India's Gaurav Gill set for WRC-2 outing in gruelling Acropolis Rally of Greece

New Delhi (IANS) India's ace rally driver Gaurav Gill is all set for his first outing in the World Rally Championship (WRC) 2023 season by taking part in one of the world’s toughest rally-raids -– the Acropolis Rally of Greece -- scheduled from…

After Hockey5s Asia Cup triumphs, Indian men's and women aim to lift FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024

New Delhi (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday unveiled the pools and the match schedule of the FIH Women's Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024.

The 16 men’s and women’s teams from around the world will all be vying to become…

Asian TT C'ships: Indian men's team in semis, assured of a medal; women out in quarters

Pyeongchang (South Korea) (IANS) The Indian men's team advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Table Tennis Championships, assuring themselves of a medal, while the women's team crashed out in the quarterfinals, here on Monday.

The…

Harmanpreet Kaur the only Indian player to be picked in inaugural WBBL overseas draft

Melbourne (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was the only player from the country selected in the inaugural Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) overseas draft, held on Sunday.

She was placed in the platinum category of the draft and was picked…

Russian, Belarussian athletes not to participate in Hangzhou Asian Games

Kuwait (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has thwarted a move by Asian sports administrators to involve athletes from Russia and Belarus in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, later this month.

Though the Russian and Belarus…

Sanjeet Budhwar to defend his Featherweight title in Main Event at MFN 13 on Oct 28

New Delhi (IANS) Matrix Fight Night, India's premium mixed-martial arts promotion announced a blockbuster main event for the MFN 13, which is set to take place on October 28 at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

On the action-packed night that will…

BCCI media rights: Acquisition of TV and digital rights adds to Viacom18’s rise in cricket broadcast world

New Delhi (IANS) On Friday, it was all green for the stocks of TV18 Broadcast Ltd. and Network18 Media and Investments Ltd. There was a good reason behind their stocks witnessing a jump: Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd. acquired the BCCI media rights, comprising…

Anahat Singh, Mangaonkar get top billing for 46th Maharashtra State Open Squash

Mumbai (IANS) Asian Junior Champion Anahat Singh will lead the charge in the women's section of the 46th Maharashtra State Open Squash Tournament 2023 to be held at the Bombay Gymkhana here on Saturday.

Maharashtra’s 29-year-old Mahesh…

Mithali Raj, Scott Edwards add splendour to ODI WC trophy tour's European journey

Europe (IANS) The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 trophy tour continued to capture the imagination of cricket enthusiasts as it swept through Europe, leaving a trail of excitement and unity in its wake.

With stops in Netherlands, UK, France…

We are so happy for Neeraj Chopra, but we too won a gold medal, says emotional Indian women's blind cricket team captain

New Delhi (IANS) In a country where sporting victories are celebrated at a magnanimous level, where winning a gold medal calls for great fervor and celebration, sometimes the glitz and glamour of renowned sportspersons overshadow the remarkable achievements…