(Bloomberg) — A high-ranking FIFA council member has withdrawn his support for Gianni Infantino, citing the dismissal of fellow executive Kevin Lamour as the “final straw.” A high-ranking FIFA council member has withdrawn his support for Gianni Infantino (REUTERS) In a letter sent to the head of FIFA seen by Bloomberg News, Sándor Csányi also…
India vs Pakistan (Pic credit: FIH) NEW DELHI: The India-Pakistan rivalry returns to the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup stage on Wednesday with far more than bragging rights at stake. India need at least a draw to secure a place in the second round, while Pakistan must win the Pool D contest at the Wagener…
Mumbai: In their first two games at the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup, two sides to the Indian team have been on display. The Indian women’s hockey team celebrates during the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Women’s Pool D match between India and South Africa in Amstelveen, Netherlands. (Getty Images) Against Olympic silver medallists China…
Team India (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: The Indian women’s hockey team produced a dominant attacking display to crush South Africa 6-1 in their second Pool D match of the FIH Hockey World Cup on Tuesday, moving to the top of the group and taking a major step towards the second round.Sunelita Toppo, Navneet…
Lakshya Sen, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand advance Lakshya Sen makes a strong comeback after a shaky start to enter the second round of the BWF World Championships in the men’s singles event.The Indian star loses the opening game to Austria’s Collins Valentine Filimon but quickly turns the match around to win 16-21, 21-8, 21-4 in 45…
Pakistan suffer a major setback ahead of the first Test against England as newly reappointed captain Babar Azam is ruled out with a finger injury. Babar injures the middle finger of his right hand while batting against the West Indies and aggravates it during a warm-up game in Beckenham.“Pakistan captain Babar Azam is unavailable for…
Vinesh Phogat and Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh NEW DELHI: Congress leader and wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, calling him a “goon and a criminal” and accusing the BJP of backing him despite allegations of sexual harassment levelled by women…
Ajinkya Rahane’s hilarious Ravi Shastri mimicry steals the show Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane gave viewers a fun moment during the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle when he broke into a hilarious imitation of former India head coach Ravi Shastri during the live broadcast.Rahane, who is making his Test commentary debut…
Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen overcame early jitters to prevail over Collins Valentine Filimon of Austria in three games to progress to the second round of the men’s singles event at the BWF World Championships here on Tuesday. Lakshya Sen overcame early jitters to prevail over Collins Valentine Filimon (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Sen registered a…
The stage is set for another blockbuster chapter in one of hockey’s most eagerly anticipated rivalries, with the upcoming India-Pakistan clash on Wednesday, August 19, at the FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands officially sold out. The highly anticipated Pool D encounter will be played in front of a capacity crowd at the 10,000-seater…
