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On March 31, in New Delhi, the decision of tennis legend Leander Paes to switch to the BJP after a five-year association with the Trinamool Congress once again brought sportsspersons in politics into the spotlight.While some rose to become cabinet ministers, others achieved mixed results...

New Delhi, March 30 – As Indian para archer Sheetal Devi continues her remarkable rise, she expressed heartfelt gratitude after being named the ‘Para Archer of the Year’ by World Archery.The global governing body recognized her "breakthrough season" by celebrating her outstanding performances...

Bellary, March 29 – As India’s kabaddi talent pool converges for an intensive, high-performance camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Bellary, the focus is firmly on building a stronger, fitter, and more prepared group of athletes for the challenges ahead.For defender Shubham Shinde...

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...

Ahmedabad, March 24 – Adani Sportsline has revealed the official jersey for its flagship athlete program, "Garv Hai," designed by award-winning designer Aaquib Wani. This jersey will serve as the standard official kit for all athletes participating in the "Garv Hai" initiative across various...

New Delhi, March 12 – Watching elite athletes compete live can play a crucial role in motivating the next generation, believes Paralympic champion Sumit Antil, who believes such experiences help young athletes set bigger goals for themselves.Speaking exclusively to IANS after winning gold at...

New Delhi, March 10 Two-time Winter Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan has urged the sports ministry to develop proper skiing infrastructure in Gulmarg so that Indian athletes can train for global competitions and aim for medals at the Asian level.Arif, who achieved the country's best performance in...

New Delhi, March 9 – Even in defeat, Lakshya Sen has captivated the sporting world, earning praise from Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra for his resilience at the All England Open 2026.Sen lost 21-15, 22-20 to Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei in the men's singles final, settling for a silver...

Mumbai, March 3 A dazzling array of sporting stars, including cricket World Cup winners Yuvraj Singh and Eoin Morgan, tennis legend Leander Paes, and badminton great Prakash Padukone, will participate in the DP World Celebrity Golf Event, a charity initiative conceived by batting legend Sunil...

In Gulmarg, Renu Danu first saw snow and didn't touch it. She studied it while standing on the slopes of Gulmarg, with the only sound being the skis slicing across the frozen ground.The snow was different from what she had seen in films. It didn't matter that she was 26, a constable in the...