Sanjeet Budhwar to defend his Featherweight title in Main Event at MFN 13 on Oct 28

New Delhi (IANS) Matrix Fight Night, India's premium mixed-martial arts promotion announced a blockbuster main event for the MFN 13, which is set to take place on October 28 at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

On the action-packed night that will…

BCCI media rights: Acquisition of TV and digital rights adds to Viacom18’s rise in cricket broadcast world

New Delhi (IANS) On Friday, it was all green for the stocks of TV18 Broadcast Ltd. and Network18 Media and Investments Ltd. There was a good reason behind their stocks witnessing a jump: Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd. acquired the BCCI media rights, comprising…

Anahat Singh, Mangaonkar get top billing for 46th Maharashtra State Open Squash

Mumbai (IANS) Asian Junior Champion Anahat Singh will lead the charge in the women's section of the 46th Maharashtra State Open Squash Tournament 2023 to be held at the Bombay Gymkhana here on Saturday.

Maharashtra’s 29-year-old Mahesh…

Mithali Raj, Scott Edwards add splendour to ODI WC trophy tour's European journey

Europe (IANS) The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 trophy tour continued to capture the imagination of cricket enthusiasts as it swept through Europe, leaving a trail of excitement and unity in its wake.

With stops in Netherlands, UK, France…

We are so happy for Neeraj Chopra, but we too won a gold medal, says emotional Indian women's blind cricket team captain

New Delhi (IANS) In a country where sporting victories are celebrated at a magnanimous level, where winning a gold medal calls for great fervor and celebration, sometimes the glitz and glamour of renowned sportspersons overshadow the remarkable achievements…

IDCA finalises Indian team for DICC T20 World Cup 2023

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has announced the final list of players for the forthcoming Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) T20 World Cup 2023.

The team of 15 players selected by the IDCA committee will…

I want to thank the people of India for staying up late, says World champ Neeraj Chopra

Budapest (IANS) World Champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday thanked Indian fans for staying up late and watching his event. Neeraj won a historic maiden gold medal for India in the World Athletics Championships, claiming the top spot in the men's javelin…

Indian beat Malaysia, qualifies for FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024

Oman (IANS) The Indian team entered the final of the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier after defeating Malaysia 9-5 in Salalah, here on Monday.

For India, Navjot Kaur (7’, 10, 17’), Monika Dipi Toppo (22’), Mahima Choudhary (14’),…

IPC starts 'one year to go' countdown for next year's Paris Paralympic Games

Paris (IANS) The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has started a one-year countdown for next year's Paralympic Games in Paris. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will start on August 28.

In one year, Para athletes from around the world…

Men’s ODI World Cup: Cricket fans face hassles in search of tickets for non-India matches

New Delhi (IANS) When the much-delayed sales of tickets for the non-Indian matches in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup began on August 24 (for Mastercard users), and August 25, for the general public, at 8 pm, it didn’t make for a pleasant experience…