PM Modi hails jr hockey team's 'unmatched skill, unwavering grit' after Asia Cup triumph

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Indian men's junior team for winning the junior men's Asia Cup. 

"Proud of our hockey champions! It’s a historic moment for Indian hockey as our Men’s Junior Team wins…

Under-19 Asia Cup: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 76 not out guide India to semis

Sharjah (IANS) India’s 13-year-old sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, lit up the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, as he smashed an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls to lead India to a resounding ten-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Match…

Woods hopeful of coming to India; three players of Indian origin in World Challenge

Albany (Bahamas) (IANS) Former World No.1 Tiger Woods is still hopeful of coming to India for a competitive event, something he has not been able to do for the 10 years he has been Hero Motorcorp’s Global Partner.  

While Woods is looking forward…

Uttarakhand to host 38th National Games from Jan 28 to Feb 14: IOA

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced that the 38th National Games will be hosted by Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025. This grand event will bring together the finest athletes from across the nation to…

Verstappen wins action-packed Qatar GP ahead of Leclerc and Piastri

Doha (IANS) Max Verstappen took a masterful victory in a hugely eventful Qatar Grand Prix, a race that featured three Safety Car appearances, numerous incidents and a penalty for Lando Norris that dropped the Briton down the order after earlier battling…

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu clinches first title since July 2022; Treesa-Gayatri bag women's doubles accolade

Lucknow (IANS) Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu bagged her first title after more than two years as she defeated China's Wu Luo Yu in the Syed Modi International women's singles summit clash on Sunday. 

Sindhu, who was struggling…

Root surpasses Sachin to become leading run-scorer in 4th innings of Test matches

Christchurch (IANS) Star batter Joe Root went past India legend Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket in England's eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval. 

Root crossed…

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha storm to finals with dominating win

Lucknow (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu has booked her spot in the women's singles summit clash of the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament after outclassing compatriot Unnati Hooda in straight games in the…

Doordarshan to broadcast Hockey India League 2024-25 season

New Delhi (IANS) The national broadcaster of India, Doordarshan (DD), has partnered with the Hockey India League (HIL) to deliver the electrifying action of the tournament to millions of viewers across the country.  

HIL is set to commence…

Rajasthan Disabled Cricket Association to host Physically Disabled Challenger tourney in Jaipur

Jaipur (IANS) Former sports minister and Olympian Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Thursday unveiled the four-day Physically Disabled Challenger Tournament 2024 in association with Rajasthan Disabled Cricket Association (RDCA) from November 30 to December…