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UTT 2024: Sathiyan's Dabang Delhi eye first win in competition

Led by Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, the team from Delhi has lost both its ties so far. However, the low margins of their defeats mean Dabang Delhi TTC are one heavy win away from jumping from their current spot in seventh to one reserved for the playoffs, as per a press release from UTT.

2024-08-27T08:04:53.977844+00:00 IST

Aman Sehrawat holds roadshow in Delhi to celebrate Olympic bronze

The wrestler visited his hometown Jhajjar in Haryana on Sunday where he was felicitated for his historic medal at the marquee event. Now, he has returned to Delhi, where he took out a roadshow from Chhatrasal Stadium, a place that has given India plenty of great wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Yogeshwar Dutt, Sushil Kumar, Ravi Dahiya and now Aman.

2024-08-27T05:40:28.277239+00:00 IST

43-member Indian contingent to take part in World Athletics U20

A total of 23 athletes will be taking part in men's events while 20 will be playing in women's competitions. India will also be competing in the 4 x 400 m mixed relay race, as per Olympics.com.

2024-08-27T04:42:26.062439+00:00 IST

Paris Olympic medalist Aman Sehrawat to hold roadshow in Delhi

The wrestler visited his hometown Jhajjar in Haryana on Sunday where he was felicitated for his historic medal at the marquee event. Now, he has returned to Delhi, where he will be taking out a roadshow from a place that has given India plenty of great wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Yogeshwar Dutt, Sushil Kumar, Ravi Dahiya and now Aman.

2024-08-27T03:57:40.348080+00:00 IST

UTT 2024: Manika trumps Ayhika as Bengaluru beat Paltan 10-5

Star paddler Manika Batra survived the giant-slaying Ayhika Mukherjee to lead her team, PBG Bengaluru Smashers to a 10-5 victory against Puneri Paltan Table Tennis in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Monday.

2024-08-26T18:13:44.641760+00:00 IST

Scindia inaugurates shooting range in Gwalior named Manu Bhaker

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday inaugurated a 10m air pistol shooting range in Gwalior named after double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker.

2024-08-26T18:02:14.090272+00:00 IST

Polish kabaddi players gear up for GPKL in India after PM Modi's

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about how Poland and India were connected through the Indigenous sport Kabaddi, players from Poland, who are going to feature in the upcoming Global Pravasi Women's Kabaddi League (GPKL) in India, have expressed great enthusiasm about their participation for Kabaddi.

2024-08-26T13:04:13.406830+00:00 IST

"From train compartments to 5-star hotels”: Rahul Chaudhari

Rahul Chaudhari, a prominent Indian Kabaddi player who has been a key figure in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) for several seasons, went unsold in this season's auction. In a recent interview with Star Sports, Chaudhari reflected on his journey and experiences in the league. He shared, "I didn't want the money; I just wanted to play on TV. Uday Kumar had faith in me, and the Telugu Titans signed me for 8.2 lakh in the auction. Even after the auction, I couldn't believe it was happening. I started out staying in a general train compartment and now I'm taking flights and staying in five-star hotels. Kabaddi has brought me to such heights, and the warm welcome we received at the hotels made me very happy."

2024-08-26T12:52:06.076903+00:00 IST

UTT 2024: U Mumba TT aiming to bounce back against Ahmedabad SG

Mumba TT and Ahmedabad SG Pipers will be aiming to grab their second win in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 when they meet at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

2024-08-26T08:58:20.338824+00:00 IST

Pain of differently abled athletes...: PCI chief Jhajharia

Ahead of the Paris Paralympics 2024, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president Devendra Jhajharia on Sunday, appreciated the provision of keeping Svayam as the accessibility partner for the contingent and said the 'pain' and troubles faced by differently-abled athletes has now been addressed.

2024-08-25T19:54:06.143021+00:00 IST

"Preparing for gold in 2028": Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat

After winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, young Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat revealed his future plans for the next Olympics which is in 2028 at Los Angeles.

2024-08-25T18:15:11.086926+00:00 IST

UTT 2024: U Mumba TT go down to Jaipur Patriots

Manav Thakkar's spirited fightback went down in vain as U Mumba TT lost their second tie of Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 to debutants Jaipur Patriots 6-9.

2024-08-25T17:32:25.659349+00:00 IST

"This is my medal": Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat

After missing out on the medal at the Paris Olympics, Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat said that she is with her people and that's a big medal for her.

2024-08-25T17:26:59.164269+00:00 IST

UTT 2024: Chennai Lions register win over Dabang Delhi TTC

Led by Achanta Sharath Kamal, Chennai Lions bounced back in style from their previous loss in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 by defeating Dabang Delhi TTC 8-7 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

2024-08-25T14:53:11.314351+00:00 IST

Manu Bhaker advocates for better facilities in sports

Indian shooter and double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker has called for enhanced facilities in her village to foster the next generation of athletes.

2024-08-25T14:25:13.329594+00:00 IST

Chandan, Ravina win in Mumbai Half Marathon 2024

College students Chandan Yadav of Badohi district in Uttar Pradesh and teenager Ravina Gayakwad from Nashik in Maharashtra won the Men's and Women's titles, respectively, in the 8th Mumbai Half Marathon 2024 here on Sunday morning.

2024-08-25T14:07:37.304424+00:00 IST

Scheffler leads the field at BMW Championship 2024

Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the second round of the BMW Championship on Friday with a lower back injury as Korean duo Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim remained in the top 10 of the leaderboard in the penultimate tournament of the 2024 FedExCup Playoffs.

2024-08-25T13:57:25.801383+00:00 IST

Manu Bhaker receives warm welcome at her grandparents' home

Indian shooter and double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was greeted with a grand reception upon her arrival at her maternal grandparents' home in Khanpur Khurd.

2024-08-25T12:40:15.906853+00:00 IST

Tanvi Patri becomes third Indian to secure u15 Asia gold

The Indian top seed defeated second seed Nguyen 22-20, 21-11 in 34 minutes to clinch the title without dropping a single game throughout the tournament, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2024-08-25T07:47:44.342971+00:00 IST

Devendra Jhajharia confident of India's success in Paralymp

Devendra Jhajharia, the President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and a celebrated Paralympian himself expressed confidence in the performance of Indian athletes at the upcoming Paris Paralympics.

2024-08-25T07:37:58.510145+00:00 IST

Ultimate Table Tennis: PBG Bengaluru Smashers face Puneri Paltan

The teams won their first ties against the Chennai Lions and Ahmedabad SG Pipers, courtesy of giant-killing efforts by Jeet Chandra and Ayhika Mukherjee.

2024-08-25T07:30:18.607210+00:00 IST