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D Gukesh played out a draw with compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram, the result ending the reigning world champion’s title hopes on a tough day for Indian players in the Tata Steel Masters 2026 here. R Praggnanandhaa was also on the receiving end against a now-rejuvenated Vincent Keymer. With just two rounds remaining in the first super … Read more

Young Indian shuttler Devika Sihag stormed into her maiden BWF Super 300 final with a straight-game win over world No. 35 Huang Yu-Hsun at the $250,000 Thailand Masters here on Saturday. The 20-year-old unseeded Indian, who claimed her maiden BWF International Challenge title at the Malaysia International last year, registered a 22-20, 21-13 win over … Read more

Indian teenage star Anahat Singh rallied from 0-2 down to stun second seed Sana Ibrahim of Egypt in the women’s singles quarterfinals of the Squash on Fire Open in Washington. The Indian world no.31 and seventh seed fought her way back into the contest, overturning a 6-5 deficit in both the third and fourth games, … Read more

India’s Ketan Chawla began his Asian Snooker Championships campaign with a gritty 4-2 win over Mohanna Alobaidli in his opening Group ‘B’ match here on Saturday. The 33-year-old from Indore, coming off a third-place finish at the Nationals recently, jumped to a quick 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven-frame match with meaningful breaks. Chawla could have … Read more

The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has formed a three-member enquiry committee to probe into various charges pressed against Kamlesh Mehta, who was suspended as Secretary General during the annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday. “The federation emphasises that Mehta has not been condemned or removed without due process. He has been placed under … Read more

Dominant show: The Indian National team topped the medal tally with 15 gold, 14 silver, and 10 bronze medals. Indians Rojit Singh Yanglem and Celestina won the men’s and women’s gold, respectively, in the 200m sprint on the final day of the Track Asia Cup, a UCI Class-2 cycling competition, at the SDAT Velodrome in … Read more

Table-topper Haryana Thunders continued its impressive performance in the Pro Wrestling League, winning 5-4 over Punjab Royals in the first semifinal and advancing to the title clash. It now awaits the winner of the other semifinal between Delhi Dangal Warriors and Maharashtra Kesri. Thunders absorbed early pressure, bouncing back from a 1-3 deficit to lead … Read more

As Sarasadat Khademalsharieh sat down for our interview by the poolside at Trident Hotel on that pleasant morning in Mumbai, a gentle breeze made her dark hair flutter. She had earned that freedom — not to have her hair covered — at a heavy price. She lost her nationality. Sara Khadem — she is better … Read more

The Annual General Meeting suspended Kamlesh Mehta and handed the charge to Yatin Tipnis, who had lost to Mehta in the election.   | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The simmering power struggle within the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has spilled into the open, with rival meetings convened by the federation’s top office-bearers taking … Read more

Kevin Sireau. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Indian cycling team’s head coach Kevin Sireau has set ambitious but clear targets for Indian track cycling, with the Asian Games and Olympic qualification firmly in focus, and believes the ongoing Track Asia Cup is a crucial starting point in that journey. “This is the first international event for us,” … Read more

Playing the King pawn game, Gukesh tried the Bishop’s opening that has not been very popular of late in elite-level tournaments. Photo: Special Arrangement World Champion D. Gukesh suffered yet another defeat in the Tata Steel Masters, this time against Matthias Bluebaum of Germany in the ninth round, while Arjun Erigaisi was forced to settle … Read more

Punjab judokas secured four gold medals to help their state take the team title in the recently-concluded National junior judo championships in Howrah. Chandigarh finished second with three gold medals. Arjuna Awardees Thombi Devi and Angom Anita Chanu conducted talent scouting during the event. Published – January 28, 2026 06:55 pm IST

An archer with a traditional bow and arrow | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The origins of the Way of the Bow festival can be traced back to 16 years, when Pravin Ramachandran, vice president of the Indo-Vedic Traditional Archery Association (ITAA), approached members of tribes across Kerala, such as the Kurichiya, Kani, and Kuruma, as … Read more

Tilottama Sen | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a sporting career in shooting for Bengaluru girl Tilottama Sen who took up the sport to break the monotony of online classes and being cooped up indoors. A volleyball and throwball player, Tilottama was also a karateka, and the inability to engage in these … Read more

Haryana Thunders won its third match in four outings to go top of the table with a comprehensive 6-3 win over Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals in Match 11 of the Pro Wrestling League. Haryana has 23 bout wins to second-placed Maharashtra Kesari’s 19 despite being level on points even as Mumbai remains winless in the … Read more

Bhavina Patel Bhavina called for the formation of a professional league for para athletes on the lines of the Ultimate Table Tennis League. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran Bhavina Patel, a para table tennis icon, rarely offers praise without reason. When she did so at the third National-ranking para table tennis tournament at IIT Madras … Read more

D Gukesh at Tata Steel Masters. Photo Credit: X@tatasteelchess World Champion D Gukesh suffered his second defeat in a row and third in the event, going down to local star Anish Giri in the seventh round of Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee. On what turned out to be a tough day for Indians, … Read more