The Indian Awaaz

Staff Reporter Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, today said that over the past decade, India has steadily expanded opportunities for young people across education, skilling, entrepreneurship, sports, health, and civic participation. In an article published in a national daily, the Minister described the youth of the country as Amrit Peedhi, the []

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) yesterday announced the inaugural edition of the AIFF Under-17 Womens Youth League. The tournament will kick off on the 18th of next month at the RKM Football Academy in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, marking a historic milestone for womens youth club football in India. The final match will be played on []

In Womens Hockey, India defeated Japan 2-1 in their second Pool A match of the FIH Hockey Womens Nations Cup New Zealand 2026 at the North Harbour National Hockey Centre in Auckland yesterday. With this win, India secured a spot in the semi-finals, having won both their pool games so far. Captain and Player of []

Sports Desk Norway returned to the FIFA World Cup in style with a 4-1 win over Iraq in their Group I opener at the Boston Stadium in the United States this morning. Norways Erling Haaland netted twice to make his World Cup debut special. The scoreline now puts Norway at the top of Group I. []

In Womens Hockey, India has stormed into the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. India defeated Japan 2-1 in their second Pool A match. Captain and Player of the Match Salima Tete and Lalremsiami netted the goals for India, while Hiramitsu Ai was the lone goalscorer for Japan. It was []

The Fencing Association of India (FAI) has officially announced the Indian senior team for the 26th Senior Asian Fencing Championships 2026, which will be held in Delhi from June 19 to 24. Marking a historic milestone, India will host the prestigious continental event for the first time. Over 30 countries and more than 400 top []

Sports Desk Australia made a dream start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, defeating Turkiye 2-0 in their Group D opener. Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe capped two clinical counter-attacking moves as the Socceroos claimed all three points. Australia remained compact and organised throughout the contest, frustrating their opponents and capitalising on []

Sports Desk In ICC Womens T20 World Cup, India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in a Group A cricket match at Edgbaston in Birmingham. India set a target of 171 runs for arch rivals Pakistan. In reply Pakistan were all out with 106 runs in 17 overs. Opting to bat, India posted 170 for six []

Sports Desk In the FIFA World Cup 2026, Cape Verde displayed an extraordinary performance to secure a 0-0 draw with global heavyweights Spain. Cape Verdes 40 years old goalkeeper Vozinha delivered a heroic performance by saving several goals from the opponent side. Meanwhile, Iran and New Zealand in their Group G opener match ended in []

AMN/ WEB DESK In Archery, Indias Dhiraj Bommadevara and teenager Kumkum Mohod clinched the gold medal in recurve mixed team event at the World Cup Stage 3 at Antalya in Turkiye today. The Indian duo produced a brilliant display to upset reigning Olympic champions Oh Ye-jin and Kim Je-deok of South Korea 5-1 in the []

AMN/ WEB DESK Australia made a dream start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, defeating Turkiye 2-0 in their Group D opener. Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe capped two clinical counter-attacking moves as the Socceroos claimed all three points. Australia remained compact and organised throughout the contest, frustrating their opponents and capitalising []

AMN/ WEB DESK In FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a Group C match at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, US. For Brazil, Vincius Jnior scored an equalising goal in the 32nd minute. Number six Brazil and seventh-ranked Morocco are the only top 10 teams to meet []