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New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) The All India Football Federation has appointed Amelia Valverde as the coach of the Indian senior women’s team. Valverde, 39, who hails from Costa Rica, has joined the Indian camp in Antalya, Turkiye, where the Blue Tigresses are preparing for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, scheduled for March….
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (UNI): When the Hero Men’s Hockey India League first burst onto the scene in 2013, Odisha’s presence was modest but meaningful. Six players from the state featured in the inaugural season, quietly carrying forward a legacy rooted in tribal belts, dusty training grounds and an unshakeable love for the sport. Thirteen years…
Nagpur, Jan 20 (UNI) Northern Districts all-rounder Kristian Clarke has been called up to New Zealand’s T20 squad for the first three matches of the five-match series against India and will remain with the BLACKCAPS in India. The series begins in Nagpur on Wednesday night (Thursday 2:30 am NZT). According to the New Zealand Cricket…
Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Venus Williams and Ekaterina Alexandrova exited the women’s doubles competition at the Australian Open after suffering a first-round defeat on Tuesday. The pair were beaten 7-6 (3), 6-4 by France’s Elsa Jacquemot and Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in a closely contested encounter. The opening set saw both teams trade blows in an…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal, one of India’s most accomplished badminton players, has confirmed her retirement from competitive sport after being sidelined for nearly two years due to a chronic knee condition. The London 2012 Olympic bronze medallist last played a competitive match at the Singapore Open in 2023, but formally…
Vadodara, (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB Women) dominated Gujarat Giants Women in a commanding 61-run victory in the 12th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara on Monday evening. The win further strengthened RCB Women’s position in the points table and showcased their all-round strength. Gujarat Giants Women, after…
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,…
