Kravchenko, Won elected chair and second vice-chair of IPC Athletes' Council

IANS | November 21, 2024 12:00 AM

Bonn (Germany), Nov 20 (IANS) The Athlete’s Council of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has elected Vladyslava Kravchenko of Malta as Chairperson and Yoomin Won of South Korea as second Vice-Chair during a meeting held at the organisation’s headquarters here on Wednesday.

Davis Cup finals: Struff, Altmaier win as Germany beat Canada to storm into semis

IANS | November 20, 2024 11:45 PM

Malaga (Spain), Nov 20 (IANS) Jan-Lennard Struff and Daniel Altmaier won their respective matches as Germany defeated Canada 2-0 to storm into the semifinals for the Davis Cup finals here on Wednesday. Germany came through the quarterfinals for the first time since 2019 getting the better of Canada with ease.

PKL Season 11: Telugu Titans get better of U Mumba in nail-biting contest

IANS | November 20, 2024 11:16 PM

Noida (U.P.), Nov 20 (IANS) In another thrilling encounter in the Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League, Telugu Titans clinched a hard-fought victory against former champions U Mumba 31-29 at the Noida Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday. A strong effort from the defensive unit and eight points for Ashish Narwal helped the Telugu Titans get over the line.

Bihar will host Khelo India Youth Games 2025, says Sports Minister Dr. Mandaviya after India's triumph in Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey

IANS | November 20, 2024 11:02 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 20 (IANS) Buoyed by the successful organisation of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir, Bihar, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to conduct the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar. Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh L. Mandaviya made this announcement after witnessing the Indian women's hockey team's triumph over China in the final at the Bihar University Ground in Nalanda here.