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Odisha’s Tapan Badamundi was crowned Category-B champion in the 1st SOA International Grand Masters Chess Festival at the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University here on Thursday.

As per the revised guidelines, the quantum of cash awards shall be a maximum of up to Rs 9 crore in the lifetime of a sportsperson.

The 41-year-old pacer, on his sixth tour to India, is chasing another milestone as he is 10 scalps away from 700 Test wickets

Meanwhile, Venkatesh N won in men’s singles open and Tamil Nadu tennis star Sai Samhitha Chamarthi was the winner in women’s singles open category.

He learnt from the mistakes, adjusted his bowling in the second innings and was rewarded.

The March 21 game against Iceland must be played in a neutral country for security reasons during Israel's war with Hamas.

The Russian Football Union said in a social media post Wednesday that the game will be played March 21 at Dynamo Moscow's stadium.

This is the first time any Indian sailor has qualified for the Olympics via the World Championship.

CHENNAI: Song, dance and music marked the closing of the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023 here on Wednesday. The valedictory function began in a grand manner with artists showcasing dance forms of various states — Bharatanatyam, Odissi and…

Sahyadri Industries Limited, a leading manufacturer of fibre cement roofing sheets and flat sheets, has pledged their support and funding for this venture.

CHENNAI: When Prasanna Agoram messaged Shamar Joseph after Day three of the second Test between West Indies and Australia, it was to check how his toe was. The pacer had been retired hurt earlier in the day after being at the receiving end…

Ministry says, 'Indian Olympic Association-formed ad-hoc committee would be treated as recognised competitions and government benefits'

RSPB is hosting the Jaipur event that is being organised by the ad-hoc committee, which is looking after the sport in the country after WFI was abstained from functioning by the sports ministry.

Dhoni had lodged a criminal case at the Ranchi Civil Court against former business partners Mihir Diwakar and Soma Das of Arka Sports and Management Limited for allegedly cheating him of Rs 15 crore.

How Ben Stokes brought about a Ted Lasso-esque revolution to the England change-room !

The verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport means the Russians are set to be stripped of the Olympic title.

West Midlands Police confirmed two arrests were made following a second-half disorder and one person was taken to hospital with head injuries.

Cleiton Silva scored the winning goal for Bengal in the second half of the extra-time and East Bengal FC emerged champion.

Elation and joy was plastered on the face of Shamar Joseph, the 24-year-old tearaway who catapulted himself into cricketing folklore after producing a spell for the ages against Australia at The Gabba.

The multiple worlds medallist is the lone wrestler in 55kg for the Railway Sports Promotion Board.