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Chamari key threat as SL eye upset in ICC Women's WC opener

Birmingham, June 11 (UNI) England Women will open their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Sri Lanka Women in a Group A fixture here on Friday, with the hosts expected to start strongly but the contest carrying a compelling individual storyline around Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu.
The match marks the beginning of England’s home World Cup journey under the leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunt, with the side entering the tournament as one of the clear title contenders.
England’s strength lies in their depth across departments, with a top order featuring aggressive intent through Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley, while Alice Capsey adds stability and acceleration in the crucial number three position.
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UTT: U Mumba TT clinch first win in golden point thriller against Dabang Delhi TTC

15 Jul 2026 | 11:03 PM

Panaji, July 15 (UNI) Anusha Kutumbale held her nerve in a dramatic Golden Point finish to guide reigning champions U Mumba TT to their first victory of Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 Powered by ChatGPT, sealing a thrilling 8-7 win over previously unbeaten Dabang Delhi TTC at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.

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India U20 men's camp underway in Bengaluru ahead of AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

15 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Indian U20 men's team's preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers are underway in Bengaluru, with the camp commencing with trials on June 11, 2026, at The Sports School and the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence.

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FIH opens bidding process for FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup 2029

15 Jul 2026 | 10:34 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), July 15 (UNI) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has officially opened the bidding process for hosting the next edition of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in 2029.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026: One Month to Go

15 Jul 2026 | 10:28 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), July 15 (UNI) In exactly one month, the global hockey community will turn its eyes to the low lands of Europe as the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 officially gets underway.

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With one month to go, India’s FIH Hockey World Cup preparations enter final phase

15 Jul 2026 | 10:21 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) With just a month left before the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 begins, excitement is building as the Indian Men's and Women's Teams intensify their preparations at the national coaching camps currently in progress at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru.

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