FIFA WC 2026: Algeria rally past Jordan 2-1 to keep knockout hopes alive
Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping their Round of 32 hopes alive while confirming Argentina as group winners.
Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping their Round of 32 hopes alive while confirming Argentina as group winners.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th international appearance as France defeated Iraq 3-0 to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 and move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said receiving his first India jersey fulfilled a lifelong dream after becoming the youngest player ever selected for India's senior men's cricket team.
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Group J and secured qualification for the knockout stage of FIFA World Cup 2026.
Reflecting on India’s six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Old Trafford, head coach Amol Muzumdar backed his young bowling attack despite their struggles against seasoned all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, whose match-winning knock exposed the side’s inexperience and halted India's winning momentum.
After a life-altering accident, para archer Payal Nag has risen to the global stage, defeating Sheetal Devi to win gold in Bangkok. In an exclusive with The Statesman, she reflects on her journey, customised training, and her dream of Olympic glory.
Punjab Kings chased down 220 with ease against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, riding on half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, sealing a six-wicket win with seven balls to spare.
India delivered a near-flawless 3-0 win over Mongolia, dropping just one game, while Korea Republic took an early lead against Indonesia in a key Billie Jean King Cup tie.
A visiting delegation from Commonwealth Sport has lauded the scale of planning and infrastructure in Gujarat during its recent assessment tour for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, boosting confidence in Ahmedabad’s readiness to host the centenary edition.
India signed off from the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 on a high note, with Vishvanath Suresh delivering a gold medal in the men’s 50 kg category after a commanding 5-0 win over Japan’s Daichi Iwai in the final.
