Frame charges against nine in CWG graft case: Delhi court
A court on Monday ordered that charges be framed against six former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee members.
Jul 24, 2017, 19:08 PM IST
India not bidding for 2022 Commonwealth Games, clarifies IOA
A day after Durban gave up hosting rights because the South African government failed to give financial guarantees, there were reports that IOA is weighing the option of stepping in as a replacement.
Mar 21, 2017, 19:12 PM IST
Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan, Shiva Thapa among 7 Indian boxers for Thailand International boxing tournament
The former Asian Games gold-medallist had been training there for the last three months. He has also dropped hints of turning professional by the end of this year.
Mar 12, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
Indian Olympians Akhil Kumar, Jitender Kumar set to make Pro-Boxing debuts in April
Akhil and Jitender, who are serving as Deputy Superintendent of police with Haryana Government, have recently got the permission to turn professional.
Feb 19, 2017, 12:21 PM IST
Vijender Singh to fight for 2nd title with China's Zulpikar Maimaitiali
Vijender so far has eight wins under his belt with seven of them being Knockout triumphs
Feb 16, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
India's Table Tennis head coach Massimo Costantini insists team to adopt aggressive Chinese approach
With top of the priority list is the 2018 Commonwealth Games, he wants the squad to put up a much improved show than Glasgow.
Feb 05, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
Union Budget 2017: Sports budget hiked by Rs 350 crore; focus on Commonwealth Games, Asiad
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley allocated a total of Rs 1943 crore, compared to Rs 1592 crore earmarked last year.
Feb 01, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
Relief for UP Dangal as Geeta Phogat declared fit for ongoing Pro Wrestling League
The team declared that Geeta is now fit and will be available for the encounter against NCR Punjab Royals tomorrow.
Jan 09, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
Krishna Poonia thrashes bullies, saves two teenage girls from harassment on New Year
Sharing her experience about the incident, Poonia lamented over the society's reluctance to come forward and raise their voices during such incidents.
Jan 03, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
Pro Wrestling League: After recovering from knee injury, wrestler Amit Dahiya eyes comeback
Amit, will open his PWL campaign against reigning Olympic champion Vladimer Khinchegashvili.
Jan 03, 2017, 13:49 PM IST
Sports Ministry halts funding of IOA for honouring Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Singh Chautala
Kalmadi has declined the post until his case has been heard, while Chautala, who was initially adamant to stay on in the patron`s role, has hinted at stepping down.
Dec 31, 2016, 11:04 AM IST
Ajay Maken condemns Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Chautala appointments as IOA presidents, says could dent India's image
The Sports Minister yesterday lashed out at the IOA for making tainted Kalmadi and Chautala as life presidents of the sports body.
Dec 28, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel approves proposal to hire foreign coaches
Keeping this in view, extension to foreign coaches in future will be given on the basis of their performance as assessed by a committee.
Oct 29, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
Akhil, Jitender Kumar target pro circuit through Vijender Singh's IOS
Vijender, unbeaten in the circuit with 7 wins, is currently based in Manchester but made a smash-hit homecoming in July by winning the WBO title.
Oct 25, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
Parupalli Kashyap reaches main draw of Korea Open
K Srikanth, Ajay Jayaram, H S Prannoy and B Sai Praneeth will start their campaign in men's singles, while Tanvi Lad will be the only competitor in women's singles.
Sep 27, 2016, 17:04 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Deepika Kumari falters under pressure, Atanu Das finishes fifth in ranking round
Indian archers campaign got off to a rousing start with a brilliant show in the morning session by Atanu Das in his maiden Olympics appearance.
Aug 06, 2016, 01:45 AM IST
Kejriwal ticks minister off, stops anti-begging drive
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal halted his Social Welfare Minister Sandeep Kumar's plan.
Jul 15, 2016, 12:49 PM IST
Commonwealth Games : ICC demands inclusion of women's cricket in 2022 edition
The ICC has also been exploring the possibility of getting cricket added to the Olympic programme.
Jul 03, 2016, 11:59 AM IST
National Welfare Fund to pay Rs. 5 lakh to needy sportspersons
Scope of the scheme has also been expanded to include more sports persons for being considered for financial assistance from the fund.
May 19, 2016, 22:46 PM IST
CWG-related graft case: Court accepts CBI's closure report
A special court has accepted the CBI's closure report in a corruption case pertaining to alleged irregularities in construction of new sports facility block and renovation of Talkatora Stadium.
Dec 24, 2015, 17:49 PM IST
