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Gagan Narang appointed as Director of National Olympic Academy, IOA launches National Olympic Education and Development Programme
Jan 12, 2026New Delhi , January 12 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed Olympic medallist and IOA Vice President Gagan Narang as the Director of the relaunched National Olympic Academy (NOA), marking a significant step in... -
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Padikkal, Karun Nair power Karnataka into semis after rain-hit win over Mumbai
Jan 12, 2026Bengaluru (Karnataka) , January 12 (ANI): Karnataka stormed into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after registering a comprehensive 55-run victory over Mumbai via the VJD method in a rain-affected quarter-final clash.Chasing a target o......Read More -
WPL: RCB skipper Mandhana wins toss, opts to field first against UP Warriorz
Jan 12, 2026Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 12 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to field first in her side's second Women's Premier League (WPL) match against UP Warriorz at Navi... -
BAI General Secretary Sanjay feels World Championships being held in Delhi gives players “additional incentive” to do well in India Open
Jan 12, 2026New Delhi , January 12 (ANI): Ahead of the India Open Super 750 badminton competition, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) General Secretary Sanjay Mishra termed the event as an important "pitstop" in the Badminton World... -
India Open: Sindhu feels back to her best physically, mentally, and technique-wise; Prannoy admits to losing love for sport during 2025-end
Jan 12, 2026New Delhi , January 12 (ANI): India's World Championships gold medalist PV Sindhu expressed that she is back to her bestest physically, mentally and technique-wise ahead of the India Open competition starting from Tuesday and is... -
WPL game on municipal corporation election day in Navi Mumbai likely to happen behind closed doors
Jan 12, 2026Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 12 (ANI): The Women's Premier League (WPL) is likely to be played behind closed doors due to the Navi Mumbai municipal corporation elections on January 15 at the DY Patil Sports... -
Meerut 1857 Yoddhas to compete in UPKL season 3; logo unveiled at season 2 finale
Jan 12, 2026Noida (Uttar Pradesh) , January 12(ANI): Adroit Sports Ventures LLP announced the acquisition of a franchise in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), with the newly inducted team named Meerut 1857 Yoddhas, set to compete in... -
“In those situations, a technically correct batter makes a difference”: Irfan Pathan speaks on KL Rahul batting down in order
Jan 12, 2026New Delhi , January 12 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan praised KL Rahul's smart batting approach in the ODI, saying he's often misunderstood when batting lower down. Pathan highlighted that with the ball reversing slightly... -
“First time in India, it’s been awesome,” says Vedanta Kalinga Lancers’ goalie Jed Snowden after shootout win over HIL GC
Jan 12, 2026Ranchi (Jharkhand) , January 12 (ANI): Vedanta Kalinga Lancers goalkeeper Jed Snowden made an immediate impact after coming off the bench in the shootout, helping his side secure a 3-1 win against HIL GC following a... -
Aakash Chopra hails KL Rahul’s finishing, versatility after 1st India vs New Zealand ODI
Jan 12, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 12 (ANI): Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra lauded India's wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul's versatility and finishing ability after his unbeaten 29-run knock, which guided India to a four-wicket victory in a tens......Read More
