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Gulveer and other athletes express their delight

Indian athletes showcased grit, determination, and talent at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea, finishing second in the overall medal tally behind China. With a total of 24 medals, 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze, India made a strong statement on the continental stage. One of the standout performers for India was Gulveer Singh, who etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian to win two gold medals in this edition of the championships. The 26-year-old Army athlete clinched the 10,000m gold on the opening day and followed it up with a resounding victory in the 5,000m.

2025-06-01T19:12:28.914750+00:00 IST

Neeraj Chopra hails athletes after Asian Athletics Championships

Eight of the 24 medals were gold, 10 silver, and six bronze. China topped the table chart with 26 medals, including 15 gold, eight silver and three bronze medals.

2025-06-01T17:49:31.539816+00:00 IST

Gujarat Giants make giant moves on Day 1 of PKL 12 auction

Gujarat Giants made a powerful start at the Pro Kabaddi League season 12 Auction as they acquired the services of marquee player Mohammadreza Shadloui on Day 1 of the event held in Mumbai on Saturday.

2025-06-01T16:48:17.887101+00:00 IST

Reeth Rishya, Anirban Ghosh Star in PBG Pune Jaguars Comeback 9-6

Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, IndianOil UTT continues to grow as a premier professional league. All 23 ties, over 16 action-packed days, will take place at Ahmedabad's EKA Arena.

2025-06-01T16:43:56.324900+00:00 IST

PKL 12 Auction: 10 crorepatis highlight day 1

Another exciting Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) player Auction for season 12 concluded on Sunday after a weekend of intense bidding action as the 12 franchisees built teams worthy of providing a healthy competition for the upcoming season. 10 crorepatis were the top highlight of day 1, as two-time champion Mohammadreza Shadloui joined the Gujarat Giants for a whopping INR 2.23 Crores, as per a release from PKL12 Auction.

2025-06-01T16:18:44.933673+00:00 IST

Aman Sehrawat clinches bronze at Ulaanbaatar Open 2025

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat came back to action for the first time since the Paris Olympics 2024 as he appeared in the men's 57kg freestyle category at the Ulaanbaatar Open 2025 wrestling Ranking Series on Sunday, where he managed to win a bronze medal, as reported by Olympics.com.

2025-06-01T15:14:11.891956+00:00 IST

Lovlina Borgohain set to launch her boxing academy in Guwahati

To prepare a future generation of medal-winning boxers, Borgohain is establishing her own academy in Guwahati, the Lovlina Boxing Academy, which will open its doors on June 3, 2025.

2025-06-01T11:30:31.501636+00:00 IST

Norway Chess 2025: Magnus Carlsen extends lead after round 5

Round 5 of Norway Chess 2025 delivered gripping action across all boards. While all three classical games ended in draws, the intensity remained high as each matchup progressed to Armageddon.

2025-06-01T10:58:48.711164+00:00 IST

25th Fit India Sundays on Cycle a tribute to Armed Forces

Highlighting a powerful blend of patriotism, fitness, and environmental awareness, more than 15000 cyclists from over 5000 locations joined in for a nationwide tribute to India's armed forces, as per a press release from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Media.

2025-06-01T08:55:09.499927+00:00 IST

UTT season six: Debutants Kolkata ThunderBlades open campaign

Following that, U Mumba TT will clash with Western rivals Ahmedabad SG Pipers in a highly-anticipated derby at 7:30 PM, as per a UTT press release.

2025-06-01T07:12:55.551584+00:00 IST

"Wrestling will win us most medals in 2036 Olympics...": Dutt

Dutt was speaking at the landmark 25th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, termed Tiranga Rally, as a tribute to the Indian Armed Forces, taking place in Delhi on Sunday.

2025-06-01T07:06:39.371020+00:00 IST

Tiranga Rally set for June 1

A landmark 25th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, termed Tiranga Rally, is set for Sunday June 1 across the nation

2025-05-31T18:05:03.308940+00:00 IST

Shadloui shines at PKL 12 Player Auction

The two-time Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) champion is the first player to go for more than Rs two crore three times in PKL history, according to a release from PKL.

2025-05-31T17:57:32.258003+00:00 IST

India's challenge ends with Satwik, Chirag's defeat in SFs

The 27th-ranked Indian pair took an early lead but failed to build on it against the world number three pair by 21-19, 10-21, 18-21 in a nail-biting contest. Chirag and Satwik's defeat marked the end of India's challenge in the tournament.

2025-05-31T15:54:11.608233+00:00 IST

Indian sprinters win Silver at Asian Championships

The team--comprising Srabani Nanda, Abhinaya Rajarajan, S.S. Sneha, and Nithya Gandhe--finished second behind China, who took gold with 43.28 seconds. Thailand secured bronze in 44.26 seconds, as per a press release from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

2025-05-31T15:10:14.989880+00:00 IST

India finish 2nd at Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea

The Indian athletes fought hard and gave a good account of themselves on the concluding day of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships here on Saturday in the South Korean City of Gumi to swell the overall medal tally to 24 to finish in second place behind China.

2025-05-31T14:50:26.368841+00:00 IST

India's javelin thrower Sachin Yadav fights his way to silver

India's Sachin Yadav put in his best effort and gave Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem a run for his money; however, even with his top draw attempt, he bagged a silver while Pakistan's javelin ace walked away with the gold on Saturday at the Asian Athletics Championship.

2025-05-31T13:07:10.360649+00:00 IST

UTT: Bernadette's U Mumba TT face Robles-led PBG Pune Jaguars

A fiery Maharashtra Derby awaits as U Mumba TT take on PBG Pune Jaguars in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday.

2025-05-31T11:03:12.361288+00:00 IST

Chess stars turn Cowboys for a day at Norway Chess Games 2025

In a dramatic twist from the chessboard to the Wild West, the world's top chess players swapped pawns for pistols, sieves, and lassos in this year's edition of Norway Chess Games.

2025-05-31T10:06:47.864980+00:00 IST

Future is certainly very bright: Magnus Carlsen

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen lauded the Indian grandmasters Dommaraju Gukesh, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi during the ongoing Norway Chess 2025 and went on to say that the future of Indian chess is in safe hands.

2025-05-31T07:43:14.855530+00:00 IST

Indian wrestlers bag four golds, six medals on day 2

Neha Sangwan, making her debut at the senior level, caused a major upset by defeating Olympian Bolortuya Khurelkhuu of Mongolia 4-0 in the 57kg final to claim the top podium spot.

2025-05-31T03:21:32.495311+00:00 IST