More tournaments, more medals: 'The Great Khali' on India’s 2036 Olympic dream

IANS | August 6, 2025 12:51 PM

Gwalior, Aug 6 (IANS) Former WWE wrestler and team ambassador of the Pro Panja League side Sher-e-Ludhiana, ‘The Great Khali’ believes India’s path to hosting the 2036 Olympics lies in the grassroots of the country and believes increasing the number of tournaments across sports will help develop a winning mentality for the team.

Cricketer Rishab Pant helps K’taka girl student with college fee, wins hearts

IANS | August 5, 2025 11:14 PM

Bagalkot, Aug 5 (IANS) The act of Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant in helping a meritorious girl student from Karnataka secure college admission by paying her fees has won many hearts. People across the country are appreciating the cricketer’s thoughtful gesture in supporting the education of a deserving student.

Chengdu to host 'best World Games in our life', says IWGA president

IANS | August 5, 2025 10:53 PM

Chengdu, Aug 5 (IANS) With two days to go for the opening ceremony of the 12th World Games, International World Games Association (IWGA) President Jose Perurena Lopez has declared that Chengdu's preparations have exceeded all expectations, positioning the event to make history.

Football: Barcelona-Ter Stegen rift deepens amid medical report controversy

IANS | August 5, 2025 10:12 PM

Madrid (Spain), Aug 5 (IANS) The relationship between FC Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues to worsen, with the club opening disciplinary proceedings against the goalkeeper. Barca have started the move after Ter Stegen reportedly refused to sign a medical report that the club was going to send to La Liga's Medical Commission over the 33-year-old's back injury.

Coal India Open 2025: Cheema, Malik, Kabthiyal and Kochhar share lead after Day 1

IANS | August 5, 2025 9:18 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 5 (IANS) The opening round of the inaugural Coal India Open ended with the quartet of Noida-based Amardeep Malik, 20-year-old Delhi golfer Anshul Kabthiyal, and Chandigarh golfers Angad Cheema and Karandeep Kochhar, sharing the lead at three-under 69 in the INR 1 crore prize-money event being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club here on Tuesday.