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Torch relay for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games starts in Rome

Rome, Dec 6 (UNI) The torch relay for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games began on Saturday morning here, marking the start of a two-month journey ahead of next year's opening ceremony.
The launch ceremony was held at the Stadio dei Marmi, an open-air arena lined with Roman-style statues next to Rome's Olympic Stadium.
At around 9:50 a.m., Giancarlo Peris, the final torchbearer of the 1960 Rome Games, brought the flame onto the launch stage. A torch was lit with the flame, and Giovanni Malago, president of the Milan-Cortina 2026 organizing committee, lit the cauldron with it.
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Rafael Nadal returns at Australian Open ‘Night of Legends’

20 Jan 2026 | 10:46 AM

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Retired Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to return to the court at the Australian Open as part of the ‘Night of Legends’ event, scheduled for February 1, the same day as the men’s singles final of the 2026 tournament.

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Morocco climbs to record-high eighth in FIFA rankings

20 Jan 2026 | 10:26 AM

Geneva, Jan 20 (UNI) Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) runner-up Morocco rose to eighth in the latest FIFA men's world rankings, returning to the top 10 for the first time since April 1998.

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India face stern test against NZ in T20I series opener

20 Jan 2026 | 10:20 AM

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PWL 2026: UP Dominators script dramatic comeback to stun Delhi Dangal Warriors

20 Jan 2026 | 1:59 AM

Noida, Jan 19 (UNI): UP Dominators produced a stirring comeback from 4–1 down to defeat Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in Match 7 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026, here at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

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