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  Ayush Shetty's dream run at Badminton Asia Championships ends with silver after loss to Shi Yu Qi

  April 12, 2026 16:57 IST

  Ayush Shetty produced a dream run at the Badminton Asia Championships, registering wins over the likes of Jonatan Christie and Kunlavut Vitidsarn; however, he lost in the final to the current world champion Shi Yu Qi.

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  Leander Paes joins BJP: From Vijender Singh to Jadeja, list of athletes who have joined party

  March 31, 2026 13:05 IST

  With Indian tennis legend Leander Peaes joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), let us have a look at several big names from the sports world who opted to enter politics and joined the BJP at some point in their career.

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  Tiger Woods, golf legend, arrested on suspicion of DUI after rollover crash in Florida

  March 28, 2026 10:16 IST

  50-year-old golf legend Tiger Woods has been arrested and jailed on suspicion of DUI after being involved in a rollover crash in Florida. The Martin County Sheriff also came forward to give his take on the situation.

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  Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin announces retirement: 'My journey ends here'

  March 26, 2026 23:54 IST

  Carolina Marin has announced her retirement from professional badminton, concluding a brilliant career that included an Olympic gold and three World Championship titles. She won Olympic gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics, defeating P. V. Sindhu in the final.

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  In big move before LA Games 2028, transgender athletes banned from women's sports at Olympics

  March 26, 2026 21:59 IST

  The IOC has banned transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic events under a new eligibility policy aligned with a U.S. executive order ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

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  Vladimir Putin kneels down to honour Paralympic champion Ivan Golubkov | Watch

  March 21, 2026 10:44 IST

  The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, was captured kneeling down in front of Paralympic athlete Ivan Golubkov as he honoured him for his performances at the recent Winter Paralympics 2026.

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  Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled: India vs Pakistan fixture to be played on August 19

  April 23, 2026 14:44 IST

  FIH unveiled the schedule for the Men's and Women's Hockey World Cup, to be held from August 15 to 30 in the Netherlands and Belgium. The marquee fixture between India and Pakistan is set to be played on August 19. Here's India's men and women's team's full schedule:

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  India, Pakistan clubbed in same group in Men's Hockey World Cup, to clash three times in 2026

  April 23, 2026 14:41 IST

  India and Pakistan will lock horns against each other in the Men's Hockey World Cup later this year, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. The draw ceremony for the Men's and Women's World Cup took place at the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam on Tuesday.

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  Lakshya Sen Vs Lin Chun-Yi: Where to watch the All England Open 2026 final live on TV and online?

  March 08, 2026 11:22 IST

  The stage is set for the summit clash of the ongoing All England Open 2026. The final sees India's Lakshya Sen taking on Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi in Birmingham, and ahead of the clash, let us have a look at the live streaming details of the match.

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  Lakshya Sen creates history, joins Prakash Padukone after storming into All England Open final

  March 07, 2026 21:35 IST

  India's badminton star Lakshya Sen has reached the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships. He defeated Victor Lai of Canada 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 in a thrilling semifinal that lasted 97 minutes to join Prakash Padukone in elite list and will face Lin Chun-Yi in the final.

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  Lakshya Sen outclasses China's Li Shifeng to progress to All England Open semi-final

  March 07, 2026 7:28 IST

  Lakshya Sen advanced to the semi-finals of the All England Open Badminton Championships after defeating Li Shifeng 21-13, 21-16 in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler secured a straight-games win in 45 minutes to reach his third men’s singles semi-final at the tournament.

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  'Back home in Bangalore': PV Sindhu returns safely to India after being stranded at Dubai airport

  March 03, 2026 11:30 IST

  India's star shuttler PV Sindhu took to social media and confirmed that she has safely returned home to India after several days of being stranded at the Dubai airport. She took to X to provide an update for her fans, where she talked about her experience as well.

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  PV Sindhu still stranded in Dubai, likely to miss All England Championship

  March 02, 2026 20:44 IST

  PV Sindhu will miss the All England after being stranded in Dubai amid missile strikes in the Middle East. Travel chaos and cancelled flights disrupted her journey, while BWF monitors the situation and may adjust schedules for affected players.

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  ‘Extremely tense and scary’ - PV Sindhu still stuck at Dubai airport, posts crucial update

  March 01, 2026 15:16 IST

  India's star badminton player PV Sindhu took to X once more and provided a crucial update to her fans, ensuring her safety, and talked about the situation at the Dubai airport as he finds herself stranded amid the Iran conflict

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  PV Sindhu, on her way to All England Open, stranded at Dubai airport amid tensions in Gulf

  February 28, 2026 23:16 IST

  Star Indian badminton player PV Sindhu is stranded at Dubai airport amid tensions between US-Israel and Iran. Dubai airport earlier shut down its operations which led to a massive number of flights getting cancelled. Sindhu was on her way to Birmingham for All England Open.

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  Donald Trump treats Winter Olympics heroes with double-stacked cheeseburgers

  February 26, 2026 15:18 IST

  Team USA celebrated their Winter Olympics 2026 gold at the White House with double-stacked cheeseburgers. A video shared by Nick Sortor showed athletes dining as patriotic music played, with the McDonald’s claim coming from his caption alone.

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  Who is Connor Hellebuyck? US hockey Olympic star to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

  February 25, 2026 11:25 IST

  Connor Hellebuyck played a huge role in the USA winning the gold in the Olympics as he made stellar saves in the final against Canada to help his team win 2-1 in overtime. President Donald Trump has announced that Hellebuyck will be honoured with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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  Caught on Camera: Terrifying bee swarm forces players to run for their lives at W100k Bengaluru

  February 19, 2026 23:49 IST

  Within a day after a cricket umpire died after a bee attack in Unnao, a massive swarm of bees invaded a Tennis court mid-match in Bengaluru. The match was stopped for 20 to 30 minutes before the security and ground staff ensured the area was safe for players to return.

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  Sushil Kumar denied bail by Delhi court in Sagar Dhankar murder case

  February 06, 2026 18:55 IST

  Sushil Kumar and several other wrestlers are accused of fatally assaulting Sagar Dhankar and his friends over an alleged property dispute in May 2021. Sushil was arrested in May 2021 on charges of murder, criminal conspiracy, criminal intimidation, and rioting.

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  Mirabai Chanu scripts history, sets three new national records in Weightlifting Championships

  February 04, 2026 21:08 IST

  Mirabai Chanu dominated the women’s 48kg event at the National Weightlifting Championships 2026, winning gold and breaking national records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total, finishing 22kg clear of the field.

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  Royal Rumble 2026: Check new timing and where to watch WWE PLE live on TV and stream online in India

  February 03, 2026 23:00 IST

  Royal Rumble 2026 launches the Road to WrestleMania from Saudi Arabia, featuring star-studded men’s and women’s Rumble matches, major title stakes, and career-defining bouts including Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn and AJ Styles vs Gunther. Check where to watch in India.

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  Bangladesh's shooting delegation set to travel to India for Asian Air Gun Championship

  January 29, 2026 9:34 IST

  The Bangladesh government has approved its shooting delegation to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Air Gun Championship that is slated to be held from February 2-14 despite the ongoing controversy around the T20 World Cup 2026.

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  Saina Nehwal confirms retirement, says 'I thought it’s enough, can't push anymore'

  January 20, 2026 0:01 IST

  Saina Nehwal has been out of action for two years due to chronic knee pain. She has not played any official match since the Singapore Open 2023. Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton.

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  ‘Stamina has dropped two levels’ - Loh Kean complains about Delhi pollution after beating HS Pranoy

  January 15, 2026 19:53 IST

  Loh Kean Yew defeated HS Prannoy 18-21, 21-19, 21-14 at the India Open. After the match, he highlighted Delhi’s poor air quality and cold weather. Meanwhile, bird droppings caused match interruptions, while BAI defended the tournament’s facilities amid criticism from players.

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  Delhi's extreme pollution forced world number 2 to pull out of India Open, handed 500 USD fine

  January 14, 2026 14:47 IST

  Anders Antonsen withdrew from the India Open 2026, citing Delhi’s extreme pollution, marking his third consecutive absence. Mia Blichfeldt also raised hygiene concerns at training areas. BAI defended the venue, while BWF has yet to respond.

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  Neeraj Chopra parts ways with coach Jan Zelezny, know what happened

  January 10, 2026 15:35 IST

  Neeraj Chopra and coach Jan Zelezny have mutually ended their one-season partnership. Despite mixed results, the stint included Chopra’s first 90m throw. Chopra will now guide his own training ahead of the 2027 World Championship and 2028 Olympics.

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  PV Sindhu's Malaysia Open campaign comes to an end, loses semi-final clash to Wang Zhiyi

  January 10, 2026 10:23 IST

  Star India shuttler PV Sindhu faced a defeat in the semi-final of the ongoing Malaysia Open 2025. She faced a defeat against China's Wang Zhiyi as the Indian star's campaign came to an end on a disappointing note.

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  NRAI suspends national coach Ankush Bharadwaj after minor accuses him of sexual harassment

  January 08, 2026 11:23 IST

  A prominent member of India's shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor shooter, prompting the national federation to suspend him. NRAI (National Rifles Association of India) confirmed that an FIR has been filed against Bhardwaj in Faridabad.