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Coimbatore students launch FIFA-themed anti-drug campaign (Photo: ANI)

Coimbatore: Students promote anti-drug awareness with giant FIFA-themed football installation

Jul 17, 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to draw global attention, students in Coimbatore organized a unique anti-drug awareness campaign by creating a giant football installation and displaying the flags of 48 participating nations. The event was held at Camford International School as part of an awareness initiative organized by the institution.

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Sagan Tosu youth coach Takuma and Lionel Messi. (Photo: ANI and @leomessi X)

Japan's Sagan Tosu FC youth coach Takuma speaks on club's Spain connection, wants Messi to lift FIFA WC title

Jul 17, 2026

Spain has had a long-standing relationship with Japanese football, with some of their biggest stars, Andre Iniesta, Fernando Torres, David Villa and Juan Mata having turned up for several Japanese clubs in the J-League over the years. However, ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, Hidaka, serving as Sagan Tosu's youth team coach, wants Messi to lift the gold for the second time, despite his club's Spanish connection of having Torres play for them from 2018-19.
US President Donald Trump (left) (Photo: YouTube/@TheWhiteHouse)

FIFA World Cup 2026: US President Trump says 'a tournament like no other'

Jul 17, 2026
Sri Lanka team during a 2023 World Cup Qualifier match (Photo: ICC Website)

2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier winner to earn direct group-stage berth

Jul 17, 2026

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Former India cricketer Ashok Dinda (Photo: ANI)

India will certainly miss him if Rohit Sharma retires: Ashok Dinda

Jul 17, 2026

Former India cricketer Ashok Dinda praised Rohit Sharma as a legend who made immense contributions to Indian cricket....
Sir Garry Sobers. (Photo: X/ @windiescricket)

"Irreplaceable loss to cricket world": Sourav Ganguly, ICC Chairman Jay Shah, fraternity mourn Sir Garfield Sobers' passing

Jul 17, 2026

Former Indian cricketers Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman...
Players in action in Saga. (Photo: RFDL)

RFDL Japan Tour 2026: Mixed fortunes for Indian development teams

Jul 17, 2026

The Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) Japan Tour 2026 witnessed an intense day of high-octane football as elite...
Vidhatri Urs after winning 10th leg of Women's Pro Golf Tour (Image: WPGT)

Ridhima falters at doorstep as Vidhatri wins 10th leg of WPGT in play-off

Jul 17, 2026
Sir Garry Sobers. (Photo: X/ @windiescricket)

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers passes away at 89

Jul 17, 2026
Ayhika Mukherjee in action during Ultimate Table Tennis season 7 (Image: UTT)

UTT season 7: Ayhika hands Sofia Polcanova first defeat as HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades beat Ahmedabad APL Pipers 9-6

Jul 17, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jalandhar (Photo/ANI)

"Jalandhar at heart of India's growing sports economy": PM Modi urges Punjab's youth to embrace sports

Jul 17, 2026
Netherlands players in action (File Photo/ANI)

Associate captains slam ICC's revamped ODI World Cup format, call 'reduced opportunities incredibly disappointing'

Jul 17, 2026
England's Harry Kane (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

"Stopping Harry Kane will be France's biggest challenge": Gurpreet Singh Sandhu previews FIFA World Cup third-place play-off

Jul 17, 2026
Indian wrestler Hansika Lamba in action (Photo: UWW)

India's Hansika Lamba bags silver at Budapest Ranking Series 2026 wrestling

Jul 17, 2026
India U17 Women's fotball team head coach Joakim Alexandersson (Photo: AIFF Media)

India U17 women's camp begins in Bengaluru ahead of AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

Jul 17, 2026
Ridhima Dilawari in action during tenth leg of Women's Pro Golf Tour (Image: WPGT)

Ridhima leads by two shots in 10th Leg of Women's Pro Tour

Jul 17, 2026
Shahu Tushar Mane (Photo: Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation)

'Gun For Glory' quartet gears up for ISSF World Cup challenge in Hangzhou

Jul 17, 2026
Indian MMA fighter Sangram Singh (Photo: STRIKE Asia Champion)

Sangram Singh eyes STRIKE Asia Champion title in high-voltage clash against Pakistan's Abid Ali

Jul 17, 2026
Mohammad Nawaz (File Photo/ANI)

Pakistan spinner Mohammad Nawaz sanctioned for breaching ICC Anti-Doping Code

Jul 17, 2026