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‘No feeling of revenge or pressure’: Ayush Shetty on facing Shi Yu Qi at maiden BWF World Championships

By The Hindu Sportstar · 30m ago · 1 min read

Ayush will begin his campaign at the World Championships in New Delhi against China’s Shi Yu Qi, against whom he has a…

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FOOTBALL

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF issue open letter to FIFA and Infantino — Football belongs to no individual

By The Hindu Sportstar · 31m ago · 1 min read

The three confederations alleged that FIFA and Infantino had failed to take ownership and accountability for the decision to sell stake in…

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Khelo India 3.0: Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala Explains Why Sports Science Could Transform Indian Sport - outlookindia.com

By Google News — India Sports · 45m ago · 1 min read

Khelo India 3.0: Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala Explains Why Sports Science Could Transform Indian Sport  outlookindia.com

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Sarfaraz Khan joins Team India ahead of 1st Sri Lanka Test at Galle - Awaz The Voice

By Google News — India Sports · 56m ago · 1 min read

Sarfaraz Khan joins Team India ahead of 1st Sri Lanka Test at Galle  Awaz The Voice

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ATHLETICS

World Athletics U-20 Championships 2026 Medal Table: India finishes 27th; USA tops medal tally

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

Shahnavaz Khan won bronze in men’s long jump after Basant Kumar Meghwal secured silver in men’s high jump. On Friday, Ashish Yadav…

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SPORTS

German Giants RB Leipzig Unveil New 2026-27 Shirt

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

Embossed into the fabric is a pattern of heart-shaped linden leaves, representing the bond between the city, the club and its fans.

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17kg Weight Loss, Training In Kashmir: How Sarfaraz Khan Won Over Selectors' Trust

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

Post IPL, Sarfaraz played the Mumbai T20 league where he produced some blistering knocks for Akash Tigers Western Mumbai Suburbs. But once…

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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma twin in white sneakers in adorable pic - Mid-Day

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

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma twin in white sneakers in adorable pic  Mid-Day

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SPORTS

India Win Sepak Takraw Bronze Medal At King's Cup, Video Goes Viral - Watch

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

India clinched the bronze medal in the men's quadrant event at the King's Cup Sepak Takraw Championship in Thailand.

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India Win Sepak Takraw Bronze Medal At King's Cup, Video Goes Viral - Watch - NDTV Sports

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

India Win Sepak Takraw Bronze Medal At King's Cup, Video Goes Viral - Watch  NDTV Sports

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How Jay Shah's Vision Turned 40 Acres Of Barren Land Into State-Of-The-Art BCCI Centre Of Excellence

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

The journey also involved the transition from the National Cricket Academy to the new Centre of Excellence, with former India cricketer VVS…

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Sarfaraz Khan's first reaction after India call-up for Sri Lanka Test series - The Times of India

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

Sarfaraz Khan's first reaction after India call-up for Sri Lanka Test series  The Times of India

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SPORTS

At the halfway stage, Antonelli and Mercedes lead the way in the race to adapt

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

The 2026 Formula 1 season was always likely to be decided by which team could adapt best to the new wave of…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 | 'Your medals inspire them far more than any words ever could...': PM Modi to India's medal winners - Mid-Day

By Google News — India Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Commonwealth Games 2026 | 'Your medals inspire them far more than any words ever could...': PM Modi to India's medal winners  Mid-Day

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Amid 2027 World Cup Debate, VVS Laxman's "Exemplary Professional" Remark On Virat Kohli Goes Viral

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Board of Control for Cricket in India's Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman on Sunday lauded legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli…

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