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"Protesting wrestlers wouldn't have any problem if..."

Ashok Dhyanchand, the son of India's greatest-ever hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, has flagged the need for an organisation to support athletes, who are fighting for justice or are financially deprived.

2023-06-26T14:30:39.208371+00:00 IST

Nat'l selection: Anish, Sri Karthik, Nishchal among first winners

Anish Bhanwala, Sri Karhtik Sabari Raj and Nishchal were among the first winners at the National Selection Trials 5 and Trial 6 for Group A Rifle and Pistol shooters, currently underway.

2023-06-26T09:33:02.884609+00:00 IST

ARRC: Top-10 finish for Honda Racing India team in round-3

Making a significant mark, Kavin Samaar Quintal finished race 2 of Round 3 of 2023 ARRC at 8th Position; earning 8 valuable points for the IDEMITSU Honda Racing India team

2023-06-26T08:43:11.473347+00:00 IST

Special Olympics World Games: Indian contingent finish strong with 202 medals

India finished the final day of the Special Olympics World Games by taking their medal tally to 202 medals (76 gold, 75 silver and 51 bronze), with the last of the medals coming from the athletics track. Indian athletes notched six medals from the track events (2 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze).

2023-06-26T08:15:21.356712+00:00 IST

Punjab: Anurag Thakur inaugurates astro turf at BSF Campus

Jalandhar's sporting community and BSF personnel rejoiced as the Minister took the ceremonial first shot on the new Astro Turf, symbolizing the beginning of an exciting era for sports in the region.

2023-06-26T07:44:19.393077+00:00 IST

Rajasthan Rebels crowned Taekwondo Premier League champions

Rajasthan Rebels overcame a valiant Delhi Warriors in a high-intensity and fast-paced final to win the crown 2-1. They lost the opening round 3-9 but hit back to win the next two 9-4, 5-4.

2023-06-26T07:23:59.282825+00:00 IST

PHL: Maharashtra Ironmen crowned inaugural champions

Maharashtra Ironmen were crowned champions of the inaugural Premier Handball League season after a dominant display in the final against the Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh.

2023-06-26T06:28:10.483056+00:00 IST

Zharnel Hughes breaks 30-year-old British 100m record

Britain's Zharnel Hughes won the 100m at the NYC Grand Prix in 9.83 seconds on Sunday, eclipsing Linford Christie's 30-year British record.

2023-06-25T18:25:49.877118+00:00 IST

India's Diksha Dagar clinches Ladies Czech Open 2023 golf title

At the golf competition, the 22-year-old Diksha Dagar finished four shots clear of Trichat Cheenglab of Thailand with a three-round score of 13-under par (69, 65, 69).

2023-06-25T18:00:42.568342+00:00 IST

WTT Contender Tunis 2023: Sutirtha and Ayhika win women's crown

The two became the first Indian table tennis players to win a WTT Contender championship this year with the victory.

2023-06-25T18:00:08.907204+00:00 IST

Global Chess League: Ganges Grandmasters lead at end of day 3

With 9 match points out of three matches, Ganges Grandmasters have a significant lead. They are chased by Triveni Continental Kings, who are on six match points and have the same number of game points as GG (32) but have played four matches. SG Alpine Warriors are also on six match points but have 23 game points.

2023-06-25T14:18:14.770945+00:00 IST

Gauhati High Court stays Wrestling Federation of India elections

Gauhati High Court on Sunday stayed the Wrestling Federation of India elections, which were scheduled to be held on July 11.

2023-06-25T13:26:12.670629+00:00 IST

TPL: Bengaluru Ninjas, Delhi Warrior enter QFs

Bengaluru Ninjas scored contrasting victories over Assam Heroes on Saturday. Bengaluru Ninjas secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Taekwondo Premier League. Haryana Hunters and Delhi Warriors also advance into the quarterfinals of the inaugural Taekwondo Premier League.

2023-06-25T13:08:08.249020+00:00 IST

"The enemy wants to break our unity...": Sakshi Malik

This was posted in reply to former wrestler and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yogeshwar Dutt who had in a video expressed disappointment at reports that Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) ad hoc committee had decided to exempt protesting wrestlers from the initial trials. The reports claimed that six wrestlers -- Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Sangeeta Phogat, Satywart Kadian and Jitender Kinha -- have not just been exempted from appearing in the initial trials, but have also been promised that they will compete directly against the winners of the trials.

2023-06-25T12:41:50.865708+00:00 IST

Maharashtra Ironmen defeat Rajasthan Patriots; storms into final

In the Premier Handball League match on Saturday, Maharashtra Ironmen defeated Rajasthan Patriots 38-28 at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur. Maharashtra Ironmen became the first team to book their spot in the finals of the Premier Handball League.

2023-06-25T12:37:56.922942+00:00 IST

Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh triumph over Telugu Talons

In the semi-final clash of the Premier Handball League, Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh defeated Telugu Talons by 4-3 in the penalty shoot-out on Saturday at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium.

2023-06-25T12:03:02.145887+00:00 IST

ARRC in Japan: Honda Racing India team demonstrates resilience

The IDEMITSU Honda Racing India team unfurls the action packed Round 3 of 2023 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) in Japan.

2023-06-25T01:01:30.651549+00:00 IST

McCarthy misses 59, leads by two as Theegala cards 66

Denny McCarthy flirted with a chance of shooting a 59 but settled for a 10-under 10 to grab a two-shot lead in the opening round at Travelers Championship.

2023-06-24T19:33:04.338437+00:00 IST

Czech Ladies Open: Diksha tied second, one shot behind leader

Diksha Dagar shot a round of 3-under 69 to be tied second in the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open. Diksha Dagar, who has been contending often in the last few weeks, played alongside Dawson, the first Isle of Man player to compete on the Ladies European Tour.

2023-06-24T19:29:44.630655+00:00 IST

"Spreading wrong things against us," says Indian wrestler Sakshi

Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Pogat, the three Indian wrestlers protesting against the former President of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Singh, went live on social media on Saturday and fiercely attacked the country's former Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt. In the video, Sakshi Malik said, " You are spreading wrong things against us."

2023-06-24T19:22:53.264258+00:00 IST

Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026

Audi will be entering the Formula 1 sport in the year 2026. They will be taking over Alfa Romeo for their entry into the sport. Audi also signs Swiss racing professional driver Neel Jani as a simulator driver.

2023-06-24T18:14:06.855596+00:00 IST