Sports

October 10, 2026 5:03 PM

Mandaviya to Lead 94th Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi on October 11

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi on Sunday, October 11, with a focus on promoting fitness, youth empowerment and a drug-free India.   The cycling drive will begin at 6 AM along the route from Namo Gh...

October 9, 2026 1:33 PM

Army athletes script best-ever Asian Games haul with 20 medals

Indian Army athletes were among the major medal winners at the recently concluded Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, returning with their best-ever medal haul of 20 at the continental showpiece. As many as 62 Army athletes were part of the 501-strong Indian contingent and competed in 15 disciplines, winn...

October 9, 2026 12:35 PM

FACT SHEET: India’s 85-Medal Campaign at Asian Games 2026

India's journey from the inaugural Asian Games in New Delhi to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games 2026: At a Glance Edition: 20th Asian Games Host: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Dates: September 19 to October 4, 2026 Official slogan: “Imagine One Asia” Sports: 43 Discipline...

October 8, 2026 1:13 PM

Spain stay atop FIFA rankings; Portugal rise to fifth

Spain have pulled further ahead of second-placed Argentina on the FIFA world ranking, while Portugal and Switzerland have jumped two places to fifth and 12th respectively. Australia, Canada, Cote d'Ivoire, Sweden, Greece, Mali and South Africa were also among the multiple-position risers on the lat...

October 7, 2026 1:17 PM

Assam CM Felicitates Lovlina Borgohain with ₹50 Lakh Award

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitated ace boxer and Asian Games gold medalist Lovlina Borgohain at the Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, presenting her with a cash reward of Rs 50 lakh in recognition of her historic sporting achievement. Borgohain received a warm welcome upon her return o...

October 7, 2026 12:10 PM

Men’s 2027 World Cup ticket demand tops 1 million applications

Applications for more than 1.1 million tickets were submitted during the opening weekend of ballot registrations for the Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, organisers said on Tuesday. More than 320,000 fans have registered for the ticket ballot, which remains open until November 21, for the tournament c...