Sports

Indian team cruises past Chinese Taipei in straight sets

23 Sep 2023 10:33 AM IST

The Indian men’s volleyball team on Friday defeated Chinese Taipei in straight sets in the Asian Games to continue its winning momentum. Ranked 43 in the world, Chinese Taipei fought hard but the Indian team, who defeated South Korea earlier this week. India trailed in the first game for the

India’s Wushu trio from Arunachal Pradesh face entry denial in China

23 Sep 2023 10:32 AM IST

Three Indian Wushu players Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu have been denied entry to China to compete in the Hangzhou Asian Games. The Wushu event in the Asian Game will begin on Sunday. The trio were approved to take part by the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 Organising Committee.

Antim Pangha learns bronze and Paris Olympic quota

23 Sep 2023 10:32 AM IST

Rising wrestling star Antim Panghal secured a bronze medal in the women’s 53 kg category and a Paris Olympics 2024 quota for India at the ongoing World Wrestling Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. She beat two-time European Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze medal bout by 16-6. This

Balraj Panwar advances to men’s singles sculls final

23 Sep 2023 10:30 AM IST

India’s rowing campaign at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China received another boost as Balraj Panwar, representing the country in men’s singles sculls, reached the final A in his category on Friday. Balraj finished third in the semi-final A/B2 of his category with a timing of 7:22:22. Sports Authority

Verstappen sets the pace in Japanese GP opening practice

23 Sep 2023 10:29 AM IST

Max Verstappen and Red Bull returned to their pace-setting form in the opening practice session in Japan, as the Dutch racer established the early pace in the first practise session to easily lead rivals Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris. Verstappen took the lead as the drivers departed as soon as

Caroline Dolehide stages remarkable comeback to reach Guadalajara semis

23 Sep 2023 10:28 AM IST

The World No.111 Caroline Dolehide continued her stunning run through the WTA 1000 Guadalajara Open after the American pulled off a 3-6, 7-6(9), 6-3 comeback triumph over Italy’s Martina Trevisan in the quarterfinals. Dolehide battled back from 3-6, 1-4 down and saved four match points in the second set on

Sports Minister cancels Asian Games trip to China due to Arunachal athletes’ denial of visas

22 Sep 2023 15:24 PM IST

After three Arunachal Wushu athletes were refused regular Chinese visas to compete in the Games, sports minister Anurag Thakur canceled his trip to China for the Asian Games. Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, stated that India reserved the right to take actions to protect its

Blow to SA World cup hopes as Nortje and Sisanda ruled out

22 Sep 2023 10:24 AM IST

South African bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the South Africa squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams have been named as replacements for the two key bowlers. Both the players were named in South Africa’s 15-member squad

England’s ODI squad shuffle amid Jason Roy’s exit

22 Sep 2023 10:23 AM IST

England captain Jos Buttler discussed how he felt responsible for informing their regular opener about his omission from the squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Jason Roy’s run with the England side has been prolific. With a strike rate of above 100, he has 4271 runs at

ODI Gambit: Starc and Maxwell rested, Steve Smith returns

22 Sep 2023 10:22 AM IST

Australian players Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell have been ruled out of the first ODI game of the three-match series against India while Steve Smith will return to the side. India lock horns with Australia on Friday at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. In the pre-match press conference,

Indian women’s cricket team secures semi-final berth at Asian Games

22 Sep 2023 10:21 AM IST

Smriti Mandhana-led Team India reached the semi-finals of the Asian Games after their quarterfinal match against Malaysia was called off due to rain at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field on Thursday. India made it through to the semis owing to higher seeding after the game was washed out. After rain showed

Grand Prairie stadium chosen as host for exciting MiLC final

22 Sep 2023 10:14 AM IST

Minor League Cricket (MiLC) announced on Thursday that the third season of America’s most extensive cricket championship will conclude at the nation’s premier cricket venue, Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. The championship final will take place on Sunday at 5:30 pm. Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Grand Prairie Stadium