A major cricket franchise finalised a high-profile player trade with full agreement across teams. Discussions also focused on tournament schedule changes considering weather and player workload.
The WTA Chennai Open women's final was postponed due to heavy smog and poor air quality following Diwali celebrations and unseasonal weather.
The first One Day International between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for December 13, has been moved from Delhi to Visakhapatnam. The venue change follows a formal request by the Delhi and District Cricket Association to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Authorities cited planned renovation work at the Arun Jaitley Stadium alongside potential weather disruptions in the national capital during December as reasons for relocating the fixture. The development comes amid recurring concerns regarding worsening winter air quality in Delhi, which has previously impacted sporting events.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has shifted the first One Day International between India and Sri Lanka from Delhi to Visakhapatnam. Scheduled for 13 December, the match was relocated following a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association, which cited potential weather disruptions, severe air pollution, and proposed renovation work at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi has faced past disruptions during winter fixtures involving visiting teams such as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh due to toxic air quality index levels.
The Prime Minister met with the athletes of the Asian Para Games following their historic performance. The contingent achieved the country's best ever performance at the event, securing a total tally of 114 medals. Each of the athletes overcame significant challenges, difficulties, and odds to secure success at the games. The achievements of the para champions serve as an inspiration across the nation after their record-breaking sporting campaign.
Former cricket captain Kapil Dev has teamed up with Business Today Golf and the Professional Golf Tour of India to launch the 27th season of the corporate tournament. Unveiled at the Qutub Golf Course in New Delhi, the collaboration connects professional golf expertise with corporate leadership. The upcoming season is scheduled to travel across major Indian cities, opening in Kolkata before heading to Chandigarh, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Kochi, and Mumbai. Speaking on the sport's rapid growth and infrastructure needs, speakers highlighted the role of corporate support and media in sustaining golf. The initiative aims to provide executives and professionals a platform to network and compete away from boardroom pressures.
Author and yoga expert Ira Trivedi demonstrates essential yoga postures and breathing techniques to address modern lifestyle health concerns, including sedentary stiffness, cervical discomfort, back pain, and mental stress. The session covers physical warm-ups, seated 360-degree spine rotations, isometric cervical exercises, and poses such as Bhujangasana, Shashankasana, warrior poses, and the cat-and-cow stretch for joint health and spine strengthening. Trivedi details the execution of pranayama practices, including Kapalabhati for digestion and belly fat management, alongside Anulom Vilom and specific exhalation methods for cognitive focus and anger management. Addressing common wellness queries, she explains guidelines for practicing gentle yoga during menstruation and motherhood, the role of meditation and intention setting, and the safe sequence for Surya Namaskar with synchronized breathing. This guide provides actionable routines for individuals seeking physical mobility, core stability, and holistic wellness through consistent daily practice.
At the India Today HealthWealth Summit, Asian Games gold medallists Raj Rani and Nikita Kumari revealed how traditional Indian food, from dal, roti and desi ghee to protein-rich meals, fits into an athlete's diet. Golfer Arjun Bhati highlighted the importance of meeting individual nutritional needs and explained why mental preparation is just as important as physical training.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay attended the Chief Minister's Trophy Award Ceremony held in Chennai. The event brought together sportspersons from across Tamil Nadu, alongside para-athletes who represented the state at the Asian Games. Chief Minister Vijay felicitated the athletes and met each of the para-athletes present at the venue. Several youngsters attending the ceremony also had the opportunity to interact directly with the Chief Minister during the programme.
The 2026 edition of the Army Equestrian Championships (AEC) took place from October 5 to 18 in New Delhi. Interestingly, this was the first time the tournament was held in the national capital, at the impressive Army Equestrian Centre in Delhi Cantt, representing a significant milestone in the sport.
