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Shooter Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win two Paralympic golds
CHATEAUROUX: A historic gold medal in her bag, ace Indian shooter Avani Lekhara has trained her eyes on more glory in the Paris Paralympics, saying she wants to stand on the podium in her remaining two events too.
The incredible Avani on…
Sports Ministry launches RESET programme to empower retired athletes
NEW DELHI: In a bid to make athletes self-reliant after retirement, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched the 'Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training' (RESET) programme, aimed at making them employable with "necessary…
Wimbledon champion Krejcikova out of US Open
NEW YORK: Frances Tiafoe is getting the rematch he wants, a second shot at Ben Shelton at the U.S. Open.
But there won't be a second straight Grand Slam title for Barbora Krejcikova.
The Wimbledon champion was knocked out of the U.S.…
Nitesh-Thulasimathi beat country-mates in Paralympics
PARIS: India's Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan had little difficulty overcoming country-mates Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli in the opening group stage match of badminton mixed doubles (SL3-SU5) at the Paralympic Games here on…
Sukant, Suhas, Tarun make winning start in Paralympics
PARIS: India's Sukant Kadam, Suhas Yathiraj and Tarun notched up contrasting wins in their respective opening men's singles SL4 group matches to make a resounding start to their campaign in para-badminton competition at the Paralympics here…
Zaheer Khan ‘all for IPL’s impact player rule
KOLKATA: Lucknow Super Giants' new mentor Zaheer Khan wants the impact player rule to be persisted with in the Indian Premier League, which the former fast bowler believes works for the "improvement" of Indian cricket.
Zaheer took over…
Jay Shah’s BCCI secretaryship set an example: Sachin Tendulkar
MUMBAI: The newly-elected ICC Chairman Jay Shah's efforts as BCCI secretary in giving equal priority to men's and women's cricket have made the Indian board a "pioneer" for other governing bodies of the game to follow, reckoned legendary…
Five Uruguay players suspended after Copa America brawl
ASUNCION: South American soccer body CONMEBOL suspended on Wednesday several Uruguayan internationals due to incidents at the Copa America semi-final against Colombia in July.
Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez will be out for five Uruguay…
Paralympics: India aims for record haul with largest ever contingent in fray at Paris
India won a record 111 medals, including 29 gold, at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games last year.
New Champions League format promises more of almost everything storied clubs wanted from UEFA
The new league phase in European club football’s marquee event will have 144 total games compared to 96 in the group stage last season.
If fitness permits, I hope to play LA 2028 Olympics: Manpreet
NEW DELHI: He will be on the wrong side of 30s and maintaining fitness would be no stroll in the park but veteran Indian hockey mid-fielder Manpreet Singh foresees an unprecedented fifth Olympic appearance for himself in the 2028 Los…
Chhetri’s Bengaluru FC to take on Mohun Bagan SG in Durand Cup semis
KOLKATA: Charismatic former India captain Sunil Chhetri will be pivotal to Bengaluru FC's chances of making it to the Durand Cup summit clash when they take on Mohan Bagan Super Giant in the last-four contest at the iconic Salt Lake…
India men freestyle wrestlers touch new low
Amman: Even as the women wrestlers created history and won the team title by clinching five gold medals at the U17 World Championships in Amman, Jordan a few days back, their male counterparts touched a new low at the venue by finishing…
Sharath powers Chennai to win over Delhi; Jaipur opens account
CHENNAI: After losing the season opener to Bengaluru Smashers 4-11 a couple of days back, home favourites and runners-up from the previous season, Chennai Lions registered their first victory beating Dabang Delhi 8-7 to get their campaign…
Chinese players are not invincible, says para-badminton star Bhavina Patel
NEW DELHI: Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist in table tennis Bhavina Patel is determined to do one better against her Chinese opponents at Paris Paralympics starting on August 28, saying they are not invincible.
The first Indian paddler…
Javelin ace Neeraj shows ‘fighting spirit’ at Lausanne
Mumbai: While the other Paris Olympic medallists are back in India, Neeraj Chopra is still competing on the circuit.
India's most decorated individual Olympian, despite niggles and an ongoing groin issue, has decided to end the season…
Cricketing world pays tribute to Dhawan after retirement
NEW DELHI: The cricket fraternity hailed Shikhar Dhawan's infectious positivity and unshakable team spirit, while emotional fans remembered his iconic thigh-five celebrations and thanked 'Gabbar' for his inspirational cricketing journey…
My dream was just to have India written on my T-shirt, says Sukant
NEW DELHI: Aged 10, Sukant Kadam fell on a cricket field and it altered the course of his life. A severe knee injury, followed by multiple surgeries, left him severely disabled and kept him away from sports for nearly a decade.
More than…
Sharath stunned as Bengaluru Smashers beat Chennai Lions
Mumbai: Jeet Chandra stunned India's top-ranked male paddler, A Sharath Kamal, as PBG Bengaluru Smashers thrashed Chennai Lions 11-4 in the Ultimate Table Tennis championship here on Friday.
New PBG Bengaluru Smashers captain Alvaro…
India’s golden hue at U17 world wrestling
CHENNAI: Wrestler Neha Sangwan might be just 17 but her international records for the past two years look impeccable. She competed in two tournaments this year winning gold in both with the latest coming at the ongoing U17 World…
