Others

Avani Prashanth top Indian in Australian Women's Classic

It was a tough day for the Indian duo in the opening round of the 2025 Australian Women's Classic. Rookie Avani Prashanth with 2-over 72 was the best at Tied-55th, while Pranavi Urs (73) and Diksha Dagar (74) were further behind in T-79th and T-88th places. They were also hit by a lack of any practice rounds at a course which took a beating because of a cyclone, according to the Australian Women's Classic press release.

2025-03-15T09:15:38.153114+00:00 IST

M.R. Rao and Avni Juneja to headline Mumbai Walkathon

M.R. Rao, an 84-year-old walking enthusiast, and five-year-old Avni Juneja will be the key highlights of the Mumbai Walkathon, set to take place in suburban Juhu on Sunday, March 16. The event will be flagged off at JVPD Grounds, Juhu, guiding participants past Amitabh Bachchan's residence, towards Juhu Beach, and back.

2025-03-15T09:04:58.485552+00:00 IST

IND shine with 15 medals on Day 3 & 4 of Olympics Winter Games

India's remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on day three and four, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India's total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.

2025-03-15T08:58:04.427366+00:00 IST

Joshua Berry shoots course record 62 to emerge joint leader

England teenager Joshua Berry shot an astounding 10-under 62 to break the course record and emerge joint leader along with India's Om Prakash Chouhan at a total of 10-under 134 at the halfway stage of the US$300,000 Kolkata Challenge 2025, a HotelPlanner Tour & PGTI joint sanctioned event, being played at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC).

2025-03-15T04:26:06.998094+00:00 IST

Lakshya Sen crashes out of All-England Open 2025

Indian Commonwealth Games champion and Olympian Lakshya Sen bowed out of the All-England Open 2025 after losing his men's singles quarter-final match in Birmingham on Friday.

2025-03-15T03:09:03.158191+00:00 IST

Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra celebrate Holi with festive cheer

Both athletes, who have proudly represented India on the global stage, shared their Holi celebrations on their X handles, offering a glimpse into their festive moments.

2025-03-14T20:43:21.297030+00:00 IST

Yuva All Stars Championship: Palani Tuskers back to winning ways

Sonipat Spartans, Chandigarh Chargers, Palani Tuskers, and Yuva Paltan registered victories on Day 7 of the Yuva All Stars Championship at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium on Thursday, according to a release from Yuva All Stars Championship.

2025-03-14T05:37:31.815624+00:00 IST

All England Open: Lakshya Sen advances to quarterfinals

In his round of 16 clash, Lakshya dismantled Jonatan in a one-sided clash by 21-13, 21-10 in successive games to make it to the final eight stage of the competition.

2025-03-13T16:59:44.712066+00:00 IST

India tops medal tally with 134 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025

India closed out a remarkable campaign at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, finishing at the top of the medals table with a stunning total of 134 medals, including 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze.

2025-03-13T16:27:31.809568+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin felicitates Pranav for his memorable win

Last week in Petrovac, India found another world champion when Pranav became the World Junior Chess Champion 2025, leaving behind 12 grandmasters to take the prestigious title.

2025-03-13T16:10:16.274955+00:00 IST

MYAS puts Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in public domain

This addresses age fraud comprehensively, aiming to protect genuine athletes and uphold the integrity of sports competitions nationwide. This revision has been undertaken almost after 15 years marking a significant update to the existing framework to ensure fair competition, ethical governance, and enhanced accountability in Indian sports, as per a press release from Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2025-03-13T14:14:53.321229+00:00 IST

"We do not have a budget, sponsor with us...": WFI official

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, restoring its recognition as a National Sports Federation (NSF) for the sport.

2025-03-13T12:51:49.674207+00:00 IST

Sudirman Cup: India in Group D with Indonesia, Denmark, England

The draws were announced on Thursday, as per Olympics.com. Sudirman Cup is an international mixed team competition held every two years.

2025-03-13T12:16:42.092036+00:00 IST

India finishes Day 2 of Special Olympics World Winter Games with 5 medals, medal tally rises to 9

Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines on Wednesday, India's total medal count in the tournament has now reached nine, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.

2025-03-13T11:12:20.713576+00:00 IST

India dominates medal tally at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

India continues to assert its dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, which is being held in New Delhi. At the end of Day 2, it led the medal tally with an astounding 95 medals - 33 gold, 29 silver, and 33 bronze, as per the PCI press release.

2025-03-13T09:32:57.006201+00:00 IST

Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League to kick off on April 18

The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League is set to make its grand debut on April 18 in Gurugram. The league will witness participation from countries such as Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Germany, England, Norway, and Poland, amongst others. As per the GI-PKL press release, this will showcase the growing global reach of Kabaddi in the quest to promote the sport globally.

2025-03-13T07:33:10.070612+00:00 IST

PV Sindhu bows out of All England Open 2025 badminton tournament

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out of the ongoing All England Open 2025 badminton tournament after losing to the Republic of Korea's Kim Ga Eun in the first round of the women's singles event on Wednesday.

2025-03-13T03:42:32.545953+00:00 IST

Rinku Hooda shines as India dominates men’s javelin

India delivered a stellar performance on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi, with Rinku Hooda emerging as the standout star in the men's javelin events. Rinku clinched the gold medal in the F46 category with an impressive throw of 60.26 meters, continuing his golden streak after his recent triumph at the 22nd National Para Athletics Championships in Goa and a silver medal at the fourth Asian Para Games. His commanding throw placed him ahead of Sri Lanka's Gamini Ketawala, who registered a throw of 56.88 meters, and Uzbekistan's Elyorbek Elmatov, who settled for bronze with 43.01 meters, as per a release from PCI.

2025-03-12T20:13:58.178408+00:00 IST

Efforts will be made to see how Kashmir progresses: Mandaviya

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated that efforts would be made to see how Kashmir progresses in the sports sector in the days to come.

2025-03-12T16:59:06.915181+00:00 IST

Mansukh Mandaviya attends KIWG closing ceremony

To provide fillip to winter sports in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government's plans to convert Gulmarg into a sporting hub here on Wednesday.

2025-03-12T15:45:27.808230+00:00 IST

Divyanshi, Jash top auction buys in Table Tennis Super League

Fourteen-year-old Divyanshi Bhowmick, dual gold medalist (U-15 & U-17) at the recently-concluded WTT Youth Contender Vadodara, became the most expensive buy at the Table Tennis Super League Maharashtra auction, joining PBG Pune Jaguars for Rs. 82,000, as per the TTSL press release.

2025-03-12T15:13:38.594116+00:00 IST