Rameswaram: Tamil Nadu’s Sekar Patchai and Tanvi Jagdish dominated the Men’s and Women’s Technical categories, respectively, on the first day of the Palkbay Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Challenge 2024, held at Pirappanvalasi Beach. The national SUP championship, organized by Quest Academy under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India, saw thrilling competition across all categories….
Bhubaneswar: The 2nd ProDG Classical Chess Tournament, organized by the Professional Chess Training Academy (PRO-CHESS-TA) in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Services Department, began today with over 100 participants competing for top honors. The tournament, running from 28th September to 2nd October, is set to be one of the most prestigious state-level chess events this…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, felicitated the Indian chess team for their outstanding performance at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The Indian team brought home two gold medals, in…
Mumbai: India’s first-ever padel team clinched the bronze medal at the inaugural Asia Pacific Padel Cup held in Bali, Indonesia, from September 19 to 22. This landmark achievement underscores India’s growing presence in the sport and highlights the team’s dedication and skill. Competing against five nations, the Indian squad, organized by the Indian Padel Academy, demonstrated…
Budapest: India celebrated a historic achievement at the 2024 Chess Olympiad, clinching its first-ever dual gold medals in both the open and women’s sections. The triumph was marked by stellar performances from D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and Divya Deshmukh, who each earned individual gold medals for their outstanding contributions. The Indian team showcased remarkable dominance…
Budapest: In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian chess, both the men’s and women’s teams secured gold medals for the first time at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. The momentous victory was anchored by exceptional performances from grandmasters D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, who propelled the men’s team to triumph with a decisive…
Hulunbuir: India successfully defended their Asian Champions Trophy title with a narrow 1-0 victory over host nation China in the final held in Hulunbuir on Tuesday. This win reinforces India’s status as a powerhouse in Asian hockey, adding another prestigious title to their illustrious record. The match, marked by a series of goalless quarters, saw its…
Moqi (China): India registered an emphatic 4-1 win over Korea in the semi-final of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 at the scenic Moqi Hockey Training Base on Monday. Defending champions India will take on hosts China in the summit clash on Tuesday. Uttam Singh (13’) gave India the lead in the first quarter, followed by…
Paris: India’s para-athlete Simran Sharma made history on Saturday, claiming a bronze medal in the Women’s 200m T12 category at the Paralympic Games with a personal best time of 24.75 seconds. Competing at the iconic Stade de France Stadium, Simran’s strong finish earned India its first-ever medal in the Women’s 200m T12 category, adding to…
Paris: Indian para-athlete Navdeep has etched his name in history by winning a gold medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F41 category at the Paralympic Games. His personal best throw of 47.32 metres earned India its seventh gold medal in Paris, marking a significant milestone for the nation. Navdeep, who initially secured the silver medal,…
