Samaranch lays out a modernizing vision for the IOC presidency

IANS | February 11, 2025 11:27 PM

Harbin (China), Feb 11 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. has declared his desire to modernize the Olympic Movement while safeguarding its core values. Samaranch's manifesto is built around six core pillars, emphasizing governance, sustainability, athlete welfare and inclusivity, as well as a call to refine the host city selection process.

WTT removes mandatory participation requirement, awards wildcard for Olympic champs

IANS | February 11, 2025 11:20 PM

Beijing, Feb 11 (IANS) World Table Tennis (WTT) announced on Tuesday a host of significant changes to the WTT Series' rules, showcasing its commitment to offering a better playing environment for athletes. One notable change is the removal of the mandatory participation requirement for all WTT Grand Smashes, effective immediately, aiming at providing greater flexibility for athletes.

InBL Pro U25: Jack Purchase’s 32-point game lifts Hyderabad Falcons to thrilling win

IANS | February 11, 2025 11:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Hyderabad Falcons edged out the Punjab Warriors in a nail-biting 88-84 win in the InBL Pro U25 basketball league at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday. Jack Purchase stole the spotlight with a stunning 32-point performance, carrying the Falcons to victory while converting over 70% of his shots from the three-point line.

ATP Tour: Bublik brings down the curtain on Gasquet’s Marseille career

IANS | February 11, 2025 10:29 PM

Marseille (France), Feb 11 (IANS) Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan summoned his best abilities to end the career of crowd favourite Richard Gasquet of France in the first round of the Marseille Open here on Tuesday afternoon. Gasquet is retiring from tennis after the French Open this year. The Kazakhstani overcame the veteran French star 6-4, 6-4 at the indoor ATP 250 to register his 100th tour-level win on hard courts.

IOA names Meghalaya as host for 39th National Games in early 2027

IANS | February 11, 2025 10:00 PM

Shillong, Feb 11 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced Meghalaya as the host of the 39th edition of the National Games in early 2027. The announcement is a historic moment for Meghalaya and the NorthEast region as it will be hosting its second National Games after Assam.

Players Championship: Rahil Gangjee, Yuvraj Sandhu, Arjun Sharma tied for lead on Day One

IANS | February 11, 2025 9:39 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Bengaluru’s Rahil Gangjee, Chandigarh golfer Yuvraj Sandhu and Arjun Sharma of Greater Noida fired identical scores of seven-under 63 to be in the joint three-way lead after Round One of the INR 1 crore PGTI Players Championship 2025, the season-opener of the 2025 PGTI season, at The Tollygunge Club Ltd here on Tuesday.