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Latest ReportMirabai Chanu Eyes Historic Third Straight Gold in Glasgow

Mirabai Chanu Eyes Historic Third Straight Gold in Glasgow

Mirabai Chanu targets historic third straight gold in women's 48kg weightlifting at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, India's best chance for a medal.

By Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 26, 2026

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PV Sindhu Beats Chen Yufei to Reach Japan Open 2026 Final, Ends Losing Streak

PV Sindhu Beats Chen Yufei to Reach Japan Open 2026 Final, Ends Losing Streak

PV Sindhu has stormed into the Japan Open 2026 final, beating Chen Yufei 21-19, 15-10 (retired) in the semifinal to reach her first BWF World Tour final since 2024. The two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion awaits the winner of Akane Yamaguchi and Putri Kusuma Wardani.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 18, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Argentina vs Spain Preview, Messi, Date and Time in India

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Argentina vs Spain Preview, Messi, Date and Time in India

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final pits Argentina against Spain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, beginning around 12:30 AM IST on July 20 for Indian viewers. It is likely Lionel Messi's last World Cup final, set against Spain's golden generation and a long unbeaten run.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 18, 2026

Argentina Edge England to Reach World Cup Final

Argentina Edge England to Reach World Cup Final

Defending champions Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes to beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi providing two assists, booking a final against Spain on Sunday.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 16, 2026

ICC Overhauls ODI and T20 World Cup Formats

ICC Overhauls ODI and T20 World Cup Formats

The ICC Board has approved a sweeping revamp of its men's World Cup formats. The 50-over event keeps 14 teams but adds a three-stage structure with a new Super Series and Super 7 and no quarterfinals, while the T20 World Cup moves to five groups of four feeding a Super 10.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 15, 2026

India Eye ODI Series Win in England Amid Gill Fitness Watch

India Eye ODI Series Win in England Amid Gill Fitness Watch

India aimed to wrap up their three-match ODI series against England in the second game at Cardiff, with skipper Shubman Gill's fitness under watch, after injury-forced squad changes for the white-ball tour and the Zimbabwe leg that follows.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 15, 2026

India Beat England 3-1, First Test Series Win in England Since 2007

India Beat England 3-1, First Test Series Win in England Since 2007

India completed a 3-1 series victory over England at Headingley, ending an 18-year wait for a Test series win in England. Jasprit Bumrah finished with 34 wickets and the Player of the Series award as India confirmed their standing as the world's top-ranked Test side.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 14, 2025

Neeraj Chopra Breaks Javelin World Record With 93.72m in Stockholm

Neeraj Chopra Breaks Javelin World Record With 93.72m in Stockholm

Neeraj Chopra threw 93.72m at the Stockholm Diamond League to break the javelin world record of 93.58m set by Jan Zelezny in 1996. World Athletics ratified the distance at the venue, confirming the Olympic champion as the finest thrower of his generation.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 12, 2025

Pro Kabaddi Season 11 Opens to Record 92,000 Week-One Crowd

Pro Kabaddi Season 11 Opens to Record 92,000 Week-One Crowd

Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 drew a record 92,000 spectators across six venues in its opening week, up 18% on Season 10. A new Pune franchise and a five-platform streaming deal powered gains in both stadium attendance and digital viewership.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 10, 2025

Chennai Hosts India's Largest Chess Grand Prix With 4,200 Players

Chennai Hosts India's Largest Chess Grand Prix With 4,200 Players

The All India Chess Federation and FIDE have opened the Chennai Grand Prix, the largest chess event in Indian history, with 4,200 players from 61 countries across classical, women's, rapid, blitz and youth sections. R Praggnanandhaa leads the home challenge.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 8, 2025

Odisha FC Become First ISL Club in AFC Champions League Elite

Odisha FC Become First ISL Club in AFC Champions League Elite

Odisha FC became the first Indian Super League club to reach the AFC Champions League Elite group stage, beating UAE side Al-Jazira 2-0 in a qualifying playoff at a sold-out Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 6, 2025

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