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October 3, 2025 10:50 AM

Mirabai Chanu wins silver in 49kg at World Weightlifting Championships

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won silver in the 49kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships in Hyderabad on Friday, claiming her third career medal at the event. She has now won two silvers and one gold at the Worlds. Chanu lifted a tot...

October 3, 2025 9:35 AM

Namibia and Zimbabwe book 2026 T20 World Cup berths

Namibia and Zimbabwe sealed places at the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup scheduled for next February in India and Sri Lanka with victories in their respective semi-finals at the African qualifiers being staged in Harare on Thursday. Namibia eased to a...

October 2, 2025 3:26 PM

1st Test: Siraj, Bumrah share seven scalps as India bowl out West Indies for 162

Fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj (4/38) and Jasprit Bumrah (3/41) led a clinical bowling display as India dismissed West Indies for 162 in 44.1 overs on day one of the first Test aact the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Electing to bat first on a gree...

October 2, 2025 11:29 AM

Sinner crushes Tien to claim China Open title

Jannik Sinner was back to his best in a 6-2 6-2 victory over American teenager Learner Tien in Wednesday's China Open final, as the world number two picked up his third title of the year and 21st tour-level trophy overall. Carlos Alcaraz's Japan Ope...

October 1, 2025 10:58 PM

India, Sri Lanka to co-host inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for Blind 2025

Sri Lanka and India are set to co-host the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup - Cricket for the Blind, scheduled from November 11 to 23, 2025. The tournament will open in New Delhi with an inauguration and five matches (Nov 11–13), followed by four...

October 1, 2025 10:01 AM

ICC Women’s World Cup: All-round Deepti, Sneh, Amanjot help India outsmart Sri Lanka in opener

All-round performances from Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur powered India to a 59-run victory (DLS method) over co-hosts Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Deepti ...

September 30, 2025 6:37 PM

Alcaraz outclasses Fritz to secure Japan Open title

World number one Carlos Alcaraz wore down Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday to win his eighth title of a spectacular year and further cement his status as a dominant force in the men's game. Victory also earned Alcaraz revenge ...

September 30, 2025 1:13 PM

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports invites applications for Sports Awards

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has invited applications for its annual Sports Awards, recognizing and rewarding excellence in sports. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award honors sportspersons for the most spectacula...

September 30, 2025 12:53 PM

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India begin World Cup 2025 campaign against Sri Lanka

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup returns to India after a 12-year gap. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India will kick off their campaign against Sri Lanka at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, carrying the aspirations of a nation eager for its firs...

September 30, 2025 9:39 AM

Battling West Ham grab 1-1 draw away to Everton

West Ham United battled back from a goal down to draw 1-1 away to Everton in the Premier League on Monday, with Jarrod Bowen scoring as Nuno Espirito Santo grabbed a point in his first game in charge of the London side. With former manager Graham Po...

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