Geneva, Aug 7 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday published the Online Abuse and Sport report from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, seeking better protection of athletes and safeguarding of the online communities.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Paralympic medallist and world champion para-compound archer Sheetal Devi believes the revamped Khelo India Scheme (KIS) can become a game-changer for para sport by ensuring talented children with disabilities are identified early and given the support they need to succeed.
Ranchi, Aug 7 (IANS) Brazilian forward Rodriguinho announced his arrival in Indian football in spectacular fashion, scoring five goals as SC Delhi demolished Defenders FC 7-0 for their second straight win in Group C of the 135th Durand Cup at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Friday.
Manchester, Aug 7 (IANS) Manchester City have reportedly rejected Barcelona's opening bid of around £38.5 million for Spain midfielder Rodri, with the Premier League champions valuing the Ballon d'Or winner at more than £60 million as uncertainty continues over his future at the Etihad Stadium.
Guwahati, Aug 7 (IANS) Barpeta Braves produced a commanding all-round display to register a comprehensive 70-run victory over Nagaon Rangers in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on Friday.
Hull, Aug 7 (IANS) Championship club Hull City have completed the signing of Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl from Eliteserien side Tromso for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the MKM Stadium until the summer of 2031, becoming Hull's sixth signing of the summer transfer window.
Hosur, Aug 7 (IANS) Sneha Singh, who ran up a six-shot lead with six holes to go, squandered the entire advantage and was taken to the play-off, where she edged aside the seasoned Vani Kapoor to win the 11th leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Clover Greens.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday chaired the National Sports Federation (NSF) Conclave 2026, attended by Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, senior officials of the Ministry, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), and representatives of National Sports Federations (NSFs).
Oslo, Aug 7 (IANS) Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino intensified on Friday after Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) president Lise Klaveness publicly called on him to resign, arguing that he no longer enjoys the confidence needed to lead world football through its current governance crisis.
Leh (Ladakh), Aug 7 (IANS) The inaugural Challengers' Cup delivered a fitting finale as the Indian Army Ice Hockey Team survived a stirring challenge from Leh Kings, securing a 6-5 victory to lift the tournament's first-ever title at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh.
