The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been beset by controversy, but for the visionaries bringing soccer back to life in Afghanistan it represents a shining, magical light at the end of a very long and dark tunnel.
Three-time former champion and last tournament's losing finalist Australia and dark horse Afghanistan progressed from Group B to the next round of the ICC U19 World Cup on the final day of the first round matches on Wednesday.
Continuing to back dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav, a top Wrestling Federation of India official on Friday claimed the 74-kg freestyle wrestler would have clinched the silver medal had he taken part in the Rio Olympics instead of being banned for four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
England and the West Indies advanced to the quarter-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2014 following comfortable victories in their decisive Group C and D matches on Tuesday. England overcame Sunday's heart-breaking loss to Sri Lanka by bouncing back to defeat New Zealand by 115 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, while 2004 runners-up West Indies beat Canada by 63 runs at Abu Dhabi Oval 1.
India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth believes the days of domination of Lin Dan or Lee Chong Wei are over and the tournaments are more wide open than ever.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday
Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday
Novak Djokovic's flamboyant on-court demeanour may be occasionally unacceptable but it is an integral part of his success, the world number one said.
The 22-year-old, who has won a bronze at the 2013 and 2014 editions, disposed off Sun Yu 21-14, 21-9 in 39 minutes at the Emirates Arena.
British sailor and double Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ayton is carving out a new career as a coach in the ultra-competitive, male-dominated world of high-performance sailing - a kind of Formula One on water.
Mithali Raj will come out with her autobiography next year which will provide a candid and revealing look into her personal and sporting life.
A round-up of all football-related news...
The International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday that teams will be allowed two additional reviews after 80 overs in an innings in Test matches where the Decision Review System is used from October 1.
Here's your weekly digest of bizarre moments from around the world.
Photos from matches played at the US Open in Flushing Meadows on Sunday
A summary of Novak Djokovic's rise in the tennis circuit in photos.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
New Zealand are placed in Group B along with Turkey, Paraguay and Mali.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
MS Dhoni all set for new innings.
The first day of the International Cricket Council's Board meetings concluded in Dubai on Tuesday with unanimous support for a set of principles relating to its future structure, governance and financial models.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
The 2016 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, organised by the World Photography Organisation, announces the shortlists for its Professional, Open and Youth competitions.
Rediff.com takes a look at drones as they engage in activities you'd never thought you'd see.
Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Great Britain's Andy Murray who will contest his sixth Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday.
The California Superbike School, which has trained many MotoGP and WSBK champions in various countries, will train Indian riders now.
As the year 2016 draws to a close, vote for the best Indian sportsperson of the year.
Fast cars, marathons, golfing and shooting - nothing stops these high-power tycoons from pursuing their passion.
... The feeling won't last too long, says Paloma Sharma.
