Sports

IPL to resume on 19 September in UAE, final on 15 October

08 Jun 2021 04:17 AM IST

BCCI is confident that the remaining IPL games will be held successfully in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, says an official.

PUNJAB CM AMARINDER SINGH WISHES SPEEDY RECOVERY TO MILKHA SINGH

07 Jun 2021 05:31 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday spoke to Milkha Singh’s son Jeev Milkha Singh to enquire about the condition of the legendary athlete. Amarinder Singh also wished Milkha Singh a speedy recovery and said that everyone is praying for the track legend’s well-being. “Spoke to @JeevMilkhaSingh son of

JOE ROOT’S CAPTAINCY SHOULD BE A CAUSE FOR CONCERN, SAYS IAN CHAPPELL

07 Jun 2021 05:29 AM IST

Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has said that Joe Root’s captaincy lacks imagination which might haunt England during the Ashes slated to be played later this year. The first Men’s Ashes Test will begin at Brisbane’s Gabba from December 8-12 ahead of a day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval from

Five Olympic-bound athletes yet to receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

07 Jun 2021 05:28 AM IST

Boxer Simranjeet and shooter Saurabh Chaudhary are among the five Olympic-bound athletes who are yet to be given their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Around 120 athletes and 27 para-athletes have received their first dose of the vaccine while 58 athletes and four para-athletes have got their second dose.

INDIA SHIFTS FOCUS TO CRUCIAL MATCH AGAINST BANGLADESH AFTER LOSS AGAINST QATAR

07 Jun 2021 05:27 AM IST

The focal point has shifted, it’s no more about the fight put up against Qatar. That’s the past. Rather, it’s now about the forthcoming match against Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint round qualification round. That’s the present, also the

Bad boys or vicious crooks?

07 Jun 2021 05:24 AM IST

It is said that fame, wealth and glamour are not easily digested by everyone. From James Snook to Sushil Kumar, history is full of sportspersons whose careers ended in disgrace.

10-man India lose to Asian Champions Qatar 1-0

05 Jun 2021 04:34 AM IST

Abdel Aziz Hatim scored the only goal of the match after Rahul Bheke was sent off as India lost to Qatar in their 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifier.

EVERY REQUIREMENT OF ATHLETES MUST BE FULFILLED, BE IT VACCINATION OR TRAINING, SAYS PM MODI

04 Jun 2021 08:58 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed India’s preparations for the Tokyo Olympics as the showpiece event is just 50 days away.“A presentation was made by officials on various aspects of operational readiness for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. During the course of the review, the Prime Minister was apprised about

WHY WOMEN ARE FASTER THAN MEN IN LONG RUNS

04 Jun 2021 08:56 AM IST

Men are, on average, faster than women when it comes to sprinting and marathoning. This is largely because of their generally bigger hearts, which can deliver more fresh oxygen to the body, and to bigger stores of the sex hormone testosterone, which can make muscles bulkier and stronger. Men are

GENDER GAP KEEPS NARROWING AS THE RACE GETS LONGER

04 Jun 2021 08:54 AM IST

A study claims that women would perform 0.6% better than men if they both run 195 miles. This study was prepared after analysing 15,000 races between 1986 and 2018.

THE ECONOMICS OF THE OLYMPICS

03 Jun 2021 04:44 AM IST

NEW DELHI: The Olympics is not just a sporting spectacle. There is massive money riding on it as well. It impacts numerous aspects of the host city’s economy and the performance of shining stars at the games. It is an essential part of an elite athletic competition. But beyond sports

Thought I had won last bout at Asian Boxing Championships, says Amit Panghal

03 Jun 2021 04:41 AM IST

India boxer Amit Panghal might have had to settle with a silver medal at the just concluded Asian Boxing Championships, but the 25-year-old understands that he still needs to work on his craft if he has to bring back a medal from the Tokyo Olympics. Panghal had gone down fighting