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 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…

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 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…

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…

Sift, Rhythm win again in national rifle and pistol shooting trials

New Delhi (IANS) Sift Kaur Samra and Rhythm Sangwan won the ongoing shooting national selection trials when they posted victories in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) and women’s 25m pistol T2 trials at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range on Friday.

Ramita makes it two out of two in national rifle/pistol trials

New Delhi (IANS) Asian Games bronze medallist in the event Ramita Jindal, took both the women’s 10m air rifle national trials titles, winning trial 2 on Wednesday, day three of the on-going national rifle/pistol selection trials at the Karni Singh…

Hi 5 Youth Foundation, 2K Foundations join hands to grow the sport of basketball in India

Mumbai (IANS) 2K Foundations has joined hands with Hi 5 Youth Foundation to grow the sport of basketball in India as the partnership aspires to support "underprivileged youth (especially tribal girls) to complete higher education" with the help of…

Ramkumar Ramanathan to lead India's Davis Cup squad in Pakistan

New Delhi (IANS) Ramkumar will lead Indian challenge against Pakistan in the Davis Cup 2024 World Group I play-off tie as All India Tennis Association (AITA) announced a six-member team.

The matches will be played on the grass courts of the…