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PV Sindhu drops to No. 15 in BWF rankings

Former No. 2 has witnessed a considerable decline in her ranking since the start of the year. She entered the 2023 season ranked seventh in the world but fell out of the top 10 in April.

2023-07-05T03:11:44.326821+00:00 IST

Indian rowing squad for 2023 Asian Games announced

The team was announced following the trials held at Army Rowing Node in Pune and Hyderabad between June 21 to July 2. The squad features a total of 33 names.

2023-07-05T03:04:51.903219+00:00 IST

"Will keep concentrating on improving my technique for WC"

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has amassed 16 points in the Diamond League this term, and has seemingly qualified for the finals in Eugene, USA, set to be held in September. After the Diamond League finals, Chopra is scheduled to compete at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he will look to add more silverware to his cabinet.

2023-07-04T10:55:41.401008+00:00 IST

UTT: Top-7 Indian stars to watch out for in season 4

In the inaugural seasons of UTT, then rising stars like Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Manav Thakkar, Sutirtha Mukherjee and Manika Batra come to the fore. The league features some of the top table tennis players from around the world, and India has its fair share of talented players representing in the mix.

2023-07-04T07:24:27.533412+00:00 IST

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to lead India's challenge at Canada Open

The 12th-ranked Sindhu has failed to make a mark in the past three BWF World Tour events as she did not cross the second rounds. The former world champion was knocked out in the round of 16 of the Indonesia Open after exiting the Singapore Open and the Thailand Open in the first round.

2023-07-04T05:57:04.668367+00:00 IST

Want to compete with Surya, Kohli if I come back: AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers was named the ICC ODI Player of the Year three times during his 15-year international career

2023-07-03T19:36:00.487894+00:00 IST

I was little nervous during race: Norris on Austrian Grand Prix

In the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, McLaren driver Lando Norris finished the race in the fifth position which is his season-high yet

2023-07-03T18:13:19.784371+00:00 IST

"I enjoyed it a lot," says Max Verstappen

According to the official website of Formula 1, Max Verstappen said, "Of course, we opted not to box during the Virtual Safety Car, and just follow our normal strategy, and I think that worked out really well. The tyre [degradation] was not that high around here and our stints were perfect, so a great day - I enjoyed it a lot."

2023-07-03T17:47:37.452060+00:00 IST

Delayed Asian Games won't impact Paris 2024 preparations: Neeraj

Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra believes that the postponement of the Hangzhou Asian Games won't have a negative impact on his training for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

2023-07-03T16:31:29.137816+00:00 IST

"India's contribution to WADA is increasing....": Anurag Thakur

Thakur was in Delhi for NADA India and SARADO cooperation meet.

2023-07-03T15:33:25.270262+00:00 IST

Penalties, track limit infringements at Austrian Grand Prix

The FIA has released the final classification of results for the Austrian Grand Prix after a string of retrospective penalties for track limit infringements were handed down. Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton are two of the drivers to be demoted in the new standings, with Lando Norris elevated to fourth place while Fernando Alonso and George Russell also rise up in the results.

2023-07-03T15:19:43.834645+00:00 IST

Aston Martin protest upheld by stewards

Aston Martin lodged a protest over the provisional classification shortly after Sunday's 71-lap encounter, in which several drivers were given penalties for track limits violations.

2023-07-03T15:19:02.244000+00:00 IST

Rajendra R wins FMSCI Reise INRSC (2W) South Zone round

Bengaluru's Rajendra R underlined his standing as India's top biker, winning the opening South Zone round of the FMSCI Reise Indian National Rally Sprint Championship (2W) on Sunday.

2023-07-03T15:08:49.871921+00:00 IST

"Injury was on my mind," says Neeraj Chopra

In a recent press conference, Neeraj Chopra revealed that injury was on his mind before his fifth throw. Chopra's fifth throw of 87.66 metres helped him secure another gold medal in his career.

2023-07-03T12:14:36.496597+00:00 IST

Max Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix

On Sunday, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix, further solidifying his pursuit of a third consecutive world title.

2023-07-03T11:59:01.644861+00:00 IST

National Swimming Championships: Olympian Manna Patel breaks reco

The National Swimming Championships started on Sunday and will go on till July 5. The national swimming championships, now in its 76th edition, will see men's and women's competitions in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and individual medley. Freestyle, medley and mixed team relays are also part of the programme.

2023-07-03T07:00:28.138127+00:00 IST

Global Chess League: Triveni Continental Kings crowned champions

Bjerre - who was one of the most inexperienced players in the tournament and lost most of his games, delivered the crucial victory to his team when it mattered. After suffering a series of four losses to Sindarov, in a drawn-even endgame which the Uzbek player decided to force, Bjerre got the upper hand and won.

2023-07-03T04:22:41.466133+00:00 IST

Sable earns 5th place finish in men's 3000 m steeplechase

The reigning Olympic, world and Diamond League champion Soufiane El Bakkali from Morocco finished first with timings of 8:09.84. It was 13 seconds short of his season-best timings of 7.56.68 at Rabat.

2023-07-03T03:32:06.033207+00:00 IST

Haryana wins 6th Youth Women's National Boxing Championships

Haryana pulled off a phenomenal show on the final day as all of their 8 finalists ended up winning the gold medal. With 63 points, 8 gold and 1 bronze medal Haryana finished top of the table.

2023-07-03T03:21:15.336749+00:00 IST

Ferrari driver penalised for three-place grid penalty

Charles Leclerc has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for Saturday's Sprint race in Austria after the stewards deemed that the Ferrari driver blocked McLaren rival Oscar Piastri during the Shootout.

2023-07-02T13:49:47.732005+00:00 IST

Indian athletes extend wishes on World Sports Journalism Day

Indian athletes Cheteshwar Pujara, PT Usha, Dinesh Karthik and many others on Sunday came forward to extend their wishes on World Sports Journalist Day.

2023-07-02T13:21:04.032219+00:00 IST