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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…
Melbourne, Jan 18 (UNI) World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka launched her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a composed 6-4, 6-1 win over spirited French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in a first-round clash at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night, negotiating an early test before asserting her authority. Chasing a slice of history as she bids to…
Indore, Jan 18 (UNI) A late assault led by skipper Michael Bracewell, combined with a monumental 219-run partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, propelled New Zealand to a commanding 337 for 8 against India in the third One-Day International of the New Zealand tour of India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here today. Put…
Bhubaneshwar, Jan 17 (UNI): Table-toppers Vedanta Kalinga Lancers opened the Bhubaneshwar leg of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a commanding 6-1 victory over SG Pipers. Playing at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday, the Lancers extended their winning streak to five matches, proving they are the team to beat this season. Boby…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI): Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie beat former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men’s singles semifinals while world no. 1 An Se Young set up a women’s singles summit clash against China’s Wang Zhi Yi in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 on Saturday. Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 is a…
Bulawayo, Jan 17 (UNI) A blend of composure, flair and match-winning impact from Abhigyan Kundu, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra powered India Under-19 to a gripping 18-run victory over Bangladesh Under-19 in a rain-affected Group A encounter of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Queens Sports Club here on Saturday. Batting first after…
Nonthaburi (Thailand), Jan 17 (UNI) The Indian women’s futsal team triumphed 8-1 against Nepal in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026 at the Nonthaburi Stadium here on Saturtday. Diti Kanungo (4’, 4’, 13’, 15’) scored four goals in the first period to put India in command of the match. Ritika Singh (22’, 37’) scored two,…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI): Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking another significant milestone in his journey from elite athlete to global sports administrator. Vijender, India’s first Olympic medallist in boxing, brings with him nearly two decades of experience at the highest level of…
Indore, Jan 17 (UNI) History is at stake as India take on New Zealand in the third and deciding One-Day International of the New Zealand tour of India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Sunday, with the visitors aiming to script a rare ODI series victory on Indian soil after nearly two decades. With…
By Rohit Mitra Patiala, Jan 17 (UNI) One of India’s most prominent cyclists, Surya Ramesh Thathu, believes that hosting more international-level cycling events, like the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour, can significantly boost the popularity of the sport in the country. Currently preparing for the upcoming Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 in Patiala, Surya stressed the…
