AFC Challenge: East Bengal to face Nejmeh, Bashundhara Kings & Paro in Group stage

New Delhi (IANS) East Bengal FC have been drawn alongside Nejmeh SC (Lebanon), Bashundhara Kings (Bangladesh) and Paro FC (Bhutan) in Group A of the 2024-25 AFC Challenge League in the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on…

Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra share nine wickets to put India ‘A’ in pole position

Gold Coast (Australia) (IANS) Captain Minnu Mani and leg-spinner Priya Mishra picked nine wickets collectively and put India ‘A’ in pole position on Day One of the one-off four-day game against Australia ‘A’ at the Kerrydale Oval on Thursday. 

Vinesh can join politics, may contest Haryana Assembly polls vs cousin Babita: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat is likely to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections as the sources close to her told IANS on Tuesday. 

However, Vinesh had stated earlier that she will not move into active politics.

World Cricketers Association starts comprehensive review into cricket's global structure

New Delhi (IANS) The World Cricketers Association (WCA) has announced it will commence an independent review of the game’s global structure, with the hope that the process gives clarity into solving problems related to a hectic cricket calendar. 

U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: India to start title defense against West Indies on Jan 19

Dubai (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the match schedule for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia. Defending champions India will start their campaign against West Indies on January 19, a day after the…

Nepal to host ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025

New Delhi (IANS) Nepal will host the ICC U19 Men’s CWC Asia Qualifier 2025 in Kathmandu from April 12 to 21, 2025, confirmed Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). The winner of this Division 1 event will secure qualification for the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket…

Paris Olympics is our turning point, there will only be victory, says PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Paris Olympics will serve as a launch pad for Indian sports to soar and is the turning point. 

He said this during his interaction with the Indian Paris Olympic contingent at his…

Largest-ever Indian contingent gets grand send-off for Paris 2024 Paralympics

New Delhi (IANS) In a remarkable display of national pride and support, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) hosted a grand send-off ceremony on Friday for the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paralympic…

PM Modi meets India's Paris Olympic contingent at his residence

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and greeted the Indian athletes and medal winners of the recently concluded Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital on Independence Day. 

PM Modi shook hands…

From Sachin Tendulkar to Saina Nehwal, Indian sports icons share Independence Day wishes

New Delhi (IANS) In a touching show of patriotism, Indian sports icons have come together to extend their heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.

From cricket legends to Olympic and Paralympic champions, athletes have…