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Bhubaneswar, March 25 – Punjab’s 26-year-old international sprinter, Gurvindervir Singh, showcased resilience to win the men’s 60m title on the final day of the two-day National Indoor Athletics Championships at the Indoor Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.In a thrilling 60m final, only five...

Bhiwani (Haryana), March 24 – A 70-year-old athlete from Bhiwani district in Haryana died after allegedly falling from a moving Shatabdi Express train while returning home after winning a gold medal at a national sporting event, the Government Railway Police (GRP) said on Tuesday.The deceased...

Raipur, March 24 The first edition of the 10-day 'Khelo India Tribal Games' will begin here on Wednesday with around 3,800 athletes from across the country competing in nine sports disciplines, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said.Describing the games as a "milestone" in Indian...

Mumbai, March 18 Having become the youngest Asian to enter the top-20 of world squash rankings, 17-year-old Anahat Singh knows that breaking the top-10 barrier will be much harder as she strives for excellence at the highest level.Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa reached as high as 10th in...

New Delhi, March 15 – After a brilliant season in which she achieved a 77/10 win/loss record, India's young squash sensation, Anahat Singh, hopes to continue her momentum in the next two seasons and is eager to showcase her skills when squash makes its debut in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los...

Indian Wells, March 14 – Two-time runner-up and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will compete for the Indian Wells title for the third time in four years after defeating No. 14 seed Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the final.Sabalenka's semifinal victory over Noskova is her 20th career win at Indian...

Ahmedabad, March 11 Former India international Randhir Singh Sehrawat has been appointed as the head coach of Gujarat Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).Sehrawat brings 11 seasons of PKL experience, including one title and six play-off appearances.An Arjuna...

Ahmedabad, March 11 Gujarat Giants have appointed seasoned kabaddi tactician Randhir Singh Sehrawat as their new head coach ahead of the upcoming season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).Sehrawat, widely regarded as one of the most experienced figures in professional kabaddi, brings more than a...

New Delhi, March 10 – Indian wrestler turned MMA fighter Sangram Singh is intensifying his preparations for his upcoming mixed martial arts (MMA) bout, with the support of a seven-member team that closely monitors every aspect of his training, from coaching and flexibility sessions to weight...

Kalaburagi, March 10 – Just after winning the ITF W35 Kalaburagi title, and completing an impressive run in Karnataka that included finishing as runner-up at the ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru in February, India’s Vaishnavi Adkar attributed her improved performances to the guidance of Grand...

New Delhi, March 9 India will once again take center stage in global para sport as the second edition of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix begins here on March 11, with athletes from eight nations competing for top honors.The tournament will conclude on March 13.The event will feature...

Birmingham, March 7 Lakshya Sen, battling painful blisters and severe cramps, defeated Canada's Victor Lai to reach the final of the All England Open on Saturday, bringing India one win closer to its 25-year wait for the prestigious title.The match was one of his finest, with Lakshya playing...

New Delhi, March 7 Lakshya Sen's grueling semifinal win over Canada's Victor Lai at the All England Open Championships on Saturday was a demonstration of badminton at its toughest, and the Indian star at his bravest, said former mentor and national coach Vimal Kumar.Battling painful blisters...

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, announced today a special edition of the "Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) League" in New Delhi. The league will commemorate International Women's Day on the 8th of this month. Addressing a...

Kannur (Kerala), February 28 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video on his social media account of his visit to the family of legendary Indian volleyball player Jimmy George.Gandhi visited the family when he arrived in Thundyil, Peravoor, here on Thursday to attend a farmers’ convention...

New Delhi, February 28 Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will lead the 20-member Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia from March 28-April 11.The 20-member squad was finalised after an intensive month-long evaluation...

Gulmarg, February 24 Two races, two gold medals, and a promise fulfilled.Nordic skier Kajal Kumari Rai achieved an emotional comeback at the Khelo India Winter Games, winning back-to-back gold medals a year after a personal tragedy had derailed her campaign.Kajal's world had come crashing...

New Delhi, February 17 A disciplined child, a talented artist, and a dedicated athlete – this is how his mother remembers 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who was killed after a speeding SUV driven by a minor crashed into his motorcycle in Delhi's Dwarka, just months before he was set to go to his...

Alpine skier Arif Khan will represent India at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, marking his second appearance in the Games.February 14, Srinagar: Renowned alpine skier Arif Khan is set to represent India at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, marking his second appearance in...