Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra delivered his best performance in more than a year, but on Friday in the Lausanne Diamond League, emerging Sri Lankan star Ramesh Pathirage denied him the gold medal by a margin of just 9 centimeters. Chopra threw 88.05 meters in his second attempt, which was his best performance. This…
In the first Test match held at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, the Indian cricket team put up an impressive performance to defeat hosts Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 165 runs. Sri Lanka’s entire batting line-up crumbled in the second innings against the lethal bowling of Indian spinner Manav Suthar. The main highlight…
UEFA has confirmed that its boycott of FIFA competitions will continue.Despite Gianni Infantino remaining as President of football’s world governing body FIFA, the European football governing body UEFA has taken this decision.UEFA has made it clear that the decision was taken due to dissatisfaction with FIFA’s current management and policies. As a result of this…
Fresh after scripting history with her record-extending third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow, ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu called on Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, in New Delhi today.Congratulating Mirabai Chanu on her remarkable achievement, Scindia praised her unwavering determination, discipline and perseverance, describing her success…
Australia has taken an early command of the medal tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a blistering pace across opening events. Powered by strong performances in the swimming pool and artistic gymnastics arena, the Australian contingent secured 13 medals on the opening day—including six golds, two silvers, and five bronzes—to move clear…
The thrilling journey of the world’s biggest sporting festival, the FIFA World Cup, finally came to an end. Spain defeated Argentina in the final to lift the World Cup trophy for the second time. The European side secured a nail-biting 1-0 win in extra time against Lionel Messi’s Argentina. No team could score during the…
Denish Das emerged as the most expensive buy during the marquee player round of the Assam Premier League (APL) Player Auction, with Barpeta Braves securing his services for Rs 12.60 lakh following an exciting round of bidding in Guwahati on Sunday.Sumit Ghadigaonkar was the second-highest buy among the marquee players, joining Charaideo Sunrisers for Rs…
In a fiercely contested 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match, Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to secure their place in the semi-finals. On Tuesday, Spain will face one of the tournament favourites, France, in the first semi-final to be held in Dallas. In the 30th minute of the game, Fabian Ruiz scored to put Spain 1-0…
Assam’s endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully complete an English Channel relay swim. Konwar was part of an international relay team that crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 13 hours and 5 minutes. The relay began…
In a thrilling football match early Tuesday morning IST, Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to advance to the Round of 16 of the World Cup. After the match ended 1-1 in regulation and extra time, Morocco won 3-2 on penalties. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved the Netherlands’ fifth penalty taken by Crysencio…
