46:I[95372,["/_next/static/immutable/chunks/1xawfh-oztk6y.js","/_next/static/immutable/chunks/3bbwm_szf23kd.js","/_next/static/immutable/chunks/105vcknt8wagt.js"],"default"] 47:T84f,Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian men's squad for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026, scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Captain Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side after guiding India to a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, where the team successfully defended its continental crown for the first time. The squad retains its core that delivered success at the Asian Games, reflecting continuity as India prepares to take on Asia's leading hockey nations on home soil. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak makes a comeback, while young defender Amandeep Lakra and midfielder Aditya Arjun Lalage have earned another opportunity to strengthen their place in the senior setup. Midfielder Vishnu Kant Singh and forward Angad Bir Singh have been named as the two reserve players besides the 18-member playing squad. “Playing the ACT in Punjab will be something special,” said Chief Coach Craig Fulton. “This squad blends youth with experience, and we can't wait to feed off the home crowd. There's nothing like playing a tournament in India, and we've missed it.” The tournament holds special significance, marking the return of international hockey to Punjab, a state that has made an immense contribution to the sport and produced generations of iconic players. With matches scheduled in Jalandhar and Mohali, the competition will bring some of Asia's finest hockey talent to a region with a deep-rooted connection to the game. Defending champions India will look to build on their recent success and continue their strong record in the Asian Champions Trophy, having won the title five times so far to be the tournament's most successful team. The competition will begin in Jalandhar, with the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium hosting the opening ceremony and all league-stage fixtures from October 27 to November 2. The action will then move to Mohali for the business end of the tournament, with the semi-finals scheduled for November 4, followed by the medal matches on November 5 at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.48:T85b,The NDTV AM Green IGPL Golf Pro-Am landed in Hyderabad on Saturday, for another round of high-class golf at the Hyderabad Golf Club. IGPL CEO Uttam Mundy was present at the venue, including the opening ceremony of Saturday's event. In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Mundy reserved high praise for the golf on show, as well as for the picturesque venue. Mundy emphasized the importance of the intersection of different worlds for the global benefit of golf in India. "Really, really looking forward to the finale today. We've had a fantastic and exciting week, and of course a really worthy champion, Gaganjeet Bhullar. Great performance by some of our other players as well - Karandeep Kochhar, Manav Shah... Fantastic to see the kind of scoring that has been put up this week," Uttam Mundy said. Mundy expressed confidence in the amateurs, backing them to perform at an even higher level than they've done so far, despite the Hyderabad heat. "Of course (the amateurs can perform well), if not better. The course is in pristine condition and I think the amateurs would love playing golf, especially in the scenic beauty of this golf course, so I think they'll forget about the heat," he said. Mundy spoke on how the Hyderabad Golf Club has transformed across the years. "I came here long back, 2012 or 2013. Back then the course was fairly new. From then to now, it's a total transformation. From the golf course to the clubhouse to the infrastructure, it's fantastic," he stated. Finally, the IGPL CEO stressed on how different sectors - business houses, media and those within golf - have come together to strengthen the foundations of the sport in the country. "It's great to have corporate leaders playing alongside the professionals. Specially now with NDTV being a partner of AM Green IGPL, it goes an extra length. We now have the business houses, the media and the golf section together. That's fantastic for the growth of golf, because professional golf funding is required and that is what makes the whole tour work. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to all get together and work on the same mission," Uttam Mundy said.49:T4d3,Kolkata is set to host an exhibition match between the legends of Spanish football teams Barcelona and Real Madrid on November 25, West Bengal sports minister Indranil Khan announced on Tuesday. The match will be held at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as the Salt Lake Stadium. Khan announced the event through a post on his official X handle, hinting at the upcoming fixture between former stars of the two fierce rivals with the message: "El Clásico Loading.. #Barcelona Legends vs #RealMadrid Legends.. November 25, 2026 Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, #Kolkata." The announcement comes after the iconic venue hosted two high-profile international friendlies featuring the Indian men's football team earlier this month. India took on five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 before facing two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6, with both matches drawing attention to the city's footballing heritage. The proposed legends' clash is expected to bring together former players associated with the two Spanish clubs, whose rivalry is among the most celebrated in world football. Featured Video Of The Day CWG 2026 Weightlifting Gold Medallist, Mirabai Chanu Get Hero's Welcome in Delhi4a:T510,WWE Hall of Famer and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) commentator Jim Ross has revealed that he is back in hospital, prompting an outpouring of support from wrestling fans. Ross, popularly known as “JR,” shared the update on X on Monday. Alongside a photo from his hospital bed, he wrote, “Back in the hospital due to low oxygen. Weighed 198. Need a break." Ross has faced several health challenges in recent years, including brain surgery, cancer diagnoses and lengthy hospital stays. Fans began sending well wishes shortly after his post. Television host Rich Koz, best known as Svengoolie, wrote on X, “Sending best wishes, JR. You continue to be a fighter!” Another fan wrote, “Low oxygen can’t keep JR down. He’s about to hulk-up." Some fans also praised Ross for inspiring generations of wrestling fans and wished him a speedy recovery. One X user wrote, “We are all truly rooting for your good health @JRsBBQ . Your voice and contributions to wrestling is what made a lot of us of our generation fall in love with it. And even at times you have stepped back or lessened your presence, that role and that importance has never diminished.” Ross has not shared additional details about the cause of his low oxygen levels or how long he is expected to remain hospitalized.4b:T66b,India captain Shubman Gill was on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) named ICC men's Player of the Month for a record fifth time following his outstanding performance in the ODI series against the West Indies, while opener Shafali Verma claimed the women's honour for her impressive show in the Asia Cup and the Asian Games. Gill emulated West Indies captain Haley Matthews, who has also been the ICC Player of the Month on five occasions. The 27-year-old was previously honoured for the months of January and September in 2023, and February and July in 2025. "It feels fantastic to win my fifth ICC Player of the Month award, and I am grateful to the panel for this honour," said India's Test and ODI captain, who struck a fine 110 in the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. Gill then smashed the quickest double-century ever, his 223 off 133 balls helping his team chase down a huge 406-run target with eight wickets in hand and 39 balls still left. "It was immensely satisfying to score those runs and even more special to be part of successful run chases in front of our home fans, whose support always gives us an extra boost," Gill said. "The pace of ODI cricket has gone up significantly, and you must think on your feet, assess the conditions quickly and adapt to the demands of the pitch and the target. Verma, who had won the award in November last year following her match-winning knock in the World Cup final against South Africa in Navi Mumbai, was once again in the spotlight for her performances in big matches. The aggressive opener was the highest run-scorer for her team as India won the Women's Asia Cup.4c:T549,Ahmedabad, The first-ever BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games concluded here with close to 160 participants from the 10 member nations displaying their native sports in a one-day meet where India made its mark through yogasana and mallakhamb. In addition, there was a wushu demonstration from China, a board game togyzkumalak from Kazakhstan and a meditative Jiu-Jitsu display from Brazil on Monday. Besides mallakhamb and yogasana, India also demonstrated kalaripayattu . Ahmedabad, which will stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, is also in the race to host the 2036 Olympics. "Yoga is one of the activities in South Africa that people use to detox, relieve stress and improve movement and flexibility. We embrace it, and we love it," Philasande Macwili, Chef-De-Mission of South Africa, told the Sports Authority of India Media. Apart from the high-intensity mallakhamb , a demonstration of rhythmic yogasana also hogged the limelight for India. At the yogasan world championships in June, India had recorded a haul of 114 medals, 102 of them being gold in a field that featured 79 countries and over 500 competitors. "Today we looked and learned so much about Yoga. Even yesterday during practice, we saw young children practising amazing movements. We want to learn so much more about it," said Yi Liu, Chef-De-Mission, China.4d:T635,Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the India A squad for the two matches of the New Zealand tour after failing to recover in time. The BCCI has announced Kumar Kushagra as his replacement after his impressive form in the recent matches, which include centuries in the Duleep Trophy final and India A match against Australia A. Pant was picked in the India A tour to New Zealand, subject to fitness, after he sustained a left-side strain while leading the Rest of India squad in the Irani Cup. His availability for the third match is still uncertain. The BCCI will decide after assessing him, as he remains under the care of the BCCI Medical Team. "He remains under the care of the BCCI Medical Team and is recovering well. A decision on his availability for the third match will be taken at a later stage. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Kumar Kushagra as Pant’s replacement for the first two matches," the BCCI said in the release. Kushagra is the fourth uncapped Indian player in the squad. The other three are Smaran Ravichandran, Vidarbha batter Yash Rathod, and left-arm seamer Mukesh Choudhary. Also Read - The Abhishek Sharma effect: How he went from Travishek to solo chartbuster Pant was set to lead the India A team, but now Dhruv Jurel will take over as captain and wicketkeeper. The squad also features senior players Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Washington Sundar, along with Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan. However, Rahul, Jaiswal, and Sundar are unlikely to play in the second and third matches because of a scheduling conflict with the ODI series.4e:T7fa,Steven Gerrard , the Liverpool legend, wants Manchester City to be stripped of their titles after being found guilty of breaching more than 100 charges of financial misconduct. The 46-year-old, who never won a Premier League title in his career, added that an “example” needs to be set so that no other club does something like this in the future. City were found guilty by the Premier League after an independent commission determined they arranged sham deals to inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900 million ($1.2 billion) between 2009 and 2018. However, the club has officially lodged an appeal against the Premier League's decision, maintaining their innocence. Under Gerrard, Liverpool finished as runners-up to City in the 2013-14 season, and the midfielder eventually left the Reds in 2015. When asked what the punishment should be, Gerrard didn't hold back, saying City should be made to “suffer”. "In terms of how I feel, I potentially could be affected if you like, I wouldn't want individual players to give stuff back, that wouldn't be right," Gerrard told The Overlap. “But the club, they have to be stripped.. There needs to be an example set, historically, whether that's a star throughout all the years of their achievements, because then it doesn't matter whether the titles are stripped or not, as soon as that star is there, then everyone knows that [success] happened because of what we all know happened,” he added. However, the former Liverpool player played down the prospect of receiving a retrospective Premier League medal if City are to be stripped of their title for the previous few years. If City's titles from 2009 to 2018 are taken away, then Liverpool would be awarded one Premier League title for the 2013-14 season. Manchester United could be rewarded with most, as they finished runners-up in 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2017-18. However, the Premier League's statement did not mention any sanctions. 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