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Chaitanya Pandey, Anushka Gupta crowned overall champions at 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament

Chaitanya Pandey, Anushka Gupta crowned overall champions at 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament

13 Jun 2026 | 3:42 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) India's emerging golf talent was on full display as the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament concluded at the prestigious Delhi Golf Club, with Chaitanya Pandey and Anushka Gupta clinching the overall combined titles in their respective categories.

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Neeraj Chopra to miss Doha Diamond League javelin showdown

13 Jun 2026 | 3:21 PM

Doha, June 13 (UNI) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the Doha Diamond League 2026, scheduled on June 19, ruling out a return to the venue where he breached the 90m mark last year.

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PV Sindhu’s wait for maiden final of year continues

13 Jun 2026 | 3:14 PM

Sydney, June 13 (UNI) PV Sindhu’s wait for her maiden final appearance of the ongoing season continued as she lost to world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the semi-finals of the Australian Badminton Open 2026 here on Saturday.
Sindhu, 10th in the women’s singles badminton rankings, lost to world No. 3 Yamaguchi 22-20, 21-12 in 43 minutes to bow out of the BWF Super 500 tournament. This was the Indian badminton player’s second semi-final appearance on the 2026 BWF World Tour.

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Wyatt-Hodge's century powers England to dominant World Cup start

13 Jun 2026 | 11:40 AM

Birmingham, June 13 (UNI) ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opened with a commanding statement from hosts England Women, who crushed Sri Lanka Women by 87 runs in the Group B opener at Edgbaston early Saturday IST.

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India aim to extend dominance, Pak eye rare upset in Women's T20 WC opener

13 Jun 2026 | 11:17 AM

Birmingham, June 13 (UNI) India Women and Pakistan Women are set to renew their storied rivalry as they open their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign at the Edgbaston Stadium, in a fixture that carries significance far beyond the group-stage points table.

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Ancelotti's Brazil begin title quest against resurgent Morocco

13 Jun 2026 | 11:05 AM

New York, June 13 (UNI) A blockbuster Group C encounter awaits as five-time champions Brazil take on African giants Morocco in one of the standout fixtures of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

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FIFA WC 2026: Larin rescues Canada in 1-1 draw against Bosnia

13 Jun 2026 | 10:06 AM

Toronto, June 13 (UNI) Canada produced a spirited second-half comeback to draw 1-1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in a gripping FIFA World Cup Group B encounter at BMO Field on early Saturday (IST), earning their first-ever point in World Cup history.

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USA crush Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener as Balogun scores twice

13 Jun 2026 | 9:58 AM

Los Angeles, June 13 (UNI) The United States made an emphatic start to their FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay at a packed SoFi Stadium, producing a dominant display that underlined their ambitions on home soil.

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From kulcha cart to Team India: Jalandhar teen earns U-19 call-up

13 Jun 2026 | 1:20 AM

Chandigarh, June 12 (UNI) A dream nurtured on the modest earnings of a roadside food vendor has found a place on the national stage, with Jalandhar youngster Arjun Rajput earning selection in India's Under-19 squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.

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Jaspal Rana's demise leaves wave of mourning in Uttarakhand

13 Jun 2026 | 12:33 AM

Dehradun, June 12 (UNI) Renowned shooter and former Olympian Jaspal Rana's demise has sent a wave of mourning in Uttarakhand.

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Karthik backs Smriti-Shafali duo as key to India’s T20 WC hopes

13 Jun 2026 | 12:06 AM

New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) Former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has backed the women’s opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to play a decisive role as India gears up for their campaign opener against Pakistan at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday.

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Haryana shuts 11 sports nurseries over irregularities; Minister warns officials of action

12 Jun 2026 | 11:11 PM

Panchkula, Jun 12 (UNI) In a major crackdown on alleged irregularities in the state's sports infrastructure network, Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam has ordered the closure of 11 sports nurseries operating in violation of prescribed norms and warned departmental officials against negligence in monitoring sports facilities.
The action follows a comprehensive review of sports nurseries functioning in government schools and under Panchayat institutions across Haryana.

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Telangana CM Condoles Demise of Shooting Legend Jaspal Rana**

12 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM

Hyderabad, June 12 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned shooter Jaspal Rana, describing him as one of India's most accomplished sportspersons and an inspiring mentor.

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Brazilian World Cup winner Brito passes away

12 Jun 2026 | 10:34 PM

Rio De Janeiro, June 12 (UNI) Brito, who helped Brazil conquer the 1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico, has passed away.

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Ghana captain vows to make nation proud in 5th World Cup appearance despite tricky group

12 Jun 2026 | 5:56 PM

Accra, June 12 (UNI) Jordan Ayew, captain for Ghana's male senior football national team, the Black Stars, has vowed the team will make the country proud at the 2026 FIFA World Cup .

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