Govt clears participation of 88-member Indian contingent at Asian Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Government of India has approved the participation of the Indian contingent at the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) 2025, scheduled to be held from February 7 to 14 in Harbin, China. With just a week to go until the opening of the Asian Winter Games, an 88-member Indian contingent, […]
Rural Olympics begins in Punjab’s Kila Raipur
Chandigarh, Jan 31 (IANS) The Kila Raipur Rural Olympics 2025, one of Punjab’s premier sporting events, on Friday got off with Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond inaugurating games in the Kila Raipur stadium. In his address, Sond emphasised that the government is dedicated to elevating sports. “The government has been making significant […]
364 shooters to represent 29 teams at the 38th National Games
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) A total of 364 top shooters including Olympic medalists, World and Asian champions will represent 29 teams comprising states, Union Territories (UTs) and the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) at the 38th National Games Shooting competitions to be held in Dehradun (Rifle/Pistol) and Rudrapur (Shotgun) respectively from January 28 to […]
It is ‘far too early’ to be calling Liverpool the best in the world, says Slot
Liverpool, Jan 20 (IANS) After a 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday, courtesy of an injury-time brace by substitute Darwin Nunez, head coach Thomas Frank labelled Liverpool as the best team in the world at the moment. Arne Slot on the other hand believes it is ‘far too early’ in the season to be calling […]
Kohli confirms he will play Delhi’s next Ranji match vs Railways: Sources
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Former India captain Virat Kohli has confirmed his availability for Delhi’s next Ranji Trophy match and will play against Railways in the clash that will be played from January 30 to February 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here. Kohli himself has been very keen to play this match, which […]
Kho Kho World Cup: Ruthless India women storm into semis with Bangla blowout
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Indian women’s team secured its semifinal berth at the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup with a commanding 109-16 victory over Bangladesh at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Friday. Led by captain Priyanka Ingle, the team showcased their dominance throughout all four turns, including an impressive Dream Run […]
Baroda, Lucknow, Bengaluru and Mumbai to host WPL 2025, Brabourne Stadium knockouts venue
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai will be the venues for the 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), with Brabourne Stadium to host the Eliminator and Final. In the tournament’s short history, it will be the first time four […]
Fast-bowler Saqib Mahmood finally granted visa for England’s white-ball tour to India
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) England fast-bowler Saqib Mahmood has finally been granted his visa for the side’s upcoming white-ball tour of India, starting with the T20I series opener in Kolkata on January 22. A report in Daily Mail said Mahmood was told on Thursday morning that his visa was granted and he will be […]
Women’s HIL: Soorma Club hope to maintain momentum in clash with Delhi SG Pipers
Rourkela, Jan 16 (IANS) With two wins from two matches under their belt, Soorma Hockey Club will take on Delhi SG Pipers on Friday in a much-anticipated clash in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, hoping to maintain the momentum when they play at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here. So far, JSW Soorma […]
Women’s HIL: Soorma Hockey Club secure 2-1 victory over Odisha Warriors
Ranchi, Jan 15 (IANS) Hina Bano and Sonam found the back of the net as Soorma Hockey Club continued their strong start to the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 with a 2-1 win against Odisha Warriors at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. Hina Bano (6’) opened […]
