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How can India qualify for Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 semifinals after Netherlands loss?

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

While the Dutch entered the semifinals with this win, the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team is not yet out of contention for a…

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Team India at Asian Games: Full list of 492 athletes in 35 sports selected for Aichi-Nagoya 2026

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

The Indian contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will comprise 265 men and 227 women, with athletics, hockey, cricket and shooting among…

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FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Second Round — LIVE Standings, Schedule, Results

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

This first phase of the tournament saw the top two teams from each group advance to the second round to fight for…

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SPORTS

Manchester United, Tottenham Make Poor Starts In Premier League To Puncture Preseason Positivity

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

It took just one round of the Premier League to puncture the preseason positivity surrounding Manchester United and Tottenham.

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SPORTS

TNPL 2026: Madurai Panthers to face Trichy Grand Cholas in Qualifier 1; Kovai Kings, Tiruppur Tamizhans to lock horns in Eliminator

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

Two spots were up for grabs when the final first-round match between playoff aspirants Nellai Royal Kings and Panthers got underway at…

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SPORTS

Indian kabaddi squads for Asian Games 2026: Full list of players representing India in Aichi-Nagoya

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

Both the teams enter the 2026 edition as the defending champions. While the men’s team had beaten Iran 33-29, the women’s side…

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HOCKEY

"They Were Better": India Midfielder Hardik Singh After Loss To Netherlands In FIH Hockey World Cup

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

Indian men's hockey team vice-captain and senior midfielder Hardik Singh on Saturday took all responsibilities for his side's ouster from the FIH…

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ATHLETICS

Avinash Sable Surprise Inclusion In India's Asian Games Athletics Team, Injured Tejas Shirse Also Named

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

India will be represented by 73 track and field athletes in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan to be led by superstar…

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SPORTS

Lando Norris On Pole For Dutch Grand Prix As George Russell Cruises To Sprint Win

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Lando Norris found unexpected pace to beat his rivals and the weather to take pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix on…

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SPORTS

TNPL 2026 Highlights: Madurai Panthers defeats Nellai Royal Kings, qualifies for Playoffs

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

TNPL 2026: Follow highlights and updates from the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 match between Nellai Royal Kings and Madurai Panthers at…

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FOOTBALL

Portuguese footballer Quevin Castro dies after collapsing during friendly match

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

The 25-year-old was playing for fourth-division club Real Sport Clube against Estrela de Amadora at the Estádio das Seixas stadium in Malveira…

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BADMINTON

"This Is Just The Start": Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly After Clinching BWF World Championships Bronze

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly may have fallen short of a place in the World Championships title clash but their stunning run…

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HOCKEY

India’s Hockey World Cup semifinal hopes dented after 1-3 loss to Netherlands

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

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SPORTS

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich LIVE Streaming, Super Cup LIVE Telecast: Check Where And How To Watch

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich LIVE Streaming, Super Cup LIVE Telecast: Check Where And How To Watch

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ATHLETICS

Asian Games 2026 — Sports Ministry approves 492 athletes for Asiad; athletics accounts for 73 names

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

The 2026 Asian Games is scheduled to be played between September 19 and October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India’s contingent comprises 265…

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