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Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team names squad for Baja Aragon
Bangalore, July 23 : The Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team on Tuesday announced its five-member squad for the upcoming Baja Aragon 2019. The rally, taking place in Spain, is scheduled between July 25 and July 27. Full Story


Abhay, Tanvi win Bengal Open squash titles
Kolkata, July 23 : Tamil Nadu's Abhay Singh and Asian team medallist Tanvi Khanna on Tuesday bagged the men's and women's titles respectively in the sixth Bengal Open squash tournament at the Calcutta Racket Club. Full Story


Win against Oman U-19 example of our abilities: India coach
New Delhi, July 23 : After clinching a solitary goal win against Oman U-19s in the exposure tour to Turkey on Monday, courtesy Rohit Danu's 83rd minute strike, head coach Floyd Pinto lauded the performance of the Indian U-19 football team and dubbed it as an example of the abilities of the team. Full Story


Guwahati likely to host opening WC qualifier against Oman
Kolkata, July 23 : The Indian football team is likely to open their second round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign against Oman on September 5 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati if all goes as per plan. Full Story


Birthday wishes pour in for Yuzvendra Chahal as he turns 29!
New Delhi , July 23 : Birthday wishes poured in for Yuzvendra Chahal as the Indian leg-spinner turned 29 on Tuesday. Full Story


Sai Praneeth advances at Japan Open
Tokyo, July 23 : Indian shuttler B. Sai Praneeth started off his Japan Open 2019 campaign on a winning note as he registered a comprehensive straight-games victory over Japan's Kento Nishimoto in the opening round of the USD 750,000 tournament here on Tuesday. Full Story


Manu Bhaker secures LSR seat for political science
New Delhi, July 23 : Commonwealth Games gold medallist and ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has secured admission in Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram (LSR) College where she will be pursuing her bachelor's degree in political science. Full Story


Focussing on World Championship, says Hima Das after winning 5 gold medals
Spala [Poland], July 22 : Indian track and field athlete Hima Das on Monday said that her focus is on World Championship after winning five gold medals - four in 200m and one in 400m event. Full Story


SAI congratulates Manu Bhaker for getting admission into LSR College
New Delhi , July 22 : Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday congratulated young pistol shooter Manu Bhaker for getting admission in political science at the Lady Shriram College here. Full Story


Defending champions Mohun Bagan to kick-start CFL
Kolkata, July 22 : Reigning champions Mohun Bagan will take on last season's runners-up, Peerless SC, in the Calcutta Football League Premier Division's first match on July 26, the Indian Football Association (IFA), the state's parent body of football, announced here on Monday. Full Story


Indian badminton players to compete in Japan Open
New Delhi , July 22 : After the Indonesia Open, Indian shuttlers are gearing up to take part in the Japan Open scheduled to start from July 23. Full Story


PKL 7: Haryana Steelers outplay Puneri Paltan 34-24
Hyderabad, July 22 : Haryana Steelers began their Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 campaign on a winning note by outplaying Puneri Paltan 34-24 here on Monday. Full Story


Keshav Dutt, Prasun Banerjee named for Mohun Bagan Ratna
Kolkata, July 22 : Former hockey great Keshav Dutt and ex-India football captain Prasun Banerjee will be conferred with the 'Mohun Bagan Ratna' during the club's annual day celebrations on July 29, the Kolkata giants said in a statement here on Monday. Full Story


7 Indian boxers reach quarterfinals of Thailand Open
New Delhi, July 22 : Asian Championships silver medallist Deepak (49kg) and bronze medallist Manisha Moun (57kg) put up flawless performances as a total of seven Indian boxers reached the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open international boxing meet in Bangkok on Monday. Full Story


PKL 7: All-round display help Jaipur hammer U Mumba 42-23
Hyderabad, July 22 : In what turned out to be a one-sided contest, Jaipur Pink Panthers thrashed U Mumba 42-23 in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 game here on Monday. Full Story


Birthday wishes pour in as Colin de Grandhome turns 33
New Delhi , July 22 : Birthday wishes poured in for New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhome as he turned 33 on Monday. Full Story


Indians complete sweep; Harmeet, Ayhika win in singles
Cuttack, July 22 : Indian paddlers made most of the 'home advantage and grabbed all the gold medals -- seven to be precise -- in the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships which concluded at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Monday. Full Story


Commonwealth TT C'ship: Harmeet, Ayhika win gold
Cuttack , July 22 : Harmeet Desai and Ayhika Mukherjee bagged men's single and women's single gold respectively in the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, which concluded at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Monday. Full Story


Shubhankar equals best finish at Major with tied 51st
Portrush (Ireland), July 22 : Shubhankar Sharma signed off tied 51st at the 148th Open Championships, the ace golfer's best showing in a Major, here. Full Story


Minerva writes to FIFA on behalf of I-League clubs
New Delhi, July 22 : Six I-League clubs -- Minerva Punjab FC, Mohun Bagan, Quess East Bengal, Churchill Brothers Goa, Aizawl FC and Gokulam Kerala FC -- have written to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino asking him to intervene and save Indian football. Minerva owner Ranjit Bajaj signed the letter which has urged FIFA to help the clubs as they fight for survival. Full Story


Sindhu aims to make amends, end title drought in Japan
Tokyo, July 22 : After missing out on her first title of the year and the first Super 1000 title of her career at the Indonesia Open, ace shuttler P.V. Sindhu will look to bounce back and end her 2019 title drought when she leads India's challenge at the Japan Open BWF World Tour Super 750 starting here on Tuesday. Full Story


Aussie midfielder Vidosic joins ATK
Kolkata, July 22 : Croatia-born Australian footballer Dario Vidosic on Monday joined two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions ATK to strengthen their midfield, the club said in a statement. Full Story


Kabaddi requires both physical, mental toughness: Rahul Chaudhary
Hyderabad, July 22 : In the world of Kabaddi, he has been nicknamed as the 'Raid Machine' because people say -- "Rahul jaata hai to point le kar hi aata hai (Rahul doesn't returns empty handed)". Looking at Rahul's stature, his previous season was average as Chaudhary could only manage 151 points from 21 games for the Telugu Titans. Full Story


'Golden girl' Hima promises more medals for India
New Delhi, July 22 : Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das, who has been on a golden roll in July, has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that she will continue to work hard and bring more medals for the country. Full Story


Kiren Rijiju applauds athletes for winning medals at Nove Mesto Athletics Meet
New Delhi , July 21 : Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday lauded Indian athletes for their performance in the Nove Mesto Athletics Meet at the Czech Republic. Full Story


Indonesia Open: Sindhu loses to Akane Yamaguchi in final
Jakarta [Indonesia], July 21 : Indian shuttler PV Sindhu lost to Akane Yamaguchi 21-15, 21-16 in the final match of the Indonesia Open on Sunday. Full Story


Hima's performance is good indication for sports in country, says her coach Nipon
Guwahati , July 21 : Indian ace sprinter Hima Das' coach Nipon Das on Sunday said that her achievement is a very good indication for the sports in the country. Full Story


Commonwealth TT C'ship: Indian mixed double pair wins gold medal
Cuttack , July 21 : Indian mixed doubles pair of G Sathiyan and Archana Kamath defeated Singapore's Pang Yu En Koen and Goi Rui Xuan 3-0 in the final and won the gold medal in the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Sunday. Full Story


PKL 7: Rahul, Manjeet shine in Thalaivas emphatic win over Titans
Hyderabad, July 21 : Tamil Thalaivas outclassed Telugu Titans 39-26 in the first southern derby of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 here on Sunday. Full Story


PKL 7: Gujarat thrash defending champions Bengaluru 42-24
Hyderabad, July 21 : Gujarat Fortune Giants avenged their loss in last year's final against Bengaluru Bulls in style as they hammered the Rohit Kumar-led side 42-24 in their opening match of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 here on Sunday. Full Story