Sports

16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Sindhu pushes back against criticism over monkey control at BWF World Championships: ‘Don’t understand outrage’

PV Sindhu defended the organisers’ decision to hire trained professionals to mimic langur calls at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, after the India Open 2026 had been marred by bird droppings and a monkey entering the stadium. Indian badminton icon PV Sindhu defended the decision to hire trained professionals to mimic langur calls to keep monkeys away from the stadium during the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi.The 2026 India Open encountered major animal-related issues after bird droppings temporarily halted matches, and a monkey was spotted inside the stadium.To tackle the situation, the organisers opted for…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Super Cup champions FC Goa gear up to face FC Arkadag in AFC Champions League Two qualifier showdown

FC Goa will face FC Arkadag in a single‑leg qualifier for the AFC Champions League Two group stage. Ex-India defender Gouramangi Singh will debut as head coach after Goa earned their playoff spot by winning the AIFF Super Cup last season. AIFF Super Cup winners FC Goa will take on Turkmenistan’s FC Arkadag in a single-leg qualifying match for the AFC Champions League Two group stage on Wednesday.It will be a trial by fire for the former India defender Gouramangi Singh, who will be the head coach for the first time for FC Goa, who are playing the ACL Two…

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16

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Sports Ministry suspends Table Tennis Federation of India amid governance-related concern: Report

The Sports Ministry suspended recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) on Wednesday over repeated governance lapses. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) on Wednesday over repeated governance-related deficiencies.The TTFI, currently led by Meghna Ahlawat, came under intense scrutiny after Manika Batra, the country's top table tennis player, was left out of India's main squad for the 2026 Asian Games and was named as a reserve. Batra threatened legal action and went back and forth with TTFI over her non-selection before dropping the dispute and issuing…

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15

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

R Praggnanandhaa conquers Javokhir Sindarov, earns first victory at Sinquefield Cup

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa registered his first victory of the Sinquefield Cup by outplaying Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov in the second round. Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa crashed through the defences of Javokhir Sindarov in a second-round match to register his first victory of the Sinquefield Cup, the penultimate event of the Grand Chess Tour, here.The star of the day was Praggnanandhaa all the way as the Indian claimed his point inch-by-inch in the endgame arising out of a queen pawn opening.Also Read | UK's newly crowned chess champions: Meet Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, and Shreyas Royal, 17Sindarov, who will be up against…

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15

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

East Bengal roar back to beat Al Arabi 4-1 and seal ACL Two group-stage qualification

East Bengal staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Kuwait’s Al Arabi SC 4‑1 in extra time at the Salt Lake Stadium, sealing qualification for the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two. East Bengal produced a stunning late comeback to beat Kuwait's Al Arabi SC 4-1 in extra time and qualify for the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two at the Salt Lake Stadium, here on Wednesday.The new-look home side under Antonio Lopez Habas looked set for a disappointing exit after trailing 0-1 with just 14 minutes of regulation time remaining following Anayo Iwuala's 76th-minute strike…

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15

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Long Jumper Shahnavaz Targets Asian Games Medal; High Jumper Basant Rues Missing U20 Worlds Gold

Shahnavaz Khan and Basant Kumar Meghwal made history at the World U20 Championships. Both now have their sights set on bigger Asian Games goals. A World Athletics U20 Championships medal in his kitty, young long jumper Shahnavaz Khan is aiming for a podium finish in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, where he is hoping to improve upon his personal best.The 18-year-old Shahnavaz became the first Indian long jumper to win a medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships with a bronze in Eugene, USA, last week with an effort of 7.84m.It was far from his personal best of 8.30m…

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15

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Lionel Messi remembers father Jorge in emotional tribute after his death: ‘Don’t know what I’ll do without you’

Argentine icon Lionel Messi shared a heartfelt tribute to his father, Jorge, who passed away at 68 in Rosario after battling chronic illness. Argentine football icon Lionel Messi shared a moving tribute on Wednesday to his father, Jorge, who played a fundamental role in his remarkable football career. The footballer's dad passed away at age 68 in Rosario after suffering from chronic illness.Jorge worked as a businessman and also served as Messi's agent for a long time. He played a pivotal role in securing key agreements that saw the Argentine footballer join Paris Saint‑Germain in Ligue 1 and later Inter…

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15

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Paris Saint-Germain retain UEFA Super Cup, defeat Aston Villa to seal clinical 2-1 victory

Paris Saint‑Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2‑1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday, thanks to goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue. Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue helped Paris Saint-Germain retain the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday.PSG, back-to-back Champions League winners, went in front in the 20th minute through a stunning strike from Kvaratskhelia before Brian Madjo equalised on the stroke of halftime.Also Read | East Bengal roar back to beat Al Arabi 4-1 and seal ACL Two group-stage qualificationDoue put the French side back in front in…

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15

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India withdraws from FIFA ASEAN Cup to prioritise high-profile Brazil fixture in October: Report

The Indian football team has withdrawn from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, scheduled for September‑October 2026, to prioritise the high‑profile international friendly against Brazil. India has pulled out of the FIFA ASEAN Cup, which was scheduled to take place in the September-October 2026 window, to prioritise the International friendly fixture against Brazil.The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have been in turmoil over India's participation in the ASEAN Cup and the international friendly against Brazil. But on Wednesday, the AIFF opted to prioritise the high-profile Brazil fixture by pulling out of the inaugural ASEAN Cup. AIFF confirms India will not play…

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15

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

India tighten grip on series with comfortable seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan

Sanju Samson smashed a blistering 57 off 22 balls to power India to a dominant seven‑wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, clinching the series with an unbeatable 2‑0 lead. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson struck 57 off 22 balls to lead India to a dominant seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20 international and clinch the series on Tuesday.India chased down a victory target of 160 with 5.1 overs to spare to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.Abhishek Sharma, who hit 39 off 19 balls,…

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