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Anything can happen in Davis Cup: Team Netherlands

04 Feb 2026 | 7:27 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 4 (UNI) When the sun peeped out over the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Wednesday, the Netherlands Davis Cup squad walked onto Bengaluru’s courts with more than rackets in hand — they carried a belief that this weekend’s tie against India could go any direction, because in Davis Cup tennis, "anything can happen."
Doubles specialist Sander Arends captured that sentiment bluntly: "Rankings don’t always tell the story in Davis Cup. Anything can happen," he said, eyes scanning the courts during an intense early evening practice session.

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Weightlifting Nationals: Mirabai breaks three national records

04 Feb 2026 | 7:05 PM

Modinagar (UP), Feb 4(UNI) The IWLF National Youth, Junior, and Senior Weightlifting Championships 2025-26 officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony on February 3, 2026.

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I will be back on the playing field soon: Rishabh Pant

04 Feb 2026 | 6:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 04(UNI) Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on Tuesday said that his recovery from injury is progressing steadily and that he is hopeful of returning to competitive cricket soon, while speaking on the sidelines of the World Pickleball League, where he was present in his capacity as co-owner of Mumbai Pickle Power.

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Maharashtra Girls’, Odisha Boys’ Crowned Champions at Sub Junior National Kho Kho Championship

04 Feb 2026 | 6:12 PM

Kurukshetra, Feb 4(UNI) The 35th Sub Junior National Kho Kho Championship (Boys & Girls) 2025-26 concluded on Wednesday at Keshav Park in Kurukshetra with Maharashtra, the defending champion in girls’ category, outpacing Rajasthan by a margin of 12 points and an inning in a 27-15 final contest.

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SECL Chhattisgarh Open 2026: Akshay Sharma continues to dominate, takes a three-shot lead

04 Feb 2026 | 6:03 PM

Naya Raipur(Chhattisgarh), Feb 4(UNI) Akshay Sharma continued his domination at the INR 1.5 crore SECL Chhattisgarh Open 2026 thanks to a second straight bogey-free round of nine-under 60.

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Esha wins second career Asian Championship gold as India win nine medals on day one to lead the standings

04 Feb 2026 | 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 04(UNI) Former mixed team world champion Esha Singh struck a second career Asian Championship gold, winning the 10m air pistol women’s event with a score of 239.8 here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting ranges on Wednesday, day one of competitions of the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship New Delhi 2026.

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England beat India by four wickets to seal Mixed Disability T20I series

04 Feb 2026 | 5:56 PM

Jaipur, Feb 4(UNI) England clinched the fourth T20I of the Apollo Mixed Disability Series with a composed four-wicket victory over India, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series here in Jaipur on Wednesday.

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‘It’s going to be a very close tie,’ says Netherlands’ Sander Arends ahead of Davis Cup Round 1 Qualifiers

04 Feb 2026 | 5:44 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 4(UNI) The Netherlands have arrived in Bengaluru aiming to take another step forward in their recent Davis Cup resurgence, as they prepare to face India in the Round 1 Qualifiers on February 7-8 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium.

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Shooting League of India schedule revised

04 Feb 2026 | 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4(UNI) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and the Shooting League of India (SLI) have undertaken a strategic realignment of the league's inaugural season, with the event now scheduled for later this year. This move is designed to strengthen the league’s long-term positioning, broadcast impact, and overall fan experience. It will also position the league as the ultimate celebration of Indian shooting, capitalising on the massive sporting momentum expected from the major international events in 2026 and beyond.

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ICC T20 World Cup : Sri Lanka, Australia poses tough challenge in Group B

04 Feb 2026 | 5:33 PM

Chennai, Feb 4 (UNI) Former Champions Sri Lanka and Australia will be posing tough challenge to three other teams in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 beginning on February six.

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“It was about having clear heads” says Chinelle Henry after DC march into fourth straight WPL final

04 Feb 2026 | 5:30 PM

Vadodara, Feb 4(UNI) The JSW and GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals sealed their place in the final of the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a commanding seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at the BCA Stadium here on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 169, DC completed the chase with 26 balls to spare, booking a final clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and extending their record of qualifying for every WPL final to four.

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12th Padma Shree Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey Tournament: Shyam Lal College (Morning) and JDM emerge victorious

04 Feb 2026 | 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4(UNI) Host Shyam Lal College (Morning) registered its third consecutive win in the men’s category of the 12th Padma Shree Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey Tournament on Wednesday by defeating Kirori Mal College 5-0.
In the women’s category, Janki Devi Memorial College (JDM) beat Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College 1-0. Komal scored the winning goal for the victorious team, and Anjali was awarded the Player of the Match.

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India thrash Bhutan to book SAFF U19 Women's C'ship final date with Bangladesh

04 Feb 2026 | 5:20 PM

Pokhara(Nepal), Feb 4(UNI) The Indian U17 women’s team defeated Bhutan 8-0 in their last round-robin fixture of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026, at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium on Wednesday.

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BOXAM Elite 2026: Hitesh, Preeti Power India to Flying Start on Day 1

04 Feb 2026 | 5:14 PM

La Nucía(Spain), Feb 4(UNI) India opened its campaign in emphatic fashion at the BOXAM Elite International 2026, delivering a string of dominant performances on Day 1 of the prestigious tournament, which has drawn 214 boxers from 21 nations.

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