Sports

In all Indians final, Ramkumar, Jeevan lifts Doubles title in ITF tennis

17 Jan 2026 | 8:09 PM

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) In an all Indian final, local favourites Ramkumar Ramanathan and Jeevan Nedunchezhian annexed the Doubles
title, with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-8), while top seeded Max Houkes to play Neils Visker in an all Netherlands singles finals of the Adityan
ITF M25 Tennis Tournament here on Saturday evening.

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Diti Kanungo’s four goals help India outplay Nepal in SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship

17 Jan 2026 | 7:26 PM

Nonthaburi (Thailand), Jan 17 (UNI) The Indian women’s futsal team triumphed 8-1 against Nepal in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026 at the Nonthaburi Stadium here on Saturtday.
Diti Kanungo (4’, 4’, 13’, 15’) scored four goals in the first period to put India in command of the match. Ritika Singh (22’, 37’) scored two, while Nishka Prakash (8’) and Khushbu Saroj (24’) netted one each. Manisha Thapa Magar (8’) was the only scorer for Nepal.

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Difficult visit to San Sebastian for FC Barcelona in La Liga

17 Jan 2026 | 7:18 PM

Madrid, Jan 17 (UNI) FC Barcelona faces a difficult away test on Sunday when it visits an improving Real Sociedad at the Anoeta Stadium. .

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Brabec extends overall lead with strategic stage win in Dakar Rally

17 Jan 2026 | 7:15 PM

Riyadh, Jan 17 (UNI) American rider Ricky Brabec delivered a masterclass in strategy at the Dakar Rally, claiming his 13th career Dakar stage victory and tightening his grip on the overall lead ahead of the final stage. .

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HIL: Hyderabad Toofans register dominant 6-0 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

17 Jan 2026 | 7:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (UNI): Hyderabad Toofans kicked off the Bhubaneswar leg of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) strong as they registered a dominant 6-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Zachary Wallace (2', 17', 30') and Tim Brand (12', 39', 46') scored hattricks for Hyderabad Toofans.

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India Open 2026: Jonatan Christie beats Loh; An Se Young to face Wang in women’s singles final

17 Jan 2026 | 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17(UNI): Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie beat former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men’s singles semifinals while world no. 1 An Se Young set up a women’s singles summit clash against China’s Wang Zhi Yi in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 on Saturday.

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Sinner targets hat-trick, Sabalenka seeks redemption at 2026 Australian Open

17 Jan 2026 | 6:54 PM

Melbourne, Jan 17 (UNI) Jannik Sinner will be aiming for a third straight men's title, while top women's seed Aryna Sabalenka strives to reclaim her crown at the Australian Open, where China will be well represented at the season-opening Grand Slam in Melbourne. .

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Andreeva beats Mboko to take Adelaide International title

17 Jan 2026 | 6:49 PM

Canberra, Jan 17 (UNI) Mirra Andreeva beat fellow rising star Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International women's singles final on Saturday to claim her fourth career singles title on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. .

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Tata Mumbai Marathon to see 69 k participants, coastal route included for the first time

17 Jan 2026 | 6:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (UNI): The Tata Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will see over 69,000 participants, including 65,400 on-ground runners and 3,700 virtual participants, take to Mumbai’s streets alongside the world’s finest distance runners on January 18th, competing for a total prize purse of USD 389,524.

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Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha creates U19 World Cup history

17 Jan 2026 | 5:56 PM

Windhoek, Jan 16 (UNI) Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha created history as he recorded the highest score by an individual in an ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup innings when he racked up
192 against Japan in their first match of the 2026 edition.

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Indian Racing Festival set to make Goa debut on February 14–15

17 Jan 2026 | 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI): The Indian Racing Festival will make its much-anticipated Goa debut with a high-octane formula Street Race Weekend scheduled for February 14–15, as Round 4 of the championship unfolds at the Manohar International Airport. Announced by the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, the event promises to elevate Goa’s status as a premier motorsport destination.

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Hero HIL 2025-26: Van Doren Excited to Play in Bhubaneswar

17 Jan 2026 | 4:42 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (UNI): When the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers walk out onto the turf in Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, they will not just be defending their position at the top of the table — they will be stepping into an atmosphere their Captain, Arthur Van Doren, believes is unlike any other in world hockey.

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History at stake as India, NZ clash in Indore ODI decider

17 Jan 2026 | 4:32 PM

Indore, Jan 17 (UNI) History is at stake as India take on New Zealand in the third and deciding One-Day International of the New Zealand tour of India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Sunday, with the visitors aiming to script a rare ODI series victory on Indian soil after nearly two decades.

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Vijender Singh appointed to Asian Boxing Council

17 Jan 2026 | 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI): Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking another significant milestone in his journey from elite athlete to global sports administrator.

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Zimbabwe appoint Windies great Courtney Walsh as consultant before T20WC 2026

17 Jan 2026 | 3:39 PM

Harare, Jan 17 (UNI) Zimbabwe have boosted their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with the inclusion of Courtney Walsh to their support staff.

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