Vinesh Phogat pulls out of national camp citing Covid scare

New Delhi (IANS) Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will continue to train at her home in Bhiwani as she has refused to attend the national camp, starting from September 1 in Lucknow.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) recently got a green…

India's 1st full-fledged girls residential football academy launched

Bengaluru (IANS) RFC Girls Football Academy, India's first full-fledged girls residential football training facility, was launched by Rebels FC on Monday in Bengaluru.

The academy will provide top of the line scientific training for young…

Sushil vs Narsingh fight very much on the cards, says WFI

New Delhi (IANS) The COVID-19 pandemic has turned out to be a 'blessing in disguise' for Narsingh Yadav as the wrestler has got another chance to represent India in the Olympics.

Had the Olympics taken place this year, the 31-year-old…

Top Seed Open: Brady blitzes Gauff, sets up summit clash with Teichmann

Lexington (IANS) American Jennifer Brady entered her first WTA singles final, following a straight-sets win over compatriot Coco Gauff in the semifinals of the Top Seed Open.

Brady defeated Gauff 6-2, 6-4 in 71 minutes on Saturday to break…

Five moments when Dhoni showed he is the coolest captain

Kolkata (IANS) The M.S. Dhoni we have seen in the recent past is not the one we have known over the years. The grey sideburns might have worked as a reminder to the world every day that his time is over, but the decision was made by Dhoni on August…

Don't wait for gyms to reopen, exercise daily for at least 30 mins

New Delhi (IANS) As the gyms and yoga institutes are yet to fully reopen across the country, experts suggest not to miss your workouts and do regular exercises for at least 30 minutes daily to boost immunity and fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Given…

Gonzalo Higuain not planning to leave Juventus

Buenos Aires (IANS) The father of Gonzalo Higuain has denied speculation that the Argentinian striker could leave Juventus this summer.

The 32-year-old has a year left on his contract but media reports have linked him with a move to his former…

Wrestling national camp to be held from September 1 to 30

New Delhi (IANS) The national camp for wrestlers will be held in September, the Sports Authority of India announced on Saturday. The camp is scheduled to be held from September 1 to 30 with the men training at the SAI centre in Sonepat and the women…

Serena ousts Venus in thrilling Top Seed Open encounter

Lexington (IANS) Twenty three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams overcame a stern test from elder sister Venus to make it to the quarter-finals at the inaugural Top Seed Open.

Serena, No. 1 seed, defeated Venus 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a thrilling…

'More women in officiating job, thanks to Hockey India's pro-activeness'

Bengaluru (IANS) Hockey India introducing the open application and registration process for tournament officials on their member unit portal has largely helped several young and upcoming umpires and technical officials apply and register, feels 40-year-old…