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‘He was my sponsor’: How Virat Kohli helped CWG gold medallist Sakshi Chaudhary
Sakshi Chaudhary proudly claimed gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, attributing much of her success to the invaluable support from Virat Kohli’s foundation. Making a strategic move to a lighter weight category turned out to be a winning decision. This endeavor led India to an impressive 2026 boxing tally of ten medals, including seven shining…
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Quillan Salkilld ready for first UFC main event as Mateusz Gamrot test awaits
Quillan Salkilld’s rapid rise has brought him to the biggest fight of his UFC career. Unbeaten through five Octagon appearances and now headlining for the first time, the Australian has deliberately sought out eighth-ranked Mateusz Gamrot, one of the lightweight division’s elite grapplers. In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, Salkilld explains why he wanted this…
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Argentina publicly back Infantino as FIFA president amid World Cup rights row
Football bodies around the world continued to take sides. Mexico and Argentina’s football associations became the latest to support Infantino, following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) unanimous backing of his leadership on Thursday.
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Ariha Pangambam becomes first Indian to win gold in Asian Aerobic Gymnastics
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‘Get Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh’: Ashwin names MI’s ideal Hardik Pandya trade
Speculation surrounds Hardik Pandya’s future with the Mumbai Indians franchise. Ravichandran Ashwin discussed potential IPL trade scenarios involving other teams. He suggested Kolkata Knight Riders could be a strong contender for Pandya. Ashwin believes Mumbai must receive significant player value in any deal. The Mumbai Indians are considering rival team strengthening in trade discussions.
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McCullum backs Root, vows to ‘develop’ Brook into England’s next Test captain
Brendon McCullum endorses the decision to reappoint Joe Root as England’s Test captain, expressing confidence in his leadership. He also hints that Harry Brook is destined to take on the captaincy role in the future. Meanwhile, Stephen Fleming has been named the new Test coach, expected to excel in guiding the squad, with Marcus Trescothick…
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Pakistan all-rounder Hamza banned for two years over misleading visa information
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned all-rounder Hamza Nazar from all forms of cricket for two years after finding that he provided misleading information during a visa application. The board also fined the youngster Rs 1 million, saying it takes cases of misrepresentation and non-disclosure very seriously. The decision was announced on Thursday following…
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India’s search for answers to rediscover lost glory in Tests begins in Colombo
India begin their three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka XI at the NCC in Colombo today. The Shubman Gill-led unit has already had two intense training sessions and a largely rested squad means the team feels fresh for the crucial series starting August 15. There are some injury concerns: Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Sai…
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Real Madrid extend Vinicius Jr’s contract until 2032
Real Madrid has successfully extended Vinicius Jr.’s contract until June 2032, concluding extensive discussions and warding off interest from rival clubs. The Brazilian forward has not only established himself as a pivotal player for the team but has also garnered numerous accolades throughout his career. This extension highlights Real Madrid’s commitment to a strong offensive…
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No Indian umpire or official at Hockey World Cup after 28 years
For the first time in 28 years, there will be no Indian umpire or technical official at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup. Former international umpires have called the development disappointing and said India needs a better system to produce world-class officials. They believe more international exposure, financial support and a structured pathway are the…