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After CWG high, paddler Sreeja eyes winning returns at Asiad
The young athlete believes the group's relationship will help them achieve more success in world events.
National coaches, ad hoc panel tussle over one-bout trials, no dates as yet
Mahabir Prasad, Dronacharya awardee and former wrestling chief coach felt that an administrator from wushu might not understand the nuances of wrestling.
OCA gives July 23 deadline, IOA prez seeks further extension
According to a top IOA official, though the OCA has given July 23 as the deadline, they would want the date to be extended further.
Lawn tennis player from Chennai gets financial aid for World University Games
Ananya SR, lawn tennis player of MOP Vaishnav College for Women has been selected for World University Games to be held in China from July 28 to August 8.
Indian Olympic Association plans formula to plug irregularities
Going by a recent circular, there seem to be certain discrepancies in securing contracts that have come to the notice of the IOA president.
Ajitesh fifty guides Nellai home
Nellai openers failed to convert their good starts and got out in quick succession. Thereafter Ajitesh played with responsibility and sensibility to guide Nellai home.
Spain, Germany tours will serve as Asiad prep: Hockey coach
India will play three Tests, one against China and two against Germany, in Frankfurt from 16 to 19 July 2023.
World class facilities need to be provided to players to win Olympic medala: REC CMD
New Delhi: As the Indian junior squad was all set to leave for Badminton Asia Junior Championships, Mr. Vivek Kumar Dewangan, CMD, REC announced on Sunday, “The target is to groom and nurture our young players right from sub-junior level.…
Bajrang, Sakshi leave for foreign training
However, the statement had no mention of Sakshi's training camp.
Venus Williams is back at Wimbledon at age 43
Monday’s match will be Williams’ first in Wimbledon’s main stadium since 2017, when she reached the final before losing to Garbiñe Muguruza.
India-Pak match: Hotel room prices skyrocket for October 15 in Ahmedabad
India will face Pakistan on October 15 in the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is the largest in the world with a seating capacity of 1,32,000 spectators.
India begin campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8
While Ahmedabad will host the opening game and the final, Kolkata and Mumbai will be the venues for the semifinals
Pakistan cricket delays election of a new chairman after court challenge
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board was forced to postpone the election of a chairman scheduled for Tuesday after the formation of its board of governors was challenged in court.
The Baluchistan High Court on Monday accepted the…
Barcelona confirm Gundogan signing from Manchester City on free transfer
BARCELONA: Ilkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract, the Catalan club said Monday.
The German midfielder, 32, has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a year's extension…
We did not ask for exemption from trials, will quit wrestling if proved: Bajrang Punia
London Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt had on Friday questioned the ad-hoc panel's decision and asked if these wresters were agitating against the outgoing WFI chief to get such favours.London Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt…
IOC pointing out ‘number of issues’ affecting sports federations embarrassing for India
Some NSFs like taekwondo, volleyball, basketball, handball and table tennis to name a few are in turmoil over power-sharing, control and factionalism.
‘One-bout selection for Bajrang, Vinesh unfair’
Antim and Sujeet’s coaches respect elite wrestlers but feel two-stage selection trials do not provide a level playing field; one of them plans to meet IOA’s ad-hoc panel to lodge their protest
Let’s Move the world, says IOC with Sindhu at heart of campaign
The sole objective of such a mass movement is aimed at persuading people, young and old, to find at least 30 minutes in their daily life for exercise.
Clash of methodologies promises Ashes thrill to continue
England's mantra to opt for playing surfaces that empowers batters could produce exciting action in the days to come
Protesting wrestlers seek training camp in USA ahead of Asiad trials
The wrestlers, however, want at least a month to prepare and want the trials to be held by August 10.