Sports

Overhaul of coaching staff on cards after poor display by shooters

28 Jul 2021 08:03 AM IST

Indian shooters fail to enter qualification stage 2 in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team.

Union ministers felicitate Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu

27 Jul 2021 04:03 AM IST

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Monday felicitated India’s first medal winner at the Tokyo Olympics Saikhom Mirabai Chanu. Union Minister for Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju and Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of North-Eastern region Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping

WEST INDIES DROP ONE T20I FROM SERIES AGAINST PAKISTAN

27 Jul 2021 04:01 AM IST

Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced a revised match schedule for the upcoming “Osaka Presents PSO Carient T20 Cup” between the West Indies and Pakistan in the Caribbean. A four-match T20I series, has been agreed, scheduled to start on Wednesday, July 28 at Kensington

I don’t look at what others are doing, focus lies on performing well: Chahal

27 Jul 2021 04:00 AM IST

After defeating Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series, India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said that is not concerned about the healthy competition between the spinners in the squad as his prime focus lies is on performing well for the Men in Blue. Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked four while

MIRABAI CHANU’S WIN WILL INSPIRE OTHER ATHLETES FROM INDIAN CONTINGENT

27 Jul 2021 03:58 AM IST

When Mirabai Chanu’s event was going on, I was eagerly waiting for her medal-winning moment because I was sure of her winning the medal. I had also ordered sweets but did not reveal it to anyone. I am glad that after 21 years, India got a medal through Mirabai Chanu.

Day 3: Rough day for India, women hockey team loses

27 Jul 2021 03:57 AM IST

After a hard day for the country, in the evening, all eyes were on the Indian women’s hockey team and the side in blue couldn’t find a way to get on board, before going down 0-2 against the Germans.

LET THE GAMES BE FOR THE HONOUR OF COUNTRY AND GLORY OF SPORT

26 Jul 2021 11:43 AM IST

Have we substituted the Olympic oath—“For the honour of my country and the glory of sport’’—with a new personal oath: For glamour and money in sports! Today sports have become more of a business rather than obeying to the oath we used to take during the Olympics. What has changed

SANIA, ANKITA SUFFER SHOCKING DEFEAT IN FIRST ROUND OF WOMEN’S DOUBLES

26 Jul 2021 11:40 AM IST

India’s women’s tennis duo of Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina suffered a very disappointing defeat in the first round of the Tokyo Olympics in the doubles event here at Ariake Tennis Court 11 on Sunday. The Ukrainian team of Lyudmyla Viktorivna Kichenok and Nadiia Viktorivna Kichenok knocked out the Indian

MI TO PLAY CSK ON 19 SEPT, FINAL ON 15 OCTOBER IN DUBAI

26 Jul 2021 11:39 AM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the schedule for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 which will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A total of 31 matches will be played in the duration of 27 days. The 14th

BHUVNESHWAR, SURYAKUMAR STAR AS INDIA DEFEAT LANKA IN FIRST T20I

26 Jul 2021 11:38 AM IST

Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked four while Deepak Chahar scalped two wickets as India defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first T20I on Sunday. Indian bowlers got the job done without any trouble as the visitors took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. India bundled out Sri Lanka

Mary Kom storms into Round of 16, Sindhu wins opening game

26 Jul 2021 11:37 AM IST

Boxer Mary Kom (51kg) stormed into the Round of 16 of women’s flyweight (48-51 kg) category event after defeating Miguelina Garcia of the Dominican Republic in the round of 32 here at the Kokugikan Arena. Mary Kom defeated Miguelina 4-1 in the round of 32 match on Sunday. After the

TOKYO OLYMPICS, DAY 2: BIG DAY FOR INDIAN CONTINGENT

24 Jul 2021 06:21 AM IST

Tokyo Olympics which was declared ‘open’ on Friday with a toned-down Opening Ceremony, will see the spotlight shift to sporting activities and the second day of the Games is one of the biggest for the Indian contingent. Saturday can indeed prove to be one of the most rewarding days for