More News20 Jan 2026 | 3:06 PMDubai, Jan 20 (UNI) The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 has approved Rehaan Ahtif as a replacement for Dylan Thakrar in the Tanzania squad.
Ahtif was named as a replacement after Thakrar was ruled out due to an injury to his left middle finger during their second Group D match against South Africa.
see more.. 20 Jan 2026 | 2:59 PMHarare, Jan 20 (UNI) Pakistan's hopes of progressing at the ICC Under-19's Men's Cricket World Cup are alive and well after a six-wicket victory against Scotland.
see more.. 20 Jan 2026 | 2:51 PMKampala, Jan 20 (UNI) Uganda's Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei will open his 2026 season at the Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai on February 8, organizers said.
Cheptegei, who won the Tata Steel Kolkata Road Race in India last month, said he is aiming for a strong start to the year.
see more.. 20 Jan 2026 | 2:43 PMBhubaneswar, Jan 20 (UNI) Grassroots development through district and block-level competitions, high-performance centres including the state-run academy system, infrastructure with international-standard venues in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, consistent exposure, hosting World Cups, Pro League and other international tournaments- have all contributed to a surge in popularity and churning out of hockey talent in Odisha.
see more.. 20 Jan 2026 | 2:35 PMNew Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal, one of India’s most accomplished badminton players, has confirmed her retirement from competitive sport after being sidelined for nearly two years due to a chronic knee condition.
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