Pandya to lead Indian T20 squad in New Zealand; Dhawan named captain for ODIs
Adelaide, 31 Oct: All-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Monday named India's captain for the three-match T20I series in New Zealand, starting November 18, while...
Wriddhiman in Bengal squad for Mushtaq T20s, senior player Goswami surprisingly ignored
Kolkata, Oct 18 (PTI) India's Test specialist Wriddhiman Saha bolstered Bengal's T20 squad with his presence even as selectors overlooked seasoned Shreevats Goswami for...
Asia reworks qualifying format for 48-team World Cup in 2026
BRISBANE, 1 Aug: The Asian Football Confede-ration has confirmed a new qualifying format to factor in its expanded number of direct entries for a...
Edris, Kipkoech and Cheptai headline Delhi Half Marathon
New Delhi, 9 Oct: Two-time 5,000m world champion Muktar Edris of Ethiopia and Kenya's Felix Kipkoech are among the top names in a strong...
Lovlina, Nikhat to spearhead India’s challenge in Women’s World Boxing Championship
New Delhi, 27 Feb: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead India's challenge at the IBA Women's...
Goggia takes super-G for 5th win in 17 days; Shiffrin 5th
VAL d’ISÈRE, France, Dec 19 (AP) — Sofia Goggia has been unbeaten in downhill for an entire year. Now the Olympic champion from Italy...
Federer plans tournament return at Swiss Indoors in October
London, 26 Apr: Roger Federer intends to return to tournament tennis after what will have been more than a year away from the tour...
Sikandar Raza’s gutsy ton goes in vain as India complete series sweep
Harare, 22 Aug: Sikandar Raza's lion-hearted effort took Zimbabwe on the cusp of a famous victory before India held their nerves to pull off...
ISL: Ogbeche’s hat-trick helps Hyderabad beat SC East Bengal 4-0
VASCO, 24 Jan: Bartholomew Ogbeche score a hat-trick as Hyderabad FC reclaimed atop the Indian Super League standings with a dominating 4-0 win over...
AFI partners with HSBC India to support young women athletes
Mumbai, 29 Aug: Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Monday announced its partnership with HSBC India to support women athletes of the country, especially...
SAfrica gives England big reality check with innings defeat
London, 19 Aug: England was given a reality check in its new era under Ben Stokes as the team fell to defeat by South...
Sudirman Cup 2021: New-look Indian team aims to punch above its weight
Vantaa (Finland), Sep 25 (PTI): An Indian team which is a nice little blend of youth and experience, will have to punch above its...
COVID-19 cases reported in Indian shooting team in Changwon ahead of World Cup
New Delhi, 7 Jul: The Indian shooting contingent have been hit by the COVID-19 scare in Changwon, Korea, after two officials accompanying the team...
India sweeps FIH annual awards; men’s Olympic champion Belgium says this is not normal
Lausanne, 6 Oct: India swept the International Hockey Federation's annual awards on Wednesday, claiming all the top honours based on a voting system which...
National Javelin Day to be celebrated by AFI every year to mark Neeraj Chopra’s...
New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI): The day Neeraj Chopra scripted history by winning Olympic gold medal at Tokyo Olympics, 7 August, will be celebrated...
Pinki to fight for bronze after losing heart-stopping semifinal
Oslo (Norway), Oct 4 (PTI) Indian wrestler Pinki nearly pinned her German rival Nina Hemmer before losing the heart-stopping 55kg semifinal 6-8 to miss...
Madrid wins 2-1 at Barcelona in first post-Messi “cl sico”
Barcelona, Oct 24 (AP) David Alaba and Lucas V zquez scored as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday in the...
Sports Minister and Education Minister launch nation-wide quiz on sports and fitness
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched a quiz on fitness and sports, "the...
Peng Shuai: Fresh unverified video of missing Chinese tennis player surfaces online
Beijing, Dec 19 (AFP): Fresh unverified footage of Peng Shuai was posted online by a state-affiliated journalist on Sunday as international concern persists for...
Swiatek defends Italian Open title with 28th straight win
ROME, 15 May: The top-ranked Iga Swiatek overwhelmed Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to defend her Italian Open title on Sunday and extend her winning...