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Legacy activities for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 restarts on International Women’s Day

08 Mar 2021 16:54 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Local Organising Committee of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 with support from FIFA, kicked off its Coach Education Scholarship Programme at Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai to further develop women’s football. The All India Football

Man City win shows what a great team we are: Lindelof

08 Mar 2021 16:40 PM IST

Manchester [UK], March 8 (ANI): Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof said the victory over Manchester City shows “what a great team we are” and wants his side to keep working hard. Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw gave Manchester United a 2-0 victory against Manchester City on Sunday which ended

Australia pacer Billy Stanlake keen to develop red-ball game after signing for Derbyshire

08 Mar 2021 16:37 PM IST

Derbyshire [UK], March 8 (ANI): Australia pacer Billy Stanlake is keen on honing his skills in the longest format of the game after being roped in by Derbyshire.Derbyshire on Monday announced the signing of Stanlake for the entire 2021 season, subject to final approvals.Stanlake, who has represented Australia 26 times,

Harmanpreet Kaur turns 32, cricket fraternity extends wishes

08 Mar 2021 15:52 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday turned 32 and the cricket fraternity extended their birthday wishes for the ace batswoman.Kaur on Sunday became the fifth Indian women cricketer to play 100 ODIs for India. She achieved the feat against South Africa in the first ODI which

Hope Axar, Ashwin have left some wickets for IPL: Ponting

08 Mar 2021 15:42 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 8 (ANI): Former Australian skipper and Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting on Monday teased all-rounder Axar Patel and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who starred for India in the recent Test series against England.Axar and Ashwin together picked 59 wickets against England in the four-match Test series

Tokyo 2020 will be first ‘gender-balanced’ Olympics in history: IOC

08 Mar 2021 15:12 PM IST

Lausanne [Switzerland], March 8 (ANI): On International Women’s Day, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Government of Japan and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) are reiterating their commitment to make the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer a landmark in

Indian football has improved in last 10 years, progressing in right direction: LaLiga India head

08 Mar 2021 14:58 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Despite being a cricket-loving nation, the enthusiasm for football is no less in India. There has been decent development in the infrastructure and grassroots level to encourage football in the country and with foreign league officials now talking about the growth and development of

International Women’s Day: Sporting codes unite ahead of landmark World Cups in New Zealand

08 Mar 2021 14:16 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 8 (ANI): For a nation preparing to host three major world cups and a massive global conference on gender equality in sport, it’s hard to think of a more fitting image to mark UN International Women’s Day than Kendra Cocksedge, Katie Bowen and Sophie Devine standing shoulder

Djokovic breaks Federer’s record of holding number one ranking for most weeks

08 Mar 2021 14:11 PM IST

London [UK], March 8 (ANI): Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has broken Roger Federer’s record of being at the top of the ATP Rankings for the maximum number of weeks.With the start of this week, Djokovic has extended his stay at the top spot for 311 weeks and as a

Meghan Markle teaches meaning of being noble to me every day: Serena Williams

08 Mar 2021 14:05 PM IST

Washington [US], March 8 (ANI): As Meghan Markle revealed that members of the British royal family expressed concern to her husband Prince Harry about the potential skin colour of the couple’s first child, American tennis star Serena Williams on Monday highlighted how Meghan continuously lives her life with empathy and

Anirban Lahiri replaces Brooks Koepka at The Players Championship

08 Mar 2021 13:59 PM IST

Florida [USA], March 8 (ANI): Eight-time PGA TOUR winner Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2021 Players Championship due to injury.“Brooks strained his right knee and he is scheduled to further consult with doctors this week to receive a more extensive evaluation and outlook,” said Blake Smith, Koepka’s manager.“We will

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Padikkal registers fourth consecutive century

08 Mar 2021 13:32 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Karnataka opening batsman Devdutt Padikkal on Monday registered his fourth consecutive century in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.Padikkal registered his latest century against Kerala in the ongoing quarter-final 2 of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here at the Palam A ground in the national capital.Batting