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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...

Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), April 3 Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar qualified for the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships, guaranteeing India at least three medals in this event on Friday.Nikhat dominated the women's 51kg quarterfinal, securing a 3-0 victory over Xian Baguhin from...

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...

Tangier (Morocco), March 31 Indian trap shooters Bhowneesh Mendiratta and Kynan Chenai had a successful opening day, shooting with precision and consistency to put themselves in contention for a place in the finals at the inaugural ISSF Shotgun World Cup here on Tuesday.In a highly competitive...

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...

Hyderabad, March 28 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Saturday that the state government has drawn up plans to develop a sports stadium at Gachibowli here to international standards to compete for hosting the Olympics in 2034.Reddy, who inaugurated the first edition of the...

New Delhi, March 27 India's two-time Olympic medallist, Gurjant Singh, announced his retirement from international hockey on Friday, saying it was the right time to step down after losing his place in the national team due to a back injury last year.Gurjant represented India in 130 matches at...

Chennai, March 23 Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, who carved a niche for himself with his extensive coverage of hockey, died here on Monday after battling age-related ailments.He was 85 years old. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.His cremation took place in...

Chennai, March 23 Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, who established himself through his extensive coverage of hockey, died here on Monday after battling age-related illnesses.He was 85 years old.Thyagarajan, who covered six Olympic Games and nine Asian Games, worked for 'The...

New Delhi, March 21 – Former India No. 1 Saurav Ghosal described squash players as “one of the best athletes in the world” and stated that they have received the biggest platform they deserve – the Olympics – to showcase their skills.He also emphasized the urgent need for squash to expand its...

New Delhi, March 21 Former India No. 1 Saurav Ghosal hailed the inclusion of squash in the 2028 Olympics as a turning point and emphasized the need to expand access, improve coaching, and strengthen the ecosystem to sustain the sport's growth.Recently appointed Sports Commissioner of World...

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...

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...

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...

In New Delhi, on March 15, ICC Chairman Jay Shah hinted at the possibility of India hosting the 2036 Olympics, emphasizing the need for India to prepare well for this major sporting event. He made this statement during the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention in New...

Mumbai, March 10 The captain of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, Suryakumar Yadav, said on Tuesday that his next target is to win the Olympic gold for the country."We have the momentum. Our target now is to win the 2028 Olympics gold medal," Yadav told reporters after returning to his house...

Hyderabad, February 9 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to prepare plans for sports development with the aim of "the state hosting the Olympics and Commonwealth Games" and for sportspersons from the state winning medals at the international level.Reddy, who...

Ahmedabad, March 9: India captain Suryakumar Yadav described the past month as "a wonderful journey" following India's emphatic victory over New Zealand on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at home and set the stage for gold at the LA 2028 Olympics...

Aurangabad, March 8 Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, on Sunday said that India's medal count at the Summer Olympic Games and other multi-disciplinary events can significantly improve if women's participation in sports increases substantially.Khadse made this...

New Delhi, March 4 Lalit Modi, founder of the Indian Premier League, praised International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah after the record-breaking viewership of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.Sharing Jay Shah's announcement that the tournament had attracted over 500 million viewers in...