Category: Sports

Leading global sports brands including Adidas, Nike, Under Armour, ASICS, New Balance, Lifestyle, and Puma have recently expanded their presence at Fun Republic Mall Lucknow: If you want to experience the excitement of FIFA, Fun Republic Mall in Lucknow is the place to be. The mall is hosting live screenings of FIFA matches, along with a unique display featuring the flags of every FIFA World Cup-winning nation over the years and a replica of the prestigious FIFA trophy. The “Fun Football Fest,” a special celebration for football enthusiasts in the…

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A Special Surprise for Yuvraj Singh in Goa as Abhishek and Naman Win Their ‘Yuvi Paaji’s’ Heart  Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Known for his explosive batting and candid personality on the cricket field, Yuvraj Singh recently enjoyed a memorable getaway in Goa—one that had no fixed itinerary, no rush, and no long checklist of places to visit. His protégés, Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir, planned a special surprise for their mentor through Airbnb, creating a vacation filled with friendship, warmth, and carefree moments. Following the viral “Sharm Karo” reel, Abhishek and…

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Bhubaneswar: The 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2026, one of India’s most important domestic athletics competitions, is underway at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Organized by the Odisha Athletics Association under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the five-day championship runs from June 24 to June 28 and serves as a crucial qualification event for upcoming international competitions, including the Asian Games. Bringing together the country’s top track-and-field athletes, the championship features nearly 78 events across sprints, middle- and long-distance races, jumps, throws, race…

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Kansas City: Mexican referee Katia Itzel Garcia achieved a landmark moment in football history by becoming the first woman from Mexico to officiate a FIFA World Cup match. Garcia took charge of the Group F encounter between the Netherlands and Tunisia at the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking a significant milestone for both Mexican football and the growing role of women in international officiating. Her appointment was widely celebrated as a symbol of progress in the sport. Garcia also attracted attention for wearing a referee kit inspired by the colors…

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New Delhi: India’s women’s hockey team celebrated a landmark achievement after clinching the FIH Women’s Nations Cup title in Auckland and securing qualification for the next season of the FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League. Led by captain Salima Tete, the Indian side remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, winning all five matches, including the group stage, semifinal and final. India defeated hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the title clash, with goals from Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo. Following the triumph, Hockey India announced a cash reward of ₹3 lakh for each…

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Toronto: A second-half goal from Ante Budimir proved decisive as Croatia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L encounter, ending Panama’s hopes of advancing to the Round of 32. Despite the narrow scoreline, Panama produced an impressive performance and tested Croatia throughout the contest. However, the European side capitalized on one of their key opportunities to claim all three points. The match also marked a significant milestone for veteran midfielder Luka Modrić, who made another World Cup appearance nearly two decades after…

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New Delhi: Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a vintage performance, scoring twice and rewriting the record books as Portugal cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage clash. The emphatic win gave Portugal their first victory of the tournament after opening their campaign with a draw, taking their tally to four points from two matches and strengthening their chances of progressing to the knockout stage. At 41 years and 138 days old, Ronaldo once again demonstrated why he remains one of football’s greatest…

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New Delhi: Colombia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after defeating Congo 1-0 in a tightly contested group-stage encounter, thanks to a decisive second-half strike from Daniel Muñoz. After a goalless first half marked by disciplined defending and strong goalkeeping, Muñoz finally broke the deadlock in the 76th minute. The Colombian defender found a way past Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, whose impressive performance had frustrated Colombia throughout the match, and scored what proved to be the winning goal. Colombia dominated large portions of the…

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Boston: Ghana produced a disciplined defensive performance, led by an outstanding display from goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, to hold England to a goalless draw in their second Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Boston Stadium. The result earned both sides a valuable point and continued England’s recent trend of drawing at least one group-stage match in each of the last four World Cups. England dominated much of the first half and created the better scoring opportunities, but Ghana’s resolute backline stood firm against repeated attacks. The closest…

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Belfast: Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is on the brink of creating history as he could make his international debut for India in the opening T20I against Ireland in Belfast on June 26. At just 15 years and 90 days old, Suryavanshi has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket. If included in the playing XI, he will become the youngest Indian ever to play international cricket, surpassing records held by some of the game’s biggest names. India begin their two-match T20I series against Ireland…

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