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

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.
The Colombian superstar Shakira lit up the stage as she performed the official tournament anthem “Dai Dai”, joined by Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy. Their high-energy performance brought the packed stadium to its feet, as the World Cup song echoed around the historic venue and set the tone for a vibrant global sporting festival.
The ceremony opened with a visually stunning tribute to Mexico’s rich cultural heritage, featuring hundreds of dancers performing synchronized routines across the pitch. At the centre of the stadium stood a giant World Cup trophy installation, around which the performance unfolded in a powerful display of colour, tradition, and national pride.
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China women's volleyball team ready for VNL finals

21 Jul 2026 | 9:47 PM

Macao (China), July 21 (UNI) China women's volleyball head coach Zhao Yong said on Tuesday that his team is in good condition and will be fully prepared for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals, which begin in Macao on Wednesday. .

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Namibia names 28-player squad ahead of U20 Barthes Trophy

21 Jul 2026 | 9:45 PM

Windhoek, July 21 (UNI) The Namibia Rugby union (NRU) on Tuesday announced a 28-player squad for the 2026 Barthes Trophy that will be staged in Uganda.
The squad is supported by six technical staff members, including head coach Christiaan Johannes Zaayman.
The Barthes Trophy, which will take place from August 4 to 17, is the only national-level junior rugby tournament in Africa, with eight U20 teams competing for the title, according to Xinhua.

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Barcelona president Laporta says Adeyemi signing to be offical on Julu 22

21 Jul 2026 | 9:42 PM

Madrid, July 21 (UNI) FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Tuesday that the club will officially announce the signing of German forward Karim Adeyemi from Bundesliga giant Dortmund on Wednesday, when the player will also be presented to fans and the media.
Laporta confirmed the news upon his arrival at Barcelona airport after attending the World Cup final. His trip to New York was the main reason for the delay in announcing Adeyemi's signing after the 24-year-old arrived in Barcelona last week.

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Badminton: Sindhu opens up on Virat Kohli's timely support

21 Jul 2026 | 9:09 PM

Changzhou, July 21 (UNI) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has revealed how Indian cricket team legend Virat Kohli helped her navigate one of the most challenging periods of her badminton career.

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Chennai Grand Masters: Pranesh beat Gukesh, Nihal Sarin gets better of Arjun Erigaisi

21 Jul 2026 | 8:59 PM

Chennai, July 21 (UNI) GM M Pranesh inflicted a second straight loss on world champion D Gukesh while GM Nihal Sarin defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the penultimate round of .

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