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Sonam, Neeraj, win at Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials
New Delhi, February 12: Railway shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar and Army shooter Neeraj Kumar emerged victorious on day four of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials (Group A), currently underway in Delhi's Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range (DKSSR),
It feels good to be PKL's most successful captain, says U Mumba skipper Sunil Kumar
Mumbai, Feb 12: With 74 victories to his name as a skipper, Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) franchise U Mumba's Sunil Kumar is the most successful captain in the league and has made a legacy for himself in the event.
Sonam, Neeraj, win in National Selection Trials for Rifle/Pistol
New Delhi, Feb 11: Railways' shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar and Army shooter Neeraj Kumar emerged victorious on Day Four of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials (Group A), currently underway in Delhi's Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) in the National Capital Region (NCR) here on Tuesday.
Shooting: Rudrankksh, Sift, win back-to-back titles in national selection trials
New Delhi, Feb 10: Maharashtra's Rudrankksh Patil and Punjab's Sift Kaur Samra won back-to-back national selection trials for Group A shooters, emerging winners of the men's 10m air rifle and women's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) T2 matches respectively here on Monday.
Uttarakhand achieves remarkable success, secures 6th position in 38th National Games Medal tally
Dehradun, February 9: Uttarakhand has achieved a commendable feat in the 38th National Games, securing the 6th position in the overall medal tally with a total of 62 medals. This includes a stellar collection of 14 gold, 22 silver, and 26 bronze medals, marking a significant rise from its previous standing.
Odisha cabinet approves an outlay of Rs 4124 cr for construction of block level stadium
Bhubaneswar, February 8: In a significant decision aimed at strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure, the Odisha State Cabinet has approved a new project for "Construction of Block Level Stadium in all 314 blocks of the State". This transformative initiative highlights the government's dedication to fostering a robust sports ecosystem while promoting health and wellness across Odisha, as per a release from the Odisha government.
Lovlina Borgohain bags gold, Shiva Thapa wins silver at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, February 7: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain clinched a gold medal in the women's 75kg category whereas Shiva Thapa bagged silver in the men's 63.5kg category in the ongoing 38th National Games on Friday.
National Games 2025: Second day of track cycling brings high octane action, Swati Singh bags gold
Rudrapur, February 5: The second day of track cycling at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand brought high-octane action as cyclists battled fiercely across multiple events.
National Games 2025: Deepika Kumari reaches women's recurve individual final
Dehradun, February 5: After an intense session of archery at the 38th National Games, the finalists across all individual events have been decided.
We don't wake up everyday...: Abhay Singh on Indian squash's chances for Olympics 2028
Dehradun, February 4: Indian squash player Abhay Singh, an Asian Games gold medalist and Arjuna awardee, talked about the direction of the sport in the country as squash will make its Olympics debut in 2028 Los Angeles edition of the competition.
From selling water bottles at Attari border to becoming HIL top scorer: Jugraj Singh's inspirational journey
New Delhi, Feb 4: The sport of hockey has changed many lives, producing rags-to-riches galore. From the rural heartlands of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to the tribal enclaves of Jharkhand and Odisha, many youngsters have used hockey to change their own lives and those of their families.
Boxing action continues at 38th National Games across men's, women's categories
Pithoragarh, February 3: The boxing matches of the 38th National Games are being held at Shri Hari Singh Thapa Sports College Indoor Stadium in Pithoragarh. On Monday, it marked the fourth day of the event, featuring several preliminary matches in both women's and men's categories.
RCB captain Smriti Mandhana bats for a Sports-Forward Nation
Bengaluru, February 3: What are the key challenges in Indian sport development? While we have seen a growing intent to take sports to the centre stage in India's progress, a consolidated systems-driven approach can further guide this intent. This understanding led to the development of a benchmarking report titled 'Sports-Forward Nation'. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Sports and Society Accelerator have curated this report with the intent to structure key drivers to fuel India's sporting ambitions.
Sift Kaur Samra, Jonathan Anthony clinch Gold at 38th National Games
Dehradun, February 3: In a thrilling display of precision shooting, Punjab's Sift Kaur Samra won the gold in the Women's 50m 3 Position event at the 38th National Games, held at Maharana Pratap Sports College Trishul Hall in Uttarakhand.
Maharashtra govt honours World Cup-Winning Kho Kho players with cash awards
Mumbai, Jan 30: The Government of Maharashtra honoured nine state players who were part of the Indian men's and women's teams which triumphed in the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi recently.
Maharashtra Government honours Kho Kho world cup winners, awards Rs 2.25 crore to players
Mumbai, January 30: The Maharashtra government on Thursday honoured nine state players who were part of India's victorious men's and women's teams at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. In recognition of their achievement, each player was awarded Rs 2.25 crore, while the coaches received Rs 22.5 lakh each, said an official statement from Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI).
World Pickleball League revolutionizes the sport with game-changing innovations
New Delhi, January 30: The World Pickleball League (WPBL) is transforming the landscape of professional pickleball with groundbreaking rule innovations designed to make the sport faster, more strategic, and highly engaging for players and fans, a release from the league said.
From quitting archery to Paralympic champ: How Harvinder Singh changed his fate to become para archery icon
New Delhi, Jan 29: Harvinder Singh, the Paris Paralympics gold medallist para archer, who was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, disclosed that he had quit archery three years after taking up the sport but made a comeback following his coach's advice, which involved changing his event from compound to recurve archery.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses opening ceremony of 38th National Games at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium
Dehradun, January 28: Addressing the opening ceremony held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun for the 38th National Games, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Devbhoomi (holy abode of God) Uttarakhand was now brimming with youthful energy.
Indian women's hockey stars Salima Tete and Nikki Pradhan to receive plots in Ranchi
Ranchi, Jan 28: The dream of owning a proper pucca house is finally coming true for Indian women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete and star defender Nikki Pradhan. Both players, who rose to fame while living in kutcha houses, will soon have their own homes in the posh Harmu Housing Colony of Ranchi, thanks to an initiative by the Jharkhand government.
National Table Tennis C'ships: Manush, Diya secure men's, women's titles
Surat, January 27: Manush Shah and Diya Chitale secured men's and women's titles during the Senior National Table Tennis Championships 2025 on Sunday at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium in Surat.
Golfer Lahiri wants International Series India to become one of highlight tournaments
Gurugram, January 26: Indian golf icon Anirban Lahiri is among a cluster of stars competing in International Series India at DLF Golf and Country Club next week.
Indian sports stars extend Republic Day wishes
New Delhi, January 26: As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.
Hockey India congratulates PR Sreejesh on being conferred with Padma Bhushan
New Delhi, January 26: Hockey India (HI) on Sunday extended its heartfelt congratulations to former Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on being conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, which is the third-highest civilian award in India.
Hockey India congratulates Sreejesh on being conferred with Padma Bhushan
New Delhi, Jan 26: Hockey India on Sunday extended its heartfelt congratulations to former Indian men's team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on being conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, which is the third-highest civilian award in India.
Hockey icon Sreejesh awarded Padma Bhushan; Ashwin, Harvinder honoured with Padma Shri
New Delhi, January 25: India's former hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former all-rounder R Ashwin were among former and current players honoured with Padma awards on the eve of 76th Republic Day.
World champion Kho Kho team felicitated by Minister Murlidhar Mohol in Pune
Pune, January 25: Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, met and felicitated the Indian Men's Kho Kho team in Pune on Saturday for their historic victory in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup.
India's first Olympic Equestrian Anush Agarwalla bids heartfelt farewell to his horse, Manni
New Delhi, January 25: Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla, who made history as the first Indian to compete in the dressage event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has bid a heartfelt farewell to his trusted horse, Manni, as the 19-year-old champion enters retirement.
When you win...: Union Sports Min Mandaviya lauds Team India on PD Champions Trophy win
New Delhi, January 24: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauded Team India for securing the physically disabled (PD) Champions Trophy title, saying that when the team wins, the country as a whole wins. He also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the differently-abled people under which everyone gets equal rights to develop themselves.
RCB presents Sports-Forward Nation report to Union Sports Minister Mandaviya
New Delhi, January 24: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) presented the Sports-Forward Nation report to Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in the national capital here on Friday.
Raksha Khadse applauds World Cup-winning kho kho teams
New Delhi, January 24: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, met and congratulated both the men's and women's kho kho teams, who recently won the World Cup, here on Friday. The Minister applauded the dominating manner in which both the teams clinched the glittering World Cup trophies.
Arjuna Awardee Rubina Francis opens up on Paris Paralympics 2024 comeback
New Delhi, January 24: Paris Paralympics Games 2024 bronze medalist Rubina Francis recently appeared on the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation. In the conversation, she also expressed her feelings about being conferred the Arjuna Award this year for her achievements at both national and international levels.
During summer camp in our school...: National fencing champion Taniksha on her introduction to sport
Chandigarh, January 23: Indian fencer Taniksha Khatri, who won a gold medal in the National Championship held in Kerala earlier this month, opened up about her journey to achieving gold and the challenges she faced while representing the nation in a lesser-known sport.
We have been working hard for many years: Pratik Waikar after clinching Kho Kho World Cup 2025
New Delhi, January 22: Indian Men's Kho Kho team skipper Pratik Waikar expressed his elation after his team made history by winning the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates India's Kho Kho World Cup-winning teams
New Delhi, January 22: India made history on Sunday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium as both the men's and women's Kho Kho teams lifted the World Cup trophy in their respective categories. The two teams were felicitated by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, for this monumental achievement.
Sports Min Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Kho Kho World Cup-winning teams
New Delhi, Jan 22: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday, felicitated the Indian men's and women's Kho Kho teams that created history at the first-ever World Cup.
Mansukh Mandaviya urges NSFs to follow nation-first approach for LA 2028 Olympics
New Delhi, Jan 21: With the focus on India's superlative performance in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports requested National Sports Federations (NSFs) to follow guidelines on good governance in a round table meeting here on Tuesday.
Mesmerised by culture, International Kho Kho stars laud Indian hospitality
New Delhi, January 21: The inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi came to a close with both the Men's and Women's Indian teams lifting the trophy. But the memorable tournament that mesmerised the nation and captured the imaginations of global audiences left unforgettable memories behind for many. The tournament kicked off with a vibrant cultural festival welcoming the 23 participating nations from across six continents.
Landmark day: Sachin Tendulkar lavishes praise on India men's, women's teams for historic success in Kho Kho World Cup
New Delhi, January 20: 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar lavished praise on the Indian men's and women's teams for their groundbreaking success in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup.
Punjab CM Mann congratulates Team India for securing men's, women's titles at Kho Kho WC 2025
New Delhi, January 20: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday congratulated Indian men's and women's teams for winning the Kho Kho World Cup 2025.