New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday congratulated Indian women’s hockey legend Savita Punia and renowned coach Baldev Singh on receiving the prestigious Padma Shri award, honouring their exceptional contributions to Indian hockey and sports overall.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Team India’s preparations ahead of their T20 World Cup title defence, noting that the Men in Blue are ‘not taking the World Cup lightly and not taking anything for granted.’
Leh, Jan 26 (IANS) There is an ice hockey revolution going on in the country to be sure, with Ladakh Scouts, a specialised mountain infantry regiment of the Indian Army, being at the forefront of it. As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, there is no better time than this to highlight their exemplary work in the field of ice hockey.
Melbourne, Jan 26 (IANS) Jessica Pegula ended Madison Keys' title defense at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4 victory and sailed into the quarterfinals on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her Padma Shri honour as a “very big moment” in her career.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Soon after the Padma Awards list was made public on Sunday, a case of mistaken identity involving Praveen Kumar triggered confusion on social media, with several users assuming the honour had been conferred on the former Indian cricketer instead of a para-athlete.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, was announced as a Padma Shri awardee on Sunday, joining eight other current and former sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards list. This prestigious list includes five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri recipients.
Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said that he does not have any preference on bowling with the old or the new ball and is happy as long as he’s able to contribute to the team’s success after India sealed the five-match T20I series with two games to spare after a commanding eight-wicket win in the third match here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on Sunday, joining eight other past and present sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards honour roll, which comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra, popularly known as I.S. Bindra, who passed away at his residence on Sunday at the age of 84.
