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PM Modi hails Anandkumar Velkumar’s historic gold

On his X handle, PM Modi said, "Proud of Anandkumar Velkumar for winning the Gold at the Senior Men's 1000m Sprint in the Speed Skating World Championships 2025. His grit, speed and spirit have made him India's first World Champion in skating. His accomplishment will inspire countless youngsters. Congratulations to him and best wishes for all future endeavours."

2025-09-16T04:09:22.424949+00:00 IST

Anandkumar gets India first gold at Speed Skating World C'ships

The 22-year-old skater won the top prize in senior men's 1,000 m sprint with a time of 1:24.924, as per ESPN.

2025-09-15T19:18:49.033808+00:00 IST

Jaipur Polo Team crowned champions of Chinkara Cup

Jaipur Polo Team emerged victorious at the Chinkara Cup 2025, defeating Kognivera Stallions Polo Team in a thrilling final with a narrow 8-7 scoreline

2025-09-15T18:38:37.192592+00:00 IST

Bengaluru Bulls make it four in a row

Ganesha Hanamantagol snatched the victory from the jaws of the Telugu Titans after a spectacular Super Raid in the final seconds of their clash at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Monday's second game.

2025-09-15T18:08:03.929952+00:00 IST

UP Yoddhas aim to bounce back against Bengal Warriorz

UP Yoddhas gear up to take on the Bengal Warriorz at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) fixture on September 16.

2025-09-15T17:33:43.329281+00:00 IST

PKL: Jaideep's high-five earns Haryana Steelers 40-37 win

Skipper Jaideep Dahiya led the way with a High Five, with Shivam Patare recording nine raid points and three tackle points, while Vinay also scored eight raid points to round up a team effort from the Haryana Steelers. In total, Haryana Steelers registered five Super Tackles in the game, which eventually proved to be the difference between the two sides, as per a press release from PKL.

2025-09-15T17:32:17.419901+00:00 IST

World Athletics C'ships: Duplantis breaks pole vault world record

With gold medal already in the bag, the Swedish star took three attempts at breaking his own world record, saving his best for the last, after just touching the bar on his previous two attempts at the height.

2025-09-15T17:24:43.887027+00:00 IST

World Athletics C'ships: Murali fails to reach long jump finals

The 26-year-old's best effort of 7.78m, with other legal attempts of 7.70 m and 7.59 m earned him a 14th place in Group A of athletes and overall 25th amongst 36 players. His returns were not sufficient enough to help him meet the qualification criteria of 8.15 m jump or finish in top 12 needed to reach the medal round, as per Olympics.com.

2025-09-15T15:44:27.886551+00:00 IST

"Beating Jaipur Pink Panthers at home...": BB head coach Ramesh

The BC Ramesh-led side registered a 28-23 victory against Jaipur Pink Panthers at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Friday, completing a hat-trick of wins to move up to sixth place on the points table.

2025-09-15T12:07:13.237541+00:00 IST

Pandya selected at FEI Children's Classic 2025 Finals

Mumbai's 13-year-old equestrian talent, Stasya Pandya, has earned the honour of representing India at the prestigious FEI Children's Classic Finals - Silver Tour, as per a release from Equestrian Federation.

2025-09-15T09:04:27.364698+00:00 IST

J&K’s Hans Raj, Ladakh’s Stanzin Chondol claim Full Marathon

The Ladakh Marathon capped its record-breaking 12th edition with thrilling finishes in the Full Marathon, the Half Marathon, and the 11.2 km Run on Sunday. In the Full Marathon, spanning 42 kilometres, Jammu & Kashmir's Hans Raj crossed the line first in 2:47:41, while Ladakh's own Stanzin Chondol stormed to victory in the women's field with a time of 3:13:00--a run that also placed her sixth overall among men and women, as per a release from Ladakh marathon.

2025-09-15T08:05:22.539405+00:00 IST

Kadal Kondattam: TN seals dominance in Ocean Sports Festival

The closing day also offered a vibrant cultural showcase, featuring live performances by local bands, friendly beach volleyball matches, Silambam --a traditional stick martial art of Tamil Nadu -- and an array of local food stalls that delighted spectators

2025-09-14T18:14:15.686750+00:00 IST

Swiss Ladies Open: Ridhima, Hitaashee finish in tie for 24th

Hitaashee and Ridhima played together in the first group from the first tee in the morning. Hitaashee had one birdie and one bogey on the front nine, while Ridhima had nine straight pars. On the back nine, both had three birdies and one bogey each for similar rounds of 69 and a total of 4-under for the week

2025-09-14T17:39:39.327041+00:00 IST

Marc Marquez holds off Bezzecchi for Misano win

Having held off a heap of constant pressure from Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) in the second half of the Grand Prix, Marc Marquez's (Ducati Lenovo Team) title-winning comeback is drawing ever closer after the #93 clinched victory on a fascinating Sunday in Misano

2025-09-14T17:16:46.917203+00:00 IST

UP aims to boost sports ecosystem: Suhas L. Yathiraj

IAS para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj said Uttar Pradesh, being the country's largest state, is committed to strengthening India's Olympic aspirations by building international-standard infrastructure, nurturing grassroots talent, offering incentives to athletes, and promoting a culture of fitness and healthy living.

2025-09-14T16:13:05.402311+00:00 IST

PM Modi hails Jaismine, Minakshi for striking gold in Liverpool

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda, who were crowned champions at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Sunday.

2025-09-14T16:04:50.571826+00:00 IST

Amit Shah inaugurates Veer Savarkar Sports Complex

On this occasion, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, along with many other dignitaries were present, as per a press release from the Ministry of Home Affairs

2025-09-14T16:04:22.454613+00:00 IST

Simmons Bank Open: Rayhan Thomas slips to T-17 on day-3

Thomas, who is trying to retain his full status on the Korn Ferry Tour, started the third round with a birdie but consecutive bogeys on the seventh and eighth holes hurt him. Thomas improved his score with late birdies on the 14th and 16th holes but a final hole bogey saw him finish the day with an even par score and lose five spots on the leaderboard

2025-09-14T16:04:21.290685+00:00 IST

Bhatia overcomes triple bogey, lies T-30 at Procore Championship

Bhatia had six birdies against one bogey and a triple bogey while Theegala had three birdies, an eagle against four bogeys and two double bogeys. He started the day with three bogeys and ended with an eagle on an up-and-down day

2025-09-14T15:35:44.490837+00:00 IST

Sarvesh Kushare makes history at World Athletics Championships

Sarvesh Kushare etched his name in history at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after becoming the first Indian high jumper to qualify for the finals in the world meet on Sunday.

2025-09-14T15:17:16.740963+00:00 IST

World Boxing C'ships: Jaismine, Minakshi crowned world champions

As per Olympics.com, Lamboria (women's 57 kg) and Hooda (women's 48 kg) secured the gold, while Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) secured a silver and Olympian Pooja Rani (80kg) took home a bronze, as per Olympics.com.

2025-09-14T14:51:59.764123+00:00 IST