Others

U Mumba prevail over Patna Pirates in see-saw clash

Ajit Chavan was at his best for the U Mumba as he led his team to a 42-40 victory over the Patna Pirates at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday

2024-11-06T18:20:09.239641+00:00 IST

"Thanks to kabaddi for giving me everything": Arjun Deshwal

Jaipur Pink Panthers' captain Arjun Deshwal achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second-fastest player in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) history to reach 1,000 raid points. This achievement came during his team's 33-30 victory over UP Yoddhas, marking his 97th PKL match.

2024-11-06T17:56:00.616540+00:00 IST

High-flying Pawan Sehrawat leads the Telugu Titans to victory

The Telugu Titans managed to get their third consecutive win of the season after overcoming a nail-biting contest against the Tamil Thalaivas in the Southern Derby. Led by Pawan Sehrawat's 12 points and contributions from Ashish Narwal and Vijay Malik, they got over the line despite Sachin Tanwar scoring a mammoth 17 points for the Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

2024-11-06T17:26:48.256226+00:00 IST

"Run for Inclusion" to set the tone

Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), the National Sports Federation promoting sports for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will organise a unique "Run for Inclusion" on Saturday, to set the tone in the lead-up to the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition, scheduled to take place in New Delhi at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex from November 18-23. The largest of its kind run in India will aim at creating a movement that celebrates the power of inclusion through sports and will begin from Central Civil Service Ground, Nehru Park in Chanakyapuri.

2024-11-06T16:11:54.032750+00:00 IST

Arjun continues strong start, Vaishali earns first points

Arjun Erigaisi continued his strong start to the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 on Wednesday by holding the second-highest-ranked player in the tournament, American Grandmaster Levon Aronian, to a draw. Over in the Challengers, Vaishali R, one of two female chess players debuting this year, earned her first points by drawing top-seed Raunak Sadhwani.

2024-11-06T16:06:29.209310+00:00 IST

Neeraj Chopra’s partnership with coach Klaus Bartoniet ends

Neeraj Chopra's successful partnership with his long-time coach Klaus Bartonietz, which resulted in two Olympic medals, two World Championship medals, and an Asian Games gold, has come to an end as the 75-year-old German coach has decided to retire.

2024-11-06T15:13:53.097248+00:00 IST

Sakshi Malik claims she is being threatened

Sakshi Malik, the Indian wrestler, has recently shared a video on her X handle claiming that she is being threatened. She has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and protect the future of wrestling in India.

2024-11-06T14:50:40.309146+00:00 IST

PT Usha confirms dates for the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand

In a significant development, PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), has confirmed the dates for the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. The announcement was made in an official letter addressed to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, emphasizing the importance of the event and the commitment to its successful organization.

2024-11-06T12:16:25.494714+00:00 IST

Looking forward to playing in front of...: UP Yoddhas' Upendra

In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) match, UP Yoddhas faced a narrow defeat against Jaipur Pink Panthers with a score of 33-30 at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Despite the loss, the UP Yoddhas showcased remarkable defensive prowess throughout the match.

2024-11-06T09:14:15.624621+00:00 IST

ndian Sports Honours 2024 set to celebrate India’s top athletes

The Indian Sports Honours (ISH) is back with its fifth edition, aiming to spotlight India's finest athletes and their remarkable performances from October 2023 to September 2024.

2024-11-06T08:31:31.811754+00:00 IST

Arjun registers win over Vidit in Chennai Chess Grand Masters

Arjun Erigaisi, participating in his first home tournament since his historic 2800 ELO Rating, beat compatriot Vidit Gujrathi after five hours of end-to-end action in the opening round of the Chennai Chess Grand Masters 2024 in Chennai on Monday to mark a positive start. Arjun will be aiming to replicate the achievements of last year's winner Gukesh Dommaraju, who used the triumph at this competition to propel himself into the Candidates, and, eventually, the World Chess Championship.

2024-11-06T03:11:53.865718+00:00 IST

AIPA athletes win gold and silver medals at Asia Pickleball Games

India's representatives brought home multiple gold and silver medals, further cementing the country's reputation as a rising powerhouse in the sport.

2024-11-05T18:24:00.602871+00:00 IST

Arjun Deshwal joins an elite list of PKL raiders

A double delight was in store for the Jaipur Pink Panthers at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday as their side prevailed over the UP Yoddhas with a tight 33-30 win. While Neeraj Narwal's 9 points (7 Raid Points) was the highlight of their performance, it was Arjun Deshwal's day as he became just the seventh raider to score 1000 Raid Points in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) history.

2024-11-05T18:15:12.327715+00:00 IST

Solid defence key to good performance: Bengaluru Bulls coach

Bengaluru Bulls coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat feels that without a solid defence there is no way forward for a team, but if the defenders rise to the occasion then it also ends up assisting the raiders.

2024-11-05T18:11:02.381758+00:00 IST

Lakshya Sen condoles loss of life in bus accident in Almora

India star shuttler Lakshya Sen expressed his condolences to those people who lost their loved ones in the bus accident that occurred in Uttarakhand's Almora claiming nearly two dozen lives.

2024-11-05T18:02:46.105509+00:00 IST

India bids to host the 2036 Olympics, confirms PT Usha

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on October 1 formally sent a 'Letter of Intent' to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Commission expressing India's interest in hosting the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036, according to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2024-11-05T17:54:12.600509+00:00 IST

All-round team effort helps U Mumba seal win over Dabang Delhi KC

U Mumba picked up their third win of the season, overcoming a hard-fought battle against Dabang Delhi KC on Tuesday.

2024-11-05T17:52:25.662516+00:00 IST

Para-athlete Suvarna Raj wins United Nations SDG Action Award

The United Nations SDG Action Awards recognise individuals and organisations worldwide who are driving transformative action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Selected from a competitive pool of 5,500 applicants representing 190 countries, Suvarna has been honoured as a Changemaker Finalist for her relentless work in championing accessibility, empowerment, and social inclusion for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in India.

2024-11-05T13:54:32.843079+00:00 IST

LG Ladakh inaugurates 4th LG Horse Polo Cup

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra inaugurated the 4th LG Horse Polo Cup and Ladakh's First Polo Stadium in Drass and also announced major initiatives for polo and sports development.

2024-11-05T11:12:15.624592+00:00 IST

India makes formal bid to host Olympics 2036: MYAS Source

India officially made the bid to host the 2036 edition of the Olympics and Paralympics Games in the nation.

2024-11-05T08:44:19.231682+00:00 IST

Prime Table Tennis League expands to Madhya Pradesh

After the tremendous success of two seasons in Maharashtra, the Prime Table Tennis League (PTT) is set to make its debut in Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Table Tennis Association.

2024-11-05T07:52:59.016088+00:00 IST