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Ski mountaineering body welcomes proposed expansion at 2030 Winter Olympics

12 Jun 2026 | 2:21 PM

Geneva, June 12 (UNI) The International Ski Mountaineering Federation has welcomed a proposal by the International Olympic Committee to expand ski mountaineering's presence at the 2030 Olympic Winter Games in the French Alps.
The IOC Executive Board on Wednesday proposed including five ski mountaineering events in the 2030 Olympic program: men's individual, women's individual, men's sprint, women's sprint and mixed relay.

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Good news for Spain as Yamal, Williams back in full training

12 Jun 2026 | 2:15 PM

New York, June 12 (UNI) There was good news for Spain coach Luis de la Fuente when injured duo Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were able to return to work with the rest of their .

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Real Madrid confirms Mourinho return on three-year contract

12 Jun 2026 | 2:10 PM

Madrid, June 12 (UNI) Real Madrid has confirmed Jose Mourinho as its new first team coach with the Portuguese returning 13 years after his last spell at the club.
The 63-year-old leaves Benfica with Real Madrid paying the Portuguese club a 15 million euro compensation fee (17.3 million US dollars) and has signed a three-year contract until the end of June 2029.

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Japan captain Wataru Endo withdraws from World Cup due to foot injury

12 Jun 2026 | 2:02 PM

Washington, June 12 (UNI) Japan captain Wataru Endo has pulled out of the World Cup due to his foot injury, according to the Japan Football Association.
The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder had a left foot surgery in February and returned to action on May 31.

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Freiburg signs Goto from RSC Anderlecht

12 Jun 2026 | 1:32 PM

Berlin, June 12 (UNI) SC Freiburg has signed Japanese striker Keisuke Goto from Belgian side RSC Anderlecht, adding another attacking option as the Bundesliga club continues its summer transfer activity, Freiburg announced. .

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France settles into Boston base ahead of World Cup campaign

12 Jun 2026 | 1:10 PM

Boston, June 12 (UNI) France held its first training session in Boston at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part. .

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Mexico, South Korea win World Cup openers

12 Jun 2026 | 1:06 PM

Mexico City, June 12 (UNI) Mexico and South Korea began with victories on an absorbing opening day of the FIFA World Cup. .

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Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana passes away

12 Jun 2026 | 12:13 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) Indian shooting great Jaspal Rana, a multiple Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 49.

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Argentina reclaim top spot in FIFA Men’s World Ranking

12 Jun 2026 | 11:25 AM

Zurich (Switzerland), June 12 (UNI) Argentina (1st, up 2), the reigning world champions, will begin their title defence as the world's top-ranked team, with the June FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking published just hours before the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup gets under way. .

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Manu Bhaker headlines Indian shooters for Asian Games

12 Jun 2026 | 11:12 AM

New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, along with Olympians Rudrankksh Patil and Esha Singh, headline India's 30-member shooting squad for the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.

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J&K DYSS introduces 40 Cluster Sports Clubs on pilot basis

12 Jun 2026 | 10:52 AM

Jammu, June 12 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) has introduced 40 Cluster Sports Clubs on pilot basis across the union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to create a structured and sustainable pathway for talent identification and to strengthen grassroots-level sports training.

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USA open FIFA WC 2026 campaign against Paraguay

12 Jun 2026 | 10:10 AM

Los Angeles, June 12 (UNI) Co-hosts USA begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group D opener against Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium, marking a major moment as they launch their home tournament journey in front of a packed stadium and global audience.

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FIFA WC 2026: South Korea stage late turnaround to beat Czechia 2–1

12 Jun 2026 | 10:05 AM

Guadalajara (Mexico), June 12 (UNI) South Korea produced a stirring second-half comeback to defeat Czechia 2–1 in an intense World Cup contest at the Estadio Guadalajara, overturning a set-piece deficit with goals from Hwang In-beom and substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu after going behind early in the second period.

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Transitioning India take on spin-heavy Afghanistan in series opener

12 Jun 2026 | 9:31 AM

Dharamsala, June 12 (UNI) India's ODI series opener against Afghanistan in Dharamsala on June 13 carries a strong narrative of transition versus opportunity, with the hosts entering a new phase in their white-ball structure while the visitors look to challenge a dominant head-to-head record.

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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.

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