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  Vinesh Phogat given nod to participate in Asian Games trials by Supreme Court

  May 29, 2026 14:36 IST

  Vinesh Phogat has been given the green light to participate in the Asian Games trials as the Supreme Court refused to stay with the Delhi High Court's order. The Supreme Court stated that Phogat and go ahead and compete in the trials.

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  Esha Singh sets new world record, wins ISSF World Cup in women's 25m pistol event

  May 28, 2026 16:06 IST

  Esha Singh scripted a historic win at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, clinching gold in the women’s 25m pistol event with a world record score of 43 hits. The 21-year-old also secured qualification for the World Cup Final in Rome later this year.

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  D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa suffer defeat in Norway Chess; Divya Deshmukh continues winning run

  May 27, 2026 15:56 IST

  India endured a difficult day at Norway Chess as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa lost in Armageddon tie-breaks despite strong classical performances. Teenager Divya Deshmukh continued her impressive form, beating Koneru Humpy to stay among the leaders.

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  Randhir Singh, Olympian and India's first shooting gold medallist at Asian Games, passes away

  May 27, 2026 13:50 IST

  Randhir Singh was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). He was the first Indian to have won a gold medal in shooting at the Asian Games. Randhir passed away aged 79.

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  Gurindervir Singh creates 100m national record, wishes pour in from Bhagwant Mann, Mansukh Mandaviya

  May 24, 2026 14:48 IST

  Gurindervir Singh scripted history at the National Senior Federation Competition in Ranchi by setting a new national record in the 100m event with a blistering 10.09-second run. He became the first Indian sprinter to break the 10.10-second barrier.

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  Delhi HC clears Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games trials after WFI initially denied

  May 23, 2026 23:39 IST

  The Delhi High Court allowed Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials after criticising WFI’s policy on athletes returning from maternity breaks. SAI and IOA observers will oversee the trials process.

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  Delhi high court slams WFI over Vinesh Phogat's 'ineligible' decision, asks for expert evaluation

  May 22, 2026 14:49 IST

  The Delhi High Court came forward and came down heavily on the WFI (Wrestling Federation of India) for their decision to deem Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible to compete. The centre asked for an expert committee to evaluate Vinesh Phogat's case as well.

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  Satwik-Chirag reach Thailand Open 2026 final, defeating Malaysian pair in penultimate clash

  May 16, 2026 16:47 IST

  The duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were brilliant in the semi-final of the Thailand Open 2026 as they take on the Malaysian pair of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin making their way into the summit clash of the tournament.

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  Sakshi Malik backs Vinesh Phogat after WFI denied entry; urges PM Modi, Sports Minister to intervene

  May 12, 2026 15:04 IST

  Sakshi Malik backed Vinesh Phogat after the WFI denied her entry into the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda. The Olympic medallist urged PM Narendra Modi and the Sports Minister to intervene and allow Vinesh to compete again.

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  Why is Neeraj Chopra's name missing from Rome Diamond League? Sachin Yadav to make debut

  May 12, 2026 13:02 IST

  Neeraj Chopra is set to miss the Rome Diamond League as he continues recovering from a back injury in Turkey. Meanwhile, rising Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav is set to make his Diamond League debut after an impressive fourth-place finish at the 2025 World Championships.

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  India secure dramatic gold at Archery World Cup as Deepika leads team to glory

  May 10, 2026 16:58 IST

  The Indian trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and teenager Kumkum Mohod held their nerves in a tense shoot-off to clinch the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. India ended the campaign with two medals.

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  Vinesh Phogat barred by WFI from competing in National Open Ranking Tournament

  May 10, 2026 0:03 IST

  In a major blow, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was all set to make her comeback in the National Open Raking Tournament after retiring in the Paris Olympics has been barred from entering the tournament by the WFI.

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  India to continue ban on bilateral sports with Pakistan, multi-nation events exempted

  May 06, 2026 16:54 IST

  The Ministry had announced the policy before the Asia Cup 2025, which was played after the horror Pahalgam terror attack and India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor. The Ministry has confirmed that the bilateral engagement with Pakistan will remain in force.

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  Kuldeep Kumar, thrown out of train in January, registers national record in Pole Vault

  May 02, 2026 20:06 IST

  Kuldeep Kumar set a new national pole vault record of 5.41m in Bhubaneswar, surpassing Dev Meena’s mark. Months after being forced off a train over his equipment, the 21-year-old’s achievement highlights both his resilience and gaps in athlete support.

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  India lose final group outing in Thomas Cup to China; Ayush, Prannoy close defeat margin to 2-3

  April 29, 2026 23:55 IST

  Ayush Shetty and HS Prannoy mounted comebacks in their respective singles outings, but India lost to China 2-3 in their last group stage outing in the Thomas Cup. Shetty defeated Weng Hong Yang 17-21, 21-13, 21-15, while Prannoy beat Lu Guang Zu 20-22, 21-19, 21-11.

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  Vinesh Phogat registers for Open Ranking event in Gonda after strong claims against WFI

  April 28, 2026 19:07 IST

  Vinesh Phogat completed her registration for the Open Ranking tournament in Gonda a day after alleging WFI was blocking her return. The federation cited technical glitches, while the wrestler confirmed her entry and expressed excitement for her comeback.

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  PV Sindhu loses decider to Wang Zhiyi, India women's team crashes out of Uber Cup 2026

  April 28, 2026 16:02 IST

  PV Sindhu’s narrow three-game loss to Wang Zhiyi proved decisive as India slumped to a 0-5 defeat against China in their final Group A tie, bringing an end to their Uber Cup 2026 campaign despite earlier promise and a fighting effort in later matches.

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  India cruise to Thomas Cup quarterfinals after blanking Australia in second group outing

  April 27, 2026 16:42 IST

  Lakshya Sen gave India the early lead against Australia in their second Group A outing as he defeated Ephraim Stephen Sam 21-14, 21-16. India went on to blank Australia 5-0 in the tie and storm into the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup finals.

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  Ex-chief coach Vimal Kumar 'extremely disappointed' with BWF's new 3x15 point system for badminton

  April 26, 2026 18:43 IST

  Vimal Kumar called out the Badminton World Federation's decision to change the point system from 3x21 to 3x15, which will be effective from January 4, 2027. Vimal was 'extremely disappointed' with the decision.

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  India submits Expression of Interest to host Asian Games 2038; in race with South Korea, Mongolia

  April 24, 2026 20:25 IST

  India has submitted an Expression of Interest to host the 2038 Asian Games through the IOA, with Ahmedabad seen as a strong contender. South Korea and Mongolia are also in the race. The OCA will decide the host around 2028.

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  Laureus World Sports awards 2026: Check full list of winners as Alcaraz, Sabalenka bag top honours

  April 21, 2026 18:59 IST

  The Laureus World Sports Awards are among the most prestigious honours in international sport, often described as the "Oscars of sport." Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka bagged the sportsman and sportswoman of the year awards.

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  Wrestlemania 42 round-up: Roman Reigns wins WWE World Championship, Brock Lesnar hints at retirement

  April 20, 2026 11:17 IST

  The show of shows, Wrestlemania 42, came to an end, and several superstars impressed the fans with their performances. With the conclusion of the event, let us have a look at the results from the event.

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  WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Live streaming: When and where to watch The Show of Shows in India?

  April 19, 2026 23:12 IST

  WrestleMania Night 2 is set to unfold at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas after an action-packed opening night. Several titles changed hands in the women’s division, with new champions crowned across multiple championships. Here are the live streaming details of WrestleMania Night 2.

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  Wrestlemania 2026: When and where to watch WWE PLE live on TV and stream online in India?

  April 18, 2026 21:32 IST

  WrestleMania returns on April 19-20 at Allegiant Stadium with a stacked card. CM Punk faces Roman Reigns, while Cody Rhodes headlines Night 1 with Randy Orton. Big returns, a ladder match and celebrity bouts add to the excitement. Check where to watch WWE Wrestlemia in India.

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  Neeraj Chopra reveals problems that led to split with coach Jan Zelezny

  April 18, 2026 20:57 IST

  Neeraj Chopra revealed that a disc injury and training mismatch led to his split with coach Jan Zelezny after the 2025 World Championship. The Olympic champion said travel demands and differing methods affected his performance, ending a long streak with his coach.

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  WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1: Rhodes faces Orton, Morgan vs Vaquer; full match card and timings

  April 18, 2026 17:15 IST

  Cody Rhodes will look to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship when he goes up against Randy Orton in a battle between an apprentice and a teacher at the WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1. Here is the full match card for the opening day of the event.

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  R Vaishali creates history, becomes first Indian to win FIDE Women's Candidates

  April 16, 2026 10:49 IST

  R Vaishali created history in Cyprus to become the first Indian to win the FIDE Women's Candidates. She defeated Kateryna Lagno to win the second-most prestigious tournament and will now challenge Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Championship crown.

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  Viktor Axelsen, two-time world and Olympic champion, retires from professional badminton at 32

  April 15, 2026 12:03 IST

  Denmark's superstar badminton player, Viktor Axelsen, has announced his retirement at the age of 32. He is a two-time Olympic champion, a two-time world champion, a three-time European champion, a Thomas Cup winner, and a former and long-serving world number one player.