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New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI): The first day of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials 1&2 (Group A) at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range saw strong early statements in the 50m rifle prone events, with Rajasthan’s Manini Kaushik and world championship silver medalist in 50m rifle 3P, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar finishing on top of…
Zurich (Switzerland), Jan 19 (UNI) FIFA has confirmed the full line-up of hosts and the composition of the groups for the FIFA Series 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of the initiative for men’s and women’s national teams. Following the announcement of the expanded format in November 2025, the FIFA Series 2026…
Madrid, Jan 19 (UNI) Problems continue to pile up for Athletic Club ahead of a must-win Champions League match against Atalanta on Wednesday, with the club confirming that striker and captain Inaki Williams has suffered a muscle injury. “Inaki Williams had to withdraw from training on Sunday, after suffering a mild to moderate injury to…
Melbourne, Jan 19 (UNI) World No.2 Iga Swiatek overcame a stern opening-round test to begin her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue under the lights at Rod Laver Arena on Monday night. The six-time Grand Slam champion was forced to dig deep after a shaky start,…
Melbourne, Jan 19 (UNI) Novak Djokovic opened his Australian Open campaign in emphatic fashion on Monday night with a commanding 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Spain’s Pedro Martinez at Rod Laver Arena, becoming the first man to register 100 match wins at the tournament. Monday’s encounter, lasting just under two hours, was far less demanding…
Harare/Windhoek, Jan 19 (UNI) Pakistan and South Africa recorded commanding victories in their respective ICC Under-19 World Cup fixtures on Monday, underlining their status as strong contenders in the tournament. In Harare, Pakistan chased down Scotland’s total of 187 with six wickets to spare, reaching 190 for 4 in 44 overs. Quick bowler Ali Raza…
Indore, Jan 19 (UNI) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has praised Virat Kohli’s batting temperament, highlighting the star batter’s ability to adapt his game according to the situation rather than being bound by an expected playing style. Speaking on JioStar after the third and final ODI against New Zealand in Indore, Gavaskar said Kohli’s mindset…
Indore, Jan 18 (UNI) New Zealand finally ended India’s home dominance in a thrilling third ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, winning by 41 runs and taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The victory marked New Zealand’s first bilateral ODI series win in India in eight attempts since 1988, a historic moment that…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 18 (UNI): Vedanta Kalinga Lancers confirmed their place in the playoffs of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 with a commanding 6-1 victory over SG Pipers at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. The table toppers extended their winning streak to five matches and continue to sit at the top of…
New Delhi, Jan 18(UNI): Defending Champion An Se Young on Sunday once again underlined her supremacy with a clinical demolition of China’s Wang Zhi Yi in the women’s singles final while Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei defeated third seed Jonatan Christie in straight games to clinch the men’s singles title in the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open…
