Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) The 1st World Yogasana Sports Championship will take place in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, starting Thursday. Hosted at the EKA Arena, the event brings together 400 athletes from more than 60 countries to compete in traditional, artistic, rhythmic pairs, and team Yogasana events.The five-day event (June 4-8) will bring together participants from countries including the United States, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan, marking the first global championship for Yog…
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Ahmedabad, June 3 (IANS) Over 400 athletes from more than 60 countries will compete in the inaugural World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, set to be held at the EKA Arena from June 4 to 8.The five-day event will bring together participants from countries including the United States, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan, marking the first global championship for Yogasana as a competitive sport.Supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Ayush, the Sports…
Accra/Dakar, June 2 (IANS) Ghana and Senegal, two of the top countries from Africa, named their 26-man squads for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, confirming the presence of some of the Continent’s big names in the mega event. Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz on Tuesday announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, picking a balanced group with experienced and young players.The squad, which contains few surprises, features three goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders, …
Florida, June 2 (IANS) England football team has started its preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 11. The Harry Kane-led side has arrived in the city for the pre-World Cup camp.Head coach Thomas Tuchel and a number of his squad flew from Birmingham Airport to Florida on Tuesday for their crucial training base in West Palm Beach.Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka plus Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson – who were all in…
London, May 29 (IANS) England forward Bukayo Saka believes the current Three Lions squad possesses the right mix of talent, competition, and togetherness as they continue their pursuit of a first FIFA World Cup title since 1966.Having featured in three major tournaments already, Saka said England’s recent near misses have only strengthened the squad’s determination to finally go all the way at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.“We know there’s an expectation, but what’s important is…
Accra, May 28 (IANS) The Ghanaian government has evacuated 300 citizens from South Africa amid concerns over xenophobic attacks.The first batch, part of more than 800 citizens registered with the country’s mission seeking assistance to return home, arrived at Accra International Airport on Wednesday.Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who received them at the airport, said the group included 26 citizens who had been imprisoned in South Africa for visa-related offences, Xinhua ne…
Tallinn, May 25 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Tallinn, Estonia, hosted a curtain raiser Yoga session on Monday ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga, which is observed worldwide on June 21 every year. “The journey to the 12th International Day of Yoga has begun!. The Embassy, in collaboration with the local partners in Saaremaa Island, Estonia, hosted a vibrant curtain raiser yoga session, which witnessed enthusiastic participation of local people and community leaders,” wrote the Emb…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Ethan Nwaneri has been called up to join England’s pre-World Cup preparation camp in the United States as manager Thomas Tuchel continues to assess the country’s emerging talent ahead of the tournament.The Arsenal youngster will link up with the senior squad in Florida alongside Alex Scott, Josh King, and Rio Ngumoha as part of England’s preparations before the World Cup begins later this summer.England confirmed Nwaneri’s inclusion on Saturday through an update …
London, May 22 (IANS) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has named the 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with Harry Kane captaining the side at his third World Cup, equalling the record set by Billy Wright in 1950, 1954 and 1958. The squad selection was revealed in a live show broadcast from Wembley Stadium via the official England app. Tuchel has largely stuck with the group of players who guided England through qualifying with a 100 per cent record…
Johannesburg, May 11 (IANS) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged both citizens and foreign nationals to respect the rule of law as the government intensifies efforts to address illegal migration. In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa condemned recent violent protests and criminal acts targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country, saying such actions do not reflect the views of South Africans or government policy.”These are the acts of opportunists who are exploiting the l…