Sports Min discusses India's ambition to host Olympics 2036 with World Athletics chief

New Delhi (IANS) Union Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya, held a significant meeting with Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics and Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in New Delhi on Monday. 

The high-level discussion…

Indian National Rally C'ship: Gaurav Gill comes back to take lead on Day 1 of Robusta Rally

Ammathi (Kodagu) (IANS) Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Gill and co-driver Aniruddha Rangnekar overcame initial hiccups and performed admirably to take the lead after Day 1 in the Robusta Rally, the fifth and penultimate round of the fmsci Indian National Rally…

Indian National Rally C'ship: Gaurav Gill reigns supreme in Robusta Rally, wins back-to-back races

Ammathi (Kodagu) (IANS) Seven-time National champion Gaurav Gill displayed enough speed and skill to emerge triumphant in the Robusta Rally, the fifth and penultimate round of the fmsci Indian National Rally Championship 2024 here on Sanday.  

International Kabaddi Federation sanctions World Super Kabaddi League 2025

New Delhi (IANS) The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) has officially granted permission for the staging of the World Super Kabaddi League (WSKL) 2025. The league is being organised in collaboration with the South East Asian Kabaddi Federation…

This win will inspire young girls to play hockey, says Salima Tete after India’s WACT 2024 title win

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured the Bihar Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Rajgir 2024 title on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over China in the final. This triumph marked India’s third championship win in the tournament,…

China Masters: Sindhu, Anupama bow out after losing second round matches

Shenzen (China) (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Anupama Upadhaya suffered early exits from the ongoing China Masters after losing their respective second round matches here on Thursday. 

Sindhu lost to Singapore's Yeo Jia…

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: Deepika’s goal helps India beat China 1-0 to defend title

Rajgir (Bihar) (IANS) India secured the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against China in the final here on Wednesday. Deepika’s decisive back-handed strike in the third quarter proved to be the difference,…

Santosh Trophy 2024: West Bengal thrash UP 7-0, Maharashtra register first win

Kalyani (West Bengal) (IANS) Striker Robi Hansda was on song as hosts West Bengal routed Uttar Pradesh 7-0 in Group C qualifiers of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Kalyani Stadium here on Monday. Hansda alone…

Hockey India names Amir Ali-led 20-man team for Junior Asia Cup

New Delhi (IANS) Hockey India on Monday announced the 20-member squad for the Men's Junior Asia Cup, a qualifying event for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025, to be held in Muscat, Oman from November 26 to December 4. 

India has won…

Lucy Hamilton becomes youngest bowler to take fifer in WBBL

New Delhi (IANS) Fast-bowler Lucy Hamilton has become the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in the history of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Lucy has achieved this feat at 18 years and 193 days while picking 5-8 for Brisbane Heat in…