India formally sends letter of intent to host 2036 Olympics: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) In a significant step towards India's vision of becoming a sports powerhouse, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally sent a Letter of Intent to the Future Host Commission, International Olympic Committee (IOC) on October…

Croatia and Argentina complete 2025 United Cup field

Perth (IANS) Croatia and Argentina have qualified for the United Cup in 2025 and round out the top 18 countries set to compete across Perth and Sydney.

Croatia will be led by Paris Olympic Games singles silver medallist and Wimbledon semifinalist…

New start times confirmed for rescheduled Sao Paulo GP qualifying and race

Sao Paulo (IANS) The FIA and Formula 1 have confirmed rescheduled timings for both qualifying and the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after Saturday's qualifying session was moved to Sunday due to poor weather conditions.

The session had been due…

U-19 World Boxing Championships 2024: Krisha Verma claims Gold as Indian boxers make their mark

Colorado (IANS) In a proud moment for India, Krisha Verma clinched the gold medal in the 75kg category on the first day of the U-19 World Boxing Championships 2024 in Colorado, USA. Verma’s decisive victory came with a score of 5-0 against Germany's…

ITTF unveil 16 qualified teams for Mixed Team World Cup

New Delhi (IANS) With one month to go for Mixed Team World Cup 2024, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) unveiled the 16 qualified teams that will battle for the Guoliang-Sorling Trophy from December 1-8 in Chengdu, China.

The…

3rd Test: India slump to 86/4 after Jadeja, Sundar bowl out New Zealand for 235 on Day 1

Mumbai (IANS) Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja bagged his 14th five-wicket haul and Washington Sundar claimed four wickets to bowl out New Zealand for 235 but Indian batters committed harikari, losing three wickets in 10 minutes to slump to 86/4 at…

India to face Malaysia in Hyderabad on November 18 for International Friendly

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian men’s football team, still searching for their first victory under head coach Manolo Marquez, will face Malaysia in an international friendly on November 18 at Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium, the All India Football Federation…

U23 World Wrestling C'ship: Chirag Chikkara wins gold as India end campaign with nine medals

Tirana (IANS) The 18-year-old, Chirag Chikkara clinched a gold medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg category on the final day at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Tirana, Albania marking India’s only gold at the event.

His triumph over…

HIL 2024: Delhi franchise ropes in versatile Argentine Lucas Toscani

New Delhi (IANS): The Delhi-based franchise of the Hockey India League (HIL) has acquired the services of Argentina's attacking midfielder Lucas Toscani for the upcoming season of the hockey league, which is being revived after a long gap. 

Shami's absence big loss for India, can’t underestimate reserve pacers, feels McDonald

New Delhi (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has acknowledged that Mohammed Shami’s absence is a big loss for India, but added his team won’t take the pacers who replace him lightly during the all-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy series starting…