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Sports11 Oct, 13:26

Matt Renshaw Scores 190 Runs in First Test Against South Africa

Australian cricketer Matt Renshaw scored a career-best 190 runs in the first Test match against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban. His innings, spanning 397 balls and including 21 fours and one six, helped Australia recover from 124 for 6 to reach a total of 390 all out. South Africa ended Day 2 at 27 for 1, trailing Australia by 363 runs.

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Neeru Dhanda Wins Gold in Asian Games 2026 Women's Trap Event

Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda, 26, from Haryana, secured a gold medal in the individual women's trap event at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She set a new Asian record by hitting 28 out of 30 targets in the final. This marked India's first individual gold in women's trap at the Asian Games. Earlier the same day, Dhanda also contributed to India's silver medal in the women's trap team event alongside Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer.

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Sports11 Oct, 14:10

Hasan Mahmud Achieves Test Cricket Hat-Trick Against Afghanistan

Bangladeshi fast bowler Hasan Mahmud achieved a hat-trick in Test cricket against Afghanistan during their one-off match in Abu Dhabi. This historic feat, the first by a Bangladeshi fast bowler, occurred on the third day of the match. Mahmud's performance, which included a five-wicket haul, helped restrict Afghanistan to 240 runs in their first innings, giving Bangladesh a 106-run lead after they scored 346.

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Sports11 Aug, 01:00

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Indian Commonwealth Games medallists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the Indian contingent that competed in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow at his residence in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Prime Minister congratulated the athletes for their performance, which saw India secure 39 medals and finish fourth in the overall standings. Modi praised the dedication of the medallists and expressed his belief that their success would serve as an inspiration for the younger generation to pursue sports.

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Sports Ministry suspends recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India on August 12 due to governance deficiencies and administrative failures. The ministry directed the Indian Olympic Association to form an ad-hoc committee to manage the sport until a proper governance structure is restored. The decision followed an unsatisfactory response to a show cause notice and the federation's failure to conduct timely elections.

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Sports11 Aug, 15:43

Donald Trump expresses support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino

United States President Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing him would be a grave mistake. Infantino is currently facing significant pressure and opposition from various international football confederations, including groups in Europe, Asia, and North America, amid controversies regarding his leadership and proposed initiatives. While Trump has credited Infantino for the success of the recent FIFA World Cup, other football organizations have called for his resignation.

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Sports11 Oct, 12:50

New Zealand Cricket Unveils Special ODI Jersey, Rugby Teams to Visit India

New Zealand Cricket has unveiled a limited-edition ODI jersey, named 'Kotahitanga', for the Black Caps to wear during a five-match ODI series against India starting November 4, 2026. Concurrently, New Zealand's Under-20 men's and women's rugby teams are scheduled to visit India from October 22 to October 28, 2026, for a rugby series against Indian U20 teams at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Rajgir, Bihar. Both events are part of the "100 Years of Unity through Sport" program, celebrating a century of sporting ties between the two nations in 2026.

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