With the coveted berths for the Asian Games 2026 at stake, the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship got underway at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, drawing the country's finest track and field athletes for a crucial qualification event.
Fast-tracked into the senior national T20 side for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England, 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to use a separate dressing room from his teammates because of safeguarding rules in the United Kingdom, according to a report by The Guardian.
Long before she became one of India’s promising young fast bowlers, Nandni Sharma was a youngster frustrated by the lack of opportunities at her academy.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has welcomed Rishabh Pant’s return to the franchise ahead of IPL 2027, saying the wicketkeeper-batter will have complete freedom to play his natural game without any added pressure from him or the team management.
India’s top table tennis player Manika Batra has clarified that she is not seeking a place in the Asian Games squad but wants answers over her omission from the team, describing the selection process as lacking transparency.
The Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the Masters Tournament and The R&A have chosen the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) as its next venue for the 16th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.
The 41-year-old also expressed her desire to have a meeting with the national federation and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya to understand what was lacking.
India will be banking on a stellar effort from their senior pros throughout the campaign to lay their hands on the glittering silverware.
All four Indians will be going out in the morning session for their opening round of the 2024 Asia Pacific Amateur golf here on Thursday.
The 21-year-old Alcaraz recovered from one set down to secure his 16th ATP tour singles crown with a score of 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3).
