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Four Emirati princesses are reshaping what royal leadership looks like in 2026, from launching businesses to competing in Olympic sports. Their work is inspiring a generation of women across the Gulf region.
While cricket dominates India's sports scene, one state is building world-class training facilities and scouting talent in tribal villages to transform the country's Olympic future. Odisha's approach targets the system, not the athletes. #
India's cricket icon R. Ashwin is bringing his world-class skills to America's Major League Cricket, giving the young league a massive boost as the sport prepares for its Olympic return in 2028. The move signals growing momentum for cricket's expansion in the United States.
Japanese skating legend Sakamoto Kaori delivered a stunning short program in Prague, returning to compete in the same country where her international career began 13 years ago. The 25-year-old is one step closer to ending her storied career with a fourth world championship title.
Italian judo champion Fabio Basile says welcoming his son surpassed even his Olympic victory. After spinal surgery nearly ended his career, he's fighting back with a new source of strength.
Yu Seung-eun just made Olympic history for South Korea, winning bronze in snowboard big air at 18. She did it while training abroad for half the year because her country has zero snowboard training facilities.
Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to return to international boxing after World Boxing completed its eligibility review process. The Taiwanese boxer will compete at the Asian Boxing Championships starting March 29 in Mongolia.
Freeskier Eileen Gu just became the first athlete in her sport's history to medal in every Olympic event she's entered across two Games. Her latest win in Switzerland gave her the inaugural Snow League championship and $75,000 in prize money.
After injury and ranking challenges sidelined him from the 2022 Asian Games, 34-year-old squash player Ramit Tandon has climbed back to World No. 37 and is targeting his biggest comeback yet. India's men's squash team is stronger than ever, with four players now in the world's top 50 for the first time in history.
Michaela Polleres thrilled her home crowd in Linz by clinching gold in a nail-biting overtime victory at the Upper Austria Grand Prix. Four champions emerged victorious on day two of the international judo tournament that's bringing world-class athletes to Austria.
Madison Square Garden has sold out for women's professional hockey for the first time, with 18,006 fans set to watch the PWHL game on April 4. The surge in ticket sales followed Team USA's gold medal win at the Winter Olympics, proving that women's hockey has captured the nation's attention.
USA Rugby announced a new competition structure that allows any athlete to participate in an "open" category alongside traditional men's and women's divisions. The change aims to create inclusive playing opportunities while maintaining separate competitive spaces.
France celebrated a breakthrough moment as Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering's mixed relay event. The Winter Olympics added the high-altitude endurance sport to its program for the first time in 2026, giving athletes a fresh stage to showcase years of dedication.
A brand new winter sport thrilled nearly sold-out crowds at the 2026 Winter Olympics as ski mountaineering made its historic debut in blizzard conditions. Switzerland and Spain claimed the first-ever gold medals in a sport that combines uphill sprinting, mountain climbing, and downhill skiing into one heart-pounding race.
A brand new winter sport captivated crowds as ski mountaineering made its first-ever Olympic appearance Thursday. Athletes sprinted uphill on skis through heavy snow in Italy, creating history and thrilling sold-out crowds.
Britain's men's curling team pulled off a stunning four-point steal against the USA, winning 9-2 and keeping their Winter Olympics medal hopes alive in Cortina. The dramatic comeback moment showcases the resilience that makes Olympic competition so thrilling.
Great Britain's curling teams delivered stunning victories over the US at the Winter Olympics, with one match ending in a jaw-dropping final-throw comeback. Both squads now need help from other results, but their fighting spirit has kept their medal hopes burning bright.
The United States men's hockey team secured their second victory at the 2026 Olympics, defeating Denmark 6-3 to claim the top spot in their group. The commanding performance puts Team USA one step closer to securing a coveted quarterfinal bye.
Italy's cricket team is making history at their first T20 World Cup, hoping to lift the spirits of their struggling football squad. The underdog story is capturing hearts as the team prepares to show the world what determination looks like.
Tejaswin Shankar broke India's heptathlon record and claimed gold at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, ending a 16-year medal drought. India brought home five medals total, with young athletes making history in multiple events.
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