Chengdu (China), Aug 7 (IANS) India's compound archery mixed team of Madhura Dhamangaonkar and veteran Abhishek Verma topped the qualification to be seeded first at the World Games here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Indian women’s football team has made a significant leap in the latest FIFA rankings, climbing seven spots to reach 63rd position following a landmark victory over Thailand. The win not only boosted their global standing but also sealed a coveted spot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, marking a historic qualification on merit.
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it is seeking applications to fill the position of Head – Sports Science and Medicine at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 7 (IANS) India have been drawn with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in Group G of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House here on Thursday.
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) When the Indian women's cricket team participated in the World Cup in 1997 at home, they got Rs 1000 as match fee for each match. Things have come a long way from those dark ages to 2025, when in the Women's Premier League (WPL) mini-auction, Simran Shaikh got a bid of Rs 1.90 crore, and the 16-year-old G Kamalini went for Rs 1.60 crore.
Yangon (Myanmar), Aug 6 (IANS) The India U20 Women’s Team were held to a goalless draw by Indonesia at the Thuwunna Stadium on Wednesday, in their opening Group D encounter of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
Bangkok, Aug 6 (IANS) Neeraj (men’s 75kg) and Ishan Kataria (men’s 90+kg), Yatri Patel (women’s 57kg), Priya (women’s 60kg) registered convincing victories to reach the finals of their respective weight categories in the U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Under-pressure Alpine driver Franco Colapinto suffered a crash during a Pirelli tyre test at the Hungaroring on Wednesday, prompting a brief medical assessment but escaping without serious injury.
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Former cricketer Moeen Ali heaped praise on India's Mohammed Siraj for his remarkable performance in the recently concluded series against England and said the bowler has made big strides towards being a complete bowler in international cricket.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar said he loves Mohammed Siraj’s attitude, adding that the fast bowler doesn’t get the credit he deserves. On day five of The Oval, Siraj picked a sensational 5-104 as India levelled the five-match series 2-2 with a six-run win over England.
