Sports
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“Top 10 finish in Olympic medal tally a non-negotiable national goal”: Union Sports Minister Mandaviya in Ahmedabad
Jan 9, 2026Ahmedabad (Gujarat) , January 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday addressed the Sports Governance Conclave in Ahmedabad, saying that starting from the Asian Games in Japan this year,... -
Shubman Gill sweats it out in nets ahead of 1st NZ ODI at Vadodara
Jan 9, 2026Vadodara (Gujarat) , January 9 (ANI): Indian skipper Shubman Gill started practice in the nets ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand at Vadodara, taking place on Sunday.The three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting... -
WPL: RCB wins toss, otps to field in tournament opener against MI
Jan 9, 2026Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 9 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to field first against the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the Women's... -
“We’ve got a balanced squad with experience, young talent”: UP Warriorz skipper Lanning ahead of WPL campaign opener
Jan 9, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 9 (ANI): Ahead of her side's Women's Premier League (WPL) opener against Gujarat Giants on Saturday, UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning expressed her excitement about leading the new franchise after a three-year... -
IOA concludes Annual General Meeting in Ahmedabad with focus on athlete welfare
Jan 9, 2026Ahmedabad (Gujarat) , January 9 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ahmedabad. The meeting brought together representatives of National Sports Federations, athletes' re......Read More -
Marriott Bonvoy roped in as official accommodation partner by International Cricket Council
Jan 9, 2026New Delhi , January 9 (ANI): Marriott Bonvoy and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have signed a strategic partnership under which Marriott International's award-winning travel platform has been appointed the Official Accommodation Partner......Read More -
Special Olympics Bharat underscores India’s sporting journey through 2026 National Futsal Championship
Jan 9, 2026Faridabad (Haryana) , January 9 (ANI): Special Olympics Bharat - Delhi marks a major milestone in its national competition calendar with the 2026 National Futsal Championship at the campus of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions in Faridabad.... -
Ex-Bangladesh batter Tamim called “Indian agent” by BCB director following ‘dialogue’ suggestion; comments anger cricketer’s ex-teammates
Jan 9, 2026Dhaka , January 9 (ANI): Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal has been derided as an "Indian agent" by none other than BCB director M Najmul Islam after he called for a stay in the current tensions... -
Medal, Finisher T-Shirt unveiled ahead of India’s first-ever 5i50 Triathlon alongside DuYoska Duathlon in Chennai
Jan 9, 2026Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , January 9 (ANI): Chennai is set to witness a landmark addition to the Indian endurance sports calendar with the country's first-ever 5i50 Triathlon Chennai, alongside the launch of the DuYoska Duathlon, scheduled... -
“Can England bring back Andy Flower?”: Kevin Pietersen suggests a coaching change for England
Jan 9, 2026New Delhi , January 9 (ANI): Following head coach Brendon McCullum's England losing the Ashes 4-1 against Australia, former Three Lions legend Kevin Pietersen suggested a coaching change in England's cricket team, urging to bring back...
