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Tangier, March 30 – Indian trap shooters will aim for a strong performance against a competitive field as the Trap event at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier begins tomorrow at the Club Tangerois de Tir in Tangier, Morocco.The competition will begin with 75 targets for both men and women...

Tangier (Morocco), March 30 Indian trap shooters will aim for a significantly improved performance compared to their skeet counterparts when the ISSF Shotgun World Cup resumes here on Tuesday, following a two-day pre-event training session.The men's and women's skeet contingents had a subdued...

Mumbai, March 30 Mihika Yadav and Arjun Singh are among those selected to represent India in the US Open pickleball tournament to be held in Naples, Florida, from April 9-18.The other members of the squad include Purvansh Patel (open), Aditya Singh (open), Naga Moksha (girls U-18), Jeet Sood...

Hyderabad, March 29 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Sunday that the state government has introduced a policy to provide government jobs to athletes who excel in sports.Speaking after participating in the Telangana Legislators' Sports and Cultural Meet 2026, Reddy said the...

March 29, New Delhi: Karnataka continued their dominance at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, fueled by a strong performance in swimming, extending their lead in the medal standings.Manikanta stood out, adding two gold medals and a silver to his collection, as Karnataka surged ahead...

Tianjin (China), March 29 Indian athletes secured two bronze medals, while four others advanced to the finals in different categories at the 10th World Wushu Championship here on Sunday.In the semi-final matches, India's Anu faced a tough contest against China's Zhang Lining, but lost the...

Jammu, March 29 Despite incessant rain, thousands of enthusiastic runners participated in Jammu's first-ever international marathon, which was flagged off by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also joined the participants, on Sunday.The marathon started at sunrise from the M A Stadium...

In Chhattisgarh, on the fifth day of the first Khelo India Tribal Games, competitions in hockey, weightlifting, and football will take place today in Raipur. Wrestling events will be held in Surguja. Karnataka continues to lead in the medal count with 15 gold medals. Odisha is in second place...

On the fourth day of the first Khelo India Tribal Games, competitions in swimming, weightlifting, football, and wrestling were held today in Chhattisgarh.Karnataka continues to lead in the medal count with 15 gold medals. Odisha is in second place with nine gold medals, while Assam is in third...

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today felicitated athletes at the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards in New Delhi. During the event, Dr. Mandaviya expressed pride in honoring athletes who have made the country proud. He added that this award inspires and encourages...

New Delhi, March 27 A 51-day national rowing camp for women began in Gorakhpur on Friday to further prepare the team for the Asian Games in Japan later this year.The camp, held at the Water Sports Complex at Ramgarh Lake, is organized by the Sports Authority of India at the request of the...

Geneva, March 26 World Skate announced on Thursday the qualification system rules for skateboarding in the disciplines of Skateboarding Park and Skateboarding Street for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.The qualification pathway consists of two phases, including the World Skateboarding Tour...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Jammu Marathon–2026 Expo at Dussehra Ground, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, today. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Chief Minister formally opened the exposition by cutting a ceremonial ribbon, followed by the launch of a...

A felicitation ceremony was organized today by the Sanatan Dharam Sabha Poonch at Geeta Bhawan to honor IAS and KAS aspirants from Poonch who have brought pride to the district and set an inspiring example for the younger generation. Athletes who have won gold medals and secured top positions in...

New Delhi, March 25 – The top international skeet shooters will compete on the opening day of the inaugural Shotgun World Cup of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup series, which begins in Tangier, Morocco, on Thursday. A 12-member team is ready to represent India in the...

New Delhi, March 25 Lacrosse, a lesser-known sport set for an Olympic return after 100 years, received recognition from Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday as he felicitated the Indian men's and women's teams for their gold-winning performance at a recent Asian competition, and urged...

New Delhi, March 24 – The President of the Indian Olympic Association, P.T. Usha, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, accompanied by her son Ujjwal. She expressed her gratitude for the Prime Minister's blessings, guidance, and constant inspiration in a meeting she described as one that...

Lucknow, March 21 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that his administration has provided government jobs to over 500 sportspersons, including some who hold the rank of deputy superintendent of police."Within the state, you may have noticed that our athletes have won...

New Delhi, March 20 Indian quarter-miler Sneha Kolleri, who was dropped from the Asian Championships contingent last year due to a failed doping test, was handed a three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Friday, which rejected her claim that a contaminated supplement led to the...

New Delhi, March 19 – A 16-year-old Taekwondo player has uncovered an "elaborate fraud" being perpetrated on thousands of athletes by an organization claiming government affiliation, and the Sports Ministry is preparing to file an FIR against it.The teenager, who wishes to remain anonymous...