performance at the Japan Para Badminton International 2024, winning a gold medal in men’s singles (SL4) and a silver medal in men’s doubles (SL3-SL4) alongside…

Francesco Bagnaia shatters records with thrilling pole position in Thailand

Isan (Thailand) (IANS) Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati pulled off a sensational pole position at the Grand Prix of Thailand, clocking an astounding 1:28.700 on his final lap. 

It was a masterclass in speed and precision as Bagnaia unleashed everything…

All-India Ranking Tennis: Aaradhya, Ansh win MSLTA-CCI crowns

Mumbai (IANS) Top seed Aaradhya Meena of Rajasthan and Maharashtra’s Ansh Ramani won their maiden girls’ and boys’ U-14 crowns respectively in the MSLTA-CCI All-India Ranking Tennis Tournament played at the CCI Tennis Courts here on Saturday. 

F1: I’ve got to be at Verstappen's level, says Norris

Mexico City (IANS) Just days after his intense on-track battle with Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix, Lando Norris has been reflecting on the experience, acknowledging areas he aims to learn from.  

The McLaren driver engaged…

U17 Asian Cup qualifiers: India edge Turkmenistan to notch up second consecutive win

Chonburi (Thailand) (IANS) The India U17 men's team won its second game on the trot in Group D of the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers, beating Turkmenistan 1-0 at the Chonburi Stadium here on Friday. The lone goal, scored by Rishi Singh,…

2nd Test: Washington picks career-best 7-59 as India bowl out NZ for 259

Pune (IANS) Off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar ran through the New Zealand batting order to pick career-best figures of 7-59 as the visitors’ were bowled out for 259 by India on day one of second Test at the MCA Stadium on Thursday.

Electing…

Football: India thrash Brunei 13-0 in U17 Asian Cup qualifiers opener

Chonburi (Thailand) (IANS) The India U-17 men's team started its campaign in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in style, thrashing Brunei Darussalam 13-0 in their opening match at the Chonburi Stadium here on Wednesday. 

India’s…

Jai Singh Sabharwal, 14, bags two gold medals, 1 silver in FEI event

Mumbai (IANS) Jai Singh Sabharwal, the 14-year-old rider from Amateur Riders' Club (ARC), made a mark in the world of showjumping with a remarkable performance, securing two gold medals and one silver at the FEI Concours Saut International 2*…

Hockey, cricket, wrestling, badminton, squash axed from 2026 CWG in Glasgow

London (IANS) In a major blow to India's medal hopes in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the organisers have dropped hockey, cricket, wrestling, badminton, squash, and table tennis, among others, from the sports programme for the coming…

Deepika bags sixth Archery World Cup Final medal with silver in Mexico

Tlaxcala (Mexico) (IANS) Indian archer Deepika Kumari added sixth World Cup Final medal to her kitty with a silver in the Archery World Cup Final after a 0-6 loss to China's Li Jiaman in the final here.

The 2010 Commonwealth Games champion…