Rinku Hooda and Sundar Singh Gurjar made it a memorable double podium for India in Men’s Javelin Throw F46, grabbing gold and silver respectively, at the World Para Athletics Championships on Monday. Rinku went past China’s C. Guo’s 10-year-old Championship Record of 61.89m with his opening-round throw of 63.81m at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Two-time…
Football bodies must find a way to have more balanced competition calendars while providing adequate rest and recovery periods for players who are nearing breaking point without proper off-seasons, the footballers’ union FIFPRO has warned. In its player workload monitoring report for the 2024-25 season, FIFPRO provided evidence of rising health and performance risks due…
Singapore, on Monday, announced a 26-man squad for the two AFC Asian Cup third-round qualifiers — first home and then away — against India. The Lions will host India at the National Stadium on October 9 before travelling to Goa for the return fixture five days later. Singapore currently tops its qualifying group — Group…
Pakistan players had “a lot to say” to Tilak Varma when he walked out to bat in the Asia Cup final, and the chatter only fuelled him. With India wobbling after early wickets, Tilak held his nerve to craft a decisive 69 off 53 balls at the Dubai International Stadium on September 28. “I wanted…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has complained of pain in the same knee in which he suffered an ACL injury last season, raising doubts about his fitness for the team’s trip to Monaco in the Champions League. Last year’s Ballon d’Or winner missed City’s 5-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday after withdrawing…
Jannik Sinner beat Fabian Marozsan in straight sets on Monday to secure a third straight China Open semifinal spot, as Iga Swiatek reached the last 16 when her opponent retired hurt. The Italian Sinner beat the world no. 57 Hungarian 6-1, 7-5 in one hour and 19 minutes in Beijing and next plays third seed…
HOCKEY The Indian junior women’s hockey team recorded a 1-0 victory over the Australia U-21 side in the third match of the ongoing Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre, Canberra, on Monday. After a tough contest between the two sides in the first half, India finally broke the deadlock courtesy of a crucial field…
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa escaped a late fumble to hold French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to a draw in their first semifinal game of the Grand Chess Tour Finals in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Monday. Praggnanandhaa made a poor move with just one second left on the clock to lose his grip on the game, but was fortunate…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a prize purse of ₹21 crore for the Indian men’s team and support staff following their Asia Cup 2025 triumph over Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten half-century sealed India’s third win over Pakistan in the tournament and secured a record-extending ninth…
The Indian men’s cricket team celebrated with an imaginary trophy after being denied the Asia Cup winner’s prize despite a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final in Dubai on Sunday. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten half-century guided India to its third win over Pakistan in the tournament and secured a record ninth continental title. Post-match proceedings…