Sports

Hockey India congratulates Manpreet Singh on 350 caps

12 Feb 2024 09:01 AM IST

Hockey India congratulated Manpreet Singh on completing 350 International Caps when India took on Spain in their first match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Manpreet Singh hails from Punjab – a state known for producing top-quality hockey players for the country.

Australia Clinches Fourth U-19 World Cup Title, India Falls Short in Final Clash

12 Feb 2024 09:00 AM IST

In a high-stakes showdown at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024, Australia emerged triumphant, securing their fourth title by defeating India with a commanding 79-run victory. The pulsating finale showcased Australia’s cricketing prowess as they fielded four seam bowlers, strategically leveraging favorable conditions and the kookaburra balls to set a

Virat Kohli receives support from Steyn

10 Feb 2024 12:45 PM IST

South African pace great Dale Steyn expressed his support for Indian star batter Virat Kohli amid speculation about his absence from the Test series against England, saying “Family should come first and that should be the end of the story.” Virat Kohli has missed the first two Tests owing to

India stares at potential 6th ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 win

10 Feb 2024 08:19 AM IST

In a highly anticipated showdown today at Sahara Park Willowmoore Cricket Stadium, defending champions India are poised to clash with Australia in the U19 Cricket World Cup final this Sunday. India, with an impressive history of five World Cup titles, seeks to add another trophy to their collection, while Australia

NADA imposes bans on top athletes Karanveer and Kirpal

10 Feb 2024 08:16 AM IST

India’s leading shot putter, Karanveer Singh, and discus thrower, Kirpal Singh, were among numerous athletes from various sports who received four-year bans from the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) Disciplinary panel. The bans were imposed by the NADA’s Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) on December 29, 2023, with the agency releasing the

Chris Gayle to captain Telangana Tigers in Indian veteran Premier League

09 Feb 2024 07:51 AM IST

Chris Gayle, the dynamic former West Indian batter will captain Telangana Tigers in the first edition of the inaugural edition of the much-anticipated Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL). Renowned as the Universe Boss of T20 cricket, Gayle, who holds the record for the most runs in the shortest format of

Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina lead Indian wells entry list

09 Feb 2024 07:50 AM IST

The World No.1 Iga Swiatek, World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Elena Rybakina will headline the field at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. All of the Top 10 are headed to the desert to start the Sunshine Double at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open in

Khelo India athletes receive over Rs 30.83 cr scholarship in 2023-24

09 Feb 2024 07:47 AM IST

Sports Authority of India (SAI) has released an Out of Pocket Allowance of Rs 7,71,30,000 for 2571 Khelo India Athletes for Quarter 4 of the financial year 2023-24. The amount released is a part of the Khelo India Scholarship Scheme. As part of the long-term development program of the Khelo

SAFF U-19 women’s final: India vs. Bangladesh showdown

08 Feb 2024 06:25 AM IST

The Indian football team will be out to break a jinx as it takes on hosts Bangladesh in the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final here on Thursday. Despite improvement in women’s football, India somehow hold a dismal record in this age-group in SAFF. The title has eluded India on more

Hockey player Varun Kumar is charged under POCSO for sexually assaulting

08 Feb 2024 06:24 AM IST

Indian hockey player Varun Kumar has been accused of allegedly raping a minor under the pretext of marriage, leading to an FIR being registered against him in Bengaluru, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Assault (POCSO) Act. The complainant has said that they first got in touch in 2019

Uday Saharan: A New captain cool, true to his roots

08 Feb 2024 06:21 AM IST

During the U-19 Challenger tournament last year, India skipper Uday Saharan wasn’t scoring runs and father Sanjeev was getting anxious as the national selection committee was about to pick the squad for junior Asia Cup. “I wasn’t in best frame of mind as Uday wasn’t scoring runs, but he would

Jamieson and Santner lead the charge in 1st test victory over South Africa

08 Feb 2024 06:20 AM IST

With a clinical performance in all facets of cricket, New Zealand capped off the first Test with a stunning 281-run victory against South Africa on Wednesday at Bay Oval. The first clash between the experienced side and the raw talent saw the experienced side pass with flying colours on Day