U21 Women's Hockey League: HIM Academy, Sports Hostel Odisha, Har Academy win matches

New Delhi (IANS) HIM Academy, Sports Hostel Odisha and HAR Academy registered victories in their respective matches on the Day 5 of the 2023 Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-21), Phase 1 at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, here on Thursday.

Pro Chess League: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi stuns world champion Magnus Carlsen

New Delhi (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi stunned world no. 1 Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in a Pro Chess League (PCL) match to earn his maiden victory over the five-time world champion.

After the stunning win over the Norwegian…

Boxing Federation of India appoints Dmitry Dmitruk as new foreign coach

New Delhi (IANS) World-renowned veteran coach Dmitry Dmitruk is the new foreign coach of the Indian boxing teams, taking over from Spaniard Raffaele Bergamasco as the coach in charge of both the men's and women's teams.

The Boxing Federation…

Tilottama Sen wins bronze in women's air rifle

New Delhi (IANS) India's Tilottama Sen, all of 14, won bronze in the women's 10m Air Rifle, the final medal event of competition day three of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol, currently underway in Cairo, Egypt.

Great Britain's Seonaid…

ISL: We need to try and test things, says Mumbai City FC's Des Buckingham

Mumbai (IANS) Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham was happy with his side's performance despite their 1-0 defeat to East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Mumbai Football Arena, here.

Chances were flying at both ends…

U-21 women's hockey league: Second win for Pritam Siwach foundation

New Delhi (IANS) Pritam Siwach Sports Foundation and HIM Academy picked up wins on Monday in their respective matches in the Khelo India U-21 Women's Hockey League, Phase 1 Pool A matches at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here.

In…

Indian junior women's hockey team registers 8-0 win over South Africa

South Africa (IANS) The Indian junior women's hockey team registered a big 8-0 win against hosts South Africa in their second match of the tour.

Earlier, in the week, the Indian team had begun their campaign with a convincing 8-1 win.

ISSF World Cup: Varun Tomar wins bronze in 10m Air Pistol

Cairo (IANS) Junior World championships gold medallist Varun Tomar on Sunday bagged the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup, beating the compatriot Sarabjot Singh in a bronze medal shoot-off.

In a bronze medal shoot-off,…

WPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore announce Smriti Mandhana as captain of women's team

Bengaluru (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday announced Smriti Mandhana as the captain of their women's team for the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023.

The left-handed India batter Smriti Mandhana was signed in…

PVL: Calicut Heroes hand Kolkata Thunderbolts their first defeat of the season

Hyderabad (IANS) Calicut Heroes stunned the defending champions Kolkata Thunderbolts in the second season of the Prime Volleyball League, picking a 15-14, 7-15, 15-11, 13-15, 15-13 win at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, here.

Jerome Vinith was…