Gaurav Gill retires from Safari Rally Kenya due to engine problems

Nairobi (IANS) The three-time APRC champion Gaurav Gill was forced to retire from the Safari Rally Kenya on Friday due to engine problems.

Seven times INRC title holder and the Arjuna awardee fell victim to the deadly 'Fesh Fesh' dust…

Jehan Daruvala completes over 130 laps around Silverstone in McLaren F1 car

Mumbai (IANS) India's race driver Jehan Daruvala has made a successful Formula One test debut this week with world championship-winning team McLaren, with the 23-year-old driving the Woking-based team's 2021 race-winning challenger -- the…

On International Olympic Day, Kiren Rijiju appeals for peace through sports

New Delhi (IANS) Union Law minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday made an appeal to spread the message of peace through sports on the occasion of International Olympic Day.

Rijiju, the former sports minister, also urged everyone to make sports a…

IND v SL: Will stick to our plans; play positive cricket in this series, says Chamari Athapaththu

Dambulla (IANS) Sri Lanka women's skipper Chamari Athapaththu stated that her side will stick to their plans and aim to play positive cricket in the white-ball series against India, starting with the first T20I on Thursday.

The three-match…

Legendary Australia cricketer Lisa Sthalekar is new FICA president

Nyon (Switzerland) (IANS) Legendary Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has been confirmed as president of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) at its executive committee meeting here.

The 42-year-old Lisa, who…

IND v SA: KSCA announces 50 per cent refund for ticket-holders after rain washes out decider

Bengaluru (IANS) The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced that a 50 per cent refund will be provided for ticket holders after persistent rain forced the abandonment of the series decider T20I between South Africa and India at the M…

ESFI names strong 11-member Indian contingent for 14th World Esports Championships

New Delhi (IANS) Team Wicked Gaming including Tekken7 star Hitesh Khorwal and Ritesh Sarda secured their place in the Indian squad as the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) announced a strong 11-member contingent for the 14th World Esports Championships…

India's Anahat Singh wins Asian Junior Squash title in U-15 category

New Delhi (IANS) Indian player Anahat Singh won the gold medal in the girls Under-15 category at the Asian Juniors Squash Championships in Pattaya, Thailand.

According to information received here, the 14-year-old Anahat defeated Kwong Ena…

World Championships silver-winning boxer Manju Rani eyes Paris Olympics glory

New Delhi (IANS) Inspired by legend MC Mary Kom to excel in boxing, 2019 World Women's Boxing Championship silver medallist Manju Rani to emulate her idol and bag a medal in the Olympic Games.

Now, back to full-speed training after the…

Maini gears up for third round of 2022 DTM Championship at Imola

Meuspath (Germany) (IANS) Mercedes-AMG driver Arjun Maini will be looking to claim his second podium finish when he competes in the third round of the 2022 DTM Championship, set to take place at the historic Imola race circuit in Italy this weekend.