Mandaviya attends NRAI’s 75th anniversary, launches Athlete app & grassroots program

IANS | April 27, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) celebrated a significant milestone by launching its 75th anniversary at a notable event attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with senior dignitaries and athletes. The event also helped to boost the momentum for the Shooting League of India (SLI), highlighting India's ambitious plans for the future of shooting sports.

SAI suspends olympian PT Paulose over sexual harassment allegations

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended Olympian and Asian Games medallist rower PT Paulose, who served as the High Performance Director at the National Centre of Excellence in Alleppey, following the sexual harassment allegations levelled by a female rowing coach, sources told IANS.

Sindhu assumes full voting position on BWF Council

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:06 PM

Horsens, April 27 (IANS) One of the most accomplished athletes in the history of badminton now steps into the global governance of the sport. Olympic medallist and World Champion P. V. Sindhu has assumed a full voting position on the Council of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) following her election as chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission.

LSG made a huge mistake of sending Nicholas Pooran in the Super Over: Dasgupta

IANS | April 27, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has raised questions over Lucknow Super Giants’ tactical calls in their Super Over defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, stating that sending out-of-form Nicholas Pooran to bat in the Super Over ahead of Mitchell Marsh was a ‘huge mistake.’

Pranavi finishes T-24th, Diksha is T-37th in Cape Town

IANS | April 27, 2026 1:37 PM

Cape Town, April 27 (IANS) The final day in Cape Town brought challenging conditions and shifting fortunes as Pranavi Urs emerged as the leading Indian performer at T-24th SA Women’s Open. Diksha Dagar was T-37 and Avani Prashanth ended T-57.