Chennai: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is facing a cloud of uncertainty regarding its upcoming office-bearers’ elections due to alleged non-compliance with the National Sports Development Code, exacerbated by recent court directions. On February 14, the Delhi High Court directed the Government of India to clarify whether the AICF is adhering to the directives…
Bengaluru: Continuing his impressive form, second-seed Sumit Nagal secured a spot in the singles quarterfinals of the Bengaluru Open 2024 by defeating Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong in straight sets at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Stadium on Thursday. Nagal, ranked 98th globally, dominated the second-round encounter on the center court, dispatching Wong with…
Panchkula: In an eagerly anticipated face-off, UP Yoddhas, the GMR Group-owned franchise, is set to take on Gujarat Giants in the reverse fixture of Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. The match is scheduled to unfold at the Tau Devilal Indoor Stadium tomorrow. Having faced a setback earlier in the season against the Giants with a…
Bhubaneswar: In a fiercely contested match at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, the Indian men’s hockey team faced a heartbreaking 4-6 defeat against Australia in their third encounter of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on Thursday. Australia seized an early advantage with a double-goal lead within the first two minutes, courtesy of Blake Govers’s swift…
Rourkela: In a thrilling encounter during the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team faced a close 0-1 defeat against the Netherlands in their second match at the Rourkela leg. Felice Albers secured the lone goal in the 27th minute, proving decisive for the Dutch team. The opening quarter witnessed an aggressive…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, presented the Chess Olympiad Torch to Budapest, Hungary, the designated host for the 45th edition of the Chess Olympiad. The official handover ceremony transpired at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi. In a momentous event, Minister Anurag Thakur, accompanied by Indian…
Mumbai: The cricket fraternity, particularly the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is in deep sorrow over the demise of Dattajirao Gaekwad, the former India captain and the nation’s oldest Test cricketer. Gaekwad, who led India on a significant tour of England in 1959, passed away in his hometown Vadodara at the age…
Rourkela: The Indian women’s hockey team faced a disappointing start in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, succumbing to a narrow 1-2 loss against China at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Monday. Despite taking an early lead through Sangita Kumari’s exceptional finish (7′), the Indian team couldn’t capitalize on the advantage….
Bhubaneswar: The thrilling Nua-O State Football Tournament, orchestrated by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha, reached its exciting conclusion in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Over twelve days of intense football action, Cuttack emerged victorious in the men’s category, while Kendrapara clinched the title in the women’s category. In a nail-biting finale,…
Rourkela: The excitement is palpable in Rourkela as the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares to play their inaugural international match at the grand Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium today. This special occasion marks a homecoming for local talents Sunelita Toppo and Jyoti Chattri, adding an extra layer of significance to the historic event. Both Sunelita and…
