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Asia-Pacific Amateur C'ship: Kartik, Vedant lead Indian team

In 2024, Kartik has grown by leaps and bounds. Competing in just over a dozen tournaments which carry World Amateur Golf Ranking points, he has been in Top-10 as many as 11 times and of those only once has he been outside Top six. They also include two highly acclaimed international wins at the Black Mountain Asian Junior Masters in early February and then the Singapore Junior golf championships. His 2024 success also included the Boys 13-14 division in the Junior World Championships in San Diego

2024-09-19T13:41:11.429679+00:00 IST

Healthy Repsol Honda team return to Misano

Just a week later, the MotoGP World Championship is back at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for a second round - the Gran Premio dell'Emilia-Romagna. It will be a week of taking profit from the lessons learned in the previous visit and the important Monday Test for everyone on the grid

2024-09-19T12:35:07.901716+00:00 IST

"I want my debut to be memorable": Sangram Singh on his MMA debut

Internationally acclaimed wrestler Sangram Singh is set to make his highly anticipated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) debut at the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia. The gold winner of the Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Championship will become the first Indian male wrestler to feature on the main fight card at the Global Martial Arts Association (GAMA) championship.

2024-09-19T10:03:04.679781+00:00 IST

Anita, Nupur Janu: From fitness routine to Marathon Champions

The bond between a mother and daughter is often unbreakable, but for Anita Janu and her daughter Nupur Janu, it's also unbeatable. Their inspiring journey, which began as a fitness routine, has transformed them into marathon champions, inspiring many and showcasing the power of familial love and shared passion.

2024-09-19T08:49:30.232814+00:00 IST

Four Indians including Tvesa, Pranavi tee off in Spain

All four Indians are winners on the domestic WPGT. However, Tvesa and Pranavi have shown better form and will be looking to build on ahead of the Women's Indian Open

2024-09-18T18:08:11.239689+00:00 IST

Mandaviya inaugurates second edition of Inclusion Conclave

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the second edition of the Inclusion Conclave, organised by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), in the national capital on Wednesday.

2024-09-18T17:47:26.218352+00:00 IST

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen joins Telangana Police as DSP

World boxing champion and Olympic athlete Nikhat Zareen officially joined the Telangana Police as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (Special Police) on Wednesday.

2024-09-18T17:43:19.514793+00:00 IST

NRAI mourns the demise of it's former secretary general

The veteran administrator, who holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Secretary General of the NRAI, having served in the position for 24 long years from 1985 to 2009, breathed his last at 8.40 am on September 18, 2024. He was 89 and is survived by his wife, daughter and son

2024-09-18T12:36:04.107298+00:00 IST

Vinesh Phogat launches scathing attack at BJP

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government ahead of the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections.

2024-09-18T09:19:52.605342+00:00 IST

Indian American Sahith Theegala commits to playing in Zozo C'ship

Theegala, who is currently ranked 11th in the world, also earned his first US Team appearance to feature in the Presidents Cup against the International Team at Royal Montreal in Canada later this month. In 2022, he was T-5 on his debut at Zozo

2024-09-17T18:08:26.871768+00:00 IST

Vidhatri seeks to extend winning run at WPGT Leg 12

The Mysuru golfer, who is in her maiden season as a professional, has won three times in five starts

2024-09-17T17:51:23.260729+00:00 IST

IPA, PWR partner to send two teams to Pickleball World Cup 2024

The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), in partnership with Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), announced its participation in the Pickleball World Cup 2024, set to be held in Lima, Peru, from October 22 to 27.

2024-09-17T10:38:58.008326+00:00 IST

Arm wrestling has a good future: Kochi KD's Chetna Sharma

For a sportsperson, the journey towards professional sport almost always begins from casual competition. Similar was the case for Armwrestling champion Chetna Sharma, who hails from Assam. In the Pro Panja League, Chetna turned out for the Kochi KD's who were the eventual champions of the inaugural edition.

2024-09-17T03:28:25.911889+00:00 IST

Theegala finishes seventh as Kizzire wins Procore Championship

Patton Kizzire meanwhile returned to the winner's circle after a long gap shooting a scrambling 2-under 70 for a tournament-record, five-stroke victory. Kizzire had gone 176 events without a victory after winning events in Mexico and Hawaii in a two-month span in late 2017 and early 2018

2024-09-16T18:29:27.694615+00:00 IST

Santosh Kashyap appointed as Indian women's football team coach

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) appointed Santosh Kashyap as the new head coach of the Indian senior women's team on Monday

2024-09-16T18:28:27.002346+00:00 IST

Shrine Board extends grand welcome to Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar

The dynamic duo of Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi trained at the SMVD Sports Complex brought laurels to the nation with their exceptional performance

2024-09-16T18:16:23.518334+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh motivated us: Paralympics medalist Soorma

Paris Paralympics club throw silver medalist Pranav Soorma expressed happiness following his meeting with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, saying that the minister asked athletes about changes that could be made by the government in the sports sector to garner more interest and medals in the future

2024-09-16T17:49:13.119421+00:00 IST

Feeling very happy after meeting Rajnath Singh: Navdeep Singh

Paris Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh said on Monday that the Indian para-athletes are feeling happy after meeting Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

2024-09-16T17:05:35.961434+00:00 IST

Defence Min Rajnath Singh meets Paris Paralympics athletes

Top Paralympics athletes like javelin throwers Navdeep and Sumit Antil, Pranav Soorma and Disha Kasana were among the ones present at his office.

2024-09-16T12:28:09.992343+00:00 IST

GCL very good opportunity to draw in new fans: Anand

GCL season 2 will take place between October 3 and October 12 in London, and the five-time World Champion opened up on his reasons for returning to the tournament this year

2024-09-16T09:41:05.028429+00:00 IST

ARRC: HRI Riders conclude Round 5 with strong determination

In Sunday's demanding race, Mohsin Paramban displayed resilience, holding his own against other international riders. Starting from 21st on the grid, Mohsin remained calm and advanced carefully. Drawing on his past experience, he tackled the challenges and crossed the chequered flag in 23rd position. He completed the race with a total time of 20:25.709

2024-09-16T08:32:06.235991+00:00 IST