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Malaysia Open: Ayush Shetty defeats Olympic medalist Li Zi Jia, Lakshya enters second round

06 Jan 2026 | 10:31 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 6 (UNI) India's Ayush Shetty made a strong start to the 2026 season by defeating Paris Olympic medallist Lee Zii Jia in the first round of the Malaysia Open.

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Accord TN Dragons records 3-2 hard fought win over JSW Soorma, emerges on top of HIL Leaderboard

06 Jan 2026 | 10:20 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (UNI) Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons moved to the top of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) table with a hard fought 3–2 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club here tonight.

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Battle of the Sexes 'brought eyes on tennis'

06 Jan 2026 | 10:16 PM

Brisbane, Jan 6 (UNI) Aryna Sabalenka defended her 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Nick Kyrgios after she opened her 2026 season with a 47-minute victory against Cristina Bucsa. .

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Namibia ready for ICC Women's T20 World Cup global qualifie

06 Jan 2026 | 10:12 PM

Windhoek, Jan. 6 (UNI) Namibia will compete at the International Cricket Council Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal from Jan. 18 to Feb. 3, 2026, aiming for a first appearance at a senior World Cup in any format.
The tournament is the final step for teams seeking to reach the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales. With the event expanded to 12 teams for the first time, four places are available in Nepal.

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Norrie wins and Kyrgios' return ends in defeat

06 Jan 2026 | 10:10 PM

Brisbane, Jan 6 (UNI) Nick Kyrgios' first ATP Tour match since March ended in a first-round defeat at the Brisbane International, while Britain's Cameron Norrie fought off three match points as he booked his place in the second round.

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HIL: Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons down JSW Soorma Hockey Club to go top of the table

06 Jan 2026 | 10:04 PM

Chennai, Jan 6(UNI): Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons moved to the top of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) table with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore, on Tuesday. Dominant for much of the match, the Dragons were pushed to the limit in the closing stages as Soorma mounted a late fightback, but the hosts held firm to claim an important win.

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Record prize money on offer at Australian Open

06 Jan 2026 | 9:58 PM

Melbourne, Jan 6 (UNI) The Australian Open will offer a record prize pot of £55m at this year's tournament - but players are said to be "disappointed" it does not represent a greater share of the Grand Slam's total revenue. .

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American tennis legend Venus Williams beaten in three-set battle at ASB Classic in Auckland

06 Jan 2026 | 9:53 PM

Auckland, Jan 6 (UNI) Former world No. 1 Venus Williams lost in three sets to Poland's Magda Linette in her opening match at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday.
Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, showed encouraging signs in her return to competition at the Women's Tennis Association 250 event, which runs from Jan. 2 to 17.

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Namibia name 16-man squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup

06 Jan 2026 | 9:46 PM

Windhoek, Jan 6 (UNI) Cricket Namibia named a 16-man squad for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Tuesday, as the "FNB Eagles" prepare for a fourth straight appearance at the tournament.
India and Sri Lanka will co-host the biennial event from February 7 to March 8.

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Barcelona clear favorite in Spanish Supercup semifinal

06 Jan 2026 | 9:42 PM

Madrid, Jan 6 (UNI) FC Barcelona opens its Spanish Super Cup campaign against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, with the La Liga leader favored to reach the final. .

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Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026: India Set to Host Largest-Ever Field for a UCI 2.2 Race

06 Jan 2026 | 9:35 PM

Pune, Jan 06(UNI): The inaugural Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, a UCI 2.2 Continental multi-stage cycling race for men, is poised to make history as it prepares to host an unprecedented field of 171 elite cyclists, representing 29 teams from 35 countries across five Continents. This momentous response from the international cycling community confirms Pune’s ascent as a premier destination on the global professional circuit.

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U-14 Cricket Team Controversy: Committee may suggest fresh matches of performers

06 Jan 2026 | 9:33 PM

Jammu, Jan 6 (UNI) Finding ‘all is not well’ in the selection of players for participation in the 69th National School Games, the committee framed by the Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Youth Services and Sports to scrutinize documents and score sheets prepared during competitions held at ‘Inter District UT level’ matches of Cricket League, may suggest fresh matches of performers.

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers beat SG Pipers in sudden death & qualify for Women's HIL Final

06 Jan 2026 | 9:29 PM

Ranchi, Jan 6 (UNI) Shrachi Bengal Tigers once again held their nerve to edge past SG Pipers 0-0 (7-6 SO) in a gripping Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter, prevailing in sudden-death shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time.

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KIBG 2026: Princess Alexander Thomas, WB’s Raja Das clinch Tunngal gold in Pencak Silat

06 Jan 2026 | 9:12 PM

Diu, Jan 6(UNI): Home favourite Princess Alexander Thomas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu clinched the first gold of the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 with a confident performance in the women’s Tunngal category in Pencak Silat while Raja Das of West Bengal emerged victories in men’s Tunngal at the Ghoghla Beach here on Tuesday.
The Khelo India Beach Games 2026, organised by the union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, is being held under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India and national sports federations.

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Mohd. Asab, Anushka Singh Bhati crowned double trap champions as 68th NSCC concludes

06 Jan 2026 | 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6(UNI): The Double Trap competitions at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (Shotgun) concluded today at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range here, as Mohd. Asab of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan’s Anushka Singh Bhati emerged as the men’s and women’s national champions respectively.

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