'CoA must cease to exist from today', Centre to SC on FIFA suspension of AIFF

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the committee of administrators (CoA), managing the affairs of All India Football Federation (AIFF), must cease to exist from this day and also proposed 25 per cent of the elected executive…

Caroline Garcia makes history, becomes first qualifier to ever win a WTA 1000 event

Mason (Ohio) (IANS) Caroline Garcia of France defeated Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4 in the Western & Southern Open final, becoming the first qualifier to ever win a WTA 1000 title since the tier was created in 2009.

The 28-year-old…

Junior championship is a great platform for the budding badminton talents in India, says P V Sindhu

Mumbai (IANS) Ace badminton player and two-time Olympic Medallist P V Sindhu said that junior championship is a great platform for the budding talents in India.

The 6th edition of the PNB MetLife Junior Badminton Championship (JBC) 2022 will…

Chhagan, Kavitha win Mumbai Half Marathon 2022

Mumbai (IANS) Chhagan Bombale of Maharashtra and Kavitha Reddy from Andhra Pradesh clinched the coveted titles in the Ageas Federal Life Insurance Mumbai Half Marathon 2022 here on Sunday.

On a cloudy and slightly wet morning Bombale comfortably…

From Jharkhand's rocky soil emerge young stars of women's football

Ranchi (IANS) Battling all odds, many Jharkhand women have made their way into national and international football teams and become role models for others.

The women's football team which shines at the national and international level includes…

Durand Cup 2022: Army Green defeat NEUFC 3-1

Guwahati (IANS) Army Green defeated NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) 3-1 in their Group D match of the Durand Cup 2022 at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, here on Sunday.

Greens skipper P.C. Lallawmkima, got a brace of goals while Somesh Kothari…

Champions Chess Tour: Pragg, Carlsen score similar 3-1 wins in fourth Rd, remain on top

Miami (IANS) The FTX Crypto Cup seems to be heading towards a tense two-horse race as Indian teenager Praggnanandhaa and Norway's World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen both crushed their opponents in the fourth round here and remained in joint lead.

India-Zimbabwe series is testing ground for Deepak Chahar for T20 WC selection: Sanjay Manjrekar

Mumbai (IANS) Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels that the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe will be a testing ground for Deepak Chahar in terms of selection in the Men's T20 World Cup squad.

Chahar, out…

'Breaking of ice is taking place', engaging with FIFA to lift AIFF suspension: Centre to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is holding talks with FIFA officials, and breaking of ice could take place soon, as the government is making all efforts to lift the suspension of All India Football Federation…

Centre mentions AIFF suspension by FIFA before SC, seeks hearing on Wednesday

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday mentioned the suspension of All India Football Federation (AIFF) by FIFA before the Supreme Court and sought a hearing on the matter.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, mentioned…