PM Modi congratulates Abhinav Bindra on being awarded Olympic Order
New Delhi, July 25 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the medallist shooter and IOC member for being awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Paris Olympics: ‘I am attacked because I am black’, German flag bearer Dennis Schroder speaks on racism
Paris, July 24 - The 2023 FIBA World Champions, Germany, are set to continue their dominance on the international stage at the Paris Olympics. Basketball team captain Dennis Schroder, who was named as the country’s flag bearer, spoke out how he has dealt
Asitha Fernando likely to replace injured Dushmantha Chameera for white-ball series vs India
Colombo, July 24 - Ahead of the T20I and ODI series against India, Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out from the white-ball series due to injury.
Interim coach Jayasuriya calls for discipline in Sri Lankan cricket team
Colombo, July 24 - Ahead of the white-ball home series against India, newly appointed interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya calls for discipline within the Sri Lankan team, including enforcing proper haircut and the removal of piercings.
French Alps to host 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games
New Delhi, July 24 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the French Alps will host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2030.
‘I cried when I got selected in Olympics squad’: Hockey midfielder Raj Kumar Pal
New Delhi, July 24 - Raj Kumar Pal, men’s hockey team midfielder is all set to represent India in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Jofra Archer eyes 2025-26 Ashes Test cricket return
New Delhi, July 24 - England pacer Jofra Archer is setting his sights on the 2025-26 Ashes series in Australia as he is aiming for his return to Test cricket.
Lunch with Federer to pep talk with shooter Rathore: Sharath Kamal recalls special Olympics moments
New Delhi, July 24 - Achanta Sharath Kamal, who has been the face of Indian table tennis for over two decades now, is all set to mark a record fifth Olympic appearance at the Paris Olympics 2024.
‘Still getting packed crowds & amazing viewership’: Brett Lee on playing in leagues post-retirement
New Delhi, July 24 - Former Australian pacer Brett Lee feels it is exciting for a cricketer to continue playing cricket after retirement, and seeing the stands filled with crowds brings them immense happiness.
India boys finish sixth, girls seventh in World Junior squash team events
Houston, July 24 - India boys finished sixth and the girls seventh in the team events of the World Junior Squash Championships which concluded here on Tuesday.
Real Madrid become first football club to exceed 1 bn euros in revenue
Madrid, July 24 - Real Madrid have become the first football club to cross 1 billion euros in revenue with a net profit of 16 million euros in the year 2023-24.
IOC confirms 2025 debut for Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia
Paris, July 24 - The creation of the Olympic Esports Games has been confirmed during the ongoing 142nd Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), scheduled for 2025 in Saudi Arabia.
Budget aligns perfectly with our vision to elevate Bihar cricket: BCA chief
New Delhi, July 24 - Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Rakesh Tiwari on Tuesday termed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement during her Budget speech to develop sports infrastructure in the state as a historic moment for the entire sporting community of Bihar.
Ajinkya Naik elected youngest President of Mumbai Cricket Association
Mumbai, July 23 - Incumbent Secretary Ajinkya Naik was on Tuesday elected the youngest-ever President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), replacing the late Amol Kale, who passed away in New York in June while on a trip to watch the T20 World
Tennis: Andy Murray confirms he will retire after Paris Olympics
Paris (France), July 23 - Scotland's former World No.1 Andy Murray on Tuesday announced that the upcoming Paris Olympics will be his final tournament as a tennis player. Murray announced that he will bring his illustrious playing career to a close after the
Union Budget: Increased allocation for Khelo India draws positive response
New Delhi, July 23 - Sports industry watchers on Saturday welcomed the government's decision to allocate increased funds for Khelo India, the Centre's flagship project that will get Rs 900 crore in the 2024-25 financial year.
Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu eyeing historic second medal in another lone ranger effort
Mumbai, July 24 - One of the four individual Indian athletes hoping for a repeat of their success from the Tokyo Olympics and win back-to-back medals, weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is the lone weightlifter representing the country in the Paris Olympic Games.
Paris Olympics: ‘We are confident about our chances’, says archer Deepika Kumari
New Delhi, July 23 - India's ace archer Deepika Kumari is confident of the team's chances in the Paris Olympics. She said clear communication in tough situations will benefit them in the quadrennial event. Indian archers will compete in all five medal events
Head coach Gambhir takes charge as Indian players hit the ground in Pallekele
New Delhi, July 23 - Newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir has taken official charge of the Indian team as the players assembled in Pallekele on Tuesday for the first training session in Sri Lanka ahead of the limited-overs series.
Paris Olympics: Australian water polo player tests Covid-19 positive
Paris, July 23 - An Australian water polo player has been isolated at the Paris Games following a positive Covid-19 test, as confirmed by the country's Olympic team chief, Anna Meares, on Tuesday.