You are all achievers: PM Modi to India’s Paris Olympians
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his interaction with the Indian Olympic contingent, which returned from the Paris Games with six medals, gave them a pep talk, saying that sports is the one field where no one ever truly
Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup defense ends with 3-2 loss to Columbus Crew
Columbus, Aug 14 – Inter Miami CF’s campaign in the 2024 Leagues Cup came to a dramatic end as they were narrowly defeated 3-2 by the Columbus Crew in the Round of 16 at Lower.com Field. Inter Miami fielded a strong lineup featuring
Hockey India retires PR Sreejesh’s No. 16 jersey
New Delhi, Aug 14 – Hockey India has announced the retirement of the No. 16 jersey worn by legendary goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh. This decision follows Sreejesh’s retirement after playing a pivotal role in securing India’s second consecutive Olympic bronze at the recently concluded
AIFF to organise charity matches for Kerala and HP relief aid
New Delhi, Aug 14 – The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have announced to organise two charity football matches to aid the relief work in the flood-affected Kerala and Himachal Pradesh. The two states are faced with devastating natural disasters, with the southern
Pakistan to play second Test against Bangladesh without spectators in Karachic
New Delhi, Aug 14 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday that it has decided to host the second men’s Test against Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Karachi behind closed doors, owing to the construction work happening in the venue
Shastri backs India for historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy hat-trick
New Delhi, Aug 14 – Former coach Ravi Shastri has confidently predicted that India will continue their recent dominance over Australia and secure a historic third consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory Down Under. India, under Shastri’s guidance, achieved back-to-back Test series triumphs on Australian
Allan Border calls for ‘knocking down’ of the Gabba and building new stadium
New Delhi, Aug 14 – Former Australia captain Allan Border has called for The Gabba cricket ground in Brisbane to be knocked down and be replaced by a new stadium build from scratch which can cater to hosting multiple sports for 2032 Olympics.
Tamil Nadu basketball player to feature in Serbian league
Chennai, August 12 – A basketball player from Tamil Nadu have signed a professional basketball contract for 2024-25 season with Novi Pazar Salamander team in a Division 1 Serbian basketball league called Kosarkaske Lige Srbije (KLS) in Serbia, Europe. Ulhas Satyanarayan who hails
Paris Olympics: Sindhu terms quarterfinal exit ‘hardest loss of her career’
New Delhi, Aug 2 - Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu has penned an emotional note on social, calling her loss in the pre-quarterfinals at the Olympic Games in Paris as "hardest" of her career.
Paris Olympics: Indian Judoka Tulika Maan bows out in opener
Paris, Aug 2 - India's Tulika Maan's campaign in her maiden Olympics ended early as she crashed out in the opening round of Judo women's +78kg event at the Paris Games, here on Friday.
‘Marathi Mulga’ Swapnil gives Maha 2nd Olympic medal in 72 years; Kolhapur erupts in joy
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Aug 1 - There couldn’t have been a better pre-birthday gift for himself and the country as shooter Swapnil Kusale clinched the bronze in men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday -- scripting history by bagging
From a TTE in Railways to Olympic medallist: The inspiring journey of Swapnil Kusale
Chateauroux, Aug 1 - India's marksman Swapnil Kusale secured a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Swapnil qualified for the final round after finishing 7th with a total score of 590.
Paris Olympics: Nikhat Zareen’s campaign ends in pre-quarters, loses to Wu Yu
Paris, Aug 1 - India's best medal hope in boxing Nikhat Zareen's Paris Olympics campaign ended after a loss against Asian Games gold medallist China's Wu Yu in the women’s 50kg round of 16, here on Thursday.
Paris Olympics: ‘You’ve shown what chasing dreams is all about’, Abhinav Bindra lauds Swapnil Kusale
Chateauroux, Aug 1 - Beijing Olympics gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra said he is "absolutely thrilled" after Swapnil Kusale's epic bronze medal win in the 50m Rifle 3 Position event at the Paris Olympics, here on Thursday.
Paris Olympics: Swapnil Kusale wins bronze in Men’s 50m Rifle 3P event
Chateauroux, Aug 1 - Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics, here on Thursday. He also become the first Indian shooter to bag a medal in this event at the quadrennial extravaganza.
Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen stuns third seed Jonatan Christie, enters last-16
Paris, July 31 - Lakshya Sen pulled off an upset win over the third seed Indonesian Jonatan Christie 21-18, 21-12 in his final Group L men’s singles match at the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics: Swapnil Kusale qualifies for Men’s Rifle 50m 3P final
Chateauroux, July 31 - India's Swapnil Kusale qualified for the 50m Rifle 3 Positions men's final after finishing seventh in qualifications at the Paris Olympics.
‘Kudos to India; Manu made history’, says Khel Ratna awardee shooter Ronjan Sodhi
Chateauroux, July 30 - Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh on Tuesday scripted history, becoming the first duo to bring home a medal in a team shooting event for India.
Paris Olympics: Balraj Panwar out of medal contention in rowing
Vaires-sur-Marne, July 30 - India’s sole rowing athlete at the Olympics, Balraj Panwar eliminated from medal contention after finishing fifth in the men’s single scull fourth quarterfinal on Tuesday at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
Paris Olympics: ‘Years of hard work paid off’, says Sarabjot’s coach Abhishek Rana
Chateauroux, July 30 - The years of hard work finally paid off, said Sarabjot Singh's coach Abhishek Rana, after his protege bagged his maiden Olympic medal on Tuesday.