Don't get bogged down by expectations, PM tells Tokyo-bound athletes

Mumbai (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian sportspersons not to get bogged down by the pressure of huge expectations and try and put up their best performance without bothering about the results.

Olympic countdown: Mirabai's challenge - snatching the opportunity

New Delhi (IANS) There will be a billion aspirations attached with Mirabai Chanu when she steps on the arena at the Tokyo International Forum to compete in the 49kg division on July 24.

As the sole Indian challenge in the event, Mirabai has…

'Para shooters capable of winning four medals'

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian shooting team bound for the Paralympic Games is capable of winning at least four medals, according to the chief national coach JP Nautiyal, who is overseeing the final preparations at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting ranges…

Italy beat England in penalties to win Euro 2020

London (IANS) Italy became the European football champions after a gap of 53 years by defeating hosts England in a dramatic penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final at the historic Wembley stadium here.

Italy had won their first Euro title in…

AICF Jt Secy complains to PM about data piracy, purchase of office

Chennai (IANS) After a lull, the fight in the All India Chess Federation (AICF) has started again, this time from West Bengal.

International Master (IM) and AICF Joint Secretary Atanu Lahiri has this time fired the salvo, sharing a copy of…

Olympics countdown: Rahi Sarnobat, the cool cat of shooting range

New Delhi (IANS) Rahi Sarnobat's relaxed demeanour and her ability to withstand the most nerve-wracking situations is what sets her apart from many of her compatriots and rival competitors.

The scene is from the 2018 Asian Games in Palembang…

Born in farmers' family, Bhawna Jat fights odds to qualify for Tokyo

Jaipur (IANS) Bhawna Jat, coming from a farmer's family in Rajasthan's Rajsamand region, will be representing India in the 20km race walk event at the Tokyo Olympics.

Fighting prejudices, financial constraints, and a biased mindset,…

ICC begins process to identify hosts for white-ball events post 2023

Dubai (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said it has commenced the process to identify the hosts for the men's white-ball events to be held post 2023, following the expansion to its event programme in the next cycle.

Barbora sets up fourth-round clash with world No. 1 Ashleigh

London (IANS) French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic booked a spot in the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-5 win over Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova.

Barbora will take on world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty,…

The making of world's youngest chess GM Abhimanyu Mishra

Chennai (IANS) Even as the chess world is raising a toast for the 12-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra, an Indian origin American for becoming the youngest GM in the world, there are two Tamil Nadu connections and a Maharashtra connection for that achievement.