Hockey World Cup: Spain thrash Wales 5-1 to claim first win, remain in the hunt

Rourkela (IANS) World No. 8 Spain recovered from their opening match defeat against hosts India to thrash Wales 5-1 and maintained their chances of advancing from Pool D in the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium…

3rd ODI: Look at scoring runs on every ball when going out to bat, says Shreyas Iyer

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer believes one has to look at scoring runs on every ball while going out to bat in the ODIs.

Iyer has been a key figure in India's middle-order for ODIs in 2022, making 724…

National shooting trials: Akhil, Esha and Sarabjot emerge as winners

New Delhi (IANS) Akhil Sheoran, Esha Singh and Sarabjot Singh emerged as the winners on day five of the ongoing national shooting trials for Group A shooters at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR), here on Friday.

Akhil won the men's…

Hockey World Cup: After Spain win, India shift focus to crucial England game

Rourkela (IANS) Playing in front of a packed crowd, the Indian Men's Hockey Team put up a scintillating show to claim a thrilling 2-0 win in their opening match of the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 here at the brand-new Birsa Munda Hockey…

Dakar Rally 2023: Nacho Cornejo wins 12th Stage, second stage win for Honda

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) (IANS) Jose Ignacio Cornejo was the man of the day during the second part of the marathon stage at the Empty Quarter, claiming the second stage victory for the Honda Team in the 12th Stage of Dakar Rally here.

On arrival…

U19 Women's T20 World Cup holds a lot of promise, can 'transform the landscape': Sachin Tendulkar

New Delhi (IANS) Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar believes the inaugural edition of ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa holds a lot of promise and has the potential to transform the landscape for women's cricket worldwide.

Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy ties the knot with Arjun Hoysala

Bengaluru (IANS) India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy started a new innings in her life on Thursday when she tied the knot with Karnataka first class cricketer Arjun Hoysala.

Veda chose to tie the knot on the birth anniversary of her mother Cheluvamba…

Badminton: India Open 2023 picks up official entertainment partner in build-up to event

Mumbai (IANS) The India Open 2023 badminton tournament, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from January 17-22, has signed up India's leading multiplex chain, INOX Leisure ltd, as the official entertainment partner, it was announced here on Thursday.

Badminton: Eurosport acquires broadcast rights for BWF India Open 2023

Mumbai (IANS) India Open, BWF Super 750 tournament, will be broadcasted on Eurosport, Warner Bros. Discovery announced the acquisition of the tournament's exclusive broadcast rights on Thursday.

India Open has been promoted to Super 750…

Malaysia Open: Sindhu loses to Marin; Prannoy and Satwik-Chirag pair advance

Kuala Lumpur (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu couldn't manage to get the winning start in 2023 as she suffered a loss at the hands of familiar foe Rio 2016 champion Carolina Marin of Spain in the opening round of Malaysia Open Super…