If needed we will take legal action against WFI, says protesting wrestler Bajrang Punia

New Delhi (IANS) Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia on Friday addressed the media in a press conference held by protesting wrestlers here at Jantar Mantar and said that if needed, they "will take the legal route" to get their demands fulfilled.

Australian Open: Sabalenka eases past Rogers to reach third round

Melbourne (IANS) World No. 5 Aryna Sabalenka's winning start to the year continued on Thursday, as she defeated dangerous floater Shelby Rogers to reach the third round of the 2023 Australian Open.

Sabalenka registered a 6-3, 6-1 victory…

Indian women's hockey team register stunning 7-0 win over South Africa

Cape Town (IANS) After a brilliant show in their opening match, the Indian women's hockey team registered a stunning 7-0 victory against the home side South Africa in their second match of the South Africa Tour, here.

The visitors, riding…

India Open: Momota oust in opener; Carolina Marin prevails in women's singles

New Delhi (IANS) Former world no 1 Kento Momota had a disappointing start to 2023 season as the Japanese shuttler lost in the first round of the India Open Super 750 here on Tuesday.

Two-time former world champion lost 15-21, 11-21 to Denmark's…

Ultimate Kho Kho takes a giant leap in viewership with massive 164m reach

New Delhi (IANS) After a spectacular entry into the Indian sporting industry with a successful inaugural edition, Ultimate Kho Kho has achieved yet another milestone as the latest YouGov Report revealed that the league reached a massive audience of…

Hockey World Cup: Spain thrash Wales 5-1 to claim first win, remain in the hunt

Rourkela (IANS) World No. 8 Spain recovered from their opening match defeat against hosts India to thrash Wales 5-1 and maintained their chances of advancing from Pool D in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium…

Overall top-10 finish, two stage wins for Indian team at Dakar 2023

Dammam, Saudi Arabia (IANS) Hero MotoSports Team Rally completed its Dakar 2023 campaign with a stellar result as three of its team riders crossed the final finish line, here.

The Indian manufacturer scripted history once again in this edition…

3rd ODI: Look at scoring runs on every ball when going out to bat, says Shreyas Iyer

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer believes one has to look at scoring runs on every ball while going out to bat in the ODIs.

Iyer has been a key figure in India's middle-order for ODIs in 2022, making 724…

Dakar Rally 2023: Nacho Cornejo wins 12th Stage, second stage win for Honda

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) (IANS) Jose Ignacio Cornejo was the man of the day during the second part of the marathon stage at the Empty Quarter, claiming the second stage victory for the Honda Team in the 12th Stage of Dakar Rally here.

On arrival…

Hockey World Cup: After Spain win, India shift focus to crucial England game

Rourkela (IANS) Playing in front of a packed crowd, the Indian Men's Hockey Team put up a scintillating show to claim a thrilling 2-0 win in their opening match of the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 here at the brand-new Birsa Munda Hockey…