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PTI -January 7, 2026

I have won the Worlds and CWG titles, want an Olympic medal : Nitu Ghanghas

I have won the Worlds and CWG titles, want an Olympic medal : Nitu Ghanghas

Nitu, the 2023 world champion and 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist in the non-Olympic 48kg division, suffered a surprise quarterfinal exit at last year's women's nationals, going down to Meenakshi Hooda, who also went on to win the World's gold medal.

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -January 7, 2026

Delhi cricket’s shrinking footprint in Indian teams

Delhi cricket’s shrinking footprint in Indian teams

From senior women to juniors, Delhi’s presence in Indian squads has dwindled sharply in recent years, prompting former players and coaches to question selection policies, accountability, and the Capital’s fading dominance

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -January 3, 2026

Vinesh Phogat targets 2028 Olympics; Punia offers unconditional support

Vinesh Phogat targets 2028 Olympics; Punia offers unconditional support

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who recently announced her return to the sport following the birth of her son, has found a steadfast ally in fellow Olympian Bajrang Punia

PTI -January 2, 2026

Marijne returns as chief coach of embattled Indian women’s hockey team

Marijne returns as chief coach of embattled Indian women’s hockey team

Marijne would be replacing Harendra Singh, who had to resign in December last year due to the team's underwhelming results

PTI -December 29, 2025

Vijay Hazare: Kohli to play Jan 6 game for Delhi, says DDCA chief Rohan Jaitley

Vijay Hazare: Kohli to play Jan 6 game for Delhi, says DDCA chief Rohan Jaitley

Star batter Virat Kohli is set to play Delhi’s Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Railways on January 6 as he prepares for the upcoming home ODI series against New Zealan

PTI -December 28, 2025

Indian badminton in 2025: Sen, Satwik-Chirag deliver highs as youth offer hope in transition

Indian badminton in 2025: Sen, Satwik-Chirag deliver highs as youth offer hope in transition

In an otherwise stop-start year, Satwik and Chirag reaffirmed their status as India's premier doubles pair despite battling injury and illness early in the season.

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -December 28, 2025

Shooting stars lift Delhi sport in a year of contrasts

Shooting stars lift Delhi sport in a year of contrasts

While the Capital’s football teams faced narrow misses in 2025,  a new crop of shooters provided glimpses of a promising future. The year was also marked by high-profile visits from global sporting icons

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -December 27, 2025

Another forgettable year for Delhi cricket passes by

Another forgettable year for Delhi cricket passes by

Delhi cricket endured another disappointing season as men’s and women’s teams faltered across tournaments, managing just one final appearance and no titles so far in 2025-26