New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday urged National Sports Federations (NSFs) to strengthen talent identification and athlete development programmes, stressing that India needs a steady supply of champions to maintain its medal-winning momentum at major international competitions.
Canterbury, Oct 15 (IANS) England opening batter Zak Crawley has signed a one-year contract extension with Kent, returning to the county as his primary employer after six years on the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) central contract list.
Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) Newly appointed T20I vice-captain Shafali Verma said on Thursday that her role in the Indian team leadership group will go beyond that title, adding that the side are aiming to play a fearless yet smart brand of T20 cricket in next year’s Champions Trophy.
Abu Dhabi, Oct 15 (IANS) Defending champions UAE Bulls, led by West Indies star Kieron Pollard, will begin their Abu Dhabi T10 title defence against Jason Holder’s Yas Lions on November 7, as the tournament enters a new era under the ownership and management of Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH).
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 15 (IANS) Malaysia are considering whether or not to bring Formula 1 back to the country after a strong turnout of spectators at the recent Sepang International Circuit, which was called in as a replacement for the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix.
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian-origin Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad is highly impressed by teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and had recently shared thoughts with India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, discussing the differences between their respective sports.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Former England manager Gareth Southgate said he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League, as he "hardly watched football" since leaving England coaching.
Hong Kong, Oct 15 (IANS) South Africa will return to the Hong Kong Sixes with a seven-member squad led by Jorich van Schalkwyk for the tournament scheduled to be held at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground from October 30 to November 1.
Ahmedabad, Oct 15 (IANS) As the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon prepares to celebrate its 10th edition on November 29 this year, 25 runners stand out for a remarkable distinction: they have participated in every edition since the event began in 2017.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In a blow to Sri Lanka, star opening batter Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the ODI tri-series in Pakistan, which also features England.
