Bhopal, April 28 (IANS) Originally from Poonch, a distant district in Jammu and Kashmir, only 8 kilometres from the Line of Control and with limited sporting opportunities, 16-year-old Akshra Dutta has earned her spot in Hockey India’s U-18 National Coaching Camp at SAI, Bhopal.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) put in place a comprehensive support worth over Rs 90 lakh to ensure the Indian table tennis team put their best foot forward at the centenary ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships (WTTC), which gets underway in London on Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla lauded Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his relentless work ethic and commitment, stating that the senior pacer’s belief in quantity over quality practice played a key role in his match-winning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Monday.
Dubai, April 28 (IANS) South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt has achieved a new career-high rating in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings, following her recent outstanding performances against India.
Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) is set to take a significant step towards international grassroots collaboration, with plans underway for a player exchange programme and friendly cricket match with Denmark, following the recent high-level discussions with Danish ambassador Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen on Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Former India captain and ace cricketer Virat Kohli delivered an inspiring address to students during the inauguration of a cricket academy at the Delhi Public School in RK Puram on Tuesday, stressing the importance of clarity, honesty, and dedication in pursuing one’s ambitions and urging young minds to stay true to their dreams and back them with unwavering commitment.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has admitted the team has not fulfilled their potential in the years following the iconic 2017 World Cup triumph at Lord’s, saying a major title this summer could redefine the landscape of women’s cricket in the country.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Former South African bowler Dale Steyn believes the ongoing season IPL season has tilted in favour of fast bowlers, pointing out that batters are facing a genuine fear because of technical changes and execution from the seamers.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has lauded Virat Kohli’s remarkable consistency while also highlighting the impact of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s emphatic nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their recently concluded IPL 2026 match.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh quashed ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat's claims of 'WFI stopping her from competing in next month's National Open Ranking tournament', saying her "registration has already been completed" and questioned why she was creating the unnecessary issue.
