Women's HIL: Soorma Hockey Club secure 2-1 victory over Odisha Warriors

Ranchi (IANS) Hina Bano and Sonam found the back of the net as Soorma Hockey Club continued their strong start to the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 with a 2-1 win against Odisha Warriors at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf…

Aus Open: Defending men's doubles champion Bopanna suffers shock first round exit

Melbourne (IANS) Former World No. 1 Rohan Bopanna and his new Colombian partner Nicolas Barrientos suffered exit in the opening round of men's doubles at the Australian Open on Tuesday. 

The Indo-Colombian suffered a 5-7, 6-7 (5) loss to…

Aus Open: Gauff overcomes Kenin challenge in first round

Melbourne (IANS) Third seed Coco Gauff advanced to the second round at the Australian Open with a challenging straight-set victory on Monday.

Gauff beat fellow U.S. player Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-3 in one hour and 20 minutes on center court at Melbourne…

Abhinash Jamwal shocks Shiva Thapa to enter final of Men's Boxing Nationals

Bareilly (IANS) Abhinash Jamwal’s sensational run in the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship reached new heights as he defeated reigning Welterweight champion and seasoned boxer Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash.  

Jamwal,…

Sachin, Lakshya lead SSCB to semifinals of Men's Boxing Nationals

Bareilly (IANS) Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach and Asian Games representative Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship, with the unit securing…

HIL 2024-25: Hyderabad Toofans trounce Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 5-1, climb to second spot

Rourkela (IANS) Hyderabad Toofans enjoyed a commanding win over the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers as they stormed to a 5-1 triumph (Gonzalo Peillat 6’ & 30’, Maico Casella 21’, Tim Brand 47’ and Arshdeep Singh 54’) in the Men’s Hockey India League clash…

Youngsters will gain a lot of experience from HIL, says Navneet Kaur

Ranchi (IANS) A new era in women's hockey in India is set to be ushered when Delhi SG Pipers take on Odisha Warriors in the inaugural match of the first-ever women's Hockey India League here on Sunday.

Delhi SG Pipers have assembled…

Jr gymnastics national champion, Mann Kothari, aims to represent India at 2028 LA Olympics

New Delhi (IANS) After being crowned junior national champion in the men's artistic gymnastics at the All Age Group National Gymnastics Championships 2024-25 in Surat recently, the 17-year-old Mann Kothari is aiming to replicate the success in…

Shami returns as India name 15-member squad for T20I series vs England

Mumbai (IANS) The Men’s Selection Committee brought back pacer Mohammad Shami, and spinner Varun Chakravarthy while resting wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England starting…

Sinner happy with 'so many first times' in 2024 season

New Delhi (IANS) World No.1 Jannik Sinner is eyeing many more titles in 2025 after having the memorable 2024 season, which saw him reaching the world tennis summit and also winning multiple triumphs.  

“It was a massive change. Many, many things…