Global Chess League: Triveni Continental Kings to face Mumba Masters in final

Dubai (IANS) It was yet another day of huge upsets at the Global Chess League as all the pre-event favourites lost their final matches, leaving Triveni Continental Kings and upGrad Mumbai Masters set to clash in the final.

In a shocking outcome,…

We are leaving no stone unturned for Asian Games: Jiu-Jitsu fighter Siddharth Singh

New Delhi (IANS) Siddharth Singh, an Indian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, expressed his determination to win a medal at the upcoming Asian Games, despite facing limited support for the emerging sport in India.

He emphasised that the Indian team is making…

Youth Women’s National Boxing: Nikita, Kirti advance to final with dominating wins

Bhopal (IANS) The Asian Junior Champions Nikita Chand and Kirti continued their impressive run at the ongoing 6th youth women’s national boxing championship by registering comprehensive victories to enter the finals on the fifth day of the competition.

Asian Kabaddi Cship: India beat Iran in the final to reclaim title

Busan (South Korea) (IANS) India reclaimed the Asian Kabaddi Championship title after beating Iran 42-32 in the final here at the Dong-Eui Institute of Technology Seokdang Cultural Center on Friday.

This was India's eighth title in the…

TOPS clears training stints of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia in Kyrgyzstan, Hungary

New Delhi (IANS) The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved proposals by Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for training in Kyrgystan and Hungary as they prepare for the upcoming trials for the Asian…

Duleep Trophy: Nishant Sindhu's 150, Harshit Rana's maiden hundred put North Zone in driver's seat

Bengaluru (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Nishant Sindhu slammed 150 while pacer Harshit Rana notched up his maiden hundred in first-class cricket to put North Zone in the driver’s seat against North East Zone on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal…

Ashes 2023: Protesters briefly disrupt play during second Eng vs Aus Test at Lord's

London, (IANS) A group of protesters from the 'Just Stop Oil' activist group on Wednesday briefly interrupted the proceedings on the first morning of the second Ashes 2023 Test between England and Australia at Lord's.

Ahead of the…

Asian Kabaddi C'ship: India begin title defence with two consecutive wins

Busan (South Korea) (IANS) Defending champions India started their Asian Kabaddi Championship campaign with wins over hosts South Korea and Chinese Taipei, here on Tuesday.

Two wins in as many as games on Day-1 of the tournament placed India…

Hockey India Jr Women National Championship begins on Tuesday

Rourkela (IANS) The 13th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship is set to begin on Tuesday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here, with players from 28 teams competing for the trophy.

The 28 teams are divided into 8 groups, with the…

Jhulan Goswami, Heather Knight, Eoin Morgan join MCC World Cricket Committee

London (IANS) Legendary India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami, England women’s captain Heather Knight and 2019 Men’s ODI World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan have joined the MCC World Cricket Committee, said the Marylebone Cricket Club on Monday.