‘Back to blue’: Hockey India reverses saffron jersey decision for Asian Games after World Cup uproar

• Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova in a quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open to advance to the semifinals. • Sabalenka won the match 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7), securing the victory with a second-serve ace.

• India defeated Japan 7-0 in their third Elite Pool match of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 on Tuesday. • The victory maintained India's perfect run in the tournament through three matches.

• France Football announced the official nominees for every category of the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards for both men's and women's football. • The announcement includes the complete list of candidates eligible for the prestigious individual honors.

• Team Europe hosts Team USA this week at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands to compete for the Solheim Cup. • Sky Sports will provide exclusive live coverage in the UK and Ireland for the event captained by three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist.

• Japan is hosting the 20th Asian Games this month in Aichi-Nagoya, featuring top athletes competing for continental titles. • High-profile competitors include Singapore's 2021 badminton world champion Loh Kean Yew and Philippines' pole vaulter EJ Obiena.

• Nepal faced Hong Kong, China in the final of the Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier for 2026. • Hong Kong, China set a target of 188/7, while Nepal reached 114/2 after 11.3 overs.

• Nashra Sandhu led Pakistan to the semi-finals of the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026 after a 72-run victory over Hong Kong. • Sandhu became the first Pakistani bowler to take six wickets in a Women’s T20I, the shortest format of international cricket.

• The Indian Junior Women’s hockey team defeated Japan 7-0 on Tuesday, September 8, during the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China. • India secured its place in the quarterfinals after winning three straight Elite Pool matches against Korea, Malaysia, and Japan.

• The Indian junior men’s hockey team defeated South Korea 7-3 on Tuesday during the Asia Cup in Moqi, China. • Captain Anmol Ekka scored two goals to help secure the victory after a late surge of scoring.

• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the men's doubles final of the China Masters 2026 after defeating Malaysia's Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong in Shenzhen. • The world No. 5 Indian pair won the match in one hour and six minutes with a final score of 21-16, 18-21, 21-11.

• Pakistan plays Hong Kong today in a critical Women’s Asia Cup match. • A victory in this game would guarantee Pakistan a spot in the semifinals alongside India.