Beijing, Aug 5 (IANS) The 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London will feature 64 teams each in the men’s and women’s events, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced here on Tuesday.The expanded format marks the centenary of both the first table tennis world championships, held in London in 1926, and the founding of the ITTF the same year. The tournament will grow from the 40-team format used in recent editions.According to the schedule, the Copper Box Aren…

Chengdu, Aug 5 (IANS) With two days to go for the opening ceremony of the 12th World Games, International World Games Association (IWGA) President Jose Perurena Lopez has declared that Chengdu’s preparations have exceeded all expectations, positioning the event to make history.”My expectation two years ago was high, high, high, but I think it’s covered all my expectations,” Perurena told Xinhua on Tuesday. “We guarantee Chengdu will organise the best World Games in our life, because the quality …

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) West Delhi Lions cruised to a commanding 8-wicket victory over South Delhi Superstarz, thanks to a sensational opening stand between Ankit Kumar and wicketkeeper-batter Krish Yadav in the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Chasing a target of 186, the Lions’ opening pair came out all guns blazing. Ankit Kumar and Krish Yadav stitched together a massive partnership of 158 runs in just 14 overs, putting the chase firmly in their te…

Bagalkot, Aug 5 (IANS) The act of Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant in helping a meritorious girl student from Karnataka secure college admission by paying her fees has won many hearts. People across the country are appreciating the cricketer’s thoughtful gesture in supporting the education of a deserving student. Rishabh Pant’s timely help enabled Jyoti Kanaboor Math, who, despite scoring high marks in her II PUC (Class 12), was struggling to afford college admission due to financial constraints….

Jamshedpur, Aug 5 (IANS) P. Christopher Kamei’s precise first-half finish proved decisive as the Indian Army Football Team edged past a spirited but short-handed Tribhuvan Army FC 1–0 in a Group C clash of the 134th edition of the Durand Cup at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Tuesday.The win handed the Indian Army their first three points of the tournament from two outings, while the campaign came to an end for the side from Nepal, who bowed out with just one point from three matches.Tri…

Shillong, Aug 5 (IANS) A second-half strike by forward Nasir Yasa proved to be the difference as Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) FT edged past homeside Rangdajied United FC (RUFC) 1-0 in a tightly contested Group F match of the 134th Durand Cup, which was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday.Despite Rangdajied United dominating both possession and attacking chances, it was the Malaysian side who made its moment count. Nasir Yasa, capitalising on a counter-attack in the 67th minute…

Madrid (Spain), Aug 5 (IANS) The relationship between FC Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues to worsen, with the club opening disciplinary proceedings against the goalkeeper. Barca have started the move after Ter Stegen reportedly refused to sign a medical report that the club was going to send to La Liga’s Medical Commission over the 33-year-old’s back injury.Ter Stegen had an operation on his back last week, with the goalkeeper posting on social media that he expected to b…

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Aug 5 (IANS) India delivered a spirited performance in their opening game of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, taking higher-ranked Jordan to overtime before narrowly going down 91-84 at the King Abdullah Sports City here on Tuesday.Facing one of the tournament’s top contenders, India showcased immense grit and composure, holding an 80-76 lead with less than a minute left in regulation time. But Jordan’s experience and clutch shooting saw them claw back, eventually edging past t…

Ahmedabad, Aug 5 (IANS) The opening round of the inaugural Coal India Open ended with the quartet of Noida-based Amardeep Malik, 20-year-old Delhi golfer Anshul Kabthiyal, and Chandigarh golfers Angad Cheema and Karandeep Kochhar, sharing the lead at three-under 69 in the INR 1 crore prize-money event being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club here on Tuesday.Close on the heels of the leaders, the four players bunched in tied fifth with scores of two-under 70 were PGTI Order of Merit …

Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) The third edition of Chennai Grandmasters 2025, India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, kicks off at the Hyatt Regency on Wednesday with a marquee opening round clash between World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and American prodigy Awonder Liang.The nine-round, ten-day event, featuring 19 top GMs and an International Master (IM) from India and around the world, will run until August 15, offering a total prize pool of ₹1 crore and valuable FIDE circuit points.In its …