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Bellary, April 1 – As India’s top kabaddi players come together for a high-performance strength & conditioning camp, the focus is clearly shifting towards a more scientific and structured approach to preparation – one that goes beyond traditional training methods, especially with key...

New Delhi, March 27 – Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan, who finished as the top run-scorer in the 2025 IPL, says that embracing responsibility and developing a new identity were the key takeaways from his successful campaign, adding that the franchise's culture also played a significant...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 – Punjab’s 26-year-old international sprinter, Gurvindervir Singh, showcased resilience to win the men’s 60m title on the final day of the two-day National Indoor Athletics Championships at the Indoor Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.In a thrilling 60m final, only five...

New Delhi, March 15 India's Selva Prabhu achieved a personal best in the men's triple jump event at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, USA, securing a silver medal.Prabhu, who won a silver medal at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships and holds the U20 national record, broke...

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 11 – India’s historic defense of their Men’s T20 World Cup title was built on a foundation of sheer dominance and a “team-first” ethos. Under head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team smashed a record 106 sixes and became the first team in the...

New Delhi, March 10 Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen said he focused on taking "one match at a time" during his campaign at the All England Open Badminton Championships, adding that a psychological discipline allowed him to navigate a demanding draw without the added weight of external expectations...

Mumbai, March 10 Two days after captaining India to a T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav is slowly absorbing the enormity of the achievement that has placed him in the company of legends like Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, who also helped the team win ICC trophies.Shortly after...

Ahmedabad, March 9: Indian left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma credited his teammate Shivam Dube for helping him regain his form in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final, revealing that he used Dube's bat during his blistering knock of 52 off 21 balls that set up India's emphatic 96-run victory over...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Sanju Samson attributed his remarkable success in India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign to his "extensive conversations" with Sachin Tendulkar, stating that he had been in constant contact with the batting legend for the past two months.Samson was awarded the Player of...

New Delhi, March 6 – International pop superstar Ricky Martin will perform at the closing ceremony of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, preceding the final match between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Martin is scheduled to deliver a specially curated live...

Mumbai, March 6 All praise for Sanju Samson's mental fortitude, former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the experienced batter seems to have "matured" in the ongoing T20 World Cup after realizing the need for consistency and wiser shot selection.The opener smashed a 42-ball 89 against...

In New Delhi, March 4, Yash Dhull, the captain of India's U-19 team that won the 2022 World Cup, believes that his transition from age-group cricket to the senior domestic circuit has been as much about mental growth as on-field performance. The young Delhi batter believes that spending time...

New Delhi, March 2 Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla put up an impressive performance at the Belgium Dressage Events with Floriana, as he begins his qualification journey towards the upcoming Asian Games.Competing against a strong international field, Agarwalla first entered the arena on...

New Delhi, March 1 India's rising badminton player, Shaina Manimuthu, won a bronze medal at the Dutch Junior International.Shaina, the U15 girls' champion at the Badminton Asia Championships, saw her impressive run end in the semifinals, where she lost to China's Yi Qing Yin 17-21, 8-21 in 35...

Hubballi, February 28 Jammu and Kashmir achieved a remarkable feat in Indian domestic cricket, claiming their maiden Ranji Trophy title by defeating traditional powerhouse Karnataka here on Saturday. This victory marked a glorious season for the team, where they successfully challenged both...

(SUBSCRIBERS: This is a column by Parvez Rasool, the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to play for India. It is his view on Jammu and Kashmir’s performance in the Ranji Trophy as the team is on the verge of a historic maiden title. Subscribers may feel free to use the column but must carry...

Chennai, February 27 Tilak Varma backed India to stick to their aggressive approach in the ongoing T20 World Cup, even if they lose early wickets, saying it instills fear in opposition bowlers.Indian batsmen fired in unison to post a formidable 256 for four against Zimbabwe in a must-win Super...

New Delhi, Feb 24 – Yuvraj Samra isn't the type to dwell on past successes. Just days after the 19-year-old smashed New Zealand's bowlers with a stunning 110 off 65 balls for Canada at the Men's T20 World Cup in Chennai, the newest Canadian cricket sensation didn't immediately return to his...

Gulmarg (Jammu & Kashmir), February 22 The journey of the Himachal Pradesh contingent through the first five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games is a story of perseverance and a deep connection with snow.Over the five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), held annually since...