Melbourne: Italy’s Jannik Sinner delivered a stunning comeback, reminiscent of Rafael Nadal’s 2022 heroics in Melbourne, as he triumphed over Daniil Medvedev to secure his maiden Grand Slam trophy at the 2024 Australian Open on Sunday. In an epic battle, the 22-year-old fought back from a two-sets-to-love deficit, claiming a remarkable 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4,…
Pune: The inaugural round of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) kicked off at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Sunday, transforming the Balewadi Stadium into a battleground for off-road daredevils. The venue, adorned with dirt tracks, resonated with the roar of 450cc engines and the distinctive scent of gasoline. Supercross, a captivating variant…
Hyderabad: Debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley overcame a lackluster first innings to claim a sensational 7-62, propelling England to an unexpected and historic 28-run triumph over India in the Test series opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. England, after conceding a 190-run lead, posted 420 in their second innings, thanks to Ollie…
Cape Town: The Indian men’s hockey team concluded their South Africa tour on Sunday with a 1-5 defeat against the top-ranked Netherlands. Abhishek (39′) scored the sole goal for India, while Jip Janssen (10′, 28′), Duco Telgenkamp (16′), Tjep Hoedemakers (21′), and Koen Bijen (35′) found the net for the Dutch side. The match kicked…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian women’s hockey team, having missed qualification for the Paris Olympic Games, is set to redeem itself during the first cluster of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Kalinga Stadium, starting February 3. Arriving at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, the squad is led by the seasoned…
Gabba: Shamar Joseph’s spectacular bowling performance, claiming figures of 7-68, led West Indies to a sensational eight-run triumph in the pink-ball Test match at The Gabba, breaking a 27-year drought for the team in Australia.
Muscat: In a hard-fought battle, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team faced a 2-7 defeat against the Netherlands in the Final of the FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup 2024.
Bhubaneswar: Reliance Foundation’s young athletes left an indelible mark at the Khelo India Youth Games in Tamil Nadu, securing a remarkable six medals, including three golds, two silvers, and one bronze. The competition, held in Tamil Nadu this year, witnessed the exceptional performance of Reliance Foundation’s budding sports talents. Thrower Ommkar Prasad Nanda showcased outstanding…
Bhubaneswar: In a highly anticipated showdown at the Kalinga Stadium, Kolkata giants East Bengal FC are set to lock horns with defending champions Odisha FC in the final of the Kalinga Super Cup. The summit clash, scheduled for Sunday, promises an intense battle between two teams boasting flawless records, each securing four straight wins on…
Chennai: Odisha’s young weightlifting talents displayed remarkable prowess at the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai. Sadananda Bariha, representing the High-Performance Centre (HPC), clinched the Gold in the fiercely contested 61 Kg Boys category. In a display of sheer strength and skill, Bariha lifted an impressive 107 Kg in the snatch category and followed…
