Federation Francaise de Badminton President Frank Laurent, BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, and BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra (Image: BAI) New Delhi has been selected as the host city for the Badminton World Championships in August 2026, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced on Monday.The sport’s most prestigious tournament will return to India after 17…
India vs Kazakhstan Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Live: The Indian men’s hockey team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Japan in their second Pool A fixture at the Asia Cup, played at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Sunday. The win, their second in the tournament, confirmed India’s place in the Super 4s stage….
NEW DELHI: The devastating floods in several parts of India have claimed many lives so far and left thousands displaced. Considered among the worst flood disasters to hit the country in decades, the situation has been aggravated by relentless rainfall across several states, submerging homes, farmlands and infrastructure. Rescue operations are underway, but the scale…
South Africa’s premier cricket league is gearing up for its biggest season yet, with more than 500 players confirmed for the SA20 Season 4 Player Auction. The auction, scheduled for 9 September in Johannesburg, will see 300 South African cricketers and 241 overseas players go under the gavel as six franchises complete their 19-man squads…
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura (Agency Photos) FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has responded to Hikaru Nakamura’s recent criticism regarding the Candidates’ rating qualification spot. Nakamura had suggested that FIDE maintain the ratings spot solely to accommodate former world champion Magnus Carlsen‘s potential return. Sutovsky now stated that Nakamura’s claims were factually incorrect.Carlsen, who won the…
Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Bayer Leverkusen manager after just 2 league games in charge (Images via Getty Images & X/@FabrizioRomano) Erik Ten Hag’s stint as Bayer Leverkusen manager has come to an abrupt end, with the Bundesliga champions dismissing him after just two league games in charge. The Dutchman, who succeeded Xabi…
Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has reignited controversy by sharing an old video of the infamous IPL slapgate incident involving Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth. The clip, posted on social media after Modi discussed it on Michael Clarke’s Beyond 23 podcast, has resurfaced nearly two decades after the incident…
Jamie Overton was brought into the England squad for the Oval Test vs India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Jamie Overton has decided to step away from red-ball cricket, announcing an indefinite break from the format to focus on the shorter versions of the game. Overton, who was signed by CSK for ₹1.5 crore at…
Poland’s CEO Piotr Szczerek was seen snatching a cap from a young fan during the US Open. (Screengrab) Piotr Szczerek, a prominent Polish businessman, has recently captured media attention following a controversial incident at the US Open. Known for his entrepreneurial ventures, Szczerek is the CEO of Drogbruk, a construction and infrastructure company based in…
AB de Villiers expressed his love for RCB and why he felt like a part of the franchise (Image via X/@WisdenCricket) Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has opened up about his long stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, reflecting on the bond he built with the franchise and his memorable association with Virat Kohli….
