THOMAS CUP
Manchester United dysfunction leaves Carrick waiting to learn his fate
Michael Carrick’s future as Manchester United manager is hanging in the balance after the club’s troubled start to the season left them in the Premier League relegation zone. Carrick was expected to be dismissed but remained in charge after Tuesday’s training session, with his fate set to be decided by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox at a meeting in Monaco. The uncertainty reflects a recurring pattern at Old Trafford, where managerial decisions have repeatedly been delayed or reversed. Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim and Dan Ashworth all endured turbulent spells amid disagreements and shifting plans.
India, Qatar among seven bidders to host 2036 Olympics
India and Qatar have confirmed their ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics as part of seven bidders. The IOC has indicated a decision will be made in 2029 through a vote of its members. Other nations in talks for hosting the Olympics include South Africa and South Korea among others. Additionally, Germany, Hungary, and Turkey are also considering future hosting options.
England's seven-goal spree sends message to Euro rivals: Kane
Harry Kane scored twice in England's impressive 7-0 victory against Croatia during the Nations League match. This win illustrated England's potential ahead of co-hosting Euro 2028 and demonstrated their attacking style. Manager Thomas Tuchel's approach emphasized relentless play, contrasting with previous defensive strategies in major tournaments. Kane is poised to equal Peter Shilton's record for caps, highlighting his ongoing contributions to the national team.
Impressive India draw 1-1 with football World Cuppers Panama
The draw against a country that played the FIFA World Cup only a couple of months back and had a number of players from that tournament in its ranks will certainly be rated as the best under head coach Khalid Jamil.
Japan await big moment in T20 face-off against mighty India
Japan hosts India for a historic one-off T20 International match on Tuesday. This game celebrates 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations and Asian Games preparation. The match offers a unique opportunity for Japanese cricketers to play against top professionals. India's team, led by Shreyas Iyer, uses this as preparation for their Asian Games campaign.
'Bihari kahan nahi hai bhai': He studied chemistry at IIT Kanpur, now plays cricket for Japan
India vs Japan T20 Cricket Match 2026: Meet Abhishek Anand, an accomplished IIT Kanpur alumnus who has taken his talent to Japan's cricket team. His journey began with his studies, eventually leading him to work in Japan. As excitement builds for the upcoming India-Japan cricket match, a video featuring Anand has caught the public's eye. However, he won't be playing, as he is not listed in Japan's squad for this momentous first-ever men's international match against India.
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Veteran shuttler H S Prannoy says Aichi-Nagoya likely his last Asian Games
Veteran shuttler H S Prannoy anticipates the Asian Games will likely be his last major event. He will assess his chances for the Los Angeles Olympics over the next year. Chirag Shetty urges the men's team to aim for gold and play with aggression. The team aims to improve on their previous silver medal performance. Both players express excitement for representing India at the multi-sport event.
There is no excuse, this is an occasion: Vimal on India's Asian Games prospects in badminton
Former coach Vimal Kumar believes India can surpass their previous Asian Games medal tally. He stated that consistency from singles players is crucial for achieving this goal. Indian players must deliver strong performances in key matches during the upcoming tournament. The team's success hinges on strong starts from the first two singles matches. India's contingent is preparing for the team and individual events in Japan.
Japan name Asian Games squad for historic T20I against India in Sano
Japan will host India in a historic one-off T20 International match. This game commemorates seventy-five years of India-Japan diplomatic relations. The Japanese squad selected for this match will also compete in the Asian Games. India, ranked number one, are the reigning T20 World Cup champions. Japan is currently placed forty-first in the ICC T20 rankings.
Malaysia Masters Badminton Tournament: India aim to seek redemption against French challenge
Indian badminton players are set for the Malaysia Masters tournament. They seek to overcome their recent Thomas Cup loss to France. Several Indian singles and doubles pairs will face French opponents. The competition begins on Tuesday.
India go down 0-3 to France in the Thomas Cup semifinal, settle for bronze
India's Thomas Cup title defence ended in the semifinals with a bronze after a 0-3 loss to France. Lakshya Sen's absence was as a significant factor. HS Prannoy, Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth all lost their matches. France advanced to the final, becoming the second European nation to do so.
China wins Uber Cup for 16th time, beats Indonesia 3-0 in final
China won the Uber Cup for the 16th time, defeating Indonesia 3-0. Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei and world No. 1 Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan led China to a commanding 2-0 lead. Indonesia's Ester Nurumi fought hard, but He Bing Jiao recovered to win 10-21, 21-15, 21-17. Both nations will meet in the Thomas Cup final, marking the first time since 2012 that the same countries will play in both finals.
As the Sudirman Cup begins in China, people have high expectations
Despite India being placed in a tricky group with Malaysia and Chinese Taipei, many believe if the team plays to its potential, it can deliver a medal once again. Before the team left for China, some of the key players, HS Prannoy, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and Lakshya Sen, who is in the reserve, speak with Boria Majumdar about their preparations, the pressure of representing India and more. Excerpts
PM Modi lauds Kidambi Srikanth for leading Team India to historic Thomas Cup win
The Indian team scripted history on May 15 by winning the first-ever Thomas Cup crown since its inception in 1949.
'Goodies bhi, baddy bhi!' Amul celebrates India's historic Thomas Cup victory with a quirky topical
India registered a dominant 3-0 win over 14-time champion Indonesia.
Thomas Cup victory: Shuttle champs become brand favourites after title win
On Sunday, the Indian men's badminton team defeated 14-time champions Indonesia to clinch the Thomas Cup gold medal, scripting badminton history. This was also the first time India made it to the finals of the Thomas Cup.
India win maiden Thomas Cup after defeating 14-time champion Indonesia! PM Modi dials team, Mahindra calls it historic
India defeated all-time champions Indonesia to clinch the Thomas Cup.
Thomas Cup: PM Narendra Modi, Anurag Thakur, Abhinav Bindra hail men's team for historic triumph
"The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours. This win will motivate so many upcoming sportspersons," PM Modi said in a tweet on Thursday.
Hope this performance makes badminton as popular as cricket: Coach Vimal Kumar
"I have no words to describe it, we always had hopes but the way the players played, they just put up a performance out of the blue. It was really fantastic. We had such a poor record against indonesia and to win 3-0 is incredible," Kumar told PTI from Bangkok.
Cine stars celebrate India's maiden Thomas Cup win: History is made
India registered a dominant 3-0 win over 14-time champions Indonesia in the final on Sunday in Bangkok with exceptional performance by World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and world number 8 doubles duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.
Historic title triumph: India stun Indonesia 3-0 to win Thomas Cup
India dished out a performance for the ages with World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and world number 8 doubles duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy producing memorable performances.
Prannoy wins decisive match against Denmark to steer India to historic Thomas Cup final
Indian team, which never went past the semifinals after 1979, showed tremendous fighting spirit as it came from a match down to outwit the 2016 champions.
Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian men's team starts campaign with resounding 5-0 win over Germany
It was a perfect start for the Indian men's team, which is searching for its maiden medal at the tournament.
Badminton: India get decent draw in Thomas and Uber Cup
The Indian men's team has been clubbed alongside defending champions China and minnows Netherlands and Tahiti in Group C, while the women's side will be challenged by last edition runners-up Thailand, Spain and Scotland in Group B.
Denmark's Bjorn named Europe's Ryder Cup captain
GOLF-RYDER-BJORN:Denmark's Bjorn named Europe's Ryder Cup captain
UPDATE 1-Golf-Denmark's Bjorn named Europe's Ryder Cup captain
GOLF-RYDER/BJORN (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Golf-Denmark's Bjorn named Europe's Ryder Cup captain
Easy draw for India in Thomas Cup, tough for women in Uber
Indian men have got an easy draw in Thomas Cup but the women shuttlers will have to contend with powerhouse Japan in the Uber Cup.
We can beat Korea in Asian Games: Gurusaidutt
Gurusaidutt is desperate to avenge India's Thomas Cup loss to Korea when they open their campaign against the hosts in badminton team event in the upcoming Asian Games.
Pride at stake as India take on Germany in last Thomas Cup tie
"Germany played well against Korea. They have two good singles player in Marc Zwiebler and Dieter Domke." Kashyap told PTI.
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