Kishore Kumar helps India secure first-ever Asian Games quota in surfing

Thulusdhoo (Maldives) (IANS) India's Kishore Kumar came up with a superb performance as he helped the country secure a first-ever quota place in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Kishore excelled in the U-18 category,…

Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd with season-best 89.49m throw, qualifies for final

Lausanne (IANS) Paris Olympics Silver Medalist Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League by covering 89.49m in his 6th and final throw at the event on Thursday. Grenada's Anderson Peters with his 90.61m final throw and Germany's…

Abdalrahman Sameh Mohamed: Egypt's 10-year-old chess prodigy dreams of world titles

Cairo (Egypt) (IANS) Despite being only 10 years old, Egyptian chess prodigy Abdalrahman Sameh Mohamed demonstrates maturity and skill on the chessboard far beyond his years. In July, Mohamed triumphed in the Egyptian National Open Chess Championship,…

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…