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Amdavad Hosts Historic First World Yogasana Championship as Yogasana Takes a Major Step onto the Global Sporting Stage

Amdavad Hosts Historic First World Yogasana Championship as Yogasana Takes a Major Step onto the Global Sporting Stage

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Amdavad etched its name in sporting history on Thursday as the inaugural World Yogasana Championship 2026 got underway at EKA Arena TransStadia, bringing together more than 500 athletes from 78 countries for the first-ever global championship dedicated to Yogasana sport. Declaring the championship open, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi described the event as the beginning of a new era for Yogasana. “Today, from the land of Amdavad, in the sports legacy of the world, a new chapter has been joined. Today, the first World Yogasana Sports Championship has begun,” the Prime Minister said while welcoming athletes from across the world. Expressing confidence in the future of the discipline, Shri Modi said, “I am sure that in the future, Yogasana will also make its place in international sports. This World Yogasana Championship happening in Amdavad is going to be a stepping stone in helping Yogasana be part of major sporting events like Olympics and Commonwealth Games.” The championship marks a defining moment in the evolution of Yogasana, transforming an ancient Indian practice into a globally competitive …

Few Indians wore so many sporting hats so effortlessly as Raja Randhir Singh

Few Indians wore so many sporting hats so effortlessly as Raja Randhir Singh

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Born in Patiala on October 18, 1946, he belonged to a family where sport was an inheritance. His uncle, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, played Test cricket for India; his father, Raja Bhalindra Singh, also played first-class cricket for Cambridge and was an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member from 1947 to 1992. Randhir, who graduated from Delhi’s St Stephen’s College, made shooting his arena. Randhir was among India’s earliest international regulars. He represented India at five Olympics — Mexico 1968, Munich 1972, Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984 — after being a reserve shooter at Tokyo 1964. His finest hour came at the 1978 Bangkok Asian Games, where he won trap gold, becoming the first Indian shooter to win an Asian Games gold medal. Years later, Randhir recalled the closing moments of that Bangkok final with amusement. He had built such a commanding lead that members of the Indian contingent and reporters began celebrating before the event was over. The noise distracted him, he missed a target, and he snapped at them: “Keep quiet. Let …

Mother’s Day Special: The moms of these sporting stars play every match too, with match-day rituals, prayers and more

Mother’s Day Special: The moms of these sporting stars play every match too, with match-day rituals, prayers and more

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As some of India’s brightest athletes take to the playing field, it’s not just training, practice, and preparation that guide them alone, but also the quiet rituals followed by their moms back home. From giving up their favourite fruit to uninterrupted prayers and match-day habits, here’s how moms of these sporting stars rally behind their kids on match days. Some of India’s young sporting stars share the quiet rituals their moms follow on match days to wish for their success. A mom’s ‘Cheeku’ sacrifice Long before Vidit Gujrathi became one of India’s biggest chess stars, he had narrowly missed achieving his GM norm 13 times as a teenager. It was then, that his mother Dr. Nikita Gujrathi quietly made a promise to herself. “I love the fruit cheeku. I decided I won’t eat a cheeku till he becomes a GM. For two years I did not eat one,” she says. Then came the breakthrough moment. “The day my son became a Grandmaster, he hugged me and had me eat a cheeku from his hands. It …

Satwik-Chirag interview: ‘Wouldn’t want my kid to play badminton… sad to see India is not a sporting nation yet’ | Badminton News

Satwik-Chirag interview: ‘Wouldn’t want my kid to play badminton… sad to see India is not a sporting nation yet’ | Badminton News

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HS Prannoy rues that the Thomas Cup isn’t called the ‘World Cup’. Chirag Shetty says they don’t expect airport receptions, just basic appreciation by Indians for a tough medal won. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is determined he won’t let his kids play badminton – the apathy he witnessed after India returned with a bronze medal, as well as gold in 2022, has broken his heart. Through a media interaction facilitated by SAI, and another later that included Chirag-Satwik together, India’s finest doubles pairing, spoke of what is rankling them so intensely. Satwik, what prompted your post that ‘nobody cares’ about India winning a Thomas Cup bronze medal this time? Satwik: I never share anything usually. I let go of things. But this time, I exploded. Someone has to speak up. It’s okay if I’m seen as the villain. In the last six months, I’ve been thinking that do only people who do bad things become popular. (When we crave appreciation), as players, we don’t want big things. No, we don’t want prize money. Even if a kid …

Harry Styles-Zoe Kravitz get engaged; The Batman actor seen sporting ring worth over 0,000 | Hollywood News

Harry Styles-Zoe Kravitz get engaged; The Batman actor seen sporting ring worth over $600,000 | Hollywood News

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3 min readLos AngelesApr 28, 2026 10:49 AM IST Merely six days after Zoe Kravitz was seen sporting a large rock on her ring finger while kissing boyfriend Harry Styles, rumours began doing the rounds that the two are now engaged. Now, Page Six has confirmed that though there’s no official word from either of them yet, the actor and the singer have indeed gotten engaged recently. Harry, Zoe’s blooming romance Harry and Zoe have been dating for the past eight months. They were first spotted walking arm-in-arm on the streets of Rome in August 2025. They were also seen kissing in London around the same time. Harry was accompanying his love interest on her press tour of Darren Aronofsky’s black comedy thriller Caught Stealing in order to spend more time with her. Harry and Zoe were subsequently spotted together multiple times in London and New York City, though they chose to remain tight-lipped about their closeness. They soft-launched their relationship last month when they arrived together for a Saturday Night Live aafterparty Harry hosted. …

Why are Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru players sporting black armbands for their IPL match? | Cricket News

Why are Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru players sporting black armbands for their IPL match? | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 12, 2026 09:46 PM IST The Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru players were spotted sporting black armbands in their match on Sunday at the Wankhede. This was a way for them to pay respects to the legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle who passed away at Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday, where she had been admitted on Saturday evening due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. There was also a minute’s silence observed at the Wankhede to pay respects to the 92-year-old. “IPL pays tribute to legendary music icon Asha Bhosale, whose timeless voice defined generations and enriched India’s cultural heritage. Players from @mipaltan and @RCBTweets wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence before Match 20 in her honour. Her legacy will continue to resonate across eras,” the official IPL account posted. Bhosle’s passing marks the end of an extraordinary musical journey that spanned over eight decades. Asha Bhosle’s funetal will be held on Monday. Talking to reporters outside the hospital, her son Anand Bhosle said, “She passed away today. …

Why are RCB batters sporting impractical long hair during a sticky summer tournament like IPL?

Why are RCB batters sporting impractical long hair during a sticky summer tournament like IPL?

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 22, 2026 06:15 PM IST An ode to T20 World Cup winner Tilak Varma? A riff off peak-MS Dhoni as respect? Or just a copy of the latest matinee idol from Kannada or Telugu movie industries? The Royal Challengers Bangalore team saw four of their frontline players turn up for the photo shoot, sporting longer hairdos. Captain Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer and Tim David reported sporting long tresses which in Indian cricket are an ultimate tribute to CSK’s MS Dhoni. While cackling speculation on social media twisted what it could mean under a catty hashtag of ‘iykyk’, others reckoned this highly impractical idea of growing their hair during a non-salubrious, sticky, sweaty summer slam of a tournament might just be a promotion collaboration with a hair cream or (best case scenario) barber brand. The time to keep long hair in India is October-February at most, but peak-April and May sporting of a flowing mane will be considered bold – or foolish, by most. Bhuvneshwar Kumar kept it sensible, but …

Sporting Club Delhi to make JLN debut | Football News

Sporting Club Delhi to make JLN debut | Football News

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2 min readDelhiMar 18, 2026 11:55 PM IST Sporting Club Delhi is set to play its first match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) on Thursday, its new home for the Indian Super League season. Since the Delhi Dynamos stopped operating in 2019, this will be the first time a Delhi-based club will play in the capital city. The club formerly known as Hyderabad FC rebranded for the 25/26 season and relocated its base from Hyderabad to New Delhi. They face Jamshedpur FC, currently second in the table, behind leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant. This season, the JLN is also the home base of Punjab FC. Sporting Club Delhi got off to a poor start, losing three games in a row before drawing 2-2 to Mumbai City. They sit 13th, or second to last in the table, only above Mohammedan SC, who are yet to get off the mark. Though things may seem bleak, head coach Tomasz Tchórz believes that the team, in reboot mode, is doing great. Speaking to the media ahead of the …

F1 races, Finalissima, and Koneru Humpy’s participation in Candidates: Sporting events affected by Middle East War | Sport-others News

F1 races, Finalissima, and Koneru Humpy’s participation in Candidates: Sporting events affected by Middle East War | Sport-others News

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The ongoing conflict between USA, Israel and Iran has resulted in multiple sporting events getting affected across the globe with Dubai and Doha being one of the major transit routes. Earlier, it was Indian shuttler PV Sindhu who missed the prestigious All England Badminton Championships, now it looks like Chess star Koneru Humpy will miss the candidates. Elsewhere globally, FIA had to cancel two F1 races while the much awaited football game ‘Finalissima’ between Spain and Argentina is cancelled. Indian chess star Koneru Humpy might miss the upcoming Candidates tournament scheduled in Cyprus. While it is not located in the war zone, the island nation is not far from Israel and Lebanon, who are on opposite sides of the war. At the start of the conflict, a drone had hit a UK airbase in Cyprus. “I am not sure (if I will play at the Candidates). It depends upon the situation. Right now, I am a bit concerned about safety with the drone attacks and warships deployed (in the Mediterranean Sea) coming into the picture. …

News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 Showcases India’s Sporting And Cultural Surge | India News

News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 Showcases India’s Sporting And Cultural Surge | India News

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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 23:47 IST The summit, themed Strength Within, will bring together some of the most influential voices from sports and entertainment on 27-28 February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi As India moves from aspiration to achievement, the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 will bring together performance and purpose, with talent and national pride. Image/News18 India’s emergence is no longer limited to economic graphs and policy. Today, it is seen on the podiums, red carpets, and virtual stages of the world. From unprecedented sporting achievements to globally acclaimed cinematic and musical accomplishments, Bharat is asserting its strength with confidence and clarity. Capturing this defining moment, the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, themed Strength Within, will bring together some of the most influential voices from sports and entertainment on 27-28 February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Indian sport is in one of its most dynamic phases. From the Women’s Cricket Team lifting the World Cup and the U-19 men reclaiming global dominance, to boxers securing nine gold medals at BOXAM, shooters commanding ISSF podium …