Akhil, Aishwary help India to a 1-2 finish in men’s 50m rifle 3P event at Jakarta

Akhil, Aishwary help India to a 1-2 finish in men’s 50m rifle 3P event at Jakarta

Jakarta, Jan 12 - India’s Akhil Sheoran and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar helped India to a 1-2 finish in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event on Friday as India extended their dominance of the on-going Asia Olympic Qualification Rifle/Pistol to a fifth

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Olympic athletes permitted with two-minute posts on social media

Olympic athletes permitted with two-minute posts on social media

Geneva, Jan 21 - Accredited athletes are permitted to post audio and video recordings of up to two minutes per post of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 under the guidelines of the International Olympic

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‘Wanted to apply what I learn from MS Dhoni…’, says Shivam Dube after match-winning show in Mohali

‘Wanted to apply what I learn from MS Dhoni…’, says Shivam Dube after match-winning show in Mohali

New Delhi, Jan 12 - Shivam Dube has attributed the change in his attitude and approach to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, following a match-winning performance of 60 off 40 balls in India's six-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the first T20I.

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Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen facing challenges ahead of season restart

Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen facing challenges ahead of season restart

Berlin, Jan 12 - If anyone in the German league seems perfectly equipped to play a poker face role when things get tight, it is Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso.

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Steady Nishna keeps 2-shot lead going into final round of opening leg of 2024 WPGT

Steady Nishna keeps 2-shot lead going into final round of opening leg of 2024 WPGT

Pune, Jan 11 - Nishna Patel stayed a step ahead with a very steady even par 71 in the second round of the opening leg of the 2024 Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Poona Club Golf Course.

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I’ve got no intention of retiring from international cricket: Marcus Stoinis after getting snubbed from Australia ODI squad

I’ve got no intention of retiring from international cricket: Marcus Stoinis after getting snubbed from Australia ODI squad

New Delhi, Jan 11 - Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has signed to play in the SA20 for Durban's SuperGiants, affiliated with his IPL club Lucknow and has made it clear that he is not retiring from ODI cricket and remains hopeful of a

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Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran set to make SA20 debut

Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran set to make SA20 debut

New Delhi, Jan 11 - West Indies star Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard are all set to make their debut in the South Africa 20 season 2 with Durban’s Super Giants and MI Cape Town.

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Ian Chappell advises Australia not to compromise No 3 and 4 position with Smith batting up the order

Ian Chappell advises Australia not to compromise No 3 and 4 position with Smith batting up the order

New Delhi, Jan 11 - As Australia prepares for their upcoming Test series against the West Indies, a surprising twist in the batting order has stirred debate and caution from former Test captain Ian Chappell as he has advised Australia against moving Steven

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Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: ‘Team focusing on synchroniastion to form potent attacking force,’ says Lalremsiami

Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: ‘Team focusing on synchroniastion to form potent attacking force,’ says Lalremsiami

Ranchi, Jan 11 - Lalremsiami Hmarzote, a key forward of the Indian Women's Hockey Team, shared insights into the team's forward line preparations as they gear up for the highly anticipated FIH Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024, scheduled from January 13 to 19.

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Warner’s dramatic arrival: Helicopter to land on SCG for BBL showdown

Warner’s dramatic arrival: Helicopter to land on SCG for BBL showdown

New Delhi, Jan 11 - David Warner will land at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as he plans to fly in a helicopter direct from his brother's wedding to play Big Bash League (BBL) match for Sydney Thunder against Sydney Sixers on Friday.

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Australian Open: Sumit Nagal one match away from entering main draw

Australian Open: Sumit Nagal one match away from entering main draw

New Delhi, Jan 11 - India’s Sumit Nagal has reached the final round of the qualifying tournament and is just a match away from making it to the main draw of the Australian Open.

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Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: Skipper Savita says team is focussed and ready for the challenge

Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: Skipper Savita says team is focussed and ready for the challenge

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 11- Gearing up for a "challenging" tournament in the absence of some experienced players, Indian women's hockey team captain Savita Punia is banking on strong support from the hockey lovers of the city and the hard work put in by

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Rhythm Sangwan secures record 16th Olympic quota in Shooting

Rhythm Sangwan secures record 16th Olympic quota in Shooting

Jakarta, Jan 11 - Rhythm Sangwan nailed a record 16th Paris 2024 Olympics quota place for Indian in Shooting, winning bronze in the women’s 25m pistol, at the on-going Asia Olympic Qualification Rifle/Pistol here on Thursday.

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I’d prefer Virat to bat at no.3 as Rohit, Yashasvi form good opening combination: Suresh Raina

I’d prefer Virat to bat at no.3 as Rohit, Yashasvi form good opening combination: Suresh Raina

New Delhi, Jan 11 - With India head coach Rahul Dravid confirming that Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting with captain Rohit Sharma for the T20Is against Afghanistan, former left-handed batter Suresh Raina backed the move, adding that Virat Kohli should bat at

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Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: Coach Schopman wants team to forget past, work hard on present event

Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: Coach Schopman wants team to forget past, work hard on present event

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 11 - As the Indian women's hockey team gets ready for the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers starting here on Saturday, head coach Janneke Schopman advised the players and hockey fans to forget the past and think about the future.

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Women’s hockey Olympic qualifiers: India get ready for key battles with a lot on the line

Women’s hockey Olympic qualifiers: India get ready for key battles with a lot on the line

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 11 - With the huge reputation they gained by finishing fourth in the Tokyo Olympics on the line, the Indian women's hockey team goes into battle mode here in tournament 1 of the Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers hoping to

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Wrestling: Aman Sehrawat clinches men’s 57kg gold at Zagreb Open

Wrestling: Aman Sehrawat clinches men’s 57kg gold at Zagreb Open

Zagreb (Croatia), Jan 11 - Reigning Asian champion Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal in the men's 57kg at the Zagreb Open wrestling tournament, beating China’s Zou Wanhao in the summit clash.

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Ben Shelton beats Carballes Baena, reaches Auckland semifinal

Ben Shelton beats Carballes Baena, reaches Auckland semifinal

Auckland, Jan 11 - Ben Shelton advanced to semifinal at the ASB Classic with a win over Roberto Carballes Baena on Thursday.

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Nancy blazes to Air Rifle gold with record score

Nancy blazes to Air Rifle gold with record score

New Delhi, Jan 10 - Indian air rifle shooters, the women in particular, were literally on fire on competition day three of the Asian Olympic Qualification Rifle/Pistol in Jakarta, picking up medals aplenty with teenage shooter Nancy’s women’s 10m air rifle gold with

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Langer slams non-selection of Bancroft in Australia Test sqaud for West Indies series

Langer slams non-selection of Bancroft in Australia Test sqaud for West Indies series

Perth, Jan 10 - Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has slammed the non-selection of Cameron Bancroft in the Test team for the upcoming series against the West Indies, adding that the right-handed opener will be gutted by it.

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