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Sri Lanka javelin star Rumesh’s Diamond League exploits “matter of pride” for subcontinent: World Athletics vice-president Sumariwalla
Jun 7, 2026New Delhi , June 7 (ANI): The World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla hailed Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage's monster throw of 92.62 at the Rome Diamond League, calling it a "matter of pride" for the... -
President Murmu congratulates India women’s football team for winning SAFF championship
Jun 7, 2026New Delhi , June 7 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, on Sunday congratulated the Indian football team for clinching the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship 2026.President Murmu said women footballers displayed exceptional ......Read More -
“Salah ready for matches…”: Egypt coach Hassan ahead of FIFA WC
Jun 7, 2026Cairo , June 7 (ANI): Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said that star striker Mohamed Salah is ready for the FIFA World Cup matches, after the veteran featured in the second half of his side's loss to... -
“She has put a marker out there to other teams…”: Mooney backs youngster Voll to shine in Women’s T20WC
Jun 7, 2026Melbourne , June 7 (ANI): Australian veteran Beth Mooney has backed young opener Georgia Voll to shine in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, saying that she has got clarity regarding her game and role... -
England manager Tuchel slams side’s “freestyle” football despite narrow 1-0 win over NZ in pre-WC friendly
Jun 7, 2026Tampa , June 7 (ANI): England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed disappointment with England's performance despite a 1-0 win over New Zealand in their pre-FIFA World Cup friendly, pointing out his team's "freestyle" football gameplay in the... -
AIFF Chief Kalyan Chaubey backs probe into Diamond Harbour FC, hails centre-state push for sports at Kolkata Cyclothon
Jun 7, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , June 7 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey on Sunday said that authorities would investigate allegations of financial and compliance irregularities involving Diamond Harbour Football Club ......Read More -
India in driver’s seat in Test against Afghanistan, declare first innings at 564/8
Jun 7, 2026New Chandigarh (Punjab) , June 7 (ANI): Sensational tons from KL Rahul, skipper Shubman Gill and fifties from Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar have placed India in the driver's seat at Tea on the second day... -
PM Modi lauds India women’s football team for capturing SAFF C’ship title
Jun 7, 2026New Delhi , May 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's football team for capturing the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship, saying that it will encourage more youngsters to... -
Argentina, Portugal finetune preparations with wins in FIFA World Cup friendlies
Jun 7, 2026Kyle Field , June 7 (ANI): Argentina's FIFA World Cup preparations were off to a fine start as they secured a 2-0 win over Honduras at Kyle Field on Sunday morning. It was goals from Lautaro... -
FIFA WC friendlies: Germany beat co-hosts USA in tight clash; Belgium thrash Tunisia 5-0
Jun 7, 2026Chicago , June 7 (ANI): Germany continued their fine form heading into the FIFA World Cup, beating co-hosts 2-1 in the friendly match on Saturday, making it four wins in four pre-tournament friendly matches so far....
