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  Hockey India conducts online workshops for new technical officials

  September 19, 2020 12:21 IST

  Among the applications, Hockey India has shortlisted 124 candidates as per its eligibility criteria after they were nominated by their respective registered state member units.

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  Soren Kragh Andersen doubles down at Tour de France 2020, wins Stage 19

  September 18, 2020 23:58 IST

  The Danish rider who won Stage 14 doubled down and raised his arms in victory again on Stage 19 on Friday, with another cunningly timed attack.

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  No decision yet on recognition of sports federations, Centre tells HC

  September 18, 2020 21:34 IST

  The Supreme Court earlier asked the high court to dispose of a petition in which it had passed the orders restricting the ministry and the IOA from taking any decision without its prior approval.

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  Sindhu pulls out of Denmark Open to be held next month

  September 17, 2020 23:08 IST

  The 25-year-old reigning world champion earlier pulled out of the Thomas and Uber Cup Final due to COVID-19 but later decided to participate after BAI's request.

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  Murali Gavit's 10000m bronze in Asian Championships likely to be upgraded to silver

  September 17, 2020 22:20 IST

  Long-distance runner's 10000m bronze medal in the event last year could be upgraded to silver after 2nd-place finisher Hassan Chani of Bahrain was disqualified for biological passport violation.

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  Karnataka Swimming Assn to provide Rs 15 L three month relief package to 250 coaches and pool staff

  September 17, 2020 19:14 IST

  Calling it a first-of-a-kind initiative by a state governing body for swimming in India, the KSA said in a statement that it will provide the monetary assistance through its fundraiser 'KSA Cares.'

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  Centre not required to seek Delhi HC nod before granting recognition to sports bodies: SC

  September 17, 2020 15:30 IST

  In the hearing conducted through video conferencing, the bench said if anyone is aggrieved by the non-grant of recognition, they can move the court.

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  We have firepower to break into top 5 in next 2 years, says Savita

  September 17, 2020 14:17 IST

  The Indian eves recorded excellent victories at the FIH Series Finals and the FIH Olympic Qualifiers last year and their efforts during the course of 2019 resulted in better places in the FIH rankings as well, with the side moving to the ninth position.

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  New Delhi World Cup decisive for Tokyo Olympics qualification: ISSF

  September 16, 2020 19:35 IST

  The competition in Delhi, to be held from March 19 to 28, will be a combined tournament

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  Former IAAF head Lamine Diack sentenced to 2 years in prison

  September 16, 2020 18:25 IST

  A Paris court finds Lamine Diack guilty of for his role in a scheme that allowed Russian athletes who paid hush money to keep competing when they should have been suspended for doping.

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  COVID-19 vaccine: AFI requests government to give priority to Olympic-bound athletes

  September 16, 2020 16:07 IST

  During AFI web seminar, the president of AFI Adille Sumariwalla said they have requested the government to provide 2021 Tokyo Olympic-bound athletes with COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they as are out.

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  Verdict expected in trial of former IAAF head Lamine Diack

  September 16, 2020 15:48 IST

  The former president of the international track and field federation, according to prosecutors in money laundering case, took millions of dollars for himself, along with his son.

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  Tour de France: Lennard Kamna posts solo win in the Alps, Primaz Roglic keeps yellow jersey

  September 16, 2020 0:00 IST

  The 24-year-old German rider won the roller-coaster Stage 16 featuring five categorized climbs after pulling clear of a group of breakaway riders as the race entered the Alps on Tuesday.

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  COVID-19: SAI revises SOPs for resumption of sporting activities

  September 15, 2020 21:00 IST

  SAI said that the athletes, coaches and support staff "have to undergo RT-PCR test for COVID19, 96 hours before travelling to the centres and would be allowed to enter the centre on the production of COVID-19 negative certificate.

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  NRAI receives request from chief coaches to organise national camp

  September 15, 2020 20:38 IST

  Shooters such as World Cup medallist Sanjeev Rajput, Manu Bhaker and Anish Bhanwala have been training at the Dr Karni Singh Ranges in New Delhi, venue for NRAI national camp.

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  BAI supports BWF's decision to postpone Thomas and Uber Cup

  September 15, 2020 16:13 IST

  The tournaments, slated to be held in Denmark from October 3 to 11, was set to mark the resumption of international badminton after it came to a halt in March following the outbreak of novel coronavirus.

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  COVID-19 experience has made me mentally tougher to face any situation: Manpreet Singh

  September 15, 2020 15:12 IST

  But Manpreet and five others players who tested positive for the Covid-19 feel fortunate to have a support system that constantly monitored their well-being.

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  Olympic champion Ryan Crouser smashes shot put meeting record

  September 15, 2020 11:02 IST

  Crouser came out with an almighty throw of 22.74m in round three to extend his lead, adding 46 centimetres to his own meeting record.

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  BWF postpones Thomas and Uber Cup Finals to next year following withdrawal of top teams

  September 15, 2020 10:34 IST

  A multiple number of teams pulled out of the tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the BWF to postpone the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals.

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  Winning against Viswanathan Anand for first time was special moment: Vidit Gujrathi

  September 14, 2020 22:21 IST

  Indian chess team captain led a team comprising legendary Viswanathan Anand and Koneru Humpy to the historic gold at the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad.

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  Primoz Roglic, Tadej Pogacar braced for Slovenian showdown on Tour de France 2020 finale

  September 14, 2020 18:55 IST

  The final week of racing should offer a showdown between the Jumbo-Visma team leader Primoz Roglic and his young challenger Tadej Pogacar, who rides for the UAE Emirates team.

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  Kiren Rijiju lays foundation stones for various sports facilities in Ladakh

  September 14, 2020 16:45 IST

  The estimated project cost is Rs 10.68 crore and scheduled to be completed by January next year.

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  Victorian government working on getting crowd back for Boxing Day Test and Australian Open

  September 14, 2020 16:31 IST

  There is speculation that MCG may miss out on hosting the Boxing Day Test, an annual highlight on the calendar, since Victoria is reeling under COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Tadej Pogacar wins Stage 15 at Tour de France 2020, Primoz Roglic retains lead

  September 13, 2020 22:41 IST

  Last year's winner Egan Bernal plummeted down the standings, as did his fellow Colombian Nairo Quintana, leaving Pogacar the only challenger within 90 seconds of Roglic in the overall standings.

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  Reward Olympiad-winning Indian team: Chess Forum appeals to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

  September 13, 2020 20:46 IST

  Te Indian chess team recently emerged joint champions (with Russia) at the recently-concluded FIDE online Chess Olympiad.

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  Is it safe to conduct Thomas and Uber Cup during coronavirus pandemic? asks Saina Nehwal

  September 13, 2020 18:04 IST

  Nehwal tweeted her apprehensions following the withdrawal of seven countries from the tournament due to the rising COVID-19 cases across the globe.

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  Elite athletes raise voice to re-open probe into death of Olympian Sagardeep Kaur

  September 13, 2020 16:40 IST

  Shivpal Singh, Seema Punia among others vouch for #justiceforsagardeep social media campaign

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  Shocked, devastated: IOC, UWW react to Navid Afkari's execution

  September 13, 2020 10:56 IST

  The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that it is "shocked" by the development.