New Delhi: After an impressive showing in the Pool stage, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team will now shift focus to the high-pressure Super4s of the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou, where they face Korea, hosts China, and defending champions Japan in pursuit of a place in the final. India dominated Pool B, finishing on…
Bhubaneswar: Outstanding athletes, coaches, and sports journalists were honoured at the Biju Patnaik Sports Awards 2024, presented by Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on the occasion of National Sports Day, August 29. The annual ceremony celebrated excellence in sports while also recognising acts of bravery. National record holder sprinter Animesh Kujur received the Best…
New Delhi: Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing the curtains down on a 16-year-long association with the tournament. The 37-year-old revealed his decision through a heartfelt post on his official ‘X’ account, stating that he now intends to explore opportunities in overseas T20 leagues….
Rajgir: In a major boost to hockey lovers, Hockey India on Tuesday announced that entry to all matches of the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir will be free, allowing fans to witness international action without any cost. The move aims to make the event a people’s festival and inspire greater participation in the sport….
Cheteshwar Pujara on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket.
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
