shot-button
Home > Sports News > Other Sports News

Other Sports News

Fifteen-year-old Maaya in Mumbai Open semis

Fifteen-year-old Maaya in Mumbai Open semis

Hailing from Coimbatore and trained by R Manoj Kumar, Maaya saw off the challenge from Mei Yamaguchi in the quarter-final with a scoreline of 6-4, 3-6, 6-2

Chess: Gukesh starts moderately in Hamburg

Gukesh made his foray into the format taking a draw with Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan and lost the second game to Alireza Firouzja of France

08 February,2025 08:00 AM IST | Hamburg (Germany) | PTI

BWF to test new points scoring system

The existing format offers 21-point best-of-three-game matches (3x21)

07 February,2025 07:47 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Mumbai Open: Maaya Rajeshwaran, Shrivalli seal quarter-finals berth

Shrivalli was in fine form on the day, and despite losing the first three games, roared back and turned the match on its head. Shrivalli, who has a powerful serve, won four games on the bounce, to close out the first set at 6-4

07 February,2025 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Shrivalli-Riya pair make it to QFs

Shrivalli and Riya beat Japan’s Mai Hontama and Kyoka Okamura 5-7, 6-2, 10-7

06 February,2025 09:05 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI

Former World No.1 Simona Halep retires

It  was the first match of the year for Halep, who reached No. 1 in the WTA rankings for the first time in 2017, but is now 870th and was given a wild-card invitation to play in Romania

06 February,2025 09:03 AM IST | Bucharest | AP | PTI

Int’l golf body hits out at IOA over IGU election

The IOA had approved the IGU led by Harish Shetty while declaring the other body, headed by Brijinder Singh, void on December 30.

06 February,2025 08:56 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal visits Maha Kumbh with father

The shuttler said she would be visiting Triveni Sangam with her father in the evening and expressed her wish to return with her mother in the future

05 February,2025 09:46 PM IST | Mahakumbh Nagar | PTI

Ready, set, go Ranquelino

Jockey A Sandesh blitzes 16 horse field to win blue riband of Indian racing

05 February,2025 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Prakash Gosavi

India’s deaf tennis champion Prithvi Sekhar still waiting for National Award

Born and raised in the Tamil Nadu capital, Sekhar has risen to the rarefied heights of being India’s most successful hearing-impaired tennis player

05 February,2025 01:28 PM IST | Chennai | Srijanee Majumdar

Carlsen sparks row with FIDE chief over Freestyle deal fallout

FIDE’s statement on Monday also asked players wanting to participate in the Tour’s events to sign a waiver to remain eligible for the official World Championship

05 February,2025 10:21 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Ex-world number one Simona Halep announces retirement after home defeat

The winner of the 2018 French Open and 2019 Wimbledon singles titles was then caught up in a second affair, over "irregularities" in the data of her biological passport

05 February,2025 09:32 AM IST | Bucharest | AFP
Carlsen sparks row with FIDE chief over Freestyle deal fallout

Carlsen sparks row with FIDE chief over Freestyle deal fallout

FIDE’s statement on Monday also asked players wanting to participate in the Tour’s events to sign a waiver to remain eligible for the official World Championship

05 February,2025 10:21 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Ex-world number one Simona Halep announces retirement after home defeat

Ex-world number one Simona Halep announces retirement after home defeat

The winner of the 2018 French Open and 2019 Wimbledon singles titles was then caught up in a second affair, over "irregularities" in the data of her biological passport

05 February,2025 09:32 AM IST | Bucharest | AFP
Tiger Woods says his mother died, he called Kultida Woods 'force of nature'

Tiger Woods says his mother died, he called Kultida Woods 'force of nature'

"She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible

05 February,2025 09:16 AM IST | Jupiter (US) | mid-day online correspondent | PTI
R Praggnanandhaa gets hero’s welcome

R Praggnanandhaa gets hero’s welcome

The 19-year-old from Chennai on Sunday defeated reigning World Champion and compatriot D Gukesh to claim his maiden Tata Steel Chess tournament crown, marking the biggest win of his career so far

05 February,2025 08:38 AM IST | Chennai | PTI
Magnificent Maaya shines at Mumbai Open

Magnificent Maaya shines at Mumbai Open

Maaya set the tone early in the opening set, regaining control after a 2-2 tie with powerful serves, including four aces, to secure the set 6-4. Her aggressive baseline play kept Shymanovich on the defensive

05 February,2025 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

Five aces and a joker for Mumbai Derby

A closer look at the 16-horse competitive field for racing’s big Sunday. A story by Prakash Gosavi (Pic: RacingPulse.in)

31 January,2025 11:24 AM IST | Prakash Gosavi
Don Bosco boys emerge champions

Don Bosco boys emerge champions

Royden Koli nets brace as Matunga school beat St Stanislaus 3-0 to clinch MSSA Fr Donnelly boys under-14 title; Sarthak Hiramad scores as well

05 February,2025 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

15-year-old beats Olympians Sarabjot, Saurabh to clinch gold at National Games

15-year-old beats Olympians Sarabjot, Saurabh to clinch gold at National Games

The final also featured Sarabjot Singh, the Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medalist Sarabjot Singh, but he finished fourth with 198.4 points

04 February,2025 01:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Taekwondo director fired after alleged 3 lakh gold medal bribe at National Games

Taekwondo director fired after alleged 3 lakh gold medal bribe at National Games

In response to the complaints, the PMCC made four key recommendations to address potential disputes arising from unethical practices

04 February,2025 11:53 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Referee kicked in chest as Maharashtra Kesari wrestling bouts turn ugly

Referee kicked in chest as Maharashtra Kesari wrestling bouts turn ugly

The final bouts of the 67th 'Maharashtra Kesari' wrestling competition ended in ugly scenes with one loser kicking a referee on the chest and another abusing them over loss of points

04 February,2025 09:36 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.

    18 December,2024 01:43 PM IST
    This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK