Nineteen-year-old Ashish Yadav won a silver medal in the javelin throw at the U20 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with a 74.09-metre throw, marking India's first medal in the event since Neeraj Chopra's 2016 gold.
Russian athletes will compete as a full national team with national colors at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Germany, the Russian Gymnastics Federation announced, amid conflicting local symbol restriction claims.
Ayush Shetty draws top seed Shi Yuqi in the first round of the BWF World Championships, while PV Sindhu seeks an unprecedented sixth medal, facing Sophia Noble in her opener.
Joseph Parker cleared to fight after doping suspension lifted; Raven Chapman in critical condition after brain haemorrhage from sparring session
São Paulo será novamente a sede do Campeonato Mundial de Clubes de vôlei feminino em 2026, entre 8 e 13 de dezembro. Osasco e Sesi Bauru são os representantes brasileiros confirmados no torneio.
Hong Kong fencers, fresh from a historic men’s foil team silver and record nine medals at the Kerry World Championships, face intense expectations to repeat success at next month’s Asian Games in Japan.
PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, now a free agent after his contract ended with a title defense win in New York, will decide his future "very soon." His cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov confirmed negotiations are imminent, with speculation linking him to the UFC.
Indian boxing coach Santiago Nieva expresses satisfaction with the team's performance at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships, viewing medals as a byproduct of hard work. He highlights strong competition and outlines the team's focus on upcoming events like the Asian Games, World Championships, and Olympic qualifiers.
World number one Judd Trump defeated world champion Wu Yize 10-6 to advance to his fifth Shanghai Masters final. The Englishman, who won in 2024, will face either Kyren Wilson or Zhao Xintong in Sunday's best-of-21 decider.
Ayami Sato, widely regarded as the best pitcher in women's baseball history, is set to make her US debut with the Los Angeles Queens in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League. Her 16-year career includes six World Cup gold medals and three MVP awards, bringing veteran leadership to the league.
At 32, Georgia Hunter Bell secured her first Commonwealth 800m gold in Glasgow, outwitting world champion Lilian Odira. This victory completes her set of global medals, marking a remarkable comeback after retiring from running in her mid-20s.
Italian fencer Filippo Macchi reflected on his team's World Championships foil victory in Hong Kong and his individual silver medal, recalling his 2020 Olympic loss to Cheung Ka-long. He expressed determination despite past disappointments, as Italy celebrated its dominance.
Hong Kong seeks to become a permanent host for fencing's elite Grand Prix circuit, with an inaugural event in May. The city replaced Shanghai due to declining standards, and FIE officials praised Hong Kong's World Championships staging, seeing it as a logical Asian option.
South Korean badminton star An Se-young, sidelined since mid-July with a left foot injury, reports 80-90% recovery, aiming to compete in the August 17-23 world championships in New Delhi.
Pavel Graudyn, 19, wins men's individual saber gold at the World Championships in Hong Kong, Russia's first medal under its flag and anthem since restrictions were lifted in June.
Hong Kong's men’s foil team, led by Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi, won silver at the Kerry Fencing World Championships, narrowly losing 45-44 to Italy in the final after overcoming the USA in the semi-finals.
Scotland's Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman advance to the men's mile final at the Commonwealth Games, setting up a highly anticipated showdown on Saturday night after impressive performances in their heats.
McLaren driver Lando Norris criticizes Formula 1 for prioritizing business decisions over its sporting aspect, citing new regulations that have reduced speed, despite acknowledging the need for changes to attract investors like Audi.
Anthony Joshua defeats Kristian Prenga via 2nd-round KO in Jeddah, dedicating win to friends killed in a car crash, setting up potential all-British bout with Tyson Fury.
GB Canoe Slalom team claims 3rd in the medal table at the ICF World Championships in Oklahoma City, with 6 medals, including gold in men's kayak cross, as they begin their 2028 Olympic qualification campaign.
Jackson Wang, a global music superstar and former Asian junior fencing champion, is appointed as the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) first global ambassador, aiming to share the sport's beauty with a diverse audience through entertainment.
Hong Kong's reigning foil champion, Choi, defends his title at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, with his coach emphasizing mental strength as key due to recent injury and limited training.
The International Medieval Combat Federation's world championship in Denmark features fighters from 30 countries using blunted medieval weapons in a sport combining historical techniques with modern safety and scoring.
Tadej Pogacar, 27, is nearing a record-equalling fifth Tour de France win, leading to accusations from figures like Peter Sagan that his dominance makes cycling boring, echoing past criticisms of Indurain and Froome.
