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No Hockey India League in 2018; HI blames 'conflict in dates' for temporary discontinuation

It's pertinent to mention that Bhuvneswhar will host Men's World Cup next year.

Jul 25, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

Floyd Mayweather says he accepted Conor McGregor fight as fans wanted it

Mayweather, who retired in 2015 with an unbeaten record of 49-0, and UFC lightweight champion McGregor will clash in a 12-round fight in Las Vegas on August 26 after teasing the event for nearly a year.

Jun 18, 2017, 23:43 PM IST

2016 Rio Olympics: Indian campaign in TT ends with all 1st round defeats on Day 1

Interestingly, the cumulative duration of India's Olympic TT journey was 139 minutes (2 hrs and 19 minutes).

Aug 07, 2016, 05:13 AM IST

Rio medals devalued! Absence of Russian stars hurts 2016 Olympic Games: Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday the absence of top Russian competitors will "markedly lower" next month`s Rio Games, as he met competitors set for Brazil and those barred over state-run doping.

Jul 27, 2016, 21:36 PM IST

Sports Ministry calls for grievance redressal system for athletes

The Ministry said the NSFs need to have effective systems in place to ensure that aggrieved athletes are supported well in case of disputes in the international arena.

Jun 17, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

2016 Rio Olympics: Brazil's world record holder tests positive

Medeiros, considered as Brazil's greatest woman swimmer, burst into the limelight in 2014, winning the short course world title in the 50m backstroke in Doha in a world record time.

Jun 16, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

Thomas and Uber Cup: Saina Nehwal & Co eye another medal, uphill task for men

Indian women will face Australia in their campaign opener on Monday, before taking on Germany and the formidable Japan in the next two days respectively.

May 14, 2016, 19:00 PM IST