Year: 2026

21 Jan

Daryl Mitchell Tops ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings After Stunning India Series

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New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has claimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after a record-breaking series against India. Mitchell scored 352 runs in three matches, including a career-best 137 in the final ODI in Indore, helping New Zealand win their first-ever ODI series in India 2-1. Mitchell’s 845 rating points are the second highest ever by a Kiwi batter, behind Glenn Turner’s 854 in 1983. He had earlier briefly been No.1 in November before being overtaken by Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli, who reclaimed the top spot last week, now trails Mitchell by 50 points. Other…

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21 Jan

Allwyn Named Official Volunteer Learning and Development Partner of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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National Lottery operator Allwyn has been confirmed as the Official Volunteer Learning and Development Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with just over six months remaining until the first medals are awarded. More than 3,000 volunteers will play a central role when the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026. Through this partnership, Allwyn will support the delivery of a comprehensive training program designed to ensure volunteers are fully prepared to help stage a world-class celebration of sport and culture. Allwyn is backing the volunteering program through its Social Value Fund, a £1 million…

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21 Jan

World Rugby Extends Official Apparel Partnership with Macron Until 2029

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World Rugby has extended its official apparel partnership with Italian sportswear brand Macron until 2029 continuing a collaboration that began in 2022 and underlining a shared commitment to quality, performance and innovation in the global game. Under the renewed agreement, Macron will remain an official sports apparel supplier for Rugby World Cup tournaments and the official match official kit supplier to World Rugby. The partnership will cover major international events including the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029 in Australia, as well as World Rugby’s annual competition calendar such as the HSBC SVNS Series. Macron…

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21 Jan

Will Malajczuk Hits Fastest Century in ICC U19 Men’s World Cup History

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Will Malajczuk etched his name into the record books after smashing the fastest century in ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup history, powering Australia to a commanding eight wicket victory over Japan. Chasing 202 in Windhoek, the Australian opener produced a stunning display of aggressive batting, racing to 102 off just 55 balls. His innings, featuring 12 fours and five sixes, dismantled the Japanese bowling attack and ensured Australia completed the chase with ease. Malajczuk reached his half-century in only 23 deliveries, the quickest ever at an U19 World Cup before going on to break the record for the fastest…

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20 Jan

Rehaan Ahtif Replaces Dylan Thakrar in Tanzania Squad for ICC U19 World Cup 2026

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The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 has approved Rehaan Ahtif as a replacement for Dylan Thakrar in the Tanzania squad. Thakrar was ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury to his left middle finger during Tanzania’s second Group D match against South Africa, making him unable to continue in the remainder of the event. Player replacements require formal approval from the Event Technical Committee before being added to the squad. The committee comprises Wasim Khan (Chair, ICC General Manager - Cricket), Sarah Edgar (ICC Senior Manager - Events), Hamilton Masakadza (Zimbabwe…

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20 Jan

AFCON Finalists Senegal and Morocco Shine in January 2026 FIFA Men’s World Ranking

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The January 2026 FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking saw major movements following the recent CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with finalists Senegal and Morocco among the biggest gainers. Morocco rose three places to 8th, marking their highest-ever ranking and a return to the top 10 for the first time since 1998. Senegal, AFCON champions, climbed seven places to 12th, reaching a new career-high in the rankings. Other African nations also made impressive gains: Nigeria (26th, up 12), Cameroon (45th, up 12), Algeria (28th, up 6), Egypt (31st, up 4), Côte d’Ivoire (37th, up 5), and Congo DR (48th, up 8).…

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20 Jan

राष्ट्रिय आईटीएफ तेक्वान्दो प्रतियोगिता र टेक्निकल सेमिनार काठमाडौंमा हुने

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काठमाडौं। नेपाल अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय तेक्वान्दो महासंघ (आईटीएफ) को आयोजनामा २५औँ राष्ट्रिय आईटीएफ तेक्वान्दो प्रतियोगिता आगामी बैशाख ४–५ गते काठमाडौंमा हुने भएको छ। सही अवधिमा दोस्रो यु–१५ विद्यालयस्तरीय आईटीएफ तेक्वान्दो प्रतियोगिता पनि आयोजक महासंघका महासचिव घमबहादुर थापाका अनुसार काठमाडौंमै हुने छ। यसैगरी, राष्ट्रिय टेक्निकल सेमिनार अब जेठ २९–३० गते काठमाडौंमा आयोजना गरिने निर्णय महासंघका अध्यक्ष प्रवीणकुमार कार्कीको अध्यक्षतामा बसेको पदाधिकारी बैठकले गरेको हो।

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20 Jan

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पदक विजेता उमा कुङफु खेलाडी सरिना घले सम्मानित

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काठमाडौं। अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय स्तरमा पदक जितेर नेपालको नाम उज्यालो बनाएकी उमा कुङफु खेलाडी सरिना घलेलाई घले समाज युकेले नगदसहित सम्मान गरेको छ। युकेमा आयोजित कार्यक्रममा ल्होछारको अवसर पारेर सरिनालाई ४ सय पाउन्ड नगद र प्रशंसा पत्र प्रदान गरिएको हो। उनलाई गोर्खा अभियन्ता पुष्पा राणा घले र घले समाज युकेका अध्यक्ष रिटायर्ड मेजर विष्णुबहादुर घलेले सम्मान गरेका हुन्। नेपाल उमा कुङफु संघका अध्यक्ष संजीतकुमार राईका अनुसार अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय प्रतियोगितामा पदक जितेर देशको गौरव बढाएको योगदानको कदर गर्दै सरिनालाई सम्मान गरिएको हो। सरिनाले युकेमा आयोजित दुई ठूला अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय प्रतियोगिता डब्लुएमएसी ब्रिटिस ओपन च्याम्पियनसिप र डब्लुएमएसी इङ्लिस च्याम्पियनसिप मा स्वर्ण पदक जितेकी थिइन्। यसअघि पनि…

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20 Jan

आईसीसी महिला टी–२० विश्वकप छनोट: अमेरिकाको पहिलो जित

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काठमाडौं — आईसीसी महिला टी–२० विश्वकप छनोटअन्तर्गतको आठौँ खेलमा संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकाले नामिबियालाई पराजित गर्दै प्रतियोगितामा दोस्रो जित दर्ता गरेको छ। टस जितेर अमेरिकाले पहिले फिल्डिङ गर्ने निर्णय गरेपछि ब्याटिङमा उत्रिएको नामिबियाले निर्धारित २० ओभरमा १४५ रनको प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक लक्ष्य प्रस्तुत गर्‍यो। नामिबियाका लागि यासमिन खानले ४७ बलमा उत्कृष्ट ७४ रन बनाइन् भने मर्सेरली गोरासेसले २८ रन बनाइन्। अन्य खेलाडीहरूमा सुनि विटम्यानले ८, विल्का म्वाटिलेले १५, जुरिएने डियरगार्ड्टले ११, मेकलाये म्वाटिलेले ४ र नाओमी बेन्जामिनले २ रन जोडिन्। अमेरिकाको बलिङतर्फबाट तारा नोरिसले ३ विकेट लिइन् भने इसानी वाघेलाले २ र सान्वी इम्माडीले १ विकेट हात पारिन्। जवाफमा ब्याटिङ गरेको अमेरिकाका लागि…

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20 Jan

नामिबियाले अमेरिकालाई १४५ रनको लक्ष्य

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काठमाडौं — आईसीसी महिला टी–२० विश्वकप छनोटअन्तर्गतको आठौँ खेलमा नामिबियाले संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका लाई १४५ रनको लक्ष्य दिएको छ। टस जितेर अमेरिकाले पहिले फिल्डिङ गर्ने निर्णय गरेपछि ब्याटिङमा उत्रिएको नामिबियाले निर्धारित २० ओभरमा प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक योगफल तयार गरेको हो। नामिबियाका लागि यासमिन खानले शानदार ब्याटिङ गर्दै ४७ बलमा ७४ रन जोडिन्। उनलाई मर्सेरली गोरासेसले २८ रन बनाएर साथ दिइन्। त्यसैगरी सुनि विटम्यानले ८, विल्का म्वाटिलेले १५, जुरिएने डियरगार्ड्टले ११, मेकलाये म्वाटिलेले ४ र नाओमी बेन्जामिनले २ रनको योगदान गरिन्। अमेरिकाको बलिङतर्फबाट तारा नोरिस प्रभावशाली देखिइन्, उनले ३ विकेट लिइन्। इसानी वाघेलाले २ विकेट हात पार्दा सान्वी इम्माडीले १ विकेट लिइन्।

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