Minerva Academy’s feat of winning three titles in Europe on its recent tour was described as a “new beginning for Indian football” by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who felicitated the players from the academy here on Thursday. The Under-14/15 squad of 22 players toured Europe in July-August and won three trophies including Gothia Cup in…
Afghanistan and Pakistan will head to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a tri-series from August 29 to September 7. The tournament will serve as the final leg of preparation for these sides ahead of the eight-nation Asia Cup, which kicks off on September 9 in Abu Dhabi. All games in the tri-series will be…
A 59-year-old man was arrested in relation to abusive social media messages sent to England defender Jess Carter during the women’s European Championship last month, Cheshire Police said on Thursday. During Euro 2025, Carter said she had been the target of online racist abuse in Switzerland and even announced that she was stepping away from…
Gurpreet Singh led India to a 1-2 finish in the 25m Standard Pistol with Amanpreet Singh securing the silver medal at the 2025 Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on Thursday. The gold and silver from Gurpreet and Amanpreet swelled India’s medal tally to 82 (44 gold, 20 silver and 18 bronze). The duo also…
England pacer Mark Wood is hoping a return to action in the County Championship next month will help him prove his fitness ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes tour at the end of this year. Wood hasn’t played Test cricket since August last year and is looking to regain full fitness from a knee injury…
Swiss federal prosecutors finally ended their case against former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini on Thursday after 10 years and acquittals after two trials. The office of Switzerland’s attorney general said it would not appeal against acquittals for both men in March at an appeal court. The first trial took…
Italy’s Serie A has described a European Union Commissioner’s criticism of the decision to stage a regular season match between AC Milan and Como in Australia early next year as “excessive.” The Italian football federation (FIGC) in June granted Serie A to stage the game in Perth next February while Milan’s San Siro stadium is…
The latest edition of the Pro Kabaddi League kicks off on August 29, with Tamil Thalaivas taking on Telugu Titans at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag. Leading the Thalaivas is skipper Pawan Sehrawat, among the most prolific raiders in the league’s history. Here is a list of the top five raiders in PKL history: …
BOXING Indian boxers assured of 26 medals at Belt and Road Youth Gala in China India’s junior boys and girls have ensured 26 medals after reaching the semifinals at the 3rd “Belt and Road” International Youth Boxing Gala – U17 International Training Camp & Tournament, in Xinjiang, China. The junior boys’ semifinalists include Dhruv Kharb…
Indian shuttler HS Prannoy came close to a major upset, against world No. 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark, before going down 8-21, 21-17, 21-23 in the second round of the BWF World Championships on Wednesday. Prannoy expressed his regret in not closing off the game, having held two match points. “Played a few bad shots towards…