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MOC approves foreign training for Neeraj, Manu & Gulveer Singh as prep for CWG, Asiad

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) With the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games around the corner, the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approved two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra's request for 47-day off-season training camp in Switzerland during its 173rd meeting here on Wednesday.
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core athlete, who is rehabilitating from back injury in Turkiye, will train at the Olympic Training Centre in Bienne from May 25 to July 10 as preparation for the two mega multi-discipline events.
The Commonwealth Games will be staged in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, while the Asian Games will be organized in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
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Korea Republic face Czechia in Group A opener at Guadalajara Stadium

11 Jun 2026 | 9:21 AM

Zapopan (Mexico), June 11 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins its Group A action Friday morning as Korea Republic take on Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium in what promises to be an intriguing opening-day contest.

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Mexico to kick off FIFA World Cup 2026 against South Africa

11 Jun 2026 | 8:57 AM

Mexico City, June 11 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway early Friday (IST) with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening Group A clash at the iconic Mexico City Stadium, marking the start of the biggest edition of the tournament featuring 104 matches.

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Shuvam, bowlers guide Rarh Tigers to victory over Murshidabad

10 Jun 2026 | 10:55 PM

Kolkata, June 10 (UNI) A fine all-round show powered Shrachi Rarh Tigers to a 59-run victory (DLS Method) over Murshidabad Kings in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 match at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday.
Put into bat, Shrachi Rarh Tigers posted a challenging 188/5 in 20 overs, thanks to Shuvam Dey Sr (51 off 40), Sumit Nag (37 off 22), Gaurav Singh Chauhan (34 off 19), Sumanta Gupta (27 off 18).

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Captains Shine as Murshidabad Kueens & Sobisco Smashers Malda secure victories

10 Jun 2026 | 10:51 PM

Kolkata, June 10 (UNI) Captains Tanushree Sarkar and Saika Ishaque led from the front as Murshidabad Kueens and Sobisco Smashers Malda secured important victories in the Women's Bengal T20 League at the JU Salt Lake Stadium here on Wednesday.
Murshidabad Kueens made it back-to-back wins with a six-wicket victory over Servotech Siliguri Strikers.

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Serena Williams' Queen's campaign in doubt after Mboko injury

10 Jun 2026 | 10:34 PM

London, June 10 (UNI) Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is in jeopardy after her partner Victoria Mboko suffered a knee injury in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion, 44, made her return to tennis on Tuesday after almost four years away from the sport, playing doubles alongside Mboko.
The pair knocked out the third seeds, but there is now uncertainty around their quarter-final match on Thursday after Mboko suffered a nasty fall, according to BBC Sport.

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