Sangram Singh becomes first Indian male wrestler to enter world of MMA

Mumbai (IANS) In an unprecedented move in the Indian wrestling world, former Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Sangram Singh is all set to make his entry into the world of MMA.

With this move, he becomes only the 1st male wrestler to embrace…

India to host 2025 FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup

Lausanne (Switzerland) (IANS) The Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) have awarded the hosting rights of 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup to India.

The tournament will be played in December 2025. It will be the…

T20 World Cup: Rohit hails India's 'never-say-die attitude' after win over Pakistan

New York (IANS) India skipper Rohit Sharma credited his team's "never-say-die attitude" on the field after defeating Pakistan in a low-scoring T20 World Cup match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night. 

Admitting…

Puja Tomar creates history, becomes first Indian women to win in UFC

Louisville (IANS) Mixed martial arts athlete, Puja "The Cyclone" Tomar, made her UFC debut as India's first female fighter in UFC, and scored a victory to make history by becoming the first Indian fighter to register a win inside the UFC octagon.

FIH Pro League 2023/24: Indian women’s hockey team suffers 2-4 defeat vs Germany

London (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team suffered a 2-4 loss against Germany despite putting up a solid show in a thrilling encounter. Sunelita Toppo (9’) and Deepika (15’) scored goals for India, while Viktoria Huse (23’, 32’), Stine Kurz (51’),…

Khelo India women's league 2024-25 edition to begin with wushu in Karnataka

New Delhi (IANS) The 2024-25 edition of the Khelo India women's league kicks off with the South Zone wushu league in Bagalkot, Karnataka on June 10.

A total of 300 athletes will be participating across sub-junior, junior and senior categories…

FIH Pro League: 'Objective is to work on our best combinations', says men's hockey vice-captain Hardik

London (IANS) Indian men's hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh said the side is focussing on starting aggressively and also working on their best combination in the remaining two matches of the FIH Pro League's 2023-24 London leg.

India…

ISSF World Cup: Sarabjot opens India’s account in Munich with gold medal

New Delhi (IANS) Sarabjot Singh opened India’s account at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Munich (Germany), with a gold medal in the men’s 10m Air Pistol event. The 22-year-old Indian shot 242.7…

Elite Pro Basketball League announce Collegiate Slam Showdown from June 14

Mumbai (IANS) The Elite Pro Basketball League, in collaboration with the Elite Women's Pro Basketball League, announced the launch of the Collegiate Slam Showdown, an open basketball tournament for university students across India, starting from…

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen in Rd-8; Vaishali wins

Stavanger (Norway) (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa lost to world number one Magnus Carlsen in Armageddon game in round eight of the Norway Chess tournament on Tuesday.
 

The win saw Carlsen extending his lead to a full…