The Indian Awaaz

AMN/ WEB DESK Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has passed away. He was 49. According to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Rana breathed his last at a Delhi hospital last night. Rana recently underwent a medical procedure after falling ill during the []

AMN/ WEB DESK The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off in Mexico City after a grand opening ceremony last night. Co-host Mexico defeated South Africa by 2-0 in the inaugural match at the Azteca stadium. Julian Quinones scored Mexicos opening goal on the ninth minute to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. Later, Raul Jimenez []

AMN/ WEB DESK PV Sindhu stormed into the womens singles semi-finals of the Australian Open tournament in Sydney today. The third-seeded Indian outclassed Chinese Taipeis Chen Su Yu 216, 219 in a one-sided quarter-final clash. Sindhu will next face top seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the semi-finals. Earlier, Yamaguchi defeated Indias Tanvi Sharma 2114, []

SPORTS DESK Sports fans across the world are set for a month-long football spectacle as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off tonight at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In the opening match, hosts Mexico will take on South Africa in a Group A clash. The match begins at 12:30 AM Indian Standard []