This match is going to shock MMA fans across the globe': Ritu Phogat beaming with confidence

Singapore (IANS) Following her incredible victory over the Philippines' Jenelyn Olsim in the ONE Women's Atomweight World Grand Prix semi-final, 27-year-old Ritu Phogat is now ready to face her ultimate challenge in this prestigious tournament…

IND v NZ, First Test: KS Bharat takes keeping duties in Saha's absence

Kanpur (IANS) KS Bharat, India's second wicketkeeper-batter in the Test squad against New Zealand, has taken up wicket-keeping duties on day three of the first Test at the Green Park Stadium.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)…

Indonesia Open: Sindhu beats Yujin, sets up semifinal clash against Intanon

New Delhi (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu defeated South Korea's Sim Yujin 14-21, 21-19, 21-14 in a one-hour-and-six-minute match to enter the semifinals at the Indonesia Open in Bali on Friday. Sindhu will go up against Thailand's Ratchanok…

Indonesia Open 2021: Sindhu reaches quarters with easy win

Bali (Indonesia) (IANS) India's PV Sindhu on Thursday advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open 2021 by beating Yvonne Li of Germany in straight games in the top-tier BWF World Tour Super 1000 event.

Sindhu…

Schedule for Australian 'Summer of Tennis' announce, Aus Open from Jan 17

Sydney (IANS) Tennis Australia announced its "Summer of Tennis" on Thursday, which would include a host of events across several states in the lead-up to the Australian Open 2022.

Ahead of the tournament, beginning officially on January 17,…

David de Gea, late improvements give Man United win in Villarreal

Madrid (IANS) Manchester United won 2-0 away to Villarreal thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho to book their place in the last-16 of the Champions League.

The win on Tuesday night comes just three days after the club sacked…

Kashmiri skier Arif Khan qualifies for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

New Delhi (IANS) Kashmiri alpine skier Arif Mohammed Khan has qualified for the Winter Olympics, scheduled to be held in Beijing from February 4, next year.

The 30-year-old who hails from the Hajibal Tangmarg area in Baramulla district, has…

Badminton: Sindhu bows out in semis of Indonesia Masters

Bali (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out of the 2021 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament after losing to Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the semi-finals of the women's singles event, here on Saturday.

The reigning world champion…

Asian Archery: Jyothi Surekha clinches compound gold medal, Abhishek bags silver

Dhaka (IANS) World Championship triple silver medallist Jyothi Surekha Vennam clinched the gold medal in the women's individual compound while 2017 Asian champion Abhishek Verma won silver in the men's event at the 2021 Asian Archery Championships,…

Asian Paralympic Committee announce Tashkent as host of 2025 Asian Youth Para Games

New Delhi (IANS) The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) on Wednesday announced that Tashkent, Uzbekistan will host the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games. The decision was taken by the APC's Executive Board following a bid process that saw a number of…