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'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra celebrates his 26th birthday

India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj turned 26 on Sunday.

2023-12-24T13:29:57.731378+00:00 IST

"Will talk to PM Modi..., future of children...": Sanjay Singh

In a major decision, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide of deposed WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation, the Union Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the sport's premier governing body in the country along with all its office-bearers.

2023-12-24T12:44:07.394235+00:00 IST

Union Sports Ministry instructs IOA to form ad-hoc committee

This comes after the ministry suspended the entire federation on Sunday. In a major decision, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide of deposed WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation, the Union Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the sport's premier governing body in the country along with all its office-bearers.

2023-12-24T11:53:46.407944+00:00 IST

Elite Women's National Boxing C'ships: Jaismine, Arundhati

The ongoing prestigious tournament, organised by the Boxing Federation of India, has been witnessing the participation of more than 300 boxers competing in 12 categories. The finals will be played on Wednesday.

2023-12-24T11:32:13.555652+00:00 IST

A look at India's record-making campaign at Asian Para Games 2023

The Indian contingent displayed a scintillating performance during the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou. They ended their campaign in fifth place on the medals table with 111 medals - 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze.

2023-12-24T11:29:33.772279+00:00 IST

Para athletes Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi win top para-sports award

Sumit threw the Javelin 73.29 meters in the recent Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China for his world record mark and Sheetal Devi won two golds and a silver at the same Games in Compound Archery.

2023-12-24T10:54:22.149042+00:00 IST

A look at complete guide to Ultimate Kho Kho Season Two

On Sunday, defending champions Odisha Juggernauts will take on Rajasthan Warriors while in the other match, Telugu Yoddhas will take on Mumbai Khiladis

2023-12-24T10:45:04.801762+00:00 IST

"Sanjay is not my relative": Brij Bhushan Singh

BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated that he has "retired" from the sport and has "nothing to do with it" following the Union Sports Ministry's decision to suspend the newly elected sport's premier governing body in the country along with all its office-bearers on Sunday.

2023-12-24T10:44:33.801832+00:00 IST

"Our fight is not with govt...": Former wrestler Sakshi Malik

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik stated that she has not seen any in written about the suspension of newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) or Sanjay Singh, adding that wrestlers fight is not with the government.

2023-12-24T10:31:56.011102+00:00 IST

Sanjay Singh opens up on WFI suspension

In his first reaction to the Centre's decision to suspend wrestling's premier governing body in the country, Sanjay Singh, who was elected president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), on Sunday said he has yet to receive a copy of the letter issued by the Union Sports Ministry.

2023-12-24T09:46:46.632960+00:00 IST

Sports Ministry suspends wrestling federation

In a major decision, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide of deposed WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation, the Union Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the sport's premier governing body in the country along with all its office-bearers.

2023-12-24T06:38:18.308767+00:00 IST

Neeraj Chopra's 26th birthday: An epitome of consistency, hunger

Over the last five years or so, this young boy from Haryana, blessed with a strong arm and hunger to succeed, has touched the biggest peaks in athletics. About to enter his late 20s, he is already possibly the greatest Indian athlete ever.

2023-12-23T18:01:50.234840+00:00 IST

I am worried about junior women wrestlers....": Sakshee Malikkh

The dates for under-15 and under-20 national events were announced today following the election of Sanjay Singh as the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president on Thursday.

2023-12-23T15:37:25.322800+00:00 IST

Chirag, Tanvi storm into final of Senior National Badminton

This prestigious national tournament, organized by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) in Assam after four years, is taking place from December 18 to 24.

2023-12-23T15:37:06.091866+00:00 IST

Telugu Yoddhas to start UKK season 2 campaign against Mumbai

Led by all-rounder Pratik Waikar, the Telugu Yoddhas squad for season two is an inspiring mix of youth and experience, coached by experienced Vikas.

2023-12-23T14:17:41.278533+00:00 IST

Arjuna Award has given me huge boost: Kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2023 on Wednesday. Pawan, who won gold medals in the Asian Games Hangzhou and Asian Kabaddi Championships this year, is one of the Arjuna Awardees.

2023-12-23T14:08:45.717332+00:00 IST

Sift, Rhythm win again as Kiran Jadhav joins winners circle

Kiran Ankush Jadhav also joined the winners' circle, with a win in the men's 10m air rifle T2, on day five of the trials, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India.

2023-12-23T13:58:59.432122+00:00 IST

Ultimate Kho Kho season two to kickoff on Sunday

Ultimate Kho Kho garnered prodigious interest among enthusiasts and corporate entities during its inaugural edition. This was largely attributable to the sport's innovative manifestation, replete with an ambitious objective of revivifying and propelling it onto the global stage.

2023-12-23T13:45:02.227473+00:00 IST

"Focus on...career": Wrestler Sangram Singh after WFI elections

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh on Thursday was elected as the new president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

2023-12-23T12:54:39.933533+00:00 IST

"New federation should be allowed to function": Sunil Rana

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-aide Sanjay Singh was on Thursday elected as the new president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

2023-12-23T12:37:01.343740+00:00 IST

Anurag Thakur plays basketball, badminton

After the inauguration of the Men's Hostel at Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru on Saturday, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur showcased his basketball skills in the Sports Authority of India (SAI) facility.

2023-12-23T12:33:41.134130+00:00 IST