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…

SA v IND, 1st Test: India breach Fortress Centurion with 113-run win over South Africa

Centurion (IANS) India signed off 2021 with a 113-run win over South Africa in the first Test at SuperSport Park here on Thursday. The win is also Indias first-ever Test victory at the venue, which is largely considered to be a fortress for South…

PKL 8: Bengal Warriors plotting comeback after humiliating defeat

Bengaluru (IANS) Bottom-placed team Puneri Paltan and defending champions Bengal Warriors will hope to make a comeback when they take on Tamil Thalaivas and Patna Pirates respectively, on Day 10 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 here on Friday.

Puneri…