Antwerpen, July 17 (IANS) The India A Men's Hockey Team suffered an unfortunate 1-3 loss in their European tour against Belgium at the Sportcentrum WilrijksePlein in Antwerpen, Belgium. Captain Sanjay led his side from the front and scored the solitary goal for the Indian team.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) India's campaign at the World University Games in Germany got off to a mixed start on Thursday, with teenage swimmer Rohit Benedicton providing the day's standout performance by shattering a national record in the men’s 50m butterfly, even as other Indian athletes struggled to make an impact across multiple disciplines.
Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) Asia’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, is all set to kick off on July 23 with a significant increase in prize money, fresh venues, and expanded international presence. But while the tournament is poised for another vibrant edition, its build-up has been clouded by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Indian club football — particularly the Indian Super League (ISL).
Bristol, July 17 (IANS) Gloucestershire legend Tom Smith has officially announced his retirement from professional cricket at the end of his club's T20 Blast campaign.
Hosur (Tamil Nadu), July 17 (IANS) Neha Tripathi, one of the most experienced stars on the Indian women’s circuit, produced a stunning 7-under 65 that catapulted her into a 3-shot lead after the second round of the Rs 15 lakh ninth Leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Clover Greens.
Beckenham, July 17 (IANS) Ahead of a do-or-die fourth Test against England in Manchester, India are sweating over the availability of vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who suffered a left index finger injury while keeping in Lord’s Test.
Ranchi, July 17 (IANS) Long before it became Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s trademark on the world stage, the iconic helicopter shot was just a street-smart stroke played on dusty grounds in Ranchi -- first perfected by Santosh Lal, fondly known as Bunty.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has revealed that several promises made to him following last year’s Paris Olympics remain unfulfilled. The javelin star alleged that some of the announced rewards, particularly land plot allocations, were never actually delivered, calling them "fake".
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday outlined India’s strategy towards finishing among the top 10 nations in the 2036 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
Beckenham, July 17 (IANS) Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has indicated that there will be a preference for making fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah play in the upcoming fourth Test against England, but a final call on this will be taken closer to game day in Manchester.
