Shooting: Sift Kaur Samra wins bronze as Munich World Cup concludes

Shooting: Sift Kaur Samra wins bronze as Munich World Cup concludes

New Delhi, Jun 7 - Women’s 50m rifle 3-positions (3P) specialist Sift Kaur Samra won a bronze medal on the concluding day of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Munich, as India ended the competition with two medals.

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T20 World Cup: US cricketer accuses Pakistan’s Haris Rauf of ball tampering

T20 World Cup: US cricketer accuses Pakistan’s Haris Rauf of ball tampering

Islamabad, June 7 - Pakistan's disastrous start to the T20 World Cup 2024 has left the squad red-faced and under severe criticism as the team suffered a shocking defeat to the United States.

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T20 World Cup: ‘It won’t be a surprise if Scotland top Group B’, says Leask

T20 World Cup: ‘It won’t be a surprise if Scotland top Group B’, says Leask

Bridgetown, June 7 - After playing a vital hand in Scotland's chase of 156 against Namibia in the Men’s T20 World Cup through a match-winning 17-ball 35, Michael Leask said it won’t come as a surprise to him or his team if the

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Two chess players to seek Rs 1 cr compensation from AICF for career disruption

Two chess players to seek Rs 1 cr compensation from AICF for career disruption

Chennai, June 7 - Two chess players Karun Duggal and Gurpreet Pal Singh will file a case against the All India Chess Federation (AICF), demanding a compensation for a ban during their career peak.

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Europe is no longer a continent of peace: Zelensky in Paris

Europe is no longer a continent of peace: Zelensky in Paris

Paris, June 7 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday told the French parliament that Europe was a continent at war and that Russia would not stop its aggression at the borders of his country.

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T20 World Cup: NZ well-aware about Afghanistan’s world-class skills, says Williamson

T20 World Cup: NZ well-aware about Afghanistan’s world-class skills, says Williamson

Georgetown, June 7 - Ahead of New Zealand playing their first Group C match of T20 World Cup against Afghanistan at the Providence Stadium, captain Kane Williamson said players in his team are well-aware about the "capabilities and world-class skills" present in the

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T20 World Cup: ‘We were in the game, just needed a partnership’, says USA captain after upsetting Pakistan

T20 World Cup: ‘We were in the game, just needed a partnership’, says USA captain after upsetting Pakistan

Dallas (USA), June 7 - As the co-host USA staged one of the biggest upsets of the T20 World Cup after beating Pakistan in the Super Over thriller, skipper Monank Patel claimed that the team knew 'they were in the game with 160

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Khelo India women’s league 2024-25 edition to begin with wushu in Karnataka

Khelo India women’s league 2024-25 edition to begin with wushu in Karnataka

New Delhi, June 7 - The 2024-25 edition of the Khelo India women's league kicks off with the South Zone wushu league in Bagalkot, Karnataka on June 10.

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali lose; Carlsen, Tingjie register crucial wins in Rd-9

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali lose; Carlsen, Tingjie register crucial wins in Rd-9

Stavanger (Norway), June 7 - As the Norway Chess inches towards a thrilling conclusion, the stakes have never been higher. All classical games of Round 9 in the prestigious Norway Chess main event ended in a draw, going into an Armageddon tie-breaker to

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T20 World Cup: Made-in-Mumbai Netravalkar has his big day in USA

T20 World Cup: Made-in-Mumbai Netravalkar has his big day in USA

Dallas (USA), June 7 - In a stunning display at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Mumbai-born pacer Saurabh Netravalkar left an indelible mark on cricket history, propelling the co-hosts USA to a remarkable victory over 2009 champions and 2022 runners-up Pakistan at

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Craig McMillan joins New Zealand women’s cricket team as assistant coach

Craig McMillan joins New Zealand women’s cricket team as assistant coach

Christchurch, June 7 - Former New Zealand batter Craig McMillan has been appointed women's cricket team assistant coach for the next two years.

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T20 World Cup: ‘Pakistan didn’t play well in all three departments’, says Babar after shock loss to USA

T20 World Cup: ‘Pakistan didn’t play well in all three departments’, says Babar after shock loss to USA

Dallas, June 7 - Following Pakistan's shock loss to the co-hosts USA in the Super Over in their opening match of the T20 World Cup on Thursday, captain Babar Azam admitted that his team did not perform optimally in all three departments of

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T20 World Cup: USA stun Pakistan by 5 runs in Super Over for second win in Group A

T20 World Cup: USA stun Pakistan by 5 runs in Super Over for second win in Group A

Dallas, June 7 - Co-hosts the United States caused a massive upset in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, stunning former champions Pakistan by five runs in a Super Over after their encounter ended in a tie at the Grand Prairie Stadium here.

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Tendulkar praises Sunil Chhetri, India skipper felicitated by Eastern Command of Indian Army

Tendulkar praises Sunil Chhetri, India skipper felicitated by Eastern Command of Indian Army

Kolkata, June 7 - Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday praised Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, who bid adieu to football in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium here. Tendulkar, who holds the record for most

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T20 World Cup: ICC admits under-fire New York pitch not up to mark, says it will remedy the situation

T20 World Cup: ICC admits under-fire New York pitch not up to mark, says it will remedy the situation

New York, June 6 - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has admitted that pitches at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not been up to the mark and has promised to remedy the situation in the remaining matches of the Men's T20

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World Cup Qualifier: Skipper Sunil Chhetri signs off in style, gives one last message to media

World Cup Qualifier: Skipper Sunil Chhetri signs off in style, gives one last message to media

Kolkata, June 6 - On a night in which the spotlight shone on India’s brightest star, an emotional Sunil Chhetri did not make an appearance at the post-game conference. The Indian skipper managed to sign off one last time in a way only

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Domestic season to start with Duleep Trophy in Sept; toss abolished for C.K Nayudu Trophy as BCCI unveils home fixtures

Domestic season to start with Duleep Trophy in Sept; toss abolished for C.K Nayudu Trophy as BCCI unveils home fixtures

Mumbai, June 6 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday unveiled the domestic cricket calendar for the 2024-25 season, which will start with the Duleep Trophy in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, on September and will be followed by the

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World Cup Qualifiers: India held 0-0 by Kuwait as Sunil Chhetri bids farewell to national team

World Cup Qualifiers: India held 0-0 by Kuwait as Sunil Chhetri bids farewell to national team

Kolkata, June 6 - India and Kuwait battled it all out for ninety minutes but the game ended goalless, handing a major setback to the home in their hopes to qualify for the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the

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Govt clears foreign training camps for Vinesh Phogat, Arjun Cheema; competitions for Lovlina, Manika Batra

Govt clears foreign training camps for Vinesh Phogat, Arjun Cheema; competitions for Lovlina, Manika Batra

New Delhi, June 6 - The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved multiple proposals from many sportspersons who are scheduled to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

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India will clinch gold medal in Paris Olympics, says jr men’s team forward Gurjot Singh

India will clinch gold medal in Paris Olympics, says jr men’s team forward Gurjot Singh

Bengaluru, June 6 - The Indian junior men's hockey team forward Gurjot Singh is confident that the senior team will clinch a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics Games.

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