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Special Olympics Bharat underscores India’s sporting journey through the 2026 National Futsal Championship

Faridabad, Jan 9(UNI): Special Olympics Bharat- Delhi marks a major milestone in its national competition calendar with the 2026 National Futsal Championship at the campus of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions in Faridabad.
The Championship laid the foundation for structured preparations for the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2027 to be held in Santiago, Chile.
The championship brings together 350 participants representing 20 States, highlighting the expanding reach of futsal as a competitive and inclusive sport for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The event is supported by coaches, officials, volunteers, and technical personnel, whose collective efforts ensure high standards of competition, athlete safety, and overall event management.
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NZ, Eng and SL open T20 WC campaigns amid contrasting challenges

07 Feb 2026 | 10:25 AM

Chennai/Mumbai/Colombo, Feb 7 (UNI) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues with a triple-header on Sunday, featuring New Zealand vs Afghanistan, England vs Nepal, and Sri Lanka vs Ireland, as teams look to gain early momentum in the group stage of the global tournament.

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Shimla’s Indira Gandhi Sports complexsees surge in teen shooting classes during Winter Vacation

07 Feb 2026 | 10:16 AM

Shimla, Feb 7(UNI) The Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Shimla has seen increased activity during the winter vacation, with teenagers enrolling in newly introduced pistol and rifle shooting courses.

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World T20 : Pacer Madushan approved as replacement for Eshan Malinga in Sri Lanka squad

07 Feb 2026 | 1:28 AM

Chennai, Feb 6 (UNI) The ICC late tonight approved Pramod Madushan as a replacement for Eshan Malinga in the Sri Lanka squad
ahead of the World T20 beginning tomorrow.

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DDCA and IPCA promote recycling through sustainable furniture

07 Feb 2026 | 1:21 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6(UNI) The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday hosted a presentation ceremony at the Willingdon Pavilion, where the Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) presented furniture made out of recycled plastic waste collected from DDCA premises.

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12th Padma Shree Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey Tournament: Khalsa College, SLC ‘B’ and IGI register victories

07 Feb 2026 | 1:17 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (UNI) Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, SLC ‘B’, Shyam Lal College Alumni in the men’s category and Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences in the women’s category advanced in the 12th Padma Shree Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey Tournament with their respective victories.

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