Indian women's hockey team defeat Japan 2-1 in Olympic Test Event
With points on the board, the Indian team will now face Australia on August 18.
Aug 17, 2019, 15:51 PM IST
Seven more Russian weightlifters banned for doping violation
The International Weightlifting Federation said on Friday the seven had been charged based on data from the Moscow anti-doping laboratory.
Aug 17, 2019, 13:17 PM IST
Caeleb Dressel breaks Michael Phelps' record with 8 medals as World Swimming Championships concludes
The U.S. sprint specialist became the first swimmer to win eight medals at a single world championships, taking down Olympic great Michael Phelps`s 10-year-old 100 metres butterfly world record for good measure.
Jul 29, 2019, 12:01 PM IST
Katinka Hosszu, Daiya Seto on course for medley double at World Swimming Championships
The "Iron Lady", who won her first gold medal in the event a decade ago in Rome, came home in 4:35.40, ahead of Japan`s Yu Ohashi and China`s Ye Shiwen.
Jul 28, 2019, 10:53 AM IST
Boxers Amit Panghal, Gaurav Bidhuri nominated for Arjuna award
Other boxers who will be in contention but have not been recommended by BFI are former world silver-medallist Sonia Lather and former CWG bronze-winner Pinki Rani.
Apr 30, 2019, 18:42 PM IST
Harpreet Singh bags silver as India finishes with 16 medals at Asian Wrestling Championships
India's overall tally of 16 medals included eight -- one gold, three silver and four bronze -- won by men's freestyle wrestlers, four bronze by women and three silver and bronze by Greco-Roman wrestlers.
Apr 28, 2019, 20:39 PM IST
Olympic Qualifiers: Indian women's football team ready for tough Myanmar test
India will need to win the encounter in order to proceed to the next round while a draw will be enough for the hosts to qualify with better goal difference.
Apr 08, 2019, 17:40 PM IST
Vijender Singh injured during training session, US pro debut delayed
Vijender, India's first Olympic and world championships medallist in boxing, was to make his US debut at the Staples Center on the Vasiliy Lomachenko-Anthony Crolla undercard.
Mar 25, 2019, 16:59 PM IST
Skipping Asian Championships part of plan to qualify for Olympics: Mary Kom
Mary Kom, who claimed her sixth world title last year in Delhi, will be looking to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Mar 18, 2019, 15:21 PM IST
Saina Nehwal loses to Carolina Marin to end India's campaign at Malaysia Masters
The 28-year-old Indian, who had won the title in 2017 and was a runner-up in the 2011 edition, went down 16-21, 13-21 to fourth-seed Marin in a 40-minute clash
Jan 19, 2019, 12:57 PM IST
Brazil defender Rodrigo Caio signs five-year deal with Flamengo
The 25-year-old defender will begin training with his new teammates next month and is Flamengo`s first signing for the 2019 season
Dec 30, 2018, 17:48 PM IST
Justin Gatlin believes he can still be a contender in Doha 100m
To build his strength in the 2019 season, Gatlin will run more 200 metres including at the U.S. trials in July.
Dec 14, 2018, 09:22 AM IST
Nutlai Lalbiakkima settles for bronze in President's Cup
Indian boxer Nutlai Lalbiakkima (49kg), who upstaged Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov in the quarterfinals, settled for a bronze medal along with two others after a semifinal loss in the President's Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Jun 10, 2018, 09:21 AM IST
Vijender Singh to fight British Lee Markham for 3rd title
Indian boxing star Vijender Singh will be gunning for his third professional title when he takes on Briton Lee Markham for the Commonwealth Super Middleweight belt on July 13 in London.
Jun 06, 2018, 17:14 PM IST
John Coates backs Ian Thorpe on call to ban medal targets
Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates has backed Ian Thorpe's call for an end to medal targets at the Games to ease the pressure on athletes.
Jun 06, 2018, 11:11 AM IST
Olympics: End gold medal targets, says Australian Ian Thorpe
Swimmer Ian Thorpe, Australia`s most decorated Olympian, has called on national bodies to stop setting gold medal targets as it puts too much pressure on athletes.
Jun 05, 2018, 11:31 AM IST
Seven dead after alleged drug dealers clash in Rio port
Seven people have been found dead in Rio de Janeiro`s port after what police said was a deadly clash among suspected drug dealers.
Nov 26, 2017, 11:10 AM IST
ISSF 2017: India finish fifth with five medals at shooting World Cup
India`s Sheeraz Sheikh ended at the sixth position in the men`s Skeet event on the final day of the tournament.
Mar 03, 2017, 09:55 AM IST
Michael Phelps urges US lawmakers to push for anti-doping reform, ensure fair system
The most decorated Olympian Phelps, expressed his frustration at the lack of progress in the battle against the use of performance enhancing drugs in sport.
Mar 01, 2017, 13:55 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
