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New Delhi, April 2 Former India all-rounder and World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh said on Thursday that cricketers should take up golf from a young age to cope with the stress of their primary profession.Yuvraj, who has become an avid golfer after retirement, has been named as the brand ambassador...

New Delhi, Apr 1 New BJP entrant and former tennis player Leander Paes called on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday, a day after joining the party.Gupta, in a post on X, shared a photo of her "courtesy" meeting with Paes."Your extensive experience in the field of sports and your...

New Delhi, April 1 Tennis legend Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, who praised his achievements.Paes joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday."Had a great meeting with Shri Leander Paes. India is very proud of his accomplishments in tennis. We...

Kolkata, April 1 – A day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), tennis legend Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday."I am humbled by the leadership, energy, and passion of Shri Narendra Modi Ji for our nation. I am honored to be part of your team and...

Kolkata, April 1 – The Trinamool Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are more concerned about "illegal Muslim infiltrators" rather than "Bengalis and Hindu Bengalis," the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed on Wednesday.The BJP also criticised the Trinamool Congress for...

New Delhi, April 1 – Tennis legend Leander Paes has expressed his gratitude to Home Minister Amit Shah for inducting him into the Bharatiya Janata Party and said he will strive to live up to his faith with dedication and sincerity.In a post on X, Paes said, "I am deeply honoured and grateful...

Kolkata, March 31: Tennis legend Leander Paes said he is committed to working with a strong focus on youth development and the growth of sports in the country after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier on Tuesday, just ahead of the elections in West Bengal.Paes, a multiple Grand...

New Delhi, March 31 After joining the BJP ahead of the assembly polls, Indian tennis legend Leander Paes praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and said West Bengal "deserves better".In a statement, Paes said that India has witnessed a "transformative journey" over the past decade...

New Delhi, March 31 Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP here on Tuesday ahead of the West Bengal elections, saying it is "not just a formality but a responsibility" and also a big opportunity to serve the nation.Welcoming him into the BJP fold, Union minister Kiren Rijiju hoped he...

New Delhi, March 31 Leander Paes' decision to switch to the BJP after a five-year association with the Trinamool Congress brought the spotlight back on sportspersons in politics on Tuesday.While some rose to become cabinet ministers, others had mixed electoral results and are still finding...

New Delhi, March 31 – Indian tennis star Leander Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, adding a significant boost to the party’s campaign ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections.Paes, along with senior BJP leaders, formally joined the party in New...

New Delhi, March 31 Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP here on Tuesday, ahead of the West Bengal elections.He joined the party in the presence of senior party leaders, including Union minister Kiren Rijiju.The tennis star had recently met BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Kolkata...

New Delhi, March 31 Ahead of the West Bengal elections, Indian tennis legend Leander Paes will join the BJP on Tuesday, party officials said.He will join the party in the presence of senior party leaders here.The tennis star had recently met BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Kolkata, sparking...

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...

New Delhi, February 16 Star batter Smriti Mandhana, who played a pivotal role in India's historic 2025 Women's World Cup triumph, was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025 at a glittering function here on Monday.Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh won the Emerging Player of the Year...