Spain vs Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match in Qatar cancelled due to Middle East tensions, fans to get full refund | Football News

The Qatar Football Festival 2026, including the planned Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain, has been cancelled due to ongoing travel disruption and airspace closure, organisers said.In a statement, the Local Organising Committee (LOC), in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, confirmed that the programme of events scheduled in Qatar would no longer take place as…

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HS Prannoy withdraws from Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament | Badminton News

Paris: India’s HS Prannoy (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: HS Prannoy has withdrawn from the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament after suffering a shoulder injury during last week’s Swiss Open in Basel. The experienced Indian shuttler was originally scheduled to face top seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the opening round.Prannoy first…

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T20 World Cup 2026: ‘In the name of surgery…’: Shahid Afridi blasts Pakistan selectors for dropping Babar Azam & Co. | Cricket News

Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised Pakistan’s cricket selectors after the national team lost the ODI series 2–1 to Bangladesh national cricket team. The defeat came shortly after Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, increasing pressure on the team’s…

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RCB get government nod, set to host IPL 2026 matches at M. Chinnaswamy | Cricket News

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru) The Indian Premier League 2026 matches will go ahead at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru received formal approval from the Karnataka government on Monday.The decision brings an end to months of uncertainty surrounding the venue following the tragic stampede that occurred…

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Huge setback! Koneru Humpy likely to skip Women’s Candidates 2026 – here’s why | Chess News

Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is considering withdrawing from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, which will be held in Cyprus. Her concern is mainly about safety because of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.The tournament location was decided in November last year, but the situation has…

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