Olympics hockey: India women's team makes maiden entry into quarterfinals

Tokyo (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team made a historic entry into the quarterfinals, finishing fourth in Pool A after Ireland were beaten 2-0 by Great Britain in the final league match on Saturday.

India had defeated South Africa 4-3…

Olympics: Lovlina in semis, assures India a medal in boxing at Tokyo

Tokyo (IANS) Boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured India a medal in women's welterweight by reaching the semifinals, beating Chen Nien-Chin of Chinese Taipei in a quarterfinal bout at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

The 23-year-old from Assam won…

Archery: Deepika Kumari loses in quarterfinals, out of Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo (IANS) India's Deepika Kumari lost her quarterfinal match in the women's individual event to top seed An San of South Korea at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

The world No. 1's campaign in Tokyo was brought to an end with a…

I want to go for the gold: Lovlina Borgohain

Tokyo (IANS) Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain has firmed her sights on going beyond a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The 23-year-old was assured of bagging a medal after defeating former world champion Chen Nien-Chin of Chinese Taipei 4-1 to enter…

MS Dhoni catches fans by surprise with faux-hawk hairstyle

New Delhi (IANS) MS Dhoni's hairstyles have made more waves than any other Indian sportsperson's. The former India and current Chennai Super Kings captain is set to unleash his faux-hawk haircut when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 resumes…

Olympics: Manu fifth, Rahi 25th after 1st qualification round in 25m pistol

Tokyo (IANS) Manu Bhaker came up with a better performance as she was placed fifth while Rahi Sarnobat, who won gold medal in a World Cup event in Croatia just before the Olympics, was languishing at 25th spot after the precision round in the women's…

Mary Kom goes down fighting in pre-quarter finals

Tokyo (IANS) Boxer MC Mary Kom's campaign at the Tokyo Olympics came to an end as the veteran crashed out in the pre-quarter finals by the narrowest of margins against Colombias Ingrit Lorena Valencia Victoria. It was a split verdict 3:2 in favour…

Deepika Kumari moves to Round of 16 with a close win

Tokyo (IANS) Indian archer Deepika Kumari registered a close win to move into the Round of 16 in the women's individual archery competition at the Tokyo Olympics.

The World No. 1 beat Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of the USA 6-4 in a windy…

Olympics: Sharath Kamal goes down fighting to world No. 1 Ma Long

Tokyo (IANS) India's Achanta Sharath Kamal put up a superb fight against world No. 1, China's Ma Long -- the reigning Olympic and world champion -- but went out with his head held high as he lost 1-4 in a men's singles third-round match…

Weightlifting: Mirabai wins historic silver medal at Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo (IANS) Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bagged a historic silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting at the Tokyo International Forum to lift the gloom after four top pistol and rifle shooters flattered to deceive on Saturday.

Mirabai,…