All-round show help Bengal thrash UP 48-17 in PKL
Hyderabaad, July 24 (IANS) An all-round show guided Bengal Warriors to a massive 48-17 win over UP Yoddha in an Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) contest here on Wenesday. It was also Bengal’s biggest win in…
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Nikhat, Deepak storm into semis of Thai boxing meet
Bangkok, July 24 (IANS) Nikhat Zareen (51kg) and Asian silver-medallist Deepak Singh (49kg) assured themselves of medals as Indian boxers continued their good show at the Thailand International Tournament here on Wednesday. Nikhat, a junior…
Kamal feels bureaucratic process behind delay in coach selection
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Ace paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal said that the cumbersome process of hiring a new coach for the Indian national team was a big reason as to why…
Dejan Papic appointed India’s table tennis coach
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Canada’s Dejan Papik has been appointed as the chief coach of India’s table tennis team. On Tuesday, Papik accepted the one-year contract which was offered to him by the Sports…
Abhay, Tanvi win Bengal Open squash titles
Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s Abhay Singh and Asian team medallist Tanvi Khanna on Tuesday bagged the men’s and women’s titles respectively in the sixth Bengal Open squash tournament at the Calcutta Racket Club….
Want to win PKL for Dabang Delhi: Meraj Sheykh
By Kaushik Kumar Hyderabad, July 23 (IANS) Dabang Delhi stunned everyone in 2018 by reaching the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) playoffs, thanks largely to their skipper Joginder Narwal, who led from the front, and young…
Manu Bhaker secures LSR seat for political science
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Commonwealth Games gold medallist and ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has secured admission in Delhi University’s Lady Shri Ram (LSR) College where she will be pursuing her bachelor’s degree in…
PKL 7: Haryana Steelers outplay Puneri Paltan 34-24
Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) Haryana Steelers began their Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 campaign on a winning note by outplaying Puneri Paltan 34-24 here on Monday. Naveen Awas was the star performer for Haryana Steelers…
7 Indian boxers reach quarterfinals of Thailand Open
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Asian Championships silver medallist Deepak (49kg) and bronze medallist Manisha Moun (57kg) put up flawless performances as a total of seven Indian boxers reached the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open…
Keshav Dutt, Prasun Banerjee named for Mohun Bagan Ratna
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) Former hockey great Keshav Dutt and ex-India football captain Prasun Banerjee will be conferred with the ‘Mohun Bagan Ratna’ during the club’s annual day celebrations on July 29, the Kolkata giants…
PKL 7: All-round display help Jaipur hammer U Mumba 42-23
Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) In what turned out to be a one-sided contest, Jaipur Pink Panthers thrashed U Mumba 42-23 in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 game here on Monday. Jaipur skipper Deepak Hooda…
Indians complete sweep; Harmeet, Ayhika win in singles
Cuttack, July 22 (IANS) Indian paddlers made most of the ‘home advantage and grabbed all the gold medals — seven to be precise — in the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships which concluded at the…
Kabaddi requires both physical, mental toughness: Rahul Chaudhary
By Kaushik Kumar Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) In the world of Kabaddi, he has been nicknamed as the ‘Raid Machine’ because people say — “Rahul jaata hai to point le kar hi aata hai (Rahul…
PKL 7: Rahul, Manjeet shine in Thalaivas emphatic win over Titans
Hyderabad, July 21 (IANS) Tamil Thalaivas outclassed Telugu Titans 39-26 in the first southern derby of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 here on Sunday. Raid machine Rahul Chaudhry, who scored a super 10, and…
PKL 7: Gujarat thrash defending champions Bengaluru 42-24
Hyderabad, July 21 (IANS) Gujarat Fortune Giants avenged their loss in last year’s final against Bengaluru Bulls in style as they hammered the Rohit Kumar-led side 42-24 in their opening match of the Pro Kabaddi…
Haryana Steelers face off against Puneri Paltan at Hyderabad
Hyderabad, July 21 (IANS) Haryana Steelers will take on Puneri Paltan in their first match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 7 in Hyderabad on Monday. In Season 6, Haryana Steelers finished sixth with…
CTTF chairman Vivek Kohli unveils expansion plans
Cuttack, July 21 (IANS) The newly-elected chairman of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF), Vivek Kohli, spelt out his plans to expand the CTTF activities soon after taking charge. Addressing the media on Sunday after…
Sathiyan, Archana win mixed gold; Sharath stunned in quarters
Cuttack, July 21 (IANS) Indian mixed doubles pair of G. Sathiyan and Archana Kamath defeated Singapore duo Peng Yu En Koen and Goi Rui Xuan 3-0 at the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships to win…
Tendulkar congratulates Hima Das for dream run in Europe
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The accolades have been flowing for Hima Das as she collected five gold medals in Europe over the course of this month and the latest one has come from none…
Ex-Grandmaster Kramnik to coach young Indian chess players
Chennai, July 21 (IANS) Former World Chess Champion Grandmaster (GM) Vladimir Borisovih Kramnik will coach a six-member group of young Indian chess players in Switzerland from August 14 to 25, said an organiser of the…