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Neeraj Chopra standing in middle (Photo: AFI)

"Delighted to meet new and old athletes": Neeraj Chopra at AFI awards ceremony

Jun 20, 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra expressed happiness over the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Awards ceremony, saying it offered an opportunity to meet both veteran athletes and emerging talent, while also marking a positive start to his competitive season.

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Prachi (in Blue, centre), celebrating her win. (Photo: BFI)

Prachi stuns Olympic medallist as India confirms six medals at World Boxing Cup 2026 (Stage 2)

Jun 20, 2026

Leading the charge was Jyoti (48kg), who secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mexico's Fatima Herrera to advance to the final. Herrera, a formidable opponent, had earlier clinched a historic silver medal at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2026 after transitioning to the 48kg category, making Jyoti's win particularly significant.
Joe Root. (Photo: ANI)

England's Joe Root becomes second after Tendulkar to reach 14,000 Test runs

Jun 20, 2026
Ellyse Perry. (Photo: Reuters)

Women's T20WC: Perry makes history, Pakistan crashes out of the tournament

Jun 20, 2026

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Neeraj Chopra. (Photo: ANI)

"Quite happy I achieved over 85 metres after so long...": Neeraj on his comeback performance in Doha

Jun 20, 2026

Neeraj, who was honoured with the 'Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025' at the inaugural Athletics Federation...
Neeraj Chopra addressing the crowd. (Photo: ANI)

Neeraj Chopra, Parul Chaudhary honoured with 'Best Athlete of the Year 2025' awards by AFI

Jun 20, 2026

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya gave the award to Neeraj, who recently made a start to his 2026...
Spanish football team. (Photo: @sefutbol Instagram)

Ex-Spain defender Hierro feels current team's "cohesion" bodes well for their FIFA World Cup chances

Jun 20, 2026

Hierro represented Spain in four FIFA World Cups from 1990 to 2002, achieving two quarterfinal finishes. Speaking to...
Prakhar Chaturvedi batting. (Photo/KSCA)

Shubhang Hegde's all-round show helps Bengaluru Blasters overcome Gulbarga Mystics by six wickets

Jun 20, 2026
Madhav Tiwari in action (Photo/ANI)

"Axar Bhaiya is very supportive": Madhav Tiwari praises DC captain's leadership

Jun 20, 2026
IOA president PT Usha. (Photo: ANI)

IOA president PT Usha, Anju Bobby George among athletes given 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at AFI Awards

Jun 20, 2026
Team India (Photo: ANI)

"We ticked lot of boxes": Indian skipper Gill after whitewash series win over Afghanistan

Jun 20, 2026
Madhav Tiwari in action (Photo: Instagram/@madhav_tiwari28)

DC all-rounder Madhav Tiwari eyes domestic success, says nothing better than winning trophy for MP

Jun 20, 2026
Prasidh Krishna (Photo: ANI)

Competition, learning with good group of bowlers in GT, India camp pays off for Prasidh Krishna

Jun 20, 2026
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal in action. (Photo: ANI)

Jaiswal, Rohit, Krishna shine as India complete series whitewash against Afghanistan with nine-wicket win in 3rd ODI

Jun 20, 2026
FIFA World Cup trophy (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 1000th match: A look at milestone matches in tournament's history

Jun 20, 2026
Ashmita Chaliha. (Photo: BAI Media)

Macau Open 2026: Ashmita Chaliha loses in semis, India's challenge ends

Jun 20, 2026
Hashmatullah Omarzai. (Photo: ANI)

Afghanistan skipper Shahidi becomes 4th slowest to reach maiden ODI ton in terms of days taken

Jun 20, 2026
LSG skipper Rishabh Pant batting (Photo: ANI)

IPL: Rishabh Pant set to join DC in 2027 with massive cut in salary of Rs 12 cr

Jun 20, 2026
Ronaldinho (Photo: file photo)

Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at age of 46, signs with Italian third-tier club Ravenna

Jun 20, 2026