17,500 entries received for Mumbai Half Marathon
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) A record number of 17,500 runners will line up for the fourth edition of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Mumbai Half Marathon, which will be flagged off by cricket icon Sachin…
Other Sports
Kiren Rijiju, Bhaichung Bhutia dives for ‘OP-Blue Freedom’
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Asia, eight armed forces veterans, including from the elite special forces of Para regiment and MARCO, have initiated a high-end adventure sports survival training and…
Don’t understand why conflict of interest issue was created: Mary Kom
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Ace boxer Mary Kom said on Wednesday that she failed to understand why conflict of interest allegations were levelled against her in the issue of her coach…
BFI should do away with selection trials: Mary Kom
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Veteran boxer Mary Kom on Wednesday indicated that the system of boxers having to go through trials ahead of big tournaments needs to be relooked at. Earlier,…
16 countries to compete in Red Bull Reign world finals
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Red Bull Reign, the ultimate 3-on-3 streetball tournament, will culminate in a world final with sixteen countries sending teams to Toronto on August 31. More than 2,500 athletes and over…
Arjuna will boost my Tokyo 2020 preparations: Pramod Bhagat
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) His hard work over the years has finally paid off as he was nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award, something he had waited for, for years. However, the dedicated shuttler…
My love for wrestling keeps me going: Sushil Kumar
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) At the age of 36, Sushil Kumar is well into the twilight years of his decorated career. And yet, in September, when he travels to Kazakhstan for…
Sushil Kumar seals World Championships spot
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Sushil Kumar on Tuesday sealed his spot in the Indian contingent that will go to Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan for the wrestling World Champioships that starts on September 14. In the…
PKL 7: UP Yoddha beat league leaders Pink Panthers
Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) U.P. Yoddha picked up an important 31-24 victory against league leaders Jaipur Pink Panthers in the second match of Pro Kabaddi League at a packed Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on…
PKL 7: Haryana pip Mumbai 30-27
Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) Raider Vikas Kandola was once again the star for Haryana Steelers as they picked up an important 30-27 victory against a struggling U Mumba side in a Pro-Kabaddi League (PKL) match…
Manush lifts youth boys trophy; Anusha, Vishwa retain junior titles
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 19 (IANS) Manush Shah of Gujarat, making amends for his loss in the season-opener at Sonepat, overcame Raegan Albuquerque of Maharashtra 4-3 to lift the Youth Boys trophy in the UTT National Ranking…
Suspended for absence without notice, Sakshi cites Rakhi festival
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has been reinstated to the national camp at the SAI Centre in Lucknow after she replied to the show cause notice issued by…
India’s first indigenous Pro Wrestling Show ‘WIN Dangal ke Soorma’ soon
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Gurugram-based Lex Sportel Vision has announced the launch of Indias first Indigenous Pro Wrestling Show titled, ‘WIN (Wrestle India Network) Dangal ke Soorma. The 12 episode series will feature 21…
PKL 7: Tamil Thalaivas, Puneri Paltan play out 31-31 draw
Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) Home team Tamil Thalaivas and Puneri Paltan played out a highly entertaining 31-31 draw in a see-sawing second match of Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on…
Harmeet, Ayhika corner glory in national ranking TT
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18 (IANS) It took him almost three years for a national ranking title to come his way, but sixth-seed Harmeet Desai emerged as the deserving winner when he beat Sushmit Sriram of Tamil…
Majority of opinions worked against Jaspal Rana: Bhutia
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) A lot of debate has gone into deciding the winners of the Dronacharya Award, former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said on Sunday. The football legend was…
PKL 7: Bengal Warriors play out draw against Dabang Delhi
Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) In-form teams, Bengal Warriors and Dabang Delhi played out an entertaining draw, with both teams finishing on 30 points in the second match of the day at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor…
PKL 7: Bengaluru Bulls humble Tamil Thalaivas 32-21
Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) The Chennai leg of the Pro Kabaddi League season 7 began on a disappointing note for the home fans as Bengaluru Bulls humbled Tamil Thalaivas by a scoreline of 32-21 at…
Harmeet celebrates nomination for Arjuna with semis spot
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 17 (IANS) Sixth-seed Harmeet Desai, buoyed by his Arjuna Award recommendation, disposed off PSPB mate Subhajit Saha 4-0 to storm into the semi-finals, sounding a warning to the rest of the field, in…
Mumbai to host prestigious World Youth Chess C’ship
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Indias latest chess sensation and the worlds second youngest Grand Master Praggnanandhaa R. will be the star attraction at the prestigious World Youth Chess Championship to be held in Mumbai in…