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SAI is facilitating a Japan training stint for India’s senior judo team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games and World Judo Championships. A 14-member delegation, including 11 judokas and three coaches, is training at Tsukuba University until October 2

The Asian Games 2026 will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with India targeting another strong medal haul. Here are the details on when the Games begin, where to watch the opening ceremony and how Indian viewers can follow the action live

Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the club defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup. Casemiro added a second-half header, while goalkeeper Dayne St Clair made six saves to preserve the clean sheet

Steve Smith has recalled the emotional impact of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal ahead of Australia’s Test tour of South Africa. Smith said he still experiences occasional flashbacks but is not concerned about facing a hostile reception on his return

The BCCI has announced India’s squads for the white-ball home series against the West Indies, with Hyderabad set to host the fourth T20I. The selection committee also named Rest of India’s squad for the Irani Cup against Jammu & Kashmir

China, Japan, South Korea and Iran advanced to the men's basketball semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games after winning their quarterfinals. China will face host Japan, while South Korea will meet Iran in Friday's last-four matches in Nagoya

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam is set to play domestic first-class cricket for the first time since 2019, representing OGDCL in the President's Trophy. The move follows a major PCB squad shake-up after Pakistan's disastrous Test tour of England

Centuries by Mickil Jaiswal and HK Simha and five-wicket hauls by Shashank Mehrotra and M Ruthik Yadav highlighted Wednesday’s HCA Senior Men’s Multi-Day Super League. The day also featured big scores in Under-23, Under-19 and inter-school cricket competitions

Ten-year-old Balina Harini, a Class VI student from Habsiguda, won silver in the Under-11 girls category at the inaugural Cadet Road National Cycling Championship. A chess player too, Harini had interacted with world champion D Gukesh last year

Novak Djokovic has confirmed his return to the China Open in Beijing after an 11-year absence. The 24-time Grand Slam champion last played at the ATP 500 event in 2015 and will return following his first-round US Open defeat

BCCI president Mithun Manhas and Team India captain Shreyas Iyer-led squad met Japan’s ambassador ONO Keiichi ahead of their historic T20I in Sano on September 22. The Suzuki Cup marks 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations and promotes sporting exchanges

Former India captain Viren Rasquinha says the men’s hockey team will face pressure at the 2026 Asian Games after a below-par World Cup campaign. He calls for greater intensity, sharper attack, better penalty-corner variations and stronger team defence

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan says winning a World Cup before his retirement would be his biggest achievement. The leg-spinner also discusses his batting improvement, leadership change, fitness, family, Afghanistan’s rise and the team’s quest for greater consistency

Sujeet Kalkal won the 65kg freestyle title at the national wrestling selection trials in Lucknow. Yash, Sachin and Abhimanyu also secured victories in their respective categories, setting up a final trial showdown with the Asian Games-bound contingent for World Championships berths

Asian Games 2026 medallists will receive direct entry to the 2027 World Boxing Championships under the BFI’s new selection policy for Los Angeles 2028. The policy outlines a four-stage qualification pathway involving World Championships, an Asian Qualifier and two global tournaments

The BCCI has announced key dates for the 2027 TATA Women’s Premier League, with the fifth edition scheduled from January 14 to February 7. Player retention will close on September 28, while the auction will be held in Kochi on October 28

India’s women’s kabaddi team is confident of defending its Asian Games gold in Aichi-Nagoya, with captain Pushpa Rana and Pooja Kajla drawing motivation from past successes. India opens its campaign against Bangladesh on September 21 before facing Iran and Japan

The IPL 2027 players’ auction is likely to return to India after three editions overseas, league chairman Arun Dhumal said. He also said the BCCI is reviewing the Impact Player rule after seeking fresh feedback from teams and stakeholders

Varun Chakravarthy has been ruled out of India's Asian Games campaign with a side strain, with young leg-spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam named as his replacement. Nigam has played 19 IPL matches and will join India's squad in Japan

India, having sealed the T20I series against Afghanistan, are expected to test their bench strength in the final match in New Delhi. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Washington Sundar and Yash Thakur could get opportunities, while Jasprit Bumrah's workload remains a key question

Formula 1 and the FIA have announced a 24-race calendar for the 2027 season, with Sprint events increasing from six to 10. Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi will host Sprints for the first time

Abhishek Sharma climbed to second in the ICC T20I batting rankings after his 82 against Afghanistan, while Ishan Kishan retained the top spot. Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh also gained places, alongside notable movements in ODI and Test rankings.

Nitish Kumar Reddy said his three-wicket haul against Afghanistan gave him the confidence he needed after returning from injury. The all-rounder also spoke about the mental challenges of rehabilitation, the importance of managing his workload and the Indian team management’s continued backing.

Lionel Messi is set to play his final game for Argentina against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental on October 6. The Argentine captain recently announced his international retirement after a career featuring a World Cup triumph and two Copa America titles.