Raipur, March 30 (IANS) When Pallavi Payeng’s daughter was just six months old, the weightlifter had to make a difficult choice to either leave the sport she loved so much or sacrifice her time with her daughter and go back to training.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Australia's iconic wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy, who announced her retirement from professional cricket earlier this month after playing her last match against India, reflected on a career spanning nearly three decades. In an emotional note, Healy thanked her family, teammates, coaches, sponsors, and fans for their support throughout her journey.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) As India's Sheetal Devi continues her remarkable ascent in para archery, she expressed heartfelt gratitude after being named the ‘Para Archer of the Year’ by World Archery.
Raipur, March 30 (IANS) Back in 2021, when Komalika Bari emulated her state-mate Dipika Kumari in becoming only the second Indian women recurve archer to clinch the World Cadet and World Junior titles, a lot was expected from the Jamshedpur-born archer.
Miami, March 30 (IANS) Jiri Lehecka acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead after falling to Jannik Sinner 6-4, 6-4 in the Miami Open final on Sunday. The Czech, 24, emphasised that while his tournament performance showed progress, there is still work to do if he hopes to overcome the sport’s elite.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Former India spinner Anil Kumble lauded Rohit Sharma's batting show against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he scored the fastest fifty in IPL history, saying the opener arrived this season in his "2.0 avatar", which will be a sign of worry for other franchises in the league.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Sanju Samson is stepping into unfamiliar territory this IPL season, but the transition to the Chennai Super Kings already appears to have settled him. On the eve of their 2026 campaign opener against his former side, the Rajasthan Royals, Samson offered an unfiltered glimpse into his early days with the five-time champions, touching on culture, transition, and what lies ahead.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Hockey India announced the women’s national coaching camp, scheduled from April 1 to 9, 2026, as India begins preparations for a crucial international season. Coming off a strong performance at the recently held FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, where they won a silver medal, the team has successfully qualified for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands in 2026.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) As Mumbai Indians have finally shed one of the IPL’s most curious streaks, head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that the long-standing hoodoo had remained a recurring theme within the dressing room, making its end as much a mental breakthrough as a statistical one.
knock and the spinners’ domination helped Australia Women extend their hold over the West Indies with a commanding 90-run victory in the second ODI, securing the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead.
