India's Ayush Shetty defeated world No. 7 Lin Shi Feng at the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy also advanced. Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth exited in the opening round.
India trails Thailand 0-2 in the Billie Jean King Cup after Sahaja Yamalapalli's narrow defeat. Vaishnavi Adkar also lost her debut match.
Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu was eliminated from the women's event.
Ayush Shetty defeated world No. 7 Li Shi Feng at the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy also advanced. Other Indian players faced setbacks in the opening round.
India's Karandeep Kochhar finished fifth at the International Series Japan after a strong final round, while Australia's Travis Smyth won the tournament with a dramatic eagle on the last hole.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships, while Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani exited in the first round.
Karandeep Kochhar is one shot off the lead at the International Series Japan after firing a second consecutive bogey-free round. Jeev Milkha Singh also made the cut.
'Gandhi was Thakur and Gabbar was Jinnah.'
Rutuja Bhosale voices her frustration over line calls during the Billie Jean King Cup, while Captain Vishal Uppal reflects on India's performance and looks ahead to the match against Mongolia.
Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar achieved his best finish at an International Series event, securing fifth place with a strong final round performance.
India faced a defeat against Indonesia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie, with Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli losing their respective singles matches.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdraw from the Badminton Asia Championships due to injury, leaving Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu to lead India's challenge.
India bounced back in style to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against New Zealand in their second Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup, with impressive wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli.
Young Vaishnavi Adkar's impressive win against Aishi Das gives India a 1-0 lead against New Zealand in the Billie Jean King Cup. This victory follows India's 1-2 defeat to Thailand, where Adkar faced challenges in her debut match.
India rebounded from a loss to Thailand with a dominant 3-0 victory over New Zealand in the Billie Jean King Cup, showcasing strong performances from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli.
Karandeep Kochhar's impressive performance at the International Series Japan sees him tied for second place, while veteran Jeev Milkha Singh makes his first Asian Tour cut since 2024.
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has voiced his support for Cameron Green, affirming his place in the Test squad despite a less-than-stellar Ashes series. McDonald cites Green's strong domestic record and potential for growth as reasons for his continued selection.
India's Billie Jean King Cup team is preparing for the Asia/Oceania Group I tournament in Delhi, with a focus on team unity and a blend of experienced players and rising stars.
Sunit Chowrasia marked his return from injury with a victory at the ALPHA Sports Academy Golf Championship, overcoming a three-shot overnight lead to secure his maiden title.
Since the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2008, we've witnessed many a matches that have kept us on the edge of our seats. Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff takes you down memory lane to relive some nail-biters in the history of the IPL.
Young Kolkata golfer Aryav Shah takes the lead after the first round of the DP World PGTI NexGen 2024 tournament in Gurugram, with a score of four-under 68.
Siddharth Semwal's impressive second round puts him in the lead at the DP World PGTI NexGen 2024 tournament in Gurugram, as the PGTI aims to expand golf's reach in India.
The eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Malta and Gozo from October 29 to November 4, 2025, featuring eight sports and a record-breaking para sport programme.
Jasmine Shekar leads the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour after a strong third round, while Ridhima Dilawari remains in contention.
Ridhima Dilawari overcame a difficult start to win the sixth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour, marking her third victory in the last five events.
Ridhima Dilawari, Tvesa Malik, and Jasmine Shekar, leading winners on the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour, will compete in the sixth leg at Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course, facing strong competition from other contenders and talented amateurs.
Tommy Fleetwood, the world number 3, is set to defend his title at the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club in October. He won the inaugural edition last season and is looking forward to competing in the $4,000,000 event.
Akshay Bhatia, a three-time PGA Tour winner, is set to make his debut at the Hero Indian Open, fulfilling a long-held ambition to play in his parents' home country. The tournament features a strong field, including defending champion Eugenio Chacarra and Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari.
Five Indian youth boxers secured victories on the third day of the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, showcasing their talent and dominance in the international arena.
Delhi Police have arrested an 18-year-old and apprehended a juvenile for allegedly attacking a man with a knife in Jahangir Puri after he intervened in their assault on another boy.
A fan's heartfelt open letter praising 'The Wall' went viral on social media after former India captain Rahul Dravid received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.
A record 57 players, including Ridhima Dilawari and Tvesa Malik, are set to compete in the fifth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram, with a prize purse of Rs 18 lakh.
The 'Finalissima' match between Spain and Argentina that was scheduled to be held in Qatar has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East while the South American side rejected multiple alternatives, UEFA said on Sunday.
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri finished tied for 24th at the LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament, while Jon Rahm secured his first individual victory in 539 days.
Central Stags bowler Brett Randell achieved a historic feat by taking five wickets in five balls during a Plunket Shield match against Northern Districts, becoming the first player to do so in first-class cricket.
Amateur golfer Lavanya Gupta surged ahead of Jasmine Shekar to claim the lead after the second round of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram, with Durga Nittur making a significant leap into third place.
History shows New Zealand are yet to lose to India in the T20 World Cup.
Ahmedabad police have arrested two individuals for allegedly selling T20 World Cup final tickets at inflated prices. The suspects were caught during surveillance and found to be selling tickets for three times their original value.
'Why can't we work towards a dignified end of the person when a cure is not possible and the end is inevitable?'
Amateur golfer Lavanya Gupta wins the fifth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at the DLF Golf & Country Club, overcoming tough course conditions to secure a five-shot victory.
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