Sports

Fitness is the biggest asset of our hockey team: Dhanraj Pillay

15 Jul 2021 04:30 AM IST

Hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay feels that the biggest asset of the current hockey team is their fitness and he also said the Manpreet Singh-led side would do very well in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. “I am very confident they will do it this time. They have been doing well in

Ready to ‘Cheer4India’ as India sends largest contingent for Olympics

15 Jul 2021 04:27 AM IST

The country will compete in 69 events across 18 sports this time. This will also be the first time that India competes in such a diverse range of sports.

GAYLE STORM HELPS WEST INDIES WIN T20 SERIES AGAINST AUSTRALIA

14 Jul 2021 06:57 AM IST

A scintillating knock from Chris Gayle helped West Indies thrash Australia by six wickets in the third T20I. With this win, West Indies secured T20I series victory over Australia with two more games to go. A quality death bowling from West Indies had restricted Australia to 141/6 before the hosts

WHY AGARKAR FEELS SPIN BOWLING IS NOW A WORRY FOR INDIA

14 Jul 2021 06:56 AM IST

Former India pace bowler Ajit Agarkar feels that spinner Kuldeep Yadav needs to regain form and get his confidence back if he wants to claim a spot in the T20 World Cup squad. Sri Lanka and India will lock horns in three ODIs and as many T20Is from July 18

1983 WORLD CUP WINNER YASHPAL SHARMA DIES OF CARDIAC ARREST

14 Jul 2021 06:55 AM IST

PM Modi condoles Yashpal Sharma’s demise, says he was an ‘inspiration’ for budding cricketers.

Rifles are ready to hit the bull’s eye at Olympics

14 Jul 2021 06:53 AM IST

A record number of shooters (15) will participate in the Tokyo Olympics. The team is carrying the biggest hopes for medals. In addition to it, they must be looking to shrug off the disappointment of Rio. Let’s have a look at the Indian contingent for rifle and skeet events. Elavenil

Our athletes reflect ‘New India’, they symbolise nation’s future: PM Modi

14 Jul 2021 06:51 AM IST

A total of 126 athletes across 18 sports disciplines from India will be heading to Tokyo.

INDIAN HOCKEY TEAM HAS A GOOD CHANCE OF FINISHING ON PODIUM, SAYS DILIP TIRKEY

13 Jul 2021 06:45 AM IST

Former India hockey captain and defender Dilip Tirkey recently recalled some interesting stories from the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games ahead of the Tokyo showpiece event. With less than two weeks to go for the Tokyo Games, the Olympic fever is slowly engulfing the entire sporting world. While the Indian

AMAZING THAT WE ARE THREE PLAYERS TIED ON 20 GRAND SLAM TITLES: NADAL CONGRATULATES DJOKOVIC

13 Jul 2021 06:43 AM IST

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal on Monday congratulated Novak Djokovic on winning his sixth Wimbledon title. Djokovic had defeated Italy’s Matteo Berrettini to clinch his sixth Wimbledon title on Sunday. “Congrats @DjokerNole on this amazing achievement. 20 Grand Slam titles is huge and it is amazing that we are 3

GRIT, PASSION AND HARD WORK KEY TO ANY ATHLETE’S SUCCESS, SAYS MARY KOM

13 Jul 2021 06:42 AM IST

Sports brand PUMA has signed 18 Indian athletes who will represent the country in national and international events across sporting disciplines like shooting, hockey, track and field, boxing, table tennis, discus throw and badminton.It’s a major step for the brand as it continues to celebrate diversity in sports. Through its

BROKEN DOWN SO MANY BARRIERS IN EURO, THIS IS NOT THE END: ENGLAND CAPTAIN

13 Jul 2021 06:41 AM IST

England captain Harry Kane on Monday said that losing the finals of Euro 2020 will hurt every member for a long time, but the side should also realise that they broke many barriers throughout the tournament, and hence this is not the end.“Last night hurts. It’ll hurt for a long

Twitter removes tweets, suspends accounts after fans racially abuse England players

13 Jul 2021 06:39 AM IST

Micro-blogging website Twitter has removed over 1000 tweets and permanently suspended a number of accounts after they were found engaging in racial abuse of England players after the Three Lions lost the Euro 2020 final against Italy.Italy ended England’s dream to win the Euro 2020 here at the Wembley Stadium