PT Usha becomes first woman IOA president

New Delhi (IANS) Legendary athlete PT Usha was on Saturday officially elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the governing body's polls.

Usha -- a multiple Asian Games gold medallist -- was declared…

Indigenous sport kabaddi triumphs over a global marquee sporting event in latest viewership data

New Delhi (IANS) The latest viewership data revealed by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) for week 47 threw up an interesting story. The opening day of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar registered a reach of 9.7 million (BARC data:…

BWF World Tour Finals: Prannoy beats Axelsen to end campaign on a winning note

Bangkok (Thailand) (IANS) India's HS Prannoy ended his campaign in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals 2022 on a happy note with a superb victory against World No.1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in a Group Stage match at Court 1…

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands keeper Noppert plays down Messi threat in quarterfinals

Doha (Qatar) (IANS) The Netherlands goalkeeper Andries Noppert said he is not overly concerned about the threat posed by Argentina captain Lionel Messi ahead of the team's World Cup quarterfinal duel on Friday.

Messi has been in impressive…

World Weightlifting Championships: Mirabai Chanu clinches silver despite wrist pain

Bogota (Colombia) (IANS) Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu battled wrist pain to clinch a silver medal in the women's 49kg division at the World Weightlifting Championships 2022, here.

Mirabai lifted a total weight of 200kg (87kg snatch…

FIFA World Cup: La Liga has second-most players in Qatar 2022 after the group stage

Mumbai (IANS) After the end of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup, and with half of the teams already eliminated from the event, Spain's La Liga remains the league that brings the second-most international players to the event in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup: Mbappe's brace helps France destroy Poland, storm into quarters

Doha (Qatar) (IANS) Defending champions France eased to a comfortable 3-1 win over Poland to make it to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup.

On Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium, a brace from Kylian Mbappe and a record-breaking goal from…

Football: India withdraws bid to host senior Men's Asian Cup 2027; Saudi Arabia is lone bidder now

New Delhi (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has withdrawn India's bid to host the 2027 edition of the Senior Men's Asian Cup, for which it was shortlisted as the potential candidate along with Saudi Arabia.

The Executive…

Four things to look out for on Monday in Qatar World Cup

Doha (IANS) Japan face Croatia, while Brazil take on South Korea in the World Cup last 16 on Monday in two fascinating ties. Here are four things to look out for:

1. Will injuries cause Brazil problems?

Brazil will be clear favourites…

Achanta Sharath Kamal elected ITTF Athletes' Commission chairs

Beijing (IANS) India's Achanta Sharath Kamal and China's Liu Shiwen were elected as joint International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Athletes' Commission chairs ahead of the ITTF Summit in Amman, Jordan on Friday.

It is the first…