Recognition after a long wait is special, says coach Vijay Munishwar

New Delhi (IANS) A coaching career spanning over two decades, that included three Paralympic Games; produced several champions who shone at major international events like Commonwealth Games and Asian Para Games, national para-powerlifting coach Vijay…

Liverpool beat Leeds in thriller, Arsenal trump Fulham

London (IANS) Liverpool kicked off their title defense with a thrilling 4-3 win over newly promoted Leeds United as Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick at home.

Leeds will feel unlucky to lose to a late penalty, but showed they should have enough…

Two UAE players charged with violating ICC anti-corruption code

Dubai (IANS) United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricketers Amir Hayat and Ashfaq Ahmed have been charged with five counts of breaching anti-corruption rules and provisionally suspended with immediate effect. Both players have been charged with accepting bribes…

Manohar undid severe damage ICC's 'Big Three' formula inflicted: Ehsan Mani

New Delhi (IANS) The International Cricket Council's 'Big Three' formula, devised by former BCCI chief N Srinivasan along with England and Australia and by which the three countries were to receive the lion's share of ICC revenues,…

Rijiju urges WADA chief to expedite process to lift suspension of NDTL's accreditation

New Delhi (IANS) Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has reiterated India's commitment towards promoting clean sport during his recent online meeting with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka.

"For years I have worked towards…

IPL: No pressure of being senior SRH player, says Bhuvneshwar

New Delhi (IANS) Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes being the senior bowler of the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) he will have to take more responsibility in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). However, he says he is not feeling any pressure…

Bhuvneshwar, Smriti roped in as brand ambassadors by Playerzpot

New Delhi (IANS) Playerzpot, one of India's leading fantasy sports gaming platforms, has announced the signing of cricketers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassadors.

The partnership will see the cricketers in brand's…

Winning Olympic medal our ultimate goal, says Neha Goyal

Bengaluru (IANS) Midfielder Neha Goyal has stated that the ultimate goal of the Indian women's hockey team is to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics slated to be held next year.

The Olympics were initially scheduled to be held in July-August…

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov reach men's doubles quarter-final

Washington (IANS) Veteran Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov reached the quarter-finals of the US Open on Saturday. Bopanna and Shapovalov recorded a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over German duo Kevin Krawietz and Andreas…

Wrestler Deepak now stable, advised home quarantine, says SAI

New Delhi (IANS) Olympic-bound wrestler Deepak Punia, who had tested positive for coronavirus upon his arrival at a national camp in Sonepat, has been advised home isolation by doctors, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Sunday.

"Wrestler…