2025 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships moved from Israel

Jerusalem (IANS) The 2025 European Championships in Artistic Gymnastics will be moved from Israel, the Israel Gymnastics Federation said.

The European Gymnastics (EG) said in a statement that it decided to cancel the hosting of the championships…

Champion driver Gaurav Gill all set for Otago Rally in New Zealand

New Delhi (IANS) Arjuna awardee Gaurav Gill is all set to participate in the Otago Rally in New Zealand, scheduled to be held in Dunedin from April 12-14. Gill's entry in the event is being backed by Indian businessman Vamcy Merla, who is also…

Formula 1: Sainz storms to victory amid drama in Australia; Verstappen retires, Russell crashes out

Melbourne (IANS) Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz raced to his first victory of the season with an impressive display during Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix, taking advantage of technical trouble for Max Verstappen in the opening laps that forced the reigning…

Swiss Open: Kidambi Srikanth enter semis; Priyanshu, Kiran bow out

Basel (IANS) Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth continued his impressive campaign at the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament, storming into the semifinals with a commanding straight-game 21-10, 21-14 victory over Chia Hao Lee of Chinese Taipei.

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Sr Women’s Hockey Nationals: Manipur, Mizoram illuminate the rise of hockey in Northeast India

Pune (IANS) Manipur and Mizoram, two states synonymous with their rich traditions and picturesque terrains, have emerged as the torchbearers of hockey prowess in the Northeast India, showcasing their mettle in the 14th Hockey India Senior Women's…

Paris Olympics: Mary Kom appointed India’s Chef de Mission, Sharath Kamal named flag bearer

New Delhi (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist and multiple-time World Champion boxer, MC Mary Kom has been appointed as India’s Chef de Mission for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. Table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal has been named as flag-bearer…

Golf: India's Zara Anand shares lead at Queen Sirikit Cup

Christchurch (IANS) India's Zara Anand grabbed a share of the lead at the 44th Queen Sirikit Cup at the Par-72 Clearwater Golf Club.

Zara shot 73 and shared the lead with Chinese Taipei’s Chun-Wei Wu, the reigning Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific…

Indian men's, women's hockey teams placed second in FIH 5s rankings

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams secured second place in the maiden Hockey 5s rankings issued on Wednesday by the world body (FIH).

The Indian men's team, alongside Oman and Malaysia, clinched the second spot with…

Skipper Smriti reveals the backroom brainstorming behind RCB’s WPL triumph

New Delhi (IANS) After Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) title triumph in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) captain Smriti Mandhana has revealed the painstaking preparations that had gone into turning the dream into reality.

From brainstorming…

Clash of Titans steals the show as Chetan Shivram wins a triple

Mysuru (IANS) Former Indian National Rally champion Chetan Shivram showed great skills as he raced past the flag winning the title in three different classes at the mighty Clash of Titans, a feature event run for the winners of different events in…