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Kolkata, April 4 Indian tennis legend Leander Paes said on Saturday that he has been entrusted with responsibilities related to India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, describing it as a key to his new role in public life.The seven-time Olympian said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given him...

Kolkata, April 4 Indian tennis legend Leander Paes said on Saturday that he has been entrusted with responsibilities related to India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, describing it as a key to his new role in public life.The seven-time Olympian said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given him...

Raipur, April 1 State Sports Minister Raksha Khadse said on Wednesday that the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games have given a new direction to Chhattisgarh, which was previously "known for Naxalism" and was perceived as "backward".Khadse visited Raipur as part of the ongoing Games and praised...

Indian boxers will compete in the Asian Championships, beginning here on Monday, aiming to achieve a strong performance and secure direct berths for major multi-sport events later this year.This tournament marks a significant event in a busy season, including the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow...

New Delhi, March 29 Olympic bronze medallist and six-time world champion Indian boxer M C Mary Kom said on Sunday that she is considering a move into professional boxing.The 43-year-old, who became the first Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal with a bronze in the 2012 London Games, is...

Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), March 29 Indian boxers will aim for a good performance at the Asian Championships, which begin here on Monday, as they look to make the most of their opportunities in a busy season and secure direct berths for multi-sport events later this year.The tournament marks the...

Raipur, March 28 When former Army coach Gurvinder Singh advised Babulal Hembrom to focus solely on weightlifting instead of other sports, considering his body type, the main obstacle for the teenager from Keribanda village in Ramgarh District, Jharkhand, was securing funds to pursue the sport...

New Delhi, March 27 Aiming for cleaner bouts and a tighter defensive strategy, head coach Santiago Nieva has set the tone for the Indian women's team ahead of the Asian Championships, relying on small but crucial refinements to make a significant impact.The Swedish-born Argentine, who took...

Raipur, March 26 Winning a medal at the Asian Games remains the one milestone Mirabai Chanu is determined to achieve this year, with the Tokyo Olympics silver medalist calling it "unfinished business" in an otherwise illustrious career.For over a decade, Chanu has been the face of Indian...

Raipur, March 26 – India's weightlifting star, Mirabai Chanu, has revealed her strategy for managing weight categories for major international events, stating that she will maintain her weight within the 48kg category for the Commonwealth Games, but will need to move up to the 49kg category...

Bengaluru, March 26 The reigning Asian champion and national record holder, Gulveer Singh, will lead India's challenge at the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Run Bengaluru, which is a World Athletics Gold Label race, here on Sunday.Gulveer is entering the race in top form, having finished...

Bengaluru, March 26 – Gulveer Singh, the national record holder in the 10,000m and 5,000m events, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled for April 26.This World Athletics Gold Label Race carries a total prize purse of USD 210,000, with USD...

Lucknow, March 24 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that their government will build sports colleges in every district, so that when the 100th edition of the Commonwealth Games is held in Ahmedabad in 2030, the sportspersons from the state could lead the country."We...

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 24 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that their government will establish sports colleges in every district, so that when the 100th edition of the Commonwealth Games is held in Ahmedabad in 2030, the sportspersons from the state can lead the country...

Bhubaneswar, March 23 – India's fastest man, Animesh Kujur, has adopted the tips given by legendary sprinter Usain Bolt during their meeting last year, and is confident of further improving his national record timing this season.Kujur met Jamaican Bolt, the world record holder in men's 100m...

Bhubaneswar, March 23 Top Indian athletes, including sprinter Animesh Kujur and triple jumper Praveen Chithravel, are optimistic about competing in the inaugural National Indoor Championships, which begin here on Tuesday, saying the event will help them in their preparations for the Asian Games...

New Delhi, March 19 – The opening ceremony of the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games in Malta will be held on October 29, followed by a six-day sporting schedule from October 30 to November 4.Malta is set to welcome around 1,200 athletes aged between 14 and 18, representing 74 nations and...

New Delhi, March 19 The eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Malta and Gozo from October 29 to November 4 next year.The opening ceremony will take place on October 29, followed by a six-day sporting program from October 30 to November 4.The Games will feature eight...

Mumbai, March 17 India's top-ranked squash player, Anahat Singh, expects the 2028 Los Angeles Games to be the primary focus for every player over the next two years as the sport makes its Olympic debut there.Winning a medal at the Olympics is the dream of every player, Anahat said here on...