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PM Modi congratulates Indian squash team on World Cup win

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian squash team for creating history by winning their first-ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister lauded the quartet of Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh for their “tremendous dedication and determination”, stating that their success had made the entire nation proud.
“This win will also boost the popularity of squash among our youth,” the Prime Minister said, highlighting the wider impact of the historic achievement on Indian sport.
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Chess Mahakumbh International Conference kick starts at KIIT

14 Jan 2026 | 11:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 14 (UNI) The International Conference on Social and Educational Chess under the banner of Chess Mahakumbh was inaugurated at KIIT University on Wednesday. .

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Hero HIL 2025-26: Tom Boon’s five- goal masterclass powers Ranchi Royals to a 6-2 win over SG Pipers

14 Jan 2026 | 11:00 PM

Ranchi, January 14(UNI): Ranchi Royals delivered a dominant performance in their Men’s Hero Hockey India League clash against SG Pipers, riding on an extraordinary five-goal haul from Captain Tom Boon to register a comprehensive 6-2 victory and underline their attacking prowess in front of a home crowd.

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Hero Hockey India League: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers’ register fourth successive win, top table

14 Jan 2026 | 10:58 PM

Ranchi, Jan 14(UNI): Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League, registering a 1-0 win against Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Alexander Hendrickx scored the only goal of the game to help the Lancers get over the line.

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Flick expects Alonso to find new job soon

14 Jan 2026 | 10:56 PM

Madrid, Jan. 14 (UNI) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Wednesday he expects Xabi Alonso to find a new job soon after his departure from Real Madrid earlier this week.
Alonso and Real Madrid parted ways on Monday after a 3-2 defeat to Flick's side in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, with media reports also circulating about strained relations with some of the club's star players.

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Pro Wrestling League 2026 returns with elite Indian and global stars

14 Jan 2026 | 10:53 PM

Noida, Jan 14(UNI): The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) makes its much-anticipated return on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with the fifth season of India’s premier franchise-based wrestling league set to get underway at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Featuring six franchises, Olympic medalists, world champions and India’s most promising young wrestlers, PWL 2026 is poised to deliver a highly competitive and exciting season built on depth, balance, and international pedigree.

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