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Nethra Kumanan secures India's second sailing quota for Paris Olympics

Nethra Kumanan secures India's second sailing quota for Paris Olympics

She was competing in the women's dinghy (ILCA 6), Nethra managed to get a fifth-place finish after scoring 67 points in the overall leaderboard

Nadal begins Spanish farewell with Rd One win

The 37-year-old said this week he was not fully fit, but demolished his American opponent 6-1, 6-0 in one hour and three minutes as he continues his comeback from injury

27 April,2024 08:05 AM IST | Madrid | AFP

Deepika beats Korean Hunyoung to enter semis

Deepika, the three-time Olympian, who has slipped to World No. 142 and qualified as 30th seed in the rankings round, overcame a 1-3 deficit to defeat Jeon 6-4 (27-28, 27-27, 29-28, 29-27, 28-28) in the women’s recurve individual quarter-final

27 April,2024 07:55 AM IST | Shanghai | PTI

Red Bull’s Newey to quit over Horner controversy

Newey, 65, has been with Red Bull since 2005 and has played a key role in all of the team’s 13 world titles—seven drivers and six constructors—since 2010

27 April,2024 07:45 AM IST | Paris | AFP

Nethra secures India’s 2nd Oly quota in sailing

Nethra, who has competed in the Tokyo Games three years ago, was competing in the women’s dinghy (ILCA 6)

27 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

The Kym-nastics way of doing things

Dowdell spoke about the “massive Indian population, which itself is a good base and a rich resource for gymnasts

27 April,2024 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar

Recurve men enter final; Priyansh, Jyothi make compound semis

It came a day after India were assured of at least two medals in the compound competition after both the men’s and women’s teams made the finals

26 April,2024 08:15 AM IST | Shanghai | PTI

With Olympics in mind, Yuki Bhambri rejoins childhood coach Aditya Sachdev

Renowned coach Sachdeva, who spent a major part of his coaching career in National Capital, had moved to Roundglass Sport in Chandigarh in February 2021

26 April,2024 08:10 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Babuta breaks air rifle world record

Babuta, the 25-year-old Paris Olympics quota winner, shone with a sensational tally of 254.0 in the OST T1 final.

26 April,2024 08:05 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

‘It will be a big match’

D Gukesh says the challenge is to be in right state of mind for clash against world champ Ding Liren

26 April,2024 08:00 AM IST | Chennai | PTI

Becker discharged from bankruptcy, says lawyer

“As a result of an agreement with his insolvency administrators, Boris Becker’s bankruptcy, which began in 2017, was legally terminated by a decision by the High Court in London yesterday,” Becker’s Berlin-based lawyer said in a statement sent to AFP. 

26 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | Berlin | Agencies

French Open organisers’ ‘fingers crossed’ over Rafa’s participation

Nadal, the record 14-time Roland Garros champion, said on Wednesday he would only play the clay-court Grand Slam this year if he felt “capable enough to compete”.

26 April,2024 07:30 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Becker discharged from bankruptcy, says lawyer

Becker discharged from bankruptcy, says lawyer

“As a result of an agreement with his insolvency administrators, Boris Becker’s bankruptcy, which began in 2017, was legally terminated by a decision by the High Court in London yesterday,” Becker’s Berlin-based lawyer said in a statement sent to AFP. 

26 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | Berlin | Agencies
French Open organisers’ ‘fingers crossed’ over Rafa’s participation

French Open organisers’ ‘fingers crossed’ over Rafa’s participation

Nadal, the record 14-time Roland Garros champion, said on Wednesday he would only play the clay-court Grand Slam this year if he felt “capable enough to compete”.

26 April,2024 07:30 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Dhoni-Djokovic's pressure-soaking ability attracts chess sensation Gukesh

Dhoni-Djokovic's pressure-soaking ability attracts chess sensation Gukesh

Gukesh became the youngest ever challenger to the world title, bettering a record created by the legendary Garry Kasparov 40 years ago

25 April,2024 07:21 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
French Open has 'fingers crossed' for Nadal appearance, say organisers

French Open has 'fingers crossed' for Nadal appearance, say organisers

Nadal, the record 14-time Roland Garros champion, said on Wednesday he would only play the clay-court Grand Slam this year if he felt "capable enough to compete"

25 April,2024 06:24 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent
‘I would have loved to be a food critic’

‘I would have loved to be a food critic’

After announcing his retirement from the professional squash, Saurav Ghosal reveals his choice of profession had he not been an athlete

25 April,2024 11:43 AM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYER

Sachin Tendulkar meets young athletes from the Mann Deshi Champions programme

India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar met four female athletes from the Mann Deshi Foundation. Here is all you need to know about this meet

19 March,2024 11:42 AM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Almost cue-less Kothari’s silver show in Ireland

Almost cue-less Kothari’s silver show in Ireland

India No. 2 Kothari eventually went down 2-8 to Englishman David Causier 2-8 in the best-of-15-frame summit clash

25 April,2024 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYER

Golfers Aditi, Diksha to participate in Olympics

Golfers Aditi, Diksha to participate in Olympics

While it will be a third appearance for Aditi, which is also the most for an Indian, Diksha will be competing for the second time. For Sharma and Bhullar, it would be their maiden appearance

25 April,2024 06:11 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Narsingh elected chairman of WFI’s athletes panel

Narsingh elected chairman of WFI’s athletes panel

A total of eight candidates were in fray for the seven positions and after polling, conducted on ballot paper, seven members got elected. They then chose Narsingh as chairman of the commission

25 April,2024 06:07 AM IST | Varanasi | PTI

PPA Tour India and Major League Pickleball India to debut in 2025

PPA Tour India and Major League Pickleball India to debut in 2025

PPA Tour India will officially launch, offering PPA Tour ranking points to players at events around the country to expand the global reach of professional pickleball and provide an opportunity for players to rise in the rankings

25 April,2024 06:05 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Asian Games 2023: India clinches gold in hockey; fans, former coach rejoice

    Asian Games 2023: India clinches gold in hockey; fans, former coach rejoice

    The Indian men's hockey team dethroned 2018 gold medallist Japan in the men's hockey event on Friday and qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 by claiming their fourth gold medal in the Asian Games. The Indian team continued to do wonders since the arrival of head coach Craig Fulton as they remained unbeaten throughout the event and defeated Japan by 5-1 in the 19th Asian Games. Both teams kicked off the final on equal preceedings as Japan and India looked to breach each other's defence and break the stalemate. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh looking to showcase his prowess in the penalty corner failed to get past the keeper in the 15th minute.The first quarter ended goalless. India drew the first blood in the second quarter with Manpreet scoring a goal with a reverse hit in the 25th minute of the game Former Indian Hockey player Ashok Kumar said that it is a proud moment that India won a gold medal in Hockey at the Asian Games 2023.  He said, “Indian Hockey has created its dominance in Asian Games by winning a medal...It is a huge victory for Indian Hockey...It is a proud moment for all of us...I want to congratulate the team on this win.”

    07 October,2023 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai
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