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Boxers primed for best Asiad medal haul'

At the 2014 Asiad in Incheon, India claimed five medals (1gold and four bronze).

30 July 2018 1:11 AM IST

India finished runners-up in the Champions Trophy recently.

From Gold Coast to Breda, India have come a long way

Play to win and do the basics right were Harendra's mantra who wanted his boys to play one-touch hockey and aim only...

4 July 2018 1:17 AM IST

Jwala Gutta shares a light moment with boxer Vijender Singh and wrestler Sushil Kumar at the launch of the Jwala Gutta Academy Of Excellence in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: BIPLAB BANERJEE)

Jwala Gutta launches academy in Hyderabad

The two-time Olympian announced the launch of Jwala Gutta Academy Of Excellence in outskirts of Hyderabad on Tuesday.

11 Dec 2019 1:53 AM IST

Chanus sample, taken out-of-competition in the United States before the World Championships in November 2017, had tested positive for an anabolic steroid. (Photo: PTI)

Sanjita Chanu's suspension revoked by International Weightlifting...

International Weightlifting Federation revoked the provisional suspension of Sanjita Chanu who faced a four-year ban for...

23 Jan 2019 3:30 PM IST

Of the nine candidates the Congress named on Monday, six are from Rajasthan, two from Maharashtra and one from Gujarat. (Photo:Facebook)

Olympian Krishna Poonia fielded by Congress from Jaipur rural seat

The Congress on Monday fielded Olympian discus thrower Krishna Poonia from the Jaipur Rural constituency.

2 April 2019 9:24 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to register three separate cases to probe the alleged irregularities in certain contracts awarded by the Delhi governments Public Works Department (PWD).

ED attaches Rs 94.24 lakh assets of firm involved in 2010 Games

The ED said the company and its director Raja Aederi and executive director Uday Shankar Bhat have been found guilty by...

4 July 2019 3:17 AM IST

India can now move forward with bidding for hosting rights to various international sporting events, like the 2032 Olympics (Photo: AFP)

'Cricket isn't bigger than 'Olympics, Commonwealth Games': Virender...

Sehwag launched a book titled 'Umeed India', brought out by EPIC channel and Rupa Publications.

29 Aug 2019 7:30 PM IST

Team Indias flagbearer Nikhat Zareen during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG). Photo: PTI

AA Edit | Sports bodies must do better

Our athletes' national marks are beginning to look good enough for winning medals in international events

23 Aug 2022 10:16 PM IST

New shooting stars rise

Haryana's Manu Bhaker, 16, stole the show at her international debut with gold in 10m air pistol.

14 March 2018 12:19 AM IST

Best possible team picked'

According to gymnastics coaches, this was the best team picked for the Gold Coast Games.

9 March 2018 12:18 AM IST

MC Mary Kom who returned to her preferred 48kg weight category after five years of competing in 51kg, had earlier won four gold and a silver in her five previous appearances at the event. (Photo:PTI)

Veterans to spearhead boxing charge at CWG

In the men's 60 kg category, Manish Kaushik was picked ahead of Shiva Thapa, while Vikas Krishan and Manoj are expected...

7 March 2018 12:11 AM IST

The people of Tanna, one of Vanuatus many islands, worship Prince Philip like a deity. (DC File Photo)

Prince Charles to visit island where Prince Philip is a god

Prince Charles will also tour the country to learn how locals recovered from 2015's devastating Cyclone Pam.

6 March 2018 5:24 PM IST