Sports

Most consecutive Australian Open title records

13 Jan 2026 | 6:01 PM

Sydney, jan 13 (UNI) Winning the Australian Open is a milestone. Winning it consecutively is dominance at its purest. Melbourne Park’s unforgiving conditions scorching heat, rapid hard ,
and an ever-deepening field push players beyond skill alone, demanding resilience, adaptability,
and mental steel.

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Vidarbha crush Delhi to enter Vijay Hazare Trophy SFs

13 Jan 2026 | 5:50 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) Vidarbha's emerging star Yash Rathod led from the front as the team secured a commanding 76-run victory over Delhi in the 4th Quarter-Final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 here on Tuesday.

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West Indies begin T20WC build-up with Afghanistan series

13 Jan 2026 | 5:46 PM

Barbados, Jan 13 (UNI) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled its 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan, to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates from January 19.

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Australian Open: From Federer–Nadal to Sinner–Alcaraz: Next great rivalry takes centre stage

13 Jan 2026 | 5:23 PM

Sydney, Jan 13 (UNI) For more than a decade, men’s tennis was defined by the iconic rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - a contrast of elegance and intensity that dominated
Grand Slams, shaped eras, and captivated audiences worldwide.

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India demolish Maldives to get first-ever victory in international women’s futsal

13 Jan 2026 | 5:02 PM

Nonthaburi (Thailand), Jan 13 (UNI) The Indian women’s futsal team earned their first-ever international victory in style, defeating Maldives 11-1 at the Nonthaburi Stadium here, in
their SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship opener on Tuesday.

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After a fruitful 2025, Ayush Shetty targets Top 15 ranking in 2026

13 Jan 2026 | 4:18 PM

by Rohit Mitra
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) At 20 years of age, Ayush Shetty is one of India's most promising shuttlers, after a very fruitful 2025 when he won the US Open Super 300 and upset former world champion Loh Kean Yew at the Hylo Open, he is eager to earn further laurels for the country in 2026.

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Uganda midfielder Okello joins Tanzania's Young Africans SC

13 Jan 2026 | 3:43 PM

Kampala, Jan 13 (UNI) Uganda international midfielder Allan Okello has signed for Tanzanian Premier League champions Young Africans SC, his former club, Vipers SC, confirmed.
"We are happy to announce that Okello has joined Tanzanian side Young Africans," a Vipers spokesperson said.

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Union Minister Kishan Reddy inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Challenge Cup

13 Jan 2026 | 3:31 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (UNI) union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Challenge Cup tournament held at Pendyal village in Maheshwaram mandal, Ranagareddy district.

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From humble origins, how Akshay Patil transformed his life through tug-of-war

13 Jan 2026 | 2:56 PM

Diu, Jan 13(UNI): Kolhapur’s Akshay Patil has spent nearly two decades muscling his way through adversity and sweating it out in the tug-of-war arena. His efforts did not go waste. Patil’s career is a classic example of how sport can transform lives.

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Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 to feature 75 games across 11 men’s and 6 women’s teams

13 Jan 2026 | 2:51 PM

Leh, Jan 13(UNI): Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 is set to return to Ladakh from January 29 to February 14, 2026.

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Aman Sehrawat brings Olympic fire to Mumbai ahead of Tiigers of Mumbai Dangal’s Pro Wrestling League debut

13 Jan 2026 | 2:42 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13(UNI): Mumbai saw a powerful convergence of tradition and modern sporting ambition as Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat concluded a one-day youth and Akhada connect tour across the city on January 12.

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Sports Ministry directs NSFs to form panels to boost global sports ties

13 Jan 2026 | 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has notified all National Sports Federations (NSFs) recognised by the central government to constitute a dedicated “Committee on International Relations” within their organisations to strengthen India’s engagement with the global sporting ecosystem.

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Norway Chess to move to Oslo from 2026, ending 13-year Stavanger chapter

13 Jan 2026 | 2:08 PM

Oslo, Jan 13 (UNI) One of the world’s most prestigious chess tournaments, Norway Chess, will enter a new phase from 2026 as the event relocates from Stavanger to Oslo after 13 years, as per the release by Norway Chess.

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India eye series seal as NZ seek revival in Rajkot ODI

13 Jan 2026 | 1:27 PM

Rajkot, Jan 13 (UNI) There is something faintly familiar about the script as India and New Zealand assemble for the second one-day international at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Wednesday. India, efficient and unruffled, have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, while New Zealand, gallant but short of the final touch, are once again searching for answers on Indian soil.

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UP Warriorz head coach admits side outclassed as RCB cruised to nine-wicket win

13 Jan 2026 | 12:08 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar conceded that his side was comprehensively outplayed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in their second match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium.

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