Sports


2026 AWF Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships: DPR Korea and China continue dominance

Gandhinagar, May 14(UNI) Lifters from DPR Korea and China continued their exceptional run on Day 4 of the 2026 AWF Asian Senior (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, while India added another medal to its tally with a commendable Bronze Medal performance.
In the Women’s 63 kg category, Suk Ri of DPR Korea won Gold in Clean & Jerk and Total with a new Asian and World Record total of 254 kg, while Liuyue Yang of China claimed Gold in Snatch with a record lift of 112 kg and secured Silver overall with 251 kg.
In the Men’s 79 kg category, Ryong Hyon Ri of DPR Korea secured Gold and created new Asian and World Records in Clean & Jerk (206 kg) and Total (364 kg). Chong Song Ri of DPR Korea earned Silver with 358 kg, while China’s Lu Naigang took Bronze with 345 kg.
More News

Women's WC openers: NZ favoured against WI, Ireland ahead of Scotland

12 Jun 2026 | 9:17 AM

Southampton/Manchester, June 12 (UNI) Defending champions New Zealand Women will begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against West Indies Women in a high-profile Group clash at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Saturday, June 13, with the White Ferns entering as strong favourites.

see more..

Mexico cruise past nine-man SA in chaotic FIFA WC opener

12 Jun 2026 | 3:03 AM

Mexico City, June 11 (UNI) Mexico secured a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Estadio Azteca, a match that finished with three red cards and a dramatic, chaotic finale that underlined the hosts' superiority despite a disjointed second half.

see more..

Manu, Esha headline India’s 30-member shooting squad for Asian Games

12 Jun 2026 | 2:42 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was among the headline names as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) today announced a 30-member shooting contingent for the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.

see more..

FIFA WC 2026 opens in style as Shakira, Burna Boy headline ceremony

11 Jun 2026 | 11:44 PM

Mexico City, June 11 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup 2026 burst into life on Thursday night with a grand, music-filled opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca, where global stars Shakira and Burna Boy headlined a spectacular celebration marking the start of football’s biggest tournament.

see more..

Co-host Canada begin World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina

11 Jun 2026 | 11:19 PM

Toronto, June 11 (UNI) Co-hosts Canada will launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Group B clash at Toronto Stadium early Saturday, marking the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two nations.

see more..