Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, visited the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports today, meeting with Olympic-bound athletes Mirabai Chanu, Annu Rani, and Abha Khatua. He also inspected new infrastructure developments at the institute. Dr. Mandaviya expressed confidence in the athletes’ preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, citing…
Chennai: In a stunning showcase of batting prowess, India’s opening pair, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, dismantled South Africa’s bowling attack on the first day of their one-off Test in Chennai. Mandhana’s authoritative 149 and Verma’s breathtaking double century, which featured eight sixes, propelled India to an unprecedented 525/4 at stumps – the highest score ever recorded on the opening day of a Test match at Chepauk.
Guyana: India entered the final of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 after 10 years by defeating reigning champion England in the second semifinal on Thursday. They are all set to face first time finalist South Africa at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday.
Trinidad: South Africa broke their ICC knockout hoodoo in emphatic fashion, thrashing Afghanistan by 9 wickets to secure a place in their first-ever T20 World Cup final. The semi-final clash, held in Trinidad on Wednesday, saw the Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, dominate the Rashid Khan-led Afghan team, who were playing in their maiden World…
New Delhi: Hockey India has unveiled the much-anticipated 16-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26th to August 11th, 2024. With five Olympic debutants, the team brings a fresh approach, driven by rigorous training at the ongoing national camp at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The team will be…
New Delhi: Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev, renowned for leading India to its historic World Cup victory in 1983, is all set to steer Indian golf into a new era as he assumes the role of President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). Kapil’s election as president comes following his unanimous selection by the…
New Delhi: Rising star Tulika Maan has earned a spot in the women’s over 78kg class at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, becoming the ninth woman judoka from India to compete in the Olympic Games. Tulika’s journey to the Olympics has been supported significantly by the Government’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). She expressed her…
Dambulla (Sri Lanka): The Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 will open with a blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the prime-time slot on July 19 here, according to the final fixtures of the tournament announced on Tuesday. India and Pakistan will take the field for the second match of the day after the United…
St Vincent: In a match destined to go down in cricketing history, Afghanistan clinched a nail-biting victory over Bangladesh to secure their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This win not only propelled Afghanistan to the final four but also ended Australia’s campaign, ensuring Afghanistan joined India, England, and South Africa as the tournament’s remaining contenders.
Saint Lucia: Team India stormed into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a commanding 24-run victory over Australia in their final Super 8 clash at Saint Lucia on Monday. This victory not only secured India’s top position in Group 1 but also marked their third consecutive win in the Super 8 stage….
