Amsterdam, April 21, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met legendary Dutch hockey player Floris Jan Bovelander during his visit to the Netherlands, marking a significant interaction aimed at strengthening sporting cooperation. The meeting brought together political leadership and sporting excellence, reflecting a shared interest in promoting hockey at various levels. Bhagwant Mann acknowledged Bovelander’s…
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Cairo: India’s junior shooting squad will launch its 2026 international season on Tuesday as the ISSF Junior World Cup gets underway in Cairo, with the first medals of the tournament to be decided in two marquee events. Competition on opening day will culminate with medal rounds in the women’s 10m air rifle and men’s 10m…
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Monaco: India’s athletics programme has come under sharper global scrutiny after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) moved the country into its highest risk classification for doping, a status that brings tighter compliance obligations and stricter testing requirements for Indian athletes. The decision places India in Category A under World Athletics anti-doping regulations, a bracket reserved…
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Riyadh, April 20, 2026: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continued his remarkable scoring run by netting his 969th career goal, guiding Al Nassr to a convincing 4-0 victory over Al Wasl in the AFC Champions League 2. Ronaldo once again showcased his sharp finishing ability, converting a key chance as his team dominated the contest from…
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Bhopal, April 20, 2026: Hockey India has announced the selection of sub junior men and women players for the upcoming Under 18 national coaching camp to be held in Bhopal, marking an important step in grooming the next generation of hockey talent. The selected players, drawn from across the country, will participate in an intensive…
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Chennai, April 19, 2026: Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has offered an encouraging update on MS Dhoni’s fitness, stating that the veteran wicketkeeper batter is showing steady improvement after his recent injury setback. Hussey noted that Dhoni’s recovery is moving in the right direction, although the franchise is continuing to monitor his condition…
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New Delhi, April 19, 2026: Hockey Punjab and the Hockey Association of Odisha have once again underlined their dominance in Indian domestic hockey, maintaining consistent podium finishes across major national competitions and strengthening their reputation as powerhouse teams. Over the past few seasons, both sides have regularly featured in the final stages of senior, junior…
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Indian athletics has been drawn into controversy after Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil accused Dronacharya awardee coach Naval Singh of mental harassment and verbal abuse, escalating concerns over athlete welfare and accountability within the sport. The allegations emerged through a complaint submitted to the Sports Authority of India, in which…
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Miami: Football icon Lionel Messi has been named in a lawsuit filed in the United States, with a Miami-based event promoter accusing him of fraud and breach of contract linked to an exhibition match last year. The legal complaint, filed in a Miami-Dade court by Vid Music Group, also names the Argentine Football Association as…
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Bengaluru, April 16, 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vice-captain Jitesh Sharma underlined the team’s aggressive philosophy after their convincing win over Lucknow Super Giants, saying the side’s clear intent is to put pressure on every opposition bowler from the very first ball. He said the team is committed to maintaining a fearless batting approach that has…
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