Punjab’s rich sporting culture continues to evolve with the times, encompassing not just traditional games but also contemporary disciplines. Four cousins — Anmolpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh and Tejpreet Singh — have now made ensured that the state becomes a force to reckon with in cricket’s most modern format: the quick-fire T20. milkshakeslot.lat

Sharing the field at the ongoing Sher-e-Punjab league, the quartet with their roots in Patiala have given a new meaning to “family affair”. They grew up playing cricket together in the backyard, learning from one another. Over the years, they managed to turn a childhood passion into a successful professional pursuit.

Brothers Anmolpreet and Tejpreet grew up in the same joint family as Prabhsimran and Ramandeep. “I was around 10 when Anmol began playing. He was our Sachin Tendulkar. Prabh and I used to watch him and his aura pulled us towards the sport,” said Tejpreet, the youngest of the four.

The competitive spirit was evident, but it was never about pulling the other down. Instead, their rivalry became a source of motivation. “We believe in healthy competition. Our conversations always start with cricket and end with it. Even when we decide not to discuss the sport, we still end up talking about it,” Tejpreet joked.

The four have represented Punjab at various levels, starting from the Under-14 and Under-16 formats. Notably, each of them developed a different skill set. “We have been playing together since childhood. Anmol and Prabh were batters, I was a fast bowler and Tejpreet was a leg-spinner. So, whenever we played a match and needed to work out the combinations, we divided the roles among ourselves accordingly,” Ramandeep said.

Playing with your own brothers has its advantages, but as Ramandeep admitted, it also comes with its share of challenges. “We have to tolerate each other’s outbursts. As the eldest, everyone has to follow my lead,” Ramandeep laughed.

“There’s always room for improvement, so we help each other to rectify and fix out techniques,” he said on a more serious note.

The brothers know each others’ games inside out. Anmolpreet, in fact, has immense belief in his younger brother’s abilities as an all-rounder. “He is very smart and an intelligent cricketer. He was already a good leg-spinner and could bat well,” he said.

While the four share a family dream, Anmolpreet has his sights firmly set on the big stage. “The goal is to play for India,” he asserted. His father, an international handball player who represented India for two decades, ensured that sport was always encouraged at home. “We were motivated to pick sports from the very beginning and we had the family’s backing as our interest in cricket grew,” Tejpreet noted.

“Punjab cricket has achieved some big highs. From hosting international matches to providing a platform to the youngsters, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has been doing every possible thing to help develop the sport. The way our youngsters have been performing at national and international stages, it gives us immense pride,” PCA president Amarjit Singh Mehta said.

Viswanathan Anand endured another frustrating day at the Global Chess League on Tuesday, suffering two defeats, including a dramatic loss on time to Javokhir Sindarov despite having winning chances. Anand called the game a “comedy of errors” after declining a draw offer. World Championship challenger Sindarov, however, called Anand “world-class”, showering praise on the legend’s enduring quality at 56.

Wrestling has been one of India’s most dependable medal-producing sports at the Asian Games. From its first appearance at the 1954 Manila Games, Indian grapplers have produced 65 medals (11 gold, 15 silver and 39 bronze). The best campaign came in 1962, when India won 12 medals, including three gold.

Despite not returning without podium since 2002, Indian grapplers have struggled to win gold medals. Since 1990 in Beijing, Indian wrestlers have won only three gold medals — Yogeshwar Dutt at Incheon 2014, followed by Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat at Jakarta-Palembang 2018.

Hangzhou, however, gave India six medals, but the contingent returned without a gold.

Aichi-Nagoya presents another difficult challenge. The continental field is loaded with Olympic and world medallists, particularly from Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and North Korea. India will field 16 wrestlers across the men’s freestyle, women’s and Greco-Roman categories.

Men’s Freestyle

If India has one wrestler who can enter Nagoya with genuine gold-medal expectations, it is Sujeet Kalkal at 65kg, a weight category with a serious legacy. If Sujeet can turn his form into continental gold, that would be exactly the kind of succession story Indian fans have been waiting for since Yogeshwar and Bajrang.

The 24-year-old from Haryana is currently No. 2 in the world rankings and has been unbeaten in 2026. He won the Asian Championships in April.

In the absence of Iran’s Rahman Amouzad, against whom the Indian has struggled, Sujeet becomes the favourite. However, the stiff competition will come from Japan’s Olympic champion Kotaro Kiyooka, Uzbekistan’s Umidjon Jalolov, Kazakhstan’s Nachyn Kuular, Kyrgyzstan’s Ernazar Akmataliev and Tajikistan’s Kudiev Abdulmazhid.

At 57kg, Aman Sehrawat brings Olympic-medal pedigree but faces a tougher continental assignment. The official entries include North Korea’s Chong Song Han, the reigning senior world champion and current UWW No. 1, along with Uzbekistan’s Gulomjon Abdullaev and Japan’s Yamato Ogawa.

Aman has beaten Han before by technical superiority at the 2024 World Olympic Qualifier, but Han has since become a world champion. Aman, meanwhile, won the 2026 Budapest Ranking Series at 57kg and finished runner-up at the Asian Championships at 61kg. His leg defence remains an area opponents will target.

At 74kg, Sagar Jaglan is an outside medal contender. He is currently ranked No. 14 and won the Ulaanbaatar Open, but the field in Nagoya is tough, with Olympic champion Razambek Jamalov of Uzbekistan, Iran’s Younes Emami and Kazakhstan’s Nurkozha Kaipanov all entered.

Deepak Punia, who won silver in Hangzhou, returns at 97kg after moving up from 86kg due to injury concerns and the weight jump. He faces a difficult field containing Japan’s Arash Yoshida, Iran’s Amirali Azarpira and Kazakhstan’s Rizabek Aitmukhan.

Women’s Wrestling

The women’s team may actually provide multiple medals.

Antim Panghal, ranked No. 1 at 53kg, is the obvious headline act. The 22-year-old grappler is a two-time U20 World champion and two-time senior World Championship medallist. Antim will be looking to upgrade her bronze from Hangzhou and could win the second gold in the category after Vinesh’s historic triumph in 2018. Japan’s Murayama Okuno, China’s Jin Zhang and North Korea’s Hyo Gyong Choe are Antim’s possible threats.

At 57kg, Manisha Bhanwala has an outside chance. She won the Zagreb Open, but Japan’s Akari Fujinami is the mountain. Fujinami is the reigning Olympic and Asian Games champion and holds a unique record of 150 consecutive wins.

Nisha Dahiya at 68kg faces perhaps the deepest challenge. Kazakhstan’s Zhamila Bakbergenova and Kyrgyzstan’s Meerim Zhumanazarova are proven Asian-level medallists, while Japan’s Ami Ishii and China’s Jia Long add extra danger. After the Paris Olympics, where Nisha looked strong and would have won a medal before getting injured mid-bout, she has a chance to achieve a podium finish at the Asian Games.

At 72kg, Priya Malik, a two-time U23 Asian champion, is ranked No. 3, but the field includes Japan’s Yuka Kagami, Kazakhstan’s Elmira Syzdykova and Kyrgyzstan’s Aiperi Medet Kyzy.

There are possible outside chances in the other categories too, depending on the draws.

Greco-Roman

Greco-Roman remains the most difficult discipline for India

2023 Hangzhou medallist Sunil Kumar at 87kg is India’s strongest Greco-Roman medal prospect. Ranked No. 10, he won the Ulaanbaatar Open and took bronze at the Asian Championships this year.

The remaining categories will require significant upsets. India’s challenge is made harder by the presence of elite Iranian, Japanese, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Uzbek wrestlers.

Indian wrestling team for Asian Games 2026

Women: Antim Panghal (53kg), Nisha Dahiya (68kg), Mansi Ahlawat (62kg), Manisha Bhanwala (57kg), Dipanshi (50kg), Priya Malik (72kg)

Men’s freestyle: Aman Sehrawat (57kg), Sujeet Kalkal (65kg), Sagar Jaglan (74kg), Deepak Punia (97kg), Rajat Ruhal (125kg)

Greco-Roman: Sumit Dalal (60kg), Deepak (67kg), Aman (77kg), Sunil Kumar (87kg), Nitesh Kumar (97kg)

Deepanshu Sharma (130 GR) and Mukul Dahiya ( 86Kg FS) were also selected for the Asian Games but later found guilty of doping violations.

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Global Chess League 2026: Carlsen’s Team Takes Lead

The Global Chess League has a new leader in Bengaluru. Magnus Carlsen’s Alpine APL Pipers moved to the top after Day 3. The team now holds sole first place. However, the day was far from easy for the Alpine APL Pipers.

Carlsen Wins as Vidit Falls to Young Prodigy

Carlsen won his own game for the Alpine APL Pipers. His team then faced a major setback. Vidit Gujrathi lost on time to 15-year-old prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus. As a result, one board changed the mood of the entire team. The result also showed the drama of the Global Chess League. A win with Black earns four points. A win with White earns three points. Therefore, one surprise result can quickly change the standings.

Bengaluru Hosts GCL Season 4

The event is taking place from September 5 to 13. The venue is The Lalit Ashok in Bengaluru. This is the first time the league has come to the city. Earlier seasons took place in Dubai, London and Mumbai. Meanwhile, Nino Batsiashvili and Koneru Humpy also recorded key wins. Their results kept the team race open. Fans can check the official Global Chess League standings for the latest table. They can also read the FIDE preview of GCL Season 4

Big Names Missing From Chess League 2026

This season, several leading players are not taking part. They include World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana.
Because of this, young players have more chances to compete with established stars. Erdogmus’ win over Gujrathi was a clear example.

Triveni Continental Kings Need a Change

The Triveni Continental Kings have made a poor start. The two-time former champions have lost three matches in a row. They are still searching for their first win. Now, they need a strong comeback to stay in the race. The final will take place on September 13. Until then, every board will matter. For more stories, read our latest chess news and Magnus Carlsen updates. The rise of Bengaluru chess also shows why franchise events are growing the sport’s appeal.

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The Indian football team is set for an action packed schedule in the upcoming international window during the months of September and October with the men’s, women’s and age group youth level teams taking on high-profile foreign teams across three different cities. The highlight remains the senior men’s team’s clashes against three FIFA World Cup 2026 playing nations.

The Blue Tigers will be taking on opponents from the highly talented continent of South America. Khalid Jamil’s men will kick-off the international window with a clash against Panama on September 25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, though the match was initially scheduled for the 26th of the month, it was eventually shifted to a day before due to a marathon taking place at the venue.

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The Indian U-17 women’s team will also be in action during this window as they are scheduled to face Philippines on September 26 and 29 in Goa. The U-15 boys are also slated to lock horns with two different opponents across multiple matches this month as well as in October.

The U-15 unit will first face Iran U-15 on September 28, 29 and 30 with all the matches taking place in Bengaluru. These three friendlies will give the Indians plenty of exposure and experience as the Iranians are among the top five ranked football teams across Asia.

Attention will then turn to the senior men’s team, who after facing Panama on September 25th, will go head-to-head against five-time world champions Brazil. This will be the Blue Tigers’ first-ever meeting with the Selecao and the fixture is scheduled to take place on October 3rd at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium, which also hosted Argentina great Lionel Messi back in 2011.

Brazil, under the coaching of Carlo Ancelotti, is expected to send its senior team to India with the likes of Raphinha, Vinicius Jr and Marquinhos, all expected to be a part of the travelling squad. This will perhaps be the biggest match for the Indians in the past couple of years.

It should be noted that the All India Football Federation gave up on the chance to feature in the first-ever FIFA ASEAN Cup in order to host three South American opponents, including Ancelotti’s Brazil. The Blue Tigers will conclude the international window with another 90 minutes against inaugural world champions Uruguay on October 6th at Kolkata.

The Indian women’s senior team will also participate in two friendlies against Russia on October 8th and 11th, while the U-15 boys team face Uzbekistan on 8th, 9th and 10th of next month after the two friendlies against Iran.

Live streaming details of all these matches are awaited but it is surely going to be a carnival.