Cheteshwar Pujara Retires from All Forms of Indian Cricket
Cheteshwar Pujara on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket.
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India Names Squad for Women’s Asia Cup, Salima Tete to Continue as Captain
New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced a 20-member squad for the Women’s Asia Cup, confirming that midfielder Salima Tete will continue to lead the national side in the prestigious tournament scheduled in Hangzhou, China, from September 5 to 14. The Asia Cup carries added weight this year, with the champions earning a direct entry…
India’s Sumit Malik Reaches 57kg Final at U20 Wrestling Worlds
Samokov (Bulgaria): Young Indian wrestler Sumit Malik powered his way into the men’s 57kg final at the U20 World Wrestling Championships on Monday, producing a dominant 11-3 win over Moldova’s Ion Bulgaru in the semifinal. The bout saw Malik seize control early with a stepout and a quick takedown to lead 4-0 at the break….
Manu Bhaker Opens India’s Medal Account with Bronze at Asian Shooting Championship
Shymkent (Kazakhstan): India’s Manu Bhaker started her Asian Shooting Championship campaign on a high note, securing a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event on Tuesday. Bhaker, a two-time Olympic medallist, scored 219.7 in the final to claim third place. China’s Qianke Ma shot an impressive 243.2 to take gold, while South Korea’s…
Dal Lake to Host Inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival
Srinagar: The iconic Dal Lake, long known as the heart of Kashmir’s tourism and culture, is preparing for a historic transformation as it gears up to host the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) from August 21 to 23. The event will mark the maiden national-level water sports competition on the lake, positioning Jammu…
India Pitches Ahmedabad as Host City in Official Bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
New Delhi: India has officially entered the race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing Ahmedabad as the venue in its final bid submitted to Commonwealth Sport. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has cleared the proposal, with the government committed to fully funding the event. The move follows an earlier Expression of Interest naming Ahmedabad…
SC Orders Olympian Sushil Kumar to Surrender, Cancels Bail in Murder Case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar in connection with the 2021 murder of junior national champion Sagar Dhankar, directing him to surrender within seven days. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra overturned the Delhi High Court’s March order granting Kumar bail,…
Sahu Shines at Kalinga Stadium with 100m Hurdles Gold
Bhubaneswar: The home crowd at Kalinga Stadium erupted in applause on Sunday evening as Odisha hurdler Pragyan Prasanti Sahu powered her way to victory in the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet. The 25-year-old from Balasore, who has long pursued excellence in the shadow of star hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, displayed…
Odisha Unveils ₹1,000-Crore Stadium Plan in Bhubaneswar to Boost Sports Infrastructure
Bhubaneswar: Showcasing its ambition to cement its place as a national sporting powerhouse, Odisha will soon build a world-class stadium in Bhubaneswar at a cost of ₹1,000 crore. The project forms part of a ₹4,124 crore plan to upgrade sports infrastructure in 14 blocks across the state over the next four years. Chief Minister Mohan…
Annu Rani, Animesh Kujur Gear Up to Shine at World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: All eyes will be on India’s top javelin thrower Annu Rani and rising sprint star Animesh Kujur as they take centre stage at the inaugural World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet at Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The one-day event, offering prize money of $25,000, will witness participation from athletes representing over 15 countries. Annu…