IOC removes controversial statement on Tokyo Olympics' extra cost

Tokyo (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday removed controversial comments declaring that Japan will pay the additional cost for the postponed Tokyo Games.

The IOC prompted fury from Tokyo 2020 with a Q&A post released…

Post-COVID world could be a blessing in disguise for Indian sports: Bindra

New Delhi (IANS) Legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra believes once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, it could be a blessing in disguise for Indian sports due to absence of much foreign exposure.

"The post-COVID-19 world could be a blessing in…

IPL's big money can add pressure, people try to drag you down: Yuvraj

Mumbai (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Monday said pressure of being a big money buy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is felt when you don't perform and people talk about all that moolah going to waste, all the time.

Yuvraj…

Vibe & inspiration that Dhoni brings puts him above Rohit: Morrison

New Delhi (IANS) Former New Zealand fast bowler and commentator Danny Morrison said he rates Chennai Super Kings skipper M.S. Dhoni higher than Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma in terms of the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) captain of all…

UEFA mulls continuing Champions League in August: Report

Geneva (IANS) European football's governing body UEFA is mulling to continue the Champions League matches, suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on August 7-8.

According to a report on Sky Sports Italia, the first of the remaining matches…

PM Modi wants everyone to be a part of BCCI's Team Mask Force

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to start the Team Mask Force initiative to promote awareness about fighting the coronavirus outbreak by wearing a mask.

Taking…

Verstappen takes triple podium on Supercars Eseries debut

New Delhi (IANS) Red Bull athlete Max Verstappen recorded three podiums from four races in a standout debut performance in the second round of the Australian Supercars All-Stars Eseries.

With all major sporting events on hold due to coronavirus…

Sri Lanka offers to host IPL 2020 amid COVID-19 crisis

Colombo (IANS) Sri Lanka has offered to host the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which has now been indefinitely suspended by the BCCI due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The 2020 IPL edition was slated to start from March…

'ICC exploring all options with regards to T20 World Cup'

New Delhi (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) sought to play down speculation over a possible postponement of the 2020 T20 World Cup while maintaining that it is exploring all options.

"We are continuing with our planning for ICC…

IWF chief Tamas Ajan resigns amid corruption probe

Budapest (IANS) International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) president Tamas Ajan has resigned amid allegations of corruption and doping violations made in a documentary earlier this year.

"The IWF thanks Tamas Ajan for more than four decades…