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Neeraj wins gold at 1st event on home soil in three years

Neeraj wins gold at 1st event on home soil in three years

Chopra was representing Haryana. Manu of Karnataka came second with 82.06m effort, while Uttam Balasaheb Patil of Maharashtra was third with 78.39m

Satwik-Chirag in Rd Two; Prannoy loses

Top seeds Satwik and Chirag took just 34 minutes to get past the Malaysian pair of Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub Azriyn and Tan Wee Kiong 21-13, 21-13.

16 May,2024 07:50 AM IST | Bangkok | PTI

Aryna Sabalenka fends off Elina Svitolina to seal quarterfinals spot

Sabalenka scripted a comeback from 2-0 down in the third set to wrap up a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(7) victory at the Foro Italico

15 May,2024 12:11 PM IST | Rome | mid-day online correspondent

Bopanna-Ebden bow out in second round

They have been unable to find their rhythm on the slower surface, and their struggles are a cause for concern as the French Open approaches

15 May,2024 06:35 AM IST | Rome | IANS

Gaurav enters semis, Shiva heads out of Elorda Cup

Gaurav eked out a hard-fought 3-2 win over local favourite Danial Saparbay in his opening bout to confirm himself of at least a bronze medal

15 May,2024 06:33 AM IST | Astana (Kazakhstan) | PTI

Arjun top seed at Sharjah Masters; 19 Indians in fray

The nine-round Swiss tournament, which carries a total prize pool of USD 52,000 with USD 12,000 reserved for the winner, begins later in the day

15 May,2024 06:31 AM IST | Sharjah | PTI

Was happy to be in Tokyo, will be more focussed in Paris: Golfer Diksha Dagar

The 23-year-old will be on a packed European sojourn ahead of the Paris Olympics in July-August. She made her Olympics debut alongside Aditi Ashok, who had pulled off a creditable fourth place finish

15 May,2024 06:29 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

India’s Meiraba enters main draw

There were four other Indians—S Sankar Muthusamy, Ayush Shetty, Kartikey Gulshan Kumar and Ravi—in men’s singles qualification round but they failed to make the cut after suffering losses in different stages

15 May,2024 06:27 AM IST | Bangkok | PTI

Will try best combo before Oly squad selection: Harmanpreet

The team left for Antwerp, Belgium on Tuesday for the challenging league, where the winner of this season will be determined

15 May,2024 06:26 AM IST | Bangalore | PTI

‘Body really sore’

Former heavyweight king Mike Tyson says training for return to ring against Jake Paul going great, but it’s been physically taxing on his 57-year-old frame

15 May,2024 06:24 AM IST | New York | AFP

Western Rly, Rajdhani clinch Joe Fernandis hockey titles

WR beat CTC 3-1 via shootout after the scores were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time. Darshan Gaonkar was WR’s star striker, scoring thrice—one during the match and twice in the shootout

15 May,2024 06:21 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Manika Batra becomes first Indian woman to break into top-25 of world rankings

Batra's triumphant journey through the crucible of competition culminated in a substantial accrual of 350 points, a testament to her unparalleled skill and unwavering resolve

14 May,2024 02:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Western Rly, Rajdhani clinch Joe Fernandis hockey titles

Western Rly, Rajdhani clinch Joe Fernandis hockey titles

WR beat CTC 3-1 via shootout after the scores were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time. Darshan Gaonkar was WR’s star striker, scoring thrice—one during the match and twice in the shootout

15 May,2024 06:21 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Manika Batra becomes first Indian woman to break into top-25 of world rankings

Manika Batra becomes first Indian woman to break into top-25 of world rankings

Batra's triumphant journey through the crucible of competition culminated in a substantial accrual of 350 points, a testament to her unparalleled skill and unwavering resolve

14 May,2024 02:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Iga Swiatek on course for Madrid-Rome double, to face Keys in quarters

Iga Swiatek on course for Madrid-Rome double, to face Keys in quarters

Swiatek needed eight set points to secure the opener but had no such problems at the end of the second, sealing a 7-5, 6-3 victory on the first match point when Kerber's return went wide

14 May,2024 11:37 AM IST | Rome | mid-day online correspondent
Satwik-Chirag look to regain edge as Thailand Open begins

Satwik-Chirag look to regain edge as Thailand Open begins

The top seeded Indian pair found it a tad difficult to negotiate the variety of serves dished out by the Indonesians and Chinese at the Thomas Cup

14 May,2024 06:36 AM IST | Bangkok | PTI
'WFI will decide who competes in Paris, not IOA': Chief Sanjay

'WFI will decide who competes in Paris, not IOA': Chief Sanjay

He said that the fresh trials will be conducted to pick the final squad for the showpiece event

14 May,2024 06:34 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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
Shyaamnikhil ends 12-year wait, becomes India’s 85th GM

Shyaamnikhil ends 12-year wait, becomes India’s 85th GM

Shyaamnikhil needed just one win and eight draws to complete the long-overdue GM title which he achieved in the tournament

14 May,2024 06:34 AM IST | Dubai | PTI

Chess: Pragg finishes fourth; Carlsen wins Superbet event

Chess: Pragg finishes fourth; Carlsen wins Superbet event

Carlsen won by a whisker getting past Yi in the closing stages of the tournament

14 May,2024 06:32 AM IST | Warsaw | PTI

MotoGP Bharat not in jeopardy, insist event insiders

MotoGP Bharat not in jeopardy, insist event insiders

However, sources close to the development have told mid-day that these are just rumours.

14 May,2024 06:28 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

ARC beat Bombay Gym at revived polo meet

ARC beat Bombay Gym at revived polo meet

This polo event was revived after almost 139 years

14 May,2024 06:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

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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