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Headlines for 'June 20, 2026' in 'Sports' section

New Book Celebrates Indian Sporting Heroes' Resilience

New Book Celebrates Indian Sporting Heroes' Resilience

June 20, 2026 05:39 PM

A new book, "Heroes: The Changemakers of Indian Sports" by journalist-author Thirumoy Banerjee, chronicles the inspiring journeys of 15 Indian athletes, including Manu Bhaker, C...

India's Junior Golfers Clinch APGC Team Championship

India's Junior Golfers Clinch APGC Team Championship

June 20, 2026 05:33 PM

Harjai Milkha Singh and Krish Chawla led India to victory in the boy's team event at the APGC Junior Golf Championship in Colombo, finishing one shot ahead of South Korea and...

AIFF Seeks Ministry, FIFA Nod For Name Change To FFB

AIFF Seeks Ministry, FIFA Nod For Name Change To FFB

June 20, 2026 05:31 PM

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has proposed changing its name to the Football Federation of Bharat (FFB). This significant proposal, accepted during a Special General...

FIFA To Hear Iran's Complaint Over US World Cup Travel Rules

FIFA To Hear Iran's Complaint Over US World Cup Travel Rules

June 20, 2026 05:01 PM

The Iranian football team is facing significant travel restrictions in the US during the World Cup, requiring them to enter and leave within 24 hours of matches. This has led...

Visa Woes Hit Pakistan Hockey Team Ahead Of England Leg

Visa Woes Hit Pakistan Hockey Team Ahead Of England Leg

June 20, 2026 04:51 PM

Pakistan's national hockey team is facing significant challenges ahead of the final leg of the FIH Pro League in England, with captain Ammad Shakeel Butt's visa rejected and...

Avani Prashanth And Diksha Dagar Impress At Dutch Ladies Open

Avani Prashanth And Diksha Dagar Impress At Dutch Ladies Open

June 20, 2026 04:11 PM

Indian golfers Avani Prashanth and Diksha Dagar made an impressive start at the Dutch Ladies Open, both carding three-under 69s to share fifth place, just one shot off the lead....

62 shots on goal but no returns: Tearful Turkey crash out of FIFA World Cup 2026

62 shots on goal but no returns: Tearful Turkey crash out of FIFA World Cup 2026

June 20, 2026 04:06 PM

Goalless Turkey were ousted from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losses to Australia and Paraguay in Group D, thwarted by poor finishing and a staunch opposition defence.

Jeev Milkha Singh Confident Of India's Multiple Medal Haul At Asian Games

Jeev Milkha Singh Confident Of India's Multiple Medal Haul At Asian Games

June 20, 2026 03:56 PM

Legendary golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has expressed strong confidence in the Indian contingent's ability to secure multiple medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya,...

Goa Welcomes Asia's Top Bridge Players For Championship

Goa Welcomes Asia's Top Bridge Players For Championship

June 20, 2026 03:04 PM

The 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships are set to begin in Goa, featuring nearly 300 players from 16 countries. Defending champions India will compete across various...

India's Women's Hockey Team Storms Into FIH Nations Cup Final With Dominant Win Over Chile

India's Women's Hockey Team Storms Into FIH Nations Cup Final With Dominant Win Over Chile

June 20, 2026 03:00 PM

The Indian Women's Hockey team secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Chile in the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup semi-final, with Navneet Kaur and Deepika scoring two goals each....

Mandaviya, Akshay Kumar To Lead Yoga Day Celebrations

Mandaviya, Akshay Kumar To Lead Yoga Day Celebrations

June 20, 2026 02:49 PM

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will lead a mass yoga session in New Delhi for the 12th International Day of Yoga, themed "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," joined by actor Akshay...

New FIFA-AIFF Academy Boosts Indian Football Talent

New FIFA-AIFF Academy Boosts Indian Football Talent

June 20, 2026 02:31 PM

The FIFA-AIFF Telangana Academy, a new high-performance football training centre for boys and girls, has been launched in Hyderabad. This initiative, a collaboration between...

India Seeks To Conclude Dutch Leg Of FIH Pro League On High Note

India Seeks To Conclude Dutch Leg Of FIH Pro League On High Note

June 20, 2026 02:11 PM

The Indian men's hockey team, currently in the Dutch leg of the FIH Pro League, aims to conclude their campaign on a high note against hosts Netherlands. This tournament serves...

India's Grand Plan To Bring Formula One Back

India's Grand Plan To Bring Formula One Back

June 20, 2026 01:48 PM

The Indian Sports Ministry, led by Minister Manuskh Mandaviya, is establishing a dedicated Task Force to explore the revival of Formula One racing in India. This initiative...

Junior Men's Gymnastics Team Secures Bronze At Asian Championships

Junior Men's Gymnastics Team Secures Bronze At Asian Championships

June 20, 2026 01:41 PM

India's junior men's artistic gymnastics team achieved a historic bronze medal at the Asian Championships held in Zunyi, China. The team, comprising Harschit Damodaran, Nishad...

Indian Women's Hockey Team Storms Into Nations Cup Final With 6-0 Rout Of Chile

Indian Women's Hockey Team Storms Into Nations Cup Final With 6-0 Rout Of Chile

June 20, 2026 12:37 PM

The Indian Women's Hockey team delivered a commanding 6-0 victory over Chile in the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup semi-final, securing their place in the final. Navneet Kaur...

Ten-Man Paraguay Secure Crucial World Cup Victory Over Turkey

Ten-Man Paraguay Secure Crucial World Cup Victory Over Turkey

June 20, 2026 12:03 PM

Ten-man Paraguay secured a vital 1-0 victory over Turkey in a dramatic World Cup Group D match, breathing new life into their campaign while condemning Turkey to an early exit.

'Always United': Ronaldo Sends Message as Portugal Back Captain Amid Criticism

'Always United': Ronaldo Sends Message as Portugal Back Captain Amid Criticism

June 20, 2026 11:49 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo called for unity ahead of Portugal's crucial World Cup clash against Uzbekistan, while teammate Ruben Dias dismissed criticism of the veteran forward following...

World Cup Sees First Red Card Under Controversial Rule

World Cup Sees First Red Card Under Controversial Rule

June 20, 2026 11:08 AM

Prestianni Law enforced for the first time at FIFA World Cup as Almiron sees red.

India's Macau Open Campaign Ends As Chaliha Falls In Semis

India's Macau Open Campaign Ends As Chaliha Falls In Semis

June 20, 2026 10:48 AM

Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha's campaign at the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament concluded after she lost to South Korea's Park Ga Eun in straight games in the...

How many points are needed to advance to the World Cup knockouts?

How many points are needed to advance to the World Cup knockouts?

June 20, 2026 10:21 AM

It is only the second time a tournament run by world football's governing body FIFA has featured as many as 48 teams.

Neymar likely to return for Scotland match as Ancelotti eyes bigger picture

Neymar likely to return for Scotland match as Ancelotti eyes bigger picture

June 20, 2026 09:50 AM

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar could return for Scotland game and insists the team will work on improving as the tournament progresses.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table And Team Standings

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table And Team Standings

June 20, 2026 09:27 AM

Points Table Of FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA World Cup: Cunha and Vinicius shine as Brazil cruise past Haiti

FIFA World Cup: Cunha and Vinicius shine as Brazil cruise past Haiti

June 20, 2026 09:15 AM

Brazil secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Haiti, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding another goal. The win keeps Brazil in contention for the top...

Morocco stun Scotland with FIFA World Cup's fastest goal

Morocco stun Scotland with FIFA World Cup's fastest goal

June 20, 2026 07:14 AM

Morocco outmuscled Scotland for a 1-0 win thanks to the tournament's fastest goal on Friday, taking control of Group C in the World Cup and moving into top spot with one match...

FIFA World Cup: USA crush Australia to seal last-32 spot

FIFA World Cup: USA crush Australia to seal last-32 spot

June 20, 2026 06:52 AM

The United States football team secured its place in the World Cup knockout stage with a convincing 2-0 victory over Australia. An early own goal and an Alex Freeman header...

Neeraj Chopra secures Commonwealth Games berth despite finishing 4th at Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra secures Commonwealth Games berth despite finishing 4th at Doha Diamond League

June 20, 2026 12:49 AM

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 85.69m, marking his return from injury. Despite not winning, he successfully...

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