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August 31, 2026 7:00 AM

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ICC takes 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy hosting rights away from Sri Lanka

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken away the hosting rights of the inaugural edition of the Women’s Champions Trophy to be held in 2027 from Sri Lanka due to government interference in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket. According to a report, Sri Lanka was set to host the first-e...

August 31, 2026 6:56 AM

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India’s Abhay Singh wins men’s singles title at Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026

In Squash, India’s Abhay Singh won the men’s singles title at the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026 in Seremban, Malaysia, yesterday. The top-seeded Abhay defeated third-seeded Henry Leung of Hong Kong, China, 3-2 in the final of the PSA Challenger Tour 15 event. The victory marked the 27-year-old Indian sq...

August 30, 2026 10:19 PM

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Germany Retain FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup Title with 1-0 Win Over Spain

In the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, Germany retained the World Cup title with a 1-0 win over Spain in the final at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, this evening. Michel Struthoff scored the only goal of the tightly contested final late in the third quarter, converting Germany’s only o...

August 30, 2026 9:47 PM

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Duleep Trophy: East Zone Bowl Out Central Zone for 266 in Semi-Final

In Duleep trophy cricket tournament, East Zone bundle out defending champion Central Zone for 266 on day one of the  semi-final match at Chennai today.      Electing to bowl, East Zone’s pace attack exploited the favourable conditions from the outset to keep Central Zone under pressure throughout th...

August 30, 2026 11:30 AM

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Mizo footballer Lallianzuala Chhangte named Indian Footballer of the Year 2026

Mizo footballer Lallianzuala Chhangte has been named Indian Footballer of the Year 2026. The 29-year-old, who recently moved from Mumbai FC to Mohun Bagan, received the award from Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia last night. Organised by the Football Players Association of India, the award is...

August 30, 2026 9:19 AM

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Women’s Cricket: India to begin T20 Asia Cup campaign against Thailand in Dubai

In women's cricket, India will begin their T20 Asia Cup campaign against Thailand today at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match will start at 8:30 PM Indian Time. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India, while Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain.   India are the most successful team in the c...

August 29, 2026 7:41 PM

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Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar elected President of Esports Games Federation

Maharashtra Minister for Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Development and Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar has been elected President of the Esports Games Federation (ESGF). Shelar was elected at the federation’s general body meeting, attended by representatives from 22 ...

August 29, 2026 1:43 PM

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Hockey India announces cash award of Rs 50 lakh for Indian Women’s Hockey Team

Hockey India has announced a cash award of 50 lakh rupees for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands. India defeated World No. 5 Germany 3-1 in Amstelveen on Thursday. It is India’s best World Cup f...