Haridev Pushparaj

Gujarat Titans director of cricket Solanki said the team was immensely proud of its IPL campaign despite losing the final to RCB. He said Gujarat wanted to go one step further but must hold its head high and congratulate RCB for winning on the biggest stage. Solanki praised Virat Kohli, calling him exceptional after he anchored the chase under pressure.

DP World PGTI's 2026 season is giving Indian professional golf greater depth through higher purses, stronger fields and varied player stories, the tour CEO wrote. He said comeback wins by Honey Baisoya and Akshay Sharma, foreign challengers like Jhared Hack and MJ Daffue, and emerging names show a domestic circuit becoming a fuller professional platform.

The Otters Club Squash Tournament 2026 concluded in Bandra after six days of competition from May 25 to 30, organisers said. Supported by Avaada Group, the event drew 558 players from across India in 16 categories covering men, women, boys and girls, reaffirming its place among the country's leading squash platforms.

Round 8 of Norway Chess 2026 intensified the title race as Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the tournament, while Alireza Firouzja beat World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. Wesley So retained the overall lead after an Armageddon win. In the women's event, Bibisara Assaubayeva strengthened her lead with a crucial victory over Divya Deshmukh.

India U18 women’s hockey team delivered a record-breaking 25-0 win over Singapore in the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan. India dominated Pool A with a perfect record, scoring through 10 players. Nousheen Naz netted seven goals, Geethasri Nammi five, and captain Sweety Kujur four. The team topped the group and advanced to the semifinals.

Skechers-backed ultra runner Kartik Joshi is undertaking a 4,200-km Kargil–Kanyakumari (K2K) endurance run, having already covered 844 km through extreme terrains like Zoji La. The 55-day challenge aims for a record while showcasing performance running gear and highlighting India's growing endurance running culture, with strong support from Indore.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 2026 IPL title defence was powered by experience, culture, tactics and analytics. Captain Rajat Patidar, who scored 501 runs at a 192.69 strike rate, credited analyst Freddie Wilde for improving his game, especially against elite spinners. Video-based preparation and data insights helped him read bowlers better, boosting confidence and match performance.

Speaking on JioHotstar's Follow the Blues, Kuldeep Yadav said switching from IPL cricket to red-ball cricket is tough as Test bowling demands patience, tactics and consistent lengths. The spinner said he practised with the red ball for 10 to 15 days and is confident India's players are preparing well for Afghanistan ahead of the June 6 one-off Test.

Round 9 of Norway Chess 2026 kept the title race alive as Wesley So retained his lead after defeating Magnus Carlsen in Armageddon following a drawn classical game. Praggnanandhaa beat Gukesh in a crucial classical victory to move within half a point of the lead, while Alireza Firouzja stayed in contention. In Norway Chess Women, Bibisara Assaubayeva clinched the title with a round to spare.

India delivered a commanding performance at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships 2026 in Ahmedabad, winning five of the first six gold medals. Abhay Burman and Ritu Mondal set the tone in Traditional Yogasana, followed by Ritu Thakur, Roshan Thapa, and Jyoti Deurkar in Senior A and B categories. Singapore's Nathaniel Tan Leong An prevented a complete Indian sweep in Senior A Male.