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"All India Sainik School National Games to Be Held in Bijapur From November 3 to 7, 2026"
The All India Sainik School National Games will be hosted at Sainik School Bijapur from November 3 to 7, 2026, marking a significant national-level sporting event within India’s military school network. The competition is expected to draw student-athletes from Sainik Schools across the country, underscoring the role of sports in discipline, leadership, and institutional identity.
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Matt Henry’s Six-Wicket Burst Crushes India as New Zealand Bowl Them Out for 89
New Zealand produced a commanding response in the fourth ODI, dismantling India for just 89 after a devastating spell from Matt Henry. The emphatic bowling performance has revived the visitors’ series hopes and set up a decisive final match with the contest now finely poised.
Suraj Chand Cruises Into Singapore Classic Quarter-Finals After Commanding Win
Sixth-seeded Indian squash player Suraj Chand advanced to the quarter-finals of the Singapore Classic with a dominant straight-games victory over Australia’s Benjamin Ratcliffe. Chand controlled the match from the outset, winning 11-6, 11-4, 11-4 in a performance that underlined both his seeding and his growing authority on the PSA circuit.
Frammer AI Debuts Live Sports Platform With Astro Malaysia as First Customer
Frammer AI has launched a live sports platform aimed at turning match footage into social-ready clips in under 30 seconds, with Astro Malaysia named as its first customer. The move positions the startup in a fast-growing market where broadcasters and rights holders are under pressure to publish highlights faster, personalise content at scale and capture audience attention across digital channels.
Lakshya Sen Reaches Kumamoto Semifinals as Srikanth Falls
Lakshya Sen advanced to the semifinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan with a composed straight-games win over Japan’s Yushi Tanaka, strengthening his push for a place in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in China. The 40-minute quarterfinal victory kept India’s challenge alive even as Kidambi Srikanth exited the tournament.
Ikwaput’s Injury-Time Winner Gives East Bengal a Winning Start in the IWL
East Bengal opened their Indian Women’s League campaign with a dramatic late victory over a spirited Gokulam Kerala side, sealing the result through an injury-time strike from Ikwaput. The Kolkata club were made to work hard for the points in a contest that underlined both their resilience and the competitive edge of the league’s early stages.
Om Semwal, Rathika Seelan and Sanya Vats Advance in Singapore Classic as Sandhesh Palanivel Ravikumar Falls Early
Indian players Om Semwal, Rathika Seelan and Sanya Vats moved into the next round of the Singapore Classic, underlining a promising run for the country at the PSA Challenger event. Sandhesh Palanivel Ravikumar, however, exited in the opening round, highlighting the uneven start for India at the $15,000 tournament.
South Africa's Test ascent completes a remarkable turnaround under Bavuma and Conrad
South Africa have reached the summit of Test cricket, holding both the World Test Championship and the No. 1 ranking in a transformation that looked highly improbable only a year ago. Under Temba Bavuma and head coach Shukri Conrad, the Proteas have turned a compromise-driven rebuilding phase into a statement of authority at the longest format's highest level.
Ambekar, Gunjan Make History With Youth Olympic Boxing Golds
India celebrated a landmark day in youth boxing as Ambekar and Gunjan delivered gold-medal victories at the Youth Olympic Games. Ambekar edged Ireland’s Kristen Jubani 3-2 in a tense final, while Gunjan produced a commanding 5-0 win over Algeria’s Bouthaina Bensalah to become India’s first-ever woman boxing champion at the Youth Olympics.
Flight Of Fancy and Splendid Dream Set for a Tight Finish in Feature Race
Flight Of Fancy and Splendid Dream are expected to dominate attention in the day’s feature contest, with the market and form lines suggesting a closely fought finish. The race has drawn interest not only because of the pair’s recent credentials, but also because the field appears evenly matched enough to punish any tactical misstep.
Suraj Chand Powers Into Singapore Classic Quarter-Finals With Straight-Game Win
Indian sixth seed Suraj Chand advanced to the quarter-finals of the Singapore Classic with a commanding straight-games victory over Australia’s Benjamin Ratcliffe. Chand controlled the match from start to finish, winning 11-6, 11-4, 11-4 to underline his form and composure in a decisive last-16 performance.
Gambhir Flags India’s Batting Collapses as World Cup Pressure Builds
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has voiced concern over his side’s repeated batting collapses after a low-scoring outing left the team bundled out for 90-odd. He said the conditions closely mirror what India may face at the World Cup, making the failure a timely warning rather than an isolated bad day.
Shreyas Iyer’s Rise Completes a Remarkable Turnaround as He Takes Charge of India’s ODI Side
Shreyas Iyer’s journey from losing a central contract to becoming one of India’s most trusted 50-over performers has reached another defining moment. The 31-year-old will lead India in the fourth one-day international against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, underscoring how firmly he has re-established himself at the centre of the national set-up.