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30

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Neeraj Chopra shares positive health update; Javelin star to resume training soon: ‘Injury is much better’

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has provided an encouraging update on his recovery from an ankle injury, revealing that he is set to resume training within the next few weeks. Two-time Olympic medalist and world championship-winning javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra shared a key health update, revealing that he is set to resume training and rehabilitation in the next couple of weeks.Chopra is coming off an ankle injury he sustained during a training session and had to miss out on the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. He was one of India's biggest medal hopes in athlteics and has been…

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30

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Hyrox competitor who soiled herself in race admits putting others at risk; calls social media backlash ‘traumatic’

Joanna Wietrzyk took full responsibility for the controversial incident that overshadowed her race in Beijing, admitting that her desire to win clouded her judgement after she continued competing despite suffering a bout of diarrhoea. Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk acknowledged putting others at risk by continuing the race despite encountering a major mishap when she soiled herself during the endurance event in Beijing in September 2026.Halfway through the HYROX race, Wietrzyk was affected by diarrhoea, and pictures from the event showed faecal matter on certain regions of her body. The incident triggered widespread outrage, with users calling out how she and…

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30

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Punjab, Tamil Nadu & Odisha in race to secure 2030 hosting rights for men’s and women’s FIH World Cups

Punjab, Odisha and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the leading contenders to host the 2030 FIH Hockey World Cups for both men and women, according to Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh. Punjab, Odisha and Tamil Nadu are the frontrunners to host the 2030 FIH World Cups for both men and women, Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh told PTI in an interview on Friday.Odisha has hosted the men's World Cup twice, while Tamil Nadu organised the men's Junior World Cup last year in Chennai and Madurai.Punjab, regarded as the cradle of Indian hockey, has never hosted the…

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30

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Mumbai Indians revamp coaching setup for IPL 2027; include T Dilip, Uthappa & McClenaghan

Five-time IPL title winners Mumbai Indians have ushered in a new era ahead of IPL 2027, unveiling a revamped coaching setup led by head coach Kieron Pollard. Mumbai Indians announced a significant coaching shake-up, introducing new coaching staff for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. Among the key additions are T Dilip, Robin Uthappa, Mitchell McClenaghan and Dhawal Kulkarni, wo will join the squad. The change came after a streak of poor season finishes, leading to a drastic overhaul in an attempt to return to their winning ways as they aim for the record-setting sixth IPL title win.MI…

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30

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

French FA boss backs Mbappé after striker apologises to China: ‘We should leave it at that’

French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has backed Kylian Mbappe amid the controversy surrounding the striker's comments about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo came to Kylian Mbappe's defence amid controversy over his remarks, in which he referred to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a dictator. The French captain has apologised over the incident, saying he did not intend any offence.The controversy stems from a now-deleted video of Mbappe's appearance in a French podcast, where he is heard discussing a meme in which his face had been photoshopped onto that of 'some guy —…

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30

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Ronaldo closes in on 1,000 career goals with commanding hat-trick in Al Nassr’s 5-3 triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo moved a step closer to the elusive 1,000-goal milestone after delivering a stunning hat-trick in Al Nassr's thrilling 5-3 victory over Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on a historic 1,000th career goal after helping Al Nassr seal a smashing 5-3 win over Al Kholood on Thursday, taking his total goal-scoring count to 985.The veteran striker, currently serving a suspension imposed by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), is back in action in the Saudi Pro League and was in top form at Alawwal Park in Riyadh.Ronaldo just 15 goals shy of a…

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30

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Harmanpreet and Sukhjeet’s strikes power India to 5-2 win over China in hockey ACT 2026

Defending champions India continued their impressive start to the Asian Champions Trophy with a commanding 5-2 victory over China at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Thursday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and striker Sukhjeet Singh scored a brace each in front of the home crowd as India defeated a youthful China 5-2 to register their second consecutive win at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Thursday.Sukhjeet (12th, 34th minutes) scored two fine field goals, while Harmanpreet (27th, 31st) converted two penalty corners for India. Jugraj Singh (47th) also found the net from a set piece for the hosts…

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29

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Meet Uma Kashvi: 15-year-old Indian cricketer signed by DC, becomes youngest-ever WPL signing

Uma Kashvi's signing by Delhi Capitals has marked a historic moment in the Women's Premier League, with the Karnataka all-rounder becoming the youngest-ever women's cricketer to earn a WPL contract. Uma Kashvi made history on Wednesday after becoming the youngest-ever women's cricketer to be signed in the Women's Premier League (WPL). The Karnataka all-rounder was roped in by the Delhi Capitals, a franchise known to invest in young talent, for INR 10 lakh.The Indian Premier League (IPL) made waves after the Rajasthan Royals signed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricketing prodigy from Bihar, in the IPL 2025 auction. He went on…

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29

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

World Championships jinx strikes again as wrestler Sujeet Kalkal’s 24-match run ends

Sujeet Kalkal's dream run came to a painful halt at the World Wrestling Championships as the Indian wrestler suffered a heartbreaking 3-3 criteria defeat to Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev in the men's 65kg quarterfinals. The World Championships jinx continued to haunt Sujeet Kalkal as the Indian wrestler's remarkable one-year winning streak came to an end with a heartbreaking 3-3 criteria defeat to Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev in the men's 65kg quarterfinals here on Thursday.Sujeet, who won seven titles over the past year -- including the U23 World Championships, the 2026 Asian Championships, and the Asian Games -- suffered his first defeat since…

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29

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Kumar Sangakkara alleges ‘discriminatory’ conduct by Ryanair staff at Dublin airport: ‘Unacceptable’

Sri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara has alleged that Ryanair staff at Dublin Airport subjected him and his family to discriminatory and threatening behaviour. Legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara called out Irish low-cost airline Ryanair on Wednesday, accusing its staff members of discriminatory and threatening behaviour towards him and his family at Dublin Airport.Sangakkara is recognised as one of the world's greatest cricketers and is known for his leadership qualities and calm demeanour. But the 48-year-old expressed his frustration with the experience he and his family encountered in Dublin.Sangakkara criticises RyanairTaking to 'X' (formerly Twitter), Sangakkara accused Ryanair's gate…

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