New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India’s star of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Manu Bhaker, took to social media to write an inspiring message for all aspiring Olympic champions as a part of the 2025 Olympic Day, being celebrated across the globe on Monday.
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) India opener Prithvi Shaw has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday after he previously requested permission to play for a different state in the upcoming domestic cricket season.
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) McLaren will continue to allow Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to race freely despite their late-race collision at the Canadian Grand Prix, with team principal Andrea Stella making it clear that the team’s core philosophy of driver independence remains intact.
Leeds, June 23 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain lauded K.L. Rahul for making a gritty 72 not out in the first session of the fourth day of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, adding that the right-handed opener is dishing out a masterclass on how to bat in English conditions.
Ostrava (Czech Republic), June 23 (IANS) As he builds towards his ultimate goal — a top finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo — Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra says he isn’t placing himself under the pressure of chasing 90-metre throws every time he steps out, though he’s quietly confident ahead of the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava on Tuesday.
Colombo, June 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka pacer Milan Rathnayake has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh, to be played in Colombo from Wednesday. The pacer sustained a left-side strain in the opening Test of the two-Test series last week. He had briefly left the field on the second morning in Galle but returned to claim three wickets by the end of the first innings, finishing the Test with four in total.
Lausanne (Switzerland), June 23 (IANS) Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry has been officially welcomed as the president of the International Olympic Committee after Thomas Bach handed over the keys of the Olympic House to the former Olympic swimming champion in a handover ceremony held here on Monday.
Chiang Mai, June 23 (IANS) India began their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with a 13-0 victory against Mongolia at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Monday. The Blue Tigresses led 4-0 at half-time, before running riot in the second 45 minute period.
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan heaped high praise on opener KL Rahul and said he is the link between recently-retired players and the youngsters in the team. Pathan's remarks came shortly after the right-handed batter completed his half-century during India's second innings on Monday. Rahul missed the opportunity to hit the half-century in the first essay and departed for 42.
Karnal, June 23 (IANS) On the occasion of International Olympic Day, a special event was organised in Karnal where Meenu Beniwal, President of the Haryana Olympic Association, was present. Speaking at the event, Beniwal expressed confidence that India would win their highest-ever medal tally at the 2036 Olympics.
