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.
South African batting legend AB de Villiers has underlined the enduring influence of talisman Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, describing him as the driving force behind the defending champions’ identity and success, both on and off the field.
Despite being placed in a tricky Pool D alongside England, China and South Africa for the FIH Hockey women's World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, India chief coach Sjoerd Marijne expressed confidence that his side is prepared for the tough challenge ahead and capable of executing their style of play consistently.
The men’s team, which scripted history by winning the 2022 Thomas Cup, will back themselves to progress to the knockout stage from a group that also features Pan Am champions Canada and Oceania champions Australia.
Smriti Mandhana capped off a stellar season by being named Best International Cricketer (Women) at the BCCI Naman Awards, reflecting on a year marked by both personal milestones and India’s triumph on the global stage.
Shubman Gill capped off a stellar 2025 season by clinching the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) at the BCCI Naman Awards, but the India Test captain has already shifted his focus towards guiding the team to the ICC World Test Championship Final.
