Category: Sports

Mumbai (Anil Bedag): The extraordinary journey of independent India’s first individual Olympic medalist, Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, is all set to come alive on the big screen. The much-awaited Marathi sports biopic ‘Khashaba’, produced by Jio Studios and Aatpat Productions, has unveiled its powerful teaser, significantly raising excitement among audiences. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, the film chronicles the inspiring life of a sporting legend who overcame limited resources and immense hardships to win a historic bronze medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, etching his name in Indian sporting…

Lucknow: Cricket fans in Kanpur have received disappointing news as all matches of the fourth season of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League will now be played at the iconic Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium instead of the historic Green Park Stadium. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting in New Delhi, marking a significant setback for one of Uttar Pradesh’s most celebrated cricket venues. According to sources, the venue change stems from a combination of administrative disputes and infrastructure concerns. One of the major issues…

Mexico City: Co-hosts Mexico continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Ecuador, securing a place in the Round of 16 thanks to first-half goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez. The match at Mexico City Stadium began nearly an hour late due to adverse weather conditions, but the delay did little to disrupt the hosts’ rhythm as they dominated proceedings from the outset. The game also witnessed a historic milestone as 17-year-old Gilberto Mora became the second-youngest player to appear in a FIFA…

Texas: Star striker Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway edged Ivory Coast 2-1 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout-stage encounter on Wednesday, securing the Scandinavian nation’s place in the Round of 16 for the first time since 1998. Norway survived intense early pressure from Ivory Coast, who created several promising chances in the opening half. Left-back Ghislain Konan came close with a powerful effort, while winger Yan Diomande set up Nicolas Pépé with a dangerous cross that forced a crucial save from Norwegian goalkeeper Kristoffer Ajer.…

Los Angeles: Co-hosts Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from midfielder Stephen Eustáquio in a tense Round of 32 clash on Monday. The hard-fought victory at Los Angeles Stadium ensured Canada became one of the first teams to secure a spot in the knockout stage, keeping alive the dreams of a memorable World Cup campaign on home soil. Canada will now face the winner of the Round of 32 encounter…

Monterrey: Morocco produced another memorable FIFA World Cup performance, defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a tense penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw following extra time to secure a place in the Round of 16. The dramatic knockout encounter saw Morocco battle back from a goal down before holding their nerve in the shootout, where goalkeeper Yassine Bounou delivered a decisive save to help his side complete a major upset against the Dutch. Netherlands Take the Lead The Netherlands started brightly and applied sustained pressure on the Moroccan defence during the…

Houston: Five-time world champions Brazil booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a decisive injury-time goal in a thrilling knockout encounter at Houston Stadium. Brazil had to come from behind after Japan stunned the South American giants with a first-half opener. However, resilience, patience, and late attacking pressure helped the Seleção secure a hard-fought victory and keep their World Cup campaign alive. With the win, Brazil advance to the Round of 16, where they…