Anahat clinches girls' U-19 title at Scottish Junior Open squash

New Delhi (IANS) Talented teenager Anahat Singh led a dominant Indian performance at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open squash, bagging the girls' under-19 title with an 11-6, 11-1, 11-5 victory over home favourite Robyn McAlpine in the final.

ISL 2023-24: Jamshedpur FC appoint Khalid Jamil as Head Coach till end of the season

Jamshedpur (IANS) Khalid Jamil, who took NorthEast United to the playoffs of the Indian Super League (ISL) in his maiden assignment as interim coach, was on Sunday appointed as Head Coach of the Jamshedpur FC for the remainder of the season, taking…

Bajrang Punia urges Sports Ministry to resume wrestling activity

New Delhi (IANS) Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia contends the need for the Sports Ministry to resume the wrestling activities in the country with seven months remaining for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Punia expressed concern over the ongoing…

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards, places them on footpath near PMO

New Delhi (IANS) Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards given as a protest against the government's role in the entire Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) saga.

Vinesh had announced three days…

Asian Games glory headlines meteoric rise of India's sports sector in 2023

New Delhi (IANS) Backed by a historic campaign at the Asian Games 2022, India's sports sector has undergone a remarkable paradigm shift in 2023, achieving historic milestones and witnessing the flourishing of various sporting disciplines.

Nagesh Trophy: Haryana beat Tamil Nadu by 51 runs, Andhra Pradesh drubbed Rajasthan

Kota (IANS) Haryana beat Tamil Nadu by 51 runs while Andhra Pradesh drubbed Rajasthan by 24 runs here at JK Pavilion Stadium on Wednesday in Group A in the ongoing 6th edition of IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy - Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament…

Sports ministry suspends Sanjay Singh-led new Wrestling Federation of India body over 'hasty' announcement

New Delhi (IANS) The Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the Sanjay Singh-led new Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body over 'hasty' announcement to hold nationals.

As per sources, the ministry issued a letter stating, “Sanjay Kumar…

Completely retired from wrestling, nothing to do with WFI suspension: Brij Bhushan Singh

New Delhi (IANS) Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said that he has cut ties with the sport and does not have anything to do with the newly elected body getting suspended by the Sports Ministry.

Sports Ministry asks IOA to form panel to run Wrestling body

New Delhi (IANS) The Sports Ministry has asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to establish a temporary panel to oversee the operations of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

Sources said a letter has been sent to the IOA, proposing…

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Support and energy from fans in Ranchi is tremendous, says Salima Tete

Ranchi (IANS) Salima Tete, the ace midfielder of India women’s hockey team feels returning to Ranchi feels like a heartfelt homecoming as the team gears up to make a triumphant return to the Jharkhand capital for for the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic…