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India thrash South Africa 6-1 for first win at FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup

By The Bridge · 52m ago · 2 min read

India registered their first win at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 with a commanding 6-1 victory over South Africa in…

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TNPL 2026 Live Score: Kovai Kings continues wicket-taking spree; Chepauk Super Gillies five down

By The Hindu Sportstar · 57m ago · 1 min read

TNPL 2026: Follow for all the updates from the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 match between Chepauk Super Gillies Kings and Kovai…

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Mourinho formally unveiled by Real Madrid behind closed doors

By The Hindu Sportstar · 58m ago · 1 min read

The Portuguese manager, who began work with the squad when pre-season started on ‌July 10, signed a contract until June 2029.

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Pramod Bhagat, Rutuja Bhosale back expanded Khelo India scheme ahead of 2036, 2048 Olympic targets

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Bhagat believes that Khelo India’s new framework can accelerate India’s progress towards its targets of becoming a top-10 sporting nation at the…

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BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri stun 16th seeds, Lakshya and Unnati advance

By The Bridge · 1h ago · 2 min read

India's top women's doubles combination of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly upset 16th seeds Allison Lee and Lauren Lam with yet another…

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India vs South Africa Highlights, Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: IND 6-1 RSA; Indian team improves GD

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

IND vs SA: Catch all the highlights, updates, commentary from the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 between India and South Africa…

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FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Points Table — Full LIVE updated standings

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Check the latest updated group-wise standings from the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup, being played in the Netherlands and Belgium from August…

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India Qualification Scenarios at Women’s Hockey World Cup — How can Salima Tete and Co. advance?

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Find out how India can qualify for the next stage of FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 after South Africa win.

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East Bengal face a tough draw in AFC Champions League Two

By The Bridge · 1h ago · 2 min read

Indian Super League champions East Bengal were on Tuesday handed a challenging draw in Group D of the AFC Champions League Two…

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Matches against Pakistan are not as tough anymore: Sreejesh

By The Bridge · 1h ago · 2 min read

India have overcome the late-game vulnerability that once cost them dearly against Pakistan and are now better equipped to handle their arch-rivals,…

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India records its biggest win in Women’s Hockey World Cup history

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

The Sjoerd Marijne-coached team broke the record during the ongoing 2026 edition in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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"Hockey is not very popular where I come from”: Lalremsiami on Arjuna Award

By The Bridge · 1h ago · 2 min read

Indian women's hockey team forward Lalremsiami described her inclusion among the Arjuna Award recipients as a "deep honour", saying the recognition has…

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SPORTS

Root insists England doesn’t need ‘huge change’ to Bazball style

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

England head into its first Test since the exits of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum when it faces Pakistan at Headingley in…

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Indian sports wrap, August 18: Indian skateboarders appeal to IOA for inclusion in Asian Games 2026

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Here are India’s major updates, scores, and results from the world of sports on Tuesday, August 18.

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India vs South Africa Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India crush South Africa 6-1 to go top of the group - The Times of India

By Google News — India Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

India vs South Africa Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India crush South Africa 6-1 to go top of the group  The Times…

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