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Two-time Asian Indoor champion in men’s shot put, Tajinderpal Singh Toor from Punjab, will lead the 17-member Indian team at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships scheduled to be held from February 6 to 8 in Tianjin, China. The team will leave for continental indoor meet on February 3. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced the 17-member Indian contingent on Thursday that includes promising shot putter Samardeep Singh Gill. Toor’s gold-medal winning performance at 11th Asian Indoor meet in Tehran, Iran, was 19.72m. The Punjab’s 31 years old international thrower national outdoor record is 21.77m set in 2023 in…

Chennai, 7th January 2026: Hyderabad Toofans scripted a magnificent turnaround to secure a 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore on Wednesday. Tom Boon (11’, 17’) struck twice for the Ranchi Royals, before goals from Amandeep Lakra (42’), Nic Woods (45’) and Talwinder Singh (57’) helped Hyderabad Toofans steal a comeback win. It was an engaging start to the first quarter with Hyderabad Toofans taking control in the opening exchanges. They kept most of the possession to dictate the tempo of the game, while Ranchi Royals…

Chennai, 7th January 2026: HIL GC defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Kane Russell (19′, 36′, 44′), Sam Ward (19′), Sudeep Chirmako (38′) and James Albery (59′) scored the goals for HIL GC while Captain Jugraj Singh (12′), Tom Grambusch (40′) and Christopher Ruhr (40′) were the goalscorers for Shrachi Bengal Tigers. The first quarter began with an extremely tight contest between the two sides in the midfield. The first real opportunity on goal came in the 11th minute, as Sudeep…

The ICC is likely to take a hardline stance against the Bangladesh Cricket Board over its plea to move Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup out of India. If Bangladesh refuse to play in India, then they risk forfeiting points. It is learnt that at this moment, the ICC aren’t mulling on altering the schedule. Bangladesh are scheduled to play three group league matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai. The ICC brass had an online meeting with the BCB officials on Tuesday, but no official communication has been issued by either side. It’s not known if the…

Chennai, January 6, 2026: Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons moved to the top of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) table with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore, on Tuesday. Dominant for much of the match, the Dragons were pushed to the limit in the closing stages as Soorma mounted a late fightback, but the hosts held firm to claim an important win. Selvaraj Kanagaraj (28’), Uttam Singh (30’) and Blake Govers (47’) scored for the Dragons, while Maninder Singh (45’) and captain Harmanpreet Singh (58’) kept Soorma in contention…

Ranchi, 6th January 2026: Shrachi Bengal Tigers once again held their nerve to edge past SG Pipers 0-0 (7-6 SO) in a gripping Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter, prevailing in sudden-death shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time. In a remarkable repeat of their previous meeting, the contest followed an identical script, with the match once again going down to sudden death and the Tigers emerging victorious to secure a crucial bonus point and confirm their place in the summit clash. Notably, it was a dead rubber for the Pipers, who had qualified for the Women’s Hero…

Mrs Nita M Ambani called the second edition of ‘United in Triumph’ a “thank you” on behalf of every Indian to India’s three World Cup-winning teams: men’s, women’s and blind women in Mumbai on Monday. Speaking about the unique power of sport and its transformational impact, Mrs Ambani said: “Sport joins hearts and India. Today we are united in triumph. We are going to celebrate them and celebrate their victories.” She added, “I think we are starting the New Year with a very special occasion. All three cricket teams, the men’s cricket team, the women’s cricket team and the blind…

Ranchi, 5th January 2026: JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first win of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, beating Ranchi Royals 2-1 at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Monday. Penny Squibb (1’) and Olivia Shannon (39’) scored for the winners, while Agostina Alonso (35’) netted for Ranchi Royals. JSW Soorma Hockey Club came flying out of the blocks, earning a couple of penalty corners within the first minute. They capitalised on the second attempt with dragflicker Penny Squibb (1’) finding the back of the net to give her side an early lead.…

Ruben Amorim is the latest to be relieved of the poisoned chalice that has been the manager’s job at Manchester United since Alex Ferguson left after nearly 27 years and 1,500 games in charge. The keyword in this case is “Manager”, because Amorim clearly felt he was not given that status at Old Trafford. Having wielded considerable power in his previous job at Sporting Lisbon, he would’ve surveyed the English football landscape and seen the influence that the likes of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and Mikel Arteta at Arsenal have. Ultimately, Amorim wanted no part of a set-up where…