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March 13, 2026 7:50 AM

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Kiran George ousted in 2nd round at Swiss Open badminton tournament

Indian shuttler Kiran George went down in the second round of the men’s singles event at the Swiss Open badminton tournament in Basel yesterday. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, meanwhile, held their nerves through a marathon three-game thriller to qualify for the men’s doubles quarter-fin...

March 12, 2026 2:25 PM

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BCCI Announces IPL 2026 First Phase Schedule

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026. As three states are scheduled to undergo State Assembly elections during this period, the full schedule of the tournament...

March 12, 2026 1:24 PM

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Shubman Gill Set to Be Named BCCI Cricketer of the Year

India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is set to be named Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards to be held in New Delhi on Sunday. The 26-year-old, who was not picked in the T20 side that defended the World Cup crown last month, enjoyed a stellar run in the other two formats. He amass...

March 11, 2026 7:43 PM

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World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 kicks off in New Delhi

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 began today in New Delhi and will continue till the 13th of this month. India’s top para-athletes including Paris 2024 gold medallists Sumit Antil, Praveen Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu are expected to participate in the event.   The three-day event wi...

March 11, 2026 1:12 PM

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India to Host Asia Cup Archery 2027 Second Leg in Delhi After 22 Years

India is set to host a top international archery competition for the first time in 22 years, with Delhi being awarded the second leg of the Asia Cup in 2027. The country last staged a major international archery tournament when the Asian Archery Championships were held in Delhi in 2005. The decision...

March 11, 2026 11:10 AM

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HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth Kick Off India’s Campaign at Swiss Open 2026

In the Swiss Open badminton 2026, HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth will open the Indian challenge in Men's Singles today. Prannoy is scheduled for a high-stakes match against Japan’s Koki Watanabe, while Srikanth faces Hong Kong's Jason Gunawan this evening. Kiran George will face Singapore's former ...

March 10, 2026 2:15 PM

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Anant Rana Makes History Completing Full Ironman New Zealand in 11h 50m

Athlete Anant Rana created history by completing the ‘Full Ironman New Zealand’ triathlon held in Taupo, New Zealand in 11 hours and 50 minutes, finishing swimming, cycling and the marathon run. The Thirty-three-year-old resident of Sonari in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, associated with the Tata Steel Adv...

March 10, 2026 1:50 PM

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BCCI Announces ₹131 Crore Cash Reward for India’s T20 World Cup Winners

The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of 131 crore rupees for the Indian squad that won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title. In a statement, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the reward will be shared among the 15 players, coaching staff and other support staff of the ch...

March 10, 2026 8:05 AM

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H S Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth Lead Indian Challenge at Swiss Open

In the Swiss Open Badminton tournament, Indian stars H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth will spearhead the Indian challenge, starting in Swiss city of Basel today after two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu gave a miss as she recovers from the three-day ordeal in Dubai. In men's singles, Srikanth, who...