Sports

Zimbabwe relishing massive home World Cup campaign

05 Oct 2026 | 5:31 PM

Harare, Oct 5 (UNI) The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will return to Africa after 24 years as Zimbabwe co-hosts the much-awaited extravaganza with South Africa and Namibia, starting October 2 next year.

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Asian Games gold medallist archer Kirti Sharma gets grand welcome in Haryana village

05 Oct 2026 | 5:21 PM

Jind, Oct 5 (UNI) Asian Games gold medallist archer Kirti Sharma was accorded a grand welcome on her return to her native Ritoli village in Haryana, with residents celebrating her success in the women’s recurve team event.

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India face tough Uruguay test after Brazil reality check

05 Oct 2026 | 5:14 PM

Kolkata, Oct 5 (UNI) India have little time to recover from their 0-4 defeat to Brazil as they prepare to face another formidable opponent in two-time world champions Uruguay in a FIFA international friendly here on Tuesday.

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From preparation to podium: IIS athletes deliver 19 medals at Asian Games

05 Oct 2026 | 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Athletes supported by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Asian Games, winning 19 medals (2 Gold, 6 Silver and 11 Bronze) across athletics, wrestling, squash, boxing and archery.

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CM Vijay to host dinner for Asian Games medallists : Sports Min Aadhav Arjuna

05 Oct 2026 | 4:50 PM

Chennai, Oct 5 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will host a dinner for the State’s athletes who won medals at the 20th Asian Games held in Japan, Minister for Public Works, Highways and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna said on Monday.

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Zinc Football Academy’s Sonam Ghosh selected for India U-17 squad for women's Asian Cup

05 Oct 2026 | 4:46 PM

Udaipur, Oct 5 (UNI) Zinc Football Academy’s (ZFA) goalkeeper Sonam Ghosh has earned another major milestone in her young career after being selected in India’s 23-member U-17 squad for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers.

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Canada Super 60: Pollard-led Toronto Sixers complete double after beating Vancouver Anchors in men’s final

05 Oct 2026 | 4:37 PM

Vancouver, Oct 5 (UNI) Toronto Sixers completed a memorable double in Canada Super 60 Season 2, winning the men’s title after beating Vancouver Anchors by five wickets in the final at the iconic BC Place here on Monday, having earlier secured the women’s championship as well.

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Bhuvneshwar to lead a strong Indian side full of International & IPL experience at Hong Kong Sixes

05 Oct 2026 | 4:22 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 5 (UNI) Team India will bring a star-studded IPL contingent for the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes, with seven leading Indian cricketers set to take on the fast-paced six-a-side format from October 30 to November 1.

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West Indies add Amir Jangoo as cover for injured Jewel Andrew for India T20Is

05 Oct 2026 | 3:23 PM

Lucknow, Oct 5 (UNI) Amir Jangoo has been added to the West Indies T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India as cover for Jewel Andrew, who sustained a finger injury during the third ODI on October 3.
The injury occurred while Andrew was completing the catch of Naman Dhir at cover off Gudakesh Motie in the 36th over of India's innings. Andrew successfully held on to the catch to dismiss Dhir, but sustained a blow to his finger in the process.

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India & West Indies fined for slow over-rates in third Men's ODI

05 Oct 2026 | 3:14 PM

Dubai, Oct 5 (UNI) India have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee and the West Indies have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining slow over-rates during the final ODI of their three-match series played in New Chandigarh on Saturday.

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India favourites, but WI arrive with a sting in their tail

05 Oct 2026 | 12:18 PM

Lucknow, Oct 5 (UNI) India may walk into the Bharat Ratna Atal Behari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday wearing the badge of favourites, but West Indies will arrive with something more useful than reputation — the memory of having chased down India's 300-plus total in the final ODI.

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Haryana athletes shine at 2026 Asian Games with 32 medal-winning performances

05 Oct 2026 | 9:14 AM

Panchkula, Oct 5 (UNI) Haryana's athletes made a significant contribution to India's campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with 32 medal-winning performances, including 14 gold, as the country finished fourth in the final medal standings.

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South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje raring to go for Test return against Australia

04 Oct 2026 | 11:02 PM

Cape Town, Oct 4 (UNI) Anrich Nortje is eyeing a Test comeback, and the South African quick says the groundwork began long before his recall.

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Former CBA player Nuni Omot joins Israel's Ironi Eilat

04 Oct 2026 | 10:46 PM

Jerusalem, Oct 4 (UNI) Israeli Super League club Ironi Eilat announced on Sunday that it has signed 32-year-old forward Anunwa "Nuni" Omot, who previously played in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

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Messi event victims to get free tickets for India-Uruguay match from several counters

04 Oct 2026 | 10:34 PM

Kolkata, Oct 4 (UNI) Football fans who had purchased tickets for Lionel Messi’s much-hyped Kolkata event last year but were unable to watch the Argentine star will now be given complimentary tickets for the India-Uruguay match at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan on October 6.

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