Japan supporters were once again praised worldwide after cleaning stands at Dallas Stadium following their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match against the Netherlands. The gesture, rooted in long-standing tradition, went viral on social media.
Deepti Sharma starred with a five-wicket haul as India defeated Pakistan in their Women’s T20 World Cup opener. She revealed the team’s calm mindset and focus on “forgetting the previous over” to stage a comeback.
Sweden began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant win over Tunisia in Monterrey. Yasin Ayari, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres starred in a high-scoring Group F clash.
Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1–0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E opener in Philadelphia.
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, ending Mercedes’ unbeaten 2026 Formula One start. A strong three-stop strategy and Virtual Safety Car helped him beat George Russell and Lando Norris.
In a move to strengthen centralised training and maintain consistency across the national boxing programme, the interim committee overseeing the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the functioning of the sport in the country has reinforced its long-standing policy disallowing personal coaches and support staff at official national camps.
The Indian pair combined for a total of 1431 points, including 70 Xs, surpassing the previous world record of 1429 set by Denmark’s Tanja Gellenthien and Mathias Fullerton at the 2023 European Games in Krakow-Malopolska.
The five-Test series between India and England is delicately balanced at 1-1, but the potentially series-defining third match, starting Thursday at the iconic Lord’s brings with it an added layer of intrigue with the return of two of modern cricket’s most lethal fast bowlers — Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer.
Shillong Lajong FC, Ryntih Sports Club and the Meghalaya Police Football Team are three teams from Meghalaya participating in Asia’s oldest football tournament.
The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will begin on August 29, organisers announced on Wednesday. Defending champions Haryana Steelers will return to defend their maiden title in what promises to be the most competitive season so far.
