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240 players from 12 states to participate in Yuva Kabaddi Series

Chola Veerans will take on Palani Tuskers on Friday in the first match of the winter edition of the tournament that was launched in 2022 and has been providing a highly competitive environment for India's budding Kabaddi players to make them stars in their sport, as per a press release from Yuva Kabaddi Series.

2024-01-11T15:45:07.373504+00:00 IST

Open Talent Hunt Programme a big opportunity for boxers to make

The open tournaments, which aim to provide a much-needed platform to boxers from across the country, witnessed 16 boxers from Maharashtra winning titles in the junior and sub-junior categories. The competition for the elite and youth categories will take place from January 12 to 19, as per a press release from BFI Media.

2024-01-11T15:38:33.826024+00:00 IST

Asian Shooting C'ships 2024: Rhythm secures Paris Olympics quota

This is India's 16th quota for shooting in the upcoming Olympics, surpassing the record tally of 15 for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as per Olympics.com.

2024-01-11T15:05:06.443429+00:00 IST

Malaysia Open: Satwiksairaj-Chirag move to quaterfinals

'SatChi' as they are known to the fans, beat the world number 36 pair of Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar.

2024-01-11T14:39:29.901414+00:00 IST

Odisha Juggernauts face Gujarat Giants obstacle in semifinal

Defending champions Odisha Juggernauts will hope to keep their impressive run going when they take on Gujarat Giants in the first semifinal of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Thursday.

2024-01-11T07:46:12.167017+00:00 IST

UKK: Chennai Quick Guns look to continue domination

Chennai Quick Guns will aspire to keep their dominant run going when they take on Telugu Yoddhas in the second semifinal of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack

2024-01-10T18:26:21.557568+00:00 IST

Proud moment: Kavitha Selvaraj on receiving Dhyan Chand Award

President Droupadi Murmu presented Selvaraj with the Dhyan Chand Award for her accomplishments in Kabaddi.

2024-01-10T14:15:21.018339+00:00 IST

Fit Rise Triathlon marks conclusion of Fit Rise programme at NPA

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy organised 'Fit Rise 75 NPA Triathlon', which comprised three sub events - 1 km swimming, 40 km cycling and 10 km running - as part of celeberations of 75 years of service to the nation

2024-01-09T18:04:21.300154+00:00 IST

Malaysia Open: Kidambi, Ashwini-Tanisha move to second round

With this, Srikanth also secured his seventh win over Christie in 12 matches.

2024-01-09T13:56:22.463315+00:00 IST

PM Modi lauds winners of National Sports and Adventure Awards

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sports and Adventure Awards 2023 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The awards included Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards-2023; Dronacharya Awards-2023; Arjuna Awards-2023; Dhyan Chand Awards-2023; Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards-2022; Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar-2023; and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy-2023.

2024-01-09T13:42:58.807536+00:00 IST

BAI-REC to fund 28 shuttlers for international tournaments  

The Badminton Association of India (BAI), with support from Rural Electrification Corportation (REC), will fund the country's 28 talented shuttlers for top-level international badminton tournaments in order to help them improve rankings and also provide much-needed foreign exposure

2024-01-09T12:28:19.592274+00:00 IST

KIYG 2023: Udhayanidhi Stalin takes stock of final preparations

The meeting was attended by Dr Atulya Misra, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, J Meghanatha Reddy, IAS, Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu and other senior officials of the department were also present.

2024-01-09T11:30:48.195403+00:00 IST

India badminton duo Satwik-Chirag receives Khel Ratna 2023

India's star badminton men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday.

2024-01-09T10:02:51.562337+00:00 IST

Sindhu, Prannoy to spearhead Indian challenge in Asia Team C'ship

Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and World No. 8 Prannoy HS will spearhead a strong Indian squad at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 slated to be held in Shah Alam, Malaysia from February 13 to 19.

2024-01-09T07:23:05.940421+00:00 IST

Shami, Ojas Pravin, Sheetal Devi and others receive Arjuna Award

Star India bowler Mohammed Shami, archers Ojas Pravin Deotale, Sheetal Devi, and Aditi Gopichand Swami, and wrestler Antim Panghal are among the stars who received the Arjuna Award on Tuesday at Rashtrapati Bhawan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.

2024-01-09T07:00:55.545974+00:00 IST

We do not consider Ad-hoc committee: Suspended WFI chief

Earlier in the day, the Union Sports Ministry declared that the suspended WFI lacks the authority to organize the Senior National Championships. Any tournament hosted by them would be deemed "unsanctioned" and "unrecognized."

2024-01-08T18:46:47.124523+00:00 IST

Sports ministry refuses to recognize events held by suspended WFI

The Union Sports Ministry stated that the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) does not have the authority to conduct the Senior National Championships. If they host a tournament, it will be considered "unsanctioned" and "unrecognised".

2024-01-08T11:03:18.289168+00:00 IST

Shooters Varun Tomar, Esha Singh seal Paris 2024 quotas for India

Sangwan with a score of 214.5 managed to secure the bronze in the event.

2024-01-08T11:01:51.575240+00:00 IST

Perfect get away spot: Pandya advocates exploring Indian beaches

The all-rounder vowed to visit the island on his next holiday.

2024-01-07T18:21:49.669795+00:00 IST

"Work going on for development of women's league": UKK CEO

The second season of the tournament started on December 24 and will go on until January 13 this year. In an interview with ANI recently, Tenzing talked about the possibility of women's Ultimate Kho Kho, the ongoing season two of the competition and its development.

2024-01-07T07:44:06.385662+00:00 IST

JK Tyre-backed Indian rally driver Fabid Ahmer

The Qatar International Rally marks the start of the Middle East Rally Championship. The event, set to be held from February 1-3, 2024, will feature some of the finest up-and-coming rally stars from around the world.

2024-01-07T07:09:58.250172+00:00 IST