Savita to lead women's team in Asia Cup hockey

New Delhi (IANS) Experienced goalkeeper Savita will lead the Indian women's hockey team in regular skipper Rani Rampal's absence, while Deep Grace Ekka will be the vice-captain for the Women's Hockey Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Muscat…

India Open 2022: Saina Nehwal starts campaign on winning note; Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy advance to second round

New Delhi (IANS) Former champion Saina Nehwal, men's singles contender HS Prannoy, World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and Malvika Bansod registered convincing victories in their respective matches to reach the second round of the…

Hockey India appoints two new scientific advisors; analytical coach for women's team

New Delhi (IANS) With an aim to build on their historic Tokyo Olympics campaign, Hockey India on Monday announced the appointment of new analytical coach for the women's team and scientific advisors for both senior men and women's teams.

Younger squad makes the rest more responsible, says Dalima Chhiibber

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian women's football team has moved forward together, with an influx of youngsters coming in from the U-17 and the U-19 sides in recent years. Those that have come in from the junior teams of the yesteryears -- like wing-back…

Melbourne Summer Set: Halep books final berth; injured Osaka pulls out

Melbourne (IANS) Former world No.1 Simona Halep of Romania booked a spot in the Melbourne Summer Set 1 final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen here on Saturday.

Halep will face Veronika Kudermetova of Russia in the…

Paralympics bronze medallist Sharad kicks off "Meet the Champions" initiative in Kerala

Trivandrum (IANS) Tokyo Paralympics bronze medallist Sharad Kumar on Friday kicked off Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Meet the Champions' initiative by visiting Kerala's Cotton Hill Government Girls Higher Secondary School, here.

ISL 2021-22: Jamshedpur FC eye win against unpredictable NorthEast United

Goa (IANS) Jamshedpur FC will eye a win when they take on unpredictable NorthEast United FC in the Hero Indian Super League match at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, here on Thursday.

Sitting sixth in the points table, Jamshedpur can move…

Wildcard Hon stuns Kvitova, Sakkari reaches last 16 In Adelaide

Adelaide (IANS) Australian wildcard Priscilla Hon registered the biggest win in her career so far, upsetting two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova to reach the second round of the Adelaide International, here on Monday.

Hon recovered from…

ISL 2021-22: Odisha FC face stern Mumbai City test

Vasco da Gama (Goa) (IANS) Odisha FC will face a stern test against Mumbai City FC when the two sides meet in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, here on Monday. Odisha suffered a heavy defeat to Hyderabad FC in their…

Mandhana among four players nominated for ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award

Dubai (IANS) India women's team cricketer Smriti Mandhana is among four players who have been nominated for the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year 2021 on Friday.

In a field dominated by opening…