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We talked about adjusting to slow tracks: Harmanpreet

Jemimah Rodrigues' sensational all-round performance pulled India back in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh

2023-07-19T16:12:24.991686+00:00 IST

Bengaluru Smashers hunt for first win against Chennai Lions

Manika Batra starer Bengaluru Smashers will aim to register their first win as they go up against defending champions Chennai Lions in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 on Thursday at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune

2023-07-19T15:25:38.724258+00:00 IST

IOA, Ad hoc committee not on same page on exemptions?

A day after WFI ad hoc panel spelt out its selection criteria for the Asian Games and indicated that Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia had been given direct entry for Asian Games, IOA on Wednesday said the final selection of wrestlers will be made ahead of departure for the continental games which will begin in September this year

2023-07-19T14:48:52.425463+00:00 IST

Fair trial should be conducted: Wrestler Antim Panghal

Woman wrestler Antim Panghal has raised questions over the exemption given to wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat for direct entry into the Asian Games 2023 by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ad-hoc panel and said “a fair trial should be conducted”

2023-07-19T07:34:28.961069+00:00 IST

Indian shuttler sets world record for fastest smash

Satwiksairaj broke a decade-long record which was set in May 2013 by Malaysian Tan Boon Heong, who had produced a speed of 493 km/h with his smash.

2023-07-18T18:50:32.299924+00:00 IST

Korea Open: Rankireddy-Shetty sail into men's doubles pre-quarter

Only Satwik and Chirag from India managed to win on the opening day of the competition.

2023-07-18T17:43:01.832034+00:00 IST

CGF reacts after Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 CWG

"We were informed today that the Victorian Government has walked away from their agreement to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is hugely disappointing for the Commonwealth Sport Movement, for athletes around the Commonwealth and the Organising Committee who are well advanced in their planning and preparation," CGF said in a statement.

2023-07-18T16:21:53.264145+00:00 IST

Sathiyan, Manika register wins in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4

Star Indian paddlers Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra notched-up thrilling victories in their respective matches in the ongoing Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune on Tuesday.

2023-07-18T16:11:08.576032+00:00 IST

PV Sindhu names Muhammad Hafiz Hashim as her coach

Former badminton world champion and current world number 17, PV Sindhu, announced that former Malaysian shuttler Muhammad Hafiz Hashim will be her new coach.

2023-07-18T16:09:27.019395+00:00 IST

BWF rankings: PV Sindhu drops to World No 17

Sindhu, who won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022, has been battling with her form this season after returning from a protracted injury layoff.

2023-07-18T14:48:59.082570+00:00 IST

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat exempted from Hangzhou Games trials

India's ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat will go directly to participate in the upcoming Asian games, Hangzhou, without appearing in the national trials, according to sources.

2023-07-18T13:03:48.273782+00:00 IST

Shooter Gaurav distributes food to flood-affected people

World champion powerlifter-turned-shooter Gaurav Sharma visited different areas, including Yamuna Bazar, and met the people displaced from the flood plains of the Yamuna.

2023-07-18T12:44:08.875268+00:00 IST

From mat to table, U Mumba Kabaddi players make most of UTT

The Kabaddi players were in Pune to cheer for the unstoppable U Mumba TT team as they registered their second consecutive victory against a star-studded Chennai Lions team. Players from the two U Mumba franchises came together to celebrate the shared passion, camaraderie and values that define the outfit.

2023-07-18T12:40:40.661109+00:00 IST

Ashish Sethi becomes first Indian to win Bangla Stadium Boxing

Ashish Raman Sethi becomes the first Indian boxer ever to win a Bangla boxing stadium belt. On the fastest knockout of the night, the Indian fighter battled the hard way to conquer the toughest fight of his life and bring glory to the Indian map.

2023-07-18T12:38:27.935118+00:00 IST

India sneak ahead of China in junior worlds medal tally

India finished day three of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Juniors in Changwon, Korea, on top of the medal tally, sneaking ahead of China with four gold medals to their kitty.

2023-07-18T11:57:15.004224+00:00 IST

UTT season 4: U Mumba TT look to solidify top spot

U Mumba TT has won both of their previous ties in the league, whereas Goa Challengers are placed third with one win in the last two ties. World No. 18 Aruna Quadri and Lily Zhang are in brilliant form, while Indian paddlers Manav Thakkar and Diya Chitale have also contributed to the franchise's victory.

2023-07-18T11:22:37.105612+00:00 IST

Nethra Kumanan finish 22nd in Olympics 2024 sailing test event

Nethra Kumanan, who became the first Indian woman to qualify directly for an Olympic sailing event at Tokyo, finished 22nd among 38 contestants in the women’s dinghy competition at Marseille. She tallied 170 net points.

2023-07-18T11:21:52.157507+00:00 IST

Puneri Paltan Table Tennis register first win in UTT

The Karnataka-based paddler took an early lead as she played accurate forehands to shock World No. 39 Suthasini on Monday. Archana did not lose momentum and took the first game by 11-6 before bringing her A game to the table and winning the second game by 11-8 and the tie for Puneri Paltan Table Tennis. She lost the third game 6-11 but secured victory for her franchise.

2023-07-18T08:30:56.016340+00:00 IST

Sabarmati Riverfront sports parks aim to host int'l tournaments

Sabarmati Riverfront sports parks will host national and international tournaments in future. The athletes and people of the city having passion for sports can now utilize the jogging tracks, gymnasiums, cricket pitches, and basketball, volleyball and tennis courts available at the parks.

2023-07-17T17:10:22.054877+00:00 IST

India’s League of Legends shines

By prevailing in the National Esports Championships (NESC) organized by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI), the star-studded unit of Akshaj Shenoy, Aditya Selvaraj, Aakash Shandilya, Mihir Ranjan, Sanindhya Malik and Samarth Trivedi battled against the odds to secure their berth at the prestigious tournament.

2023-07-17T16:10:14.377014+00:00 IST