Sports Desk

India’s ace shooter and double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker  staged a strong comeback at the Asian Shooting Championships , clinching the silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol event  on Monday, just days after a disappointing outing in the 10m air pistol. Five days after finishing seventh in the 10m air pistol final, Bhaker showed resilience and renewed confidence, powered by a new pistol setup , to fight her way onto the podium in a gripping final that went down to two sho

New Delhi/Beijing: As major Asian economies such as China, Japan, and South Korea  grapple with rapidly ageing populations, a growing global debate is taking shape: can India emerge as the world’s next major economic and strategic powerhouse?  Demographic shifts, manufacturing trends, and digital expansion are increasingly placing India at the centre of this discussion. China and India remain Asia’s two most influential nations, each with a distinct global identity shaped by

Colombo/Islamabad :Pakistan has reportedly dropped its first hint of a possible U-turn  on its stance of not playing against India, following a formal request from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) , which warned of significant financial losses and reputational damage  if the marquee clash is skipped during the T20 World Cup . According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)  is expected to consult the Pakistan government again  after receiving an email from its Sri Lankan counte

Harare : After 22 days of high-intensity cricket , the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026  has reached its grand finale, with India U19  taking on England U19  at the Harare Sports Club  on Friday. Both teams entered the summit clash unbeaten , setting the stage for a blockbuster finish to the tournament. India suffered an early setback in the final as opener Aaron George was dismissed , bringing Ayush Mhatre  to the crease to join Vaibhav Suryavanshi  in the middle. England struck

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana  capped off a sensational season by leading her team to the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) title , further cementing her status as one of the greatest batters in the tournament’s history. Mandhana finished the season as the highest run-scorer , winning the prestigious Orange Cap , while also becoming the first player to complete 1,000 runs in WPL history . The triumph marked RCB’s second WPL title , with the skipper

Harare (Zimbabwe): India stormed into the final of the Under-19 ODI Cricket World Cup  after registering a dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan  in the second semifinal at Harare  on Thursday. The win sets up a blockbuster summit clash against England , scheduled to be played on Friday . Chasing a challenging target of 311 runs , the Indian colts delivered a composed and confident batting performance, reaching the target in 41.1 overs  with the loss of just three wi

Arsenal’s impressive season gathered further momentum as the club booked a place in the English League Cup final with a dramatic 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday (February 3, 2026). A stoppage-time goal from Kai Havertz against his former club sealed the victory and ensured a 4-2 aggregate win for the Gunners. With the Arsenal vs Chelsea semifinal finely poised, the match appeared to be heading for extra time before Havertz delivered the decisive moment

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan found herself at the centre of social media buzz after attending a recent Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) match in Surat, where her team, the Tiigers of Kolkata, was in action. Accompanied by her husband Saif Ali Khan and sons Taimur and Jeh, the star’s courtside appearance quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the match. While the game itself drew attention, it was a brief and seemingly awkward exchange involving Kar

Long before Sanju Samson became a household name in Indian cricket, his world revolved around the rhythms of the sea, the quiet strength of his fisherman grandfather, and a close-knit coastal community in Kerala that believed in his dreams. Anthonis, Sanju’s maternal grandfather, sits in his modest kitchen with brown wooden windows opening to the sea’s distant hum. His eyes, stoic and weathered, have witnessed decades of hardship — savage tidal waves battering his home, commu

New Delhi: India is set to mark a major milestone in its sporting journey as it prepares to host the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship in 2027 , an event that will serve as an official Olympic qualifying tournament for the 2028 Los Angeles Games . The prestigious continental competition will be held in New Delhi , further cementing the country’s growing stature as a global hub for shooting sports. The championship will offer eight direct Olympic quota places , making it one

Noida: Haryana Thunders  were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026  after edging out Delhi Dangal Warriors  in a nail-biting final at the Noida Indoor Stadium  on Sunday night. The summit clash, marked by intense competition and dramatic momentum swings, lived up to its billing and will be remembered as one of the most gripping finals in league history. The contest remained finely balanced throughout the evening, with both teams trading victories across th

IND vs NZ 4th T20I Black Caps Register First Win of Series with 50-Run Victory Visakhapatnam, January 28, 2026: India’s dominant batting run in the T20 series finally came to a halt as New Zealand produced a clinical all-round performance to secure a 50-run win in the fourth T20I  at the ACA-VDCA Stadium. The victory marked the Black Caps’ first success of the series and added new excitement ahead of the final match. New Zealand Use Dew Conditions to Trouble Indian Batters Sm