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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw unveiled

Washington, Dec 6 (UNI) The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was conducted at John F. Kennedy Center, setting the stage for the first 48-team edition of football's biggest tournament.

With expanded group formats and an unprecedented number of matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the draw ceremony on Friday delivered several headline-grabbing clashes.
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Gavaskar praises Suryakumar's 'mature' innings against New Zealand

24 Jan 2026 | 12:08 PM

Nagpur, Jan 24 (UNI) Former India captain and JioStar expert Sunil Gavaskar lauded skipper Suryakumar Yadav's composed innings in India's win over New Zealand in the first T20I, highlighting his match awareness and the maturity shown during a crucial partnership with Ishan Kishan.

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Manush Shah, Diya Chitale win Contender Muscat mixed doubles

24 Jan 2026 | 11:23 AM

Muscat, Jan 24 (UNI) India's Manush Shah and Diya Chitale claimed the mixed doubles title at the WTT Contender Muscat 2026 on Friday, defeating China's Huang Youzheng and Shi Xunyao 3-2 in a thrilling five-game final at the Sultan Qaboos Sport Complex.
According to Olympics.com, the third-seeded Indian pair prevailed 3-2 (11-5, 5-11, 11-5, 5-11, 13-11) in a closely contested 37-minute match to secure their second mixed doubles crown at a WTT Contender event.

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Sinner battles past Spizzirri to take lead at Australian Open

24 Jan 2026 | 10:53 AM

Melbourne, Jan 24 (UNI) Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled past American qualifier Eliot Spizzirri in a gruelling third-round clash at the Australian Open on Saturday, holding a slender lead after three sets.
The world No. 2 recovered from physical discomfort and a mid-match interruption to edge ahead 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 after nearly three hours on court at Rod Laver Arena, as per the ATP official website.

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Ishan Kishan credits self-belief for India return after being dropped

24 Jan 2026 | 10:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (UNI) India opener Ishan Kishan said his return to form and place in the national team was driven by a simple question he asked himself while away from international cricket: whether he could perform at the highest level again.

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FIFA to award record prize money to Women's Champions Cup participants

24 Jan 2026 | 10:05 AM

Geneva, Jan 24 (UNI) A record-breaking prize money will be awarded to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup winner, the world football governing body announced on Friday.
The final champion of the Women's Champions Cup will receive 2.3 million USD while the runner-up will earn one million, FIFA said.

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