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Sophie Devine return as New Zealand name squad for Australia T20Is

Sophie Devine return as New Zealand name squad for Australia T20Is

Auckland, Mar 19 (UNI) Sophie Devine makes her comeback following a well-being break, which
had kept her out of the Super Smash, Women’s Premier League, and New Zealand’s recent series against Sri Lanka.
ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year Melie Kerr also returns after a successful stint in the Women’s Premier League, where she claimed her second title.

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Aarush Tiwari and Hiya Adlakha: Story of two teenaged figure skaters carving a course on ice

Aarush Tiwari and Hiya Adlakha: Story of two teenaged figure skaters carving a course on ice

23 Jan 2026 | 6:06 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Jan. 23(UNI) On the ice, they skate alone. Off it, they share a journey defined by courage, sacrifice and belief. Aarush Tiwari and Hiya Adlakha (both novice figure skaters) belong to Gen Z of Indian figure skaters daring to dream big in a sport still struggling to find its feet in the country. Separated by geography but united by ambition, these two teenagers represent hope and aspiration into India’s growing ice sports ecosystem.

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Shahu Tushar Mane and Sakshi Sunil Padekar better National Record scores in Air Rifle T2

23 Jan 2026 | 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23(UNI) Maharashtra’s Sakshi Sunil Padekar and Railways’ Shahu Tushar Mane bettered national record scores in the finals and qualification rounds of the 10m Air Rifle women and men events, respectively at the National Selection Trials 1&2 Group A, which is currently underway at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range here.

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Focus on rural areas, implement efficient talent scouting, sports science to develop world beaters: Leander Paes

Focus on rural areas, implement efficient talent scouting, sports science to develop world beaters: Leander Paes

23 Jan 2026 | 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Former tennis great Leander Paes believes that India needs to focus on effective talent scouting, efficient training and implementing sports science in rural areas to develop world-class athletes who could shine at prestigious tournaments like the Olympics.

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Bangladesh pulls out of T20 WC in India over security concerns

23 Jan 2026 | 5:15 PM

Dhaka, Jan 23 (UNI) Bangladesh has officially ruled out travelling to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, citing what it described as a “genuine security risk” arising from the prevailing regional political situation.

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How US national Natalie Falsgraf is helping popularise figure skating in Ladakh

How US national Natalie Falsgraf is helping popularise figure skating in Ladakh

23 Jan 2026 | 4:10 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Jan. 23(UNI) Figure skating coach Natalie Falsgraf is a romantic to all intents and purposes. An American citizen, she first visited Leh-Ladakh in 2018 and instantly fell in love with the mountainous place. She has since taken on multiple coaching roles, teaching kids all over the union Territory sheer out of the goodness of her heart.

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