Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski appointed Chair of Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032

IANS | May 5, 2025 7:33 PM

Lausanne, May 5 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) member Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski has been appointed as the new Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Olympic Games Brisbane 2032. The appointment was made by IOC president Thomas Bach following a request from president-elect Kirsty Coventry, who stepped down from the role after she was elected IOC president.

IPL 2025: Hyderabad elect to bowl against Delhi in a must-win clash

IANS | May 5, 2025 7:24 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. All-rounder T. Natarajan will be making his debut for Delhi Capitals as Mohammad Shami and Nitish Kumar Reddy are dropped from the SRH playing XI.

Inspired by World Cup glory, Sepak Takraw joins Khelo India Youth Games roster

IANS | May 5, 2025 7:08 PM

Patna, May 5 (IANS) Consecutive medals in the past two editions of the Asian Games (2018 and 2022), a groundbreaking gold medal win by the Indian men’s regu team at the recently-held International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) World Cup, and the tireless efforts of the Bihar State Sports Association (BSSA) and the state government have all contributed to Sepak Takraw being introduced for the first time at the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), Bihar 2025.

Champions League: Barca-Milan; PSG-Arsenal with all to play for as road to Munich heats up

IANS | May 5, 2025 6:31 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) After a captivating first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion before the road leads to Munich for the grand finale. The mid-week clashes delivered a whirlwind of emotions — Barcelona played out a dramatic 3-3 draw against Inter, while Arsenal fell short at home, losing to a charismatic Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) side. With the second leg approaching, football fans across India are eager to tune in to Sony Sports Network to witness how the drama unfolds.

Italian Open: Alcaraz, Sinner drawn on opposite sides as World no.1 returns after suspension

IANS | May 5, 2025 5:24 PM

Rome, May 5 (IANS) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will open against Mariano Navone or wild card Federico Cina at the clay-court ATP Masters 1000 Italian Open, following Monday’s draw ceremony in Rome. The 23-year-old will be playing just his second tournament of the year, after winning the Australian Open in January, and his first since completing three months of ineligibility in a case resolution agreement with WADA.