THOMAS CUP 2022

Most goals in World Cup: Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup?

Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup? Lionel Messi has equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals after a hat-trick in the 2026 tournament. The Argentina captain also became the first male footballer to appear in six World Cups. Messi's achievement marks a significant moment in football history, with the top scorer title potentially shifting as the tournament progresses.

FIFA World Cup: A look at contenders in K cluster as Ronaldo & Portugal get another shot at glory

Portugal, led by a veteran Cristiano Ronaldo, aims for World Cup glory despite a recent qualification scare. Colombia, with captain James Rodriguez, returns after missing the last tournament. Uzbekistan makes its historic debut under Italian World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro, while Congo, previously Zaire, returns for the first time since 1974.

Football: Injury-hit Romelu Lukaku included in Belgium's World Cup squad for the fourth time

Romelu Lukaku has been selected for Belgium's World Cup squad. This marks his fourth World Cup appearance alongside Kevin de Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois. Lukaku's return follows a period of injury. The team also features experienced players like Axel Witsel. Belgium aims to improve on past performances in the upcoming tournament. Their campaign begins on June 15.

FIFA's first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?

The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, a move championed by FIFA's Gianni Infantino to increase global representation and make the tournament a social event. While this offers debutants like Curacao and Jordan a chance, critics fear a dilution of the competition's jeopardy and spectacle, with a less demanding path to the knockout stages.

Ind vs Eng U19 World Cup 2026 Final: Time, live streaming, weather, pitch, head-to-head and playing XIs

Ind vs Eng U19 World Cup 2026 Final live streaming: History beckons as India U19 and England U19 clash in the Under-19 World Cup final. Both teams enter the match undefeated, setting the stage for a thrilling contest. India seeks a record sixth title, while England aims for their second. The final promises high drama and a chance for young cricketers to shine on the global stage.

FIFA World Cup goal scoring record: This French striker’s 13-goal masterclass in Sweden 1958 with a borrowed boot

Football fans anticipate the 2026 World Cup. The record for most goals in a single tournament still belongs to Just Fontaine. He scored 13 goals in 1958. Many players scored high during 1950-1970. Modern stars like Messi and Ronaldo did not reach those numbers. Fontaine even wore borrowed boots during his record run.

Badminton bummer at Olympics: Satwik-Chirag's group stage match cancelled after German opponents withdraw

Indian men's doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are aiming to maintain their winning momentum at the Paris Olympics despite their second Group C match against Germany's Marvin Seidel and Mark Lamsfuss being canceled due to Mark's knee injury. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has informed Lamsfuss' withdrawal from the Olympics, resulting in the cancellation of their matches against India's Rankireddy/Shetty and France's Lucas Corvee/Ronan Labar.

2024 is going to be one of the busiest sports years in a long time. Here's a month-by-month low-down

In 2024, the sports calendar promises an extraordinary year with major events like the Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups, Euros, Olympics, and Paralympics. From the excitement of cricket series to the anticipation of the Paris 2024 Olympics, sports enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling and action-packed year ahead.

Indian shuttlers eye first-ever gold in Asian Games

Indian shuttlers are expected to perform well and aim for their first Asian Games badminton gold in Hangzhou. The team, which includes players like HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, will face tough competition from powerhouses such as China, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal are the only Indian players to have won individual medals in women's singles, while Syed Modi won a bronze in men's singles.

Arsenal eye Kai Havertz, plan to buy him from Chelsea

Arsenal are planning to buy Kai Havertz from Chelsea, who have some other priorities and also wish to recover some of the money they have spent on players.

We are in the best mental frame, says Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

As long as we are able to maintain fitness and stay focused, we are ready for any event. In Tokyo, we came close by beating the famed Chinese Taipei pair in the very first match of the competition and it was sheer bad luck that we had to bow out having won the same number of matches as the two other teams in the group, says Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.

Pele, King of Football, is no more. From World Cup wins, goals to personal life, all you need to know

Pele thought of football as a beautiful game, hence it becomes important to trace his life history full of success and failures.

Luka Modric to Angel Di Maria: Full list of football players whose club contracts will expire in 2023

Here is a look at some of the most exciting players who will be out of contract with their current clubs in June 2023.

Buy Thomas Cook (India), target price Rs 94: Anand Rathi

Thomas Cook (India), incorporated in the year 1978, is a Small Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 4005.29 Crore) operating in Tourism & Hospitality sector.

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar meets world leaders on sidelines of FIFA World Cup in Qatar

"Hon'ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar meeting with HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar during the inaugural of FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar today," the Vice President of India tweeted along with a picture of the two leaders. Dhankhar also met Secretary-General Guterres.

Footballer Christian Pulisic suffers injury on an international tour with US

Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has suffered an injury while on an international tour with the USA. He sustained injuries during a training session earlier this week. It is not the first time Pulisic has suffered injuries on international duty.

PM Mementos Auction 2022: Over 1000 gifts received by PM Modi is being auctioned. Here's how to participate

Mementos in the auction include exquisite paintings, sculptures, handicrafts and folk artefacts. Several of these are items customarily offered as gifts, such as traditional angavastrams, shawls, headgears and ceremonial swords. Other memorabilia of interest include replicas and models of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya and the Kashi-Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.

Thomas Cup and CWG gold are evidence of Indian badminton's success so far this year, but there is still more for improvement

As the players take a much-needed break before the Denmark Open in October, it’s time to take stock of where Indian badminton stands at the moment. “We could’ve done better,” said Pulella Gopichand, who is all set to resume travelling with the team starting October. “Satwiksairaj (Rankireddy) and Chirag (Shetty) are as good as any in the world and it’s time they start winning tournaments. They both have an allround game and with the strength they have they can take out any pair in the world at the moment,” he added.

BWF Worlds: Onus on Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy in PV Sindhu's absence

With five medals, including the gold in 2019, Sindhu is a colossal figure in the BWF's most prestigious and competitive tournament, but an ankle injury en route to a maiden Commonwealth Games title triumph dashed her hopes of travelling to the Japanese capital.

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.

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.

Watch: PM Modi congratulates Indian men’s badminton team after winning Thomas Cup 2022

Women's Asian Cup draw: India clubbed alongside China, Chinese Taipei, Iran

India has been handed a tough draw at the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup as they were clubbed alongside China, Chinese Taipei, and Iran. The draw was held at the AFC headquarters in the Malaysian capital. India is scheduled to host the tournament from January 6 to February 6.