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‘Organised and difficult’: Carlo Ancelotti on India after Brazil’s 4-0 victory

The Indian football team’s friendly against five-time world champions Brazil ended with a 4-0 scoreline in favour of the visitors at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday, but Selecao boss Carlo…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct

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From 85 medals to LA 2028: Abhinav Bindra urges India to celebrate its Asian Games highs, confront the lows and ‘get back to work with urgency’

After India's Asian Games campaign, Abhinav Bindra called for focus on future improvements and preparations for the LA Olympics 2028. Updated on: Oct 4, 2026, 12:46:46 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct

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Shubman Gill admits India don’t have time to ‘experiment’ ahead of World Cup

India captain Shubman Gill has admitted that the side now don’t have too much time to experiment going into the 2027 World Cup and wants to field the team that is likely…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct

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Against Brazil, India briefly glimpsed a future beyond the rankings

Saturday was neither a miracle nor a failure; rather, it’s better to treat it as a reference point Published on: Oct 4, 2026, 11:30:28 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct

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The more we play, the better it”s for us: India coach Jamil seeks more high-profile matches

The more we play, the better it''s for us: India coach Jamil seeks more high-profile matches Published on: Oct 4, 2026, 10:54:11 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Kolkata, Despite…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct

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India’s Asian Games crown changed hands: Just 8 of 28 golds were defended, while 13 new champions emerged in Aichi-Nagoya

Of the 28 golds India defended in Japan this time, only eight came back. Updated on: Oct 4, 2026, 11:20:01 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link At the Hangzhou Asian…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct

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Abhay Singh returns from Asiad disappointed despite individual silver

Published on: Oct 4, 2026, 10:08:14 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link New Delhi, Abhay Singh returned from the Asian Games with two medals but little satisfaction, with the Indian…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct

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Badminton’s men’s singles is stuck in Groundhog Day, and attackers are the way out

Advertisement Newly crowned Asian Games champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Japanese World Championships runner-up Kodai Naraoka, the Chinese heir to a shaky throne Li Shifeng and India’s superstar Lakshya Sen all have winninger qualities…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct

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From Amravati to Asian Games glory: Archer Kumkum’s father says her next target is Olympic gold

From Amravati to Asian Games glory: Archer Kumkum's father says her next target is Olympic gold Published on: Oct 4, 2026, 08:31:07 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Amravati, As…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s cryptic Lionel Messi move deepens Portugal storm as star endorses comparison of treatment by their countries

Cristiano Ronaldo's act came days after he shockingly left the Portugal camp in Copenhagen ahead of the team's Nations League game against Denmark. Updated on: Oct 4, 2026, 07:52:38 IST Prefer HTon…

By Sohail Khan · 4 Oct