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FC Goa face Al Zawraa in ACL2 opener

Fatorda (Goa), Sep 16 (UNI) FC Goa return to Asia’s elite football stage this week as they host Iraqi giants Al Zawraa in their AFC Champions League Two Group Stage opener at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here tomorrow.
The clash marks Goa’s second continental campaign after their 2020-21 adventure, which was played behind closed doors, and their first chance to showcase their credentials in front of home fans on Asia’s grand stage.
Head coach Manolo Marquez, in his third season with the Gaurs, leads a side built on resilience. Goa booked their place with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Oman’s Al Seeb in last month’s preliminary round. They now face a formidable Group also featuring Saudi heavyweights Al Nassr and Tajikistan’s Istiklol FC, highlighting the scale of the task and their underdog tag.
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Asian Senior Fencing C'ships: India set to host 32 powerhouse nations in New Delhi from June 19

15 Jun 2026 | 7:50 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (UNI) India is officially ready to make sporting history as the nation prepares to host the highly anticipated Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 in the national capital from June 19 to 24 here at the iconic Bharat Mandapam.

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Lovlina, Preeti to lead India’s challenge at Grand Prix Usti nad Labem

15 Jun 2026 | 7:34 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (UNI) Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning Asian Championships gold medallist Preeti Pawar will spearhead India’s 12-member challenge at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia from June 17-21, as the country continues its preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Jemimah Rodrigues reveals what fuels India's World Cup & LA28 dream

15 Jun 2026 | 6:40 PM

Birmingham, June 15 (UNI) The Indian cricket team began its Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
While Jemimah Rodrigues did not have much of an impact with the bat, she remains one of the key figures in India’s squad at the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup.
Last year, Rodrigues produced one of the most memorable innings in Indian cricket history, striking an unbeaten 127 against Australia in the Women's ODI World Cup semi-finals at the
DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

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Mitrabha Guha tops regional qualifier to join India’s Chess contingent for Esports Nations Cup

15 Jun 2026 | 6:08 PM

Riyadh, June 15 (UNI) India’s Chess contingent for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 is now complete, with Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha earning his place by topping the regional qualifier.

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Hot start for favourites on Day 1 of FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup

15 Jun 2026 | 5:51 PM

Auckland, June 15 (UNI) The FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2026 got underway in Auckland with all eight teams in action on opening day.

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