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From dream to debut: Four Indian shuttlers ready for World Championships bow at home

Four Indian badminton players will debut at the BWF World Championships hosted in India. Ayush Shetty faces a tough opening round against the world number one player. Unnati Hooda, a young prospect, competes in the women's singles event. Simran Singhi and Kavipriya Selvam represent India in women's doubles.

The Economic Times

Delhi eyes Badminton World Championship redemption with no more bird droppings, stray animals

Organizers assure a smoother spectacle for the upcoming World Championships. Preparations are on track after addressing past venue cleanliness concerns. Monsoon weather will bring better air quality than the previous event. Animal control measures have been strengthened with new entry systems.

The Economic Times

'At my very best, I certainly have a chance' – Wout van Aert confident in World Championships road race bid after rediscovering top form before Vuelta a España

Belgian star says 'Tadej and Remco are two different types than me' as he looks towards Worlds in Montreal, Canada

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Nikita Sehrawat clinches 57kg silver; Kamna, Garima bag bronze at U17 World Championships

Nikita Sehrawat won a silver medal in the 57kg division after a tough final bout. Kamna Babal secured a bronze medal in the 49kg category with a close victory. Garima also claimed a bronze medal in the 73kg division with a dominant performance. The Indian contingent achieved strong podium finishes…

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Women's road race to close out 'super' World Championships in 2027 as schedule for Haute-Savoie outlined

Men's and women's road races on separate weekends, mountain bike events back-to-back in Les Gets, gravel included for first time

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Jess Fox's flying start to slalom world championships

Less than a year after surgery to remove a tumour from a kidney, Jessica Fox won gold as she began her ICF slalom world championship campaign in Oklahoma City.

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You can never write a champion off: Saina on Sindhu

Saina Nehwal praised PV Sindhu's improved attack and recent Japan Open victory. She believes champions like Sindhu can never be written off from winning more titles. Nehwal also expressed hope for consistency from younger Indian badminton players. India will host the Badminton World Championships which features capable medal contenders. Nehwal…

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveils official mascot of BWF World Championships 'Peacko'

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Badminton Association of India (BAI) President and Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday unveiled the official mascot, Peacko, and launched the official championship anthem for the BWF World Championships, New Delhi 2026, marking the final 30-day countdown…

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PV Sindhu enters semi-finals of Japan Open

P V Sindhu reached the Japan Open semifinals after Nozomi Okuhara withdrew from their match. This marks Sindhu's first Super 750 semifinal appearance in nearly three years. She will now face Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei in the last four. Chen Yufei secured her semifinal spot by defeating Sim Yu…

The Economic Times

Why is Faker considered the GOAT of League of Legends?

The rationale behind Faker's GOAT status.

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Mads Pedersen reveals plans to retire after home World Championships

'There is no reason to sit around and hide it' Dane reveals, citing a desire to create a family and avoid racing into his late thirties

Cycling News

Hong Kong Brings the PUMA HYROX World Championships to the APAC Region for the First Time in 2027

HONG KONG, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HYROX has officially announced that Hong Kong will host the 2027 PUMA HYROX World Championships. The sport's pinnacle event will take over the AsiaWorld-Expo from 10 - 13th June 2027.The decision to bring the World Championships to Hong Kong marks a true full-circle…

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Competing at World C'ships with back injury was not a good decision: Neeraj Chopra

Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra is gearing up for an exciting start to his season at the Doha Diamond League. Following his recovery from a troublesome back injury, he shared that he’s feeling stronger than ever. Last year's World Championships were a test of resilience for him while competing under…

The Economic Times

WFI announces Indian squad for U-17 World Championships in Baku

India has announced its wrestling squad for the upcoming U-17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. The selection followed rigorous national trials. India's women's wrestling team has achieved significant success in recent championships. The contingent aims for a historic third consecutive title. Athletes from various states have secured their spots…

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The Independent UK

Matthew Hudson-Smith opens up about personal battles since taking Olympic silver

The 400m specialist was adamant there were “no excuses” after his semi-final exit at last year’s world championships in Tokyo.

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UCI reveals 2027 WorldTour racing calendars with 'Super' World Championships in France forcing changes

La Vuelta Femenina to be raced at end of the season instead of May, with men's Vuelta to be run entirely in September

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A Nintendo 3DS signed by Shigeru Miyamoto is up for auction, and it's already over $15,000

It was originally a prize awarded to the 2015 Nintendo World Championships winner

Cycling News

More than 2,000 riders to line up for a taste of UCI Gravel World Championships course at SEVEN in Nannup

Defending champions Tiffany Cromwell and Mark O'Brien among riders from 29 countries heading to Saturday's UCI Gravel World Series event

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Asia No.1 trap shooter Zoravar Singh not to be part of India shooting squad for Asian Games

Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Asia's No. 1 trap shooter, has been omitted from the Indian team for the Asian Games. Despite a bronze at the World Championships and a world ranking of No. 6, his scores in domestic trials led to his exclusion.

The Guardian - UK

Victorian parlours, whiff-whaff and a Soviet spy: ping-pong’s coming home

A century on from the first tournament in London, the table tennis world championships are back – with a fascinating history attached

Cycling News

The gravelliest UCI Gravel World Championships of them all – A detailed look at the 'perfect storm' of terrain that riders will face this October in Western Australia

Liège-Bastogne-Liège style climbs in a course carved out from the thousands of kilometres of pristine gravel roads on offer

Radio France Internationale

Wembanyama set to shine as France lands 2031 Basketball World Cup

France will host the 2031 men's Basketball World Cup after being awarded the tournament on Wednesday, with Japan confirmed as the venue for the 2030 women's World Championships.

Cycling Weekly

'Relentless from start to finish' – this year's Gravel World Championships courses have been announced, and they look brutal

The races will be held in Nannup, Australia – the first time they've been held outside Europe

Cycling News

UCI Gravel World Championships 2026 route

A climb and gravel heavy course in Western Australia, with 140.7km of racing for the elite men and 123.1km for the elite women

The Independent UK

Adam Gemili retires from athletics: ‘I missed an Olympic medal by less time than it takes to blink’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: One of Britain’s fastest men is calling time on his career, aged 32. He tells Lawrence Ostlere about his favourite night at the World Championships, his one Olympic regret and his new job at Chelsea

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