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  Tour of China cancelled, Hockey India looking for new opponent: Rani Rampal

  February 07, 2020 15:07 IST

  The team was supposed to be in China from March 14 to 25 as part of their preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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  Sachin Tendulkar to flag off New Delhi Marathon on February 23

  February 06, 2020 17:12 IST

  Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will flag off the New Delhi Marathon on February 23.

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  Need to keep putting good performances, says Gurjant Singh ahead of Belgium clash

  February 06, 2020 16:56 IST

  Indian hockey team's forward Gurjant Singh stressed on the need to be consistent in performances ahead of the side's clash against Belgium in the FIH Pro League.

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  Gianna Bryant's school retires her No. 2 basketball jersey

  February 06, 2020 16:21 IST

  Gianna Bryant's school has decided to retire her no.2 basketball jersey after she, along with father Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash on January 26.

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  We are wary of India's threats: Belgium captain on upcoming Pro League tie

  February 06, 2020 16:12 IST

  Briels believes India will be a totally differently opponent, especially after their morale-boosting win over Netherlands in their opening Pro League tie.

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  SAI and Hockey India launch high performance centres

  February 06, 2020 14:55 IST

  These centres will be closely monitored by Hockey India and its High Performance Director and the programme will also that the athletes are provided with international exposure.

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  Mo Farah withdraws from London half marathon with injury

  February 06, 2020 9:31 IST

  According to reports, Mo Farah, 36, decided to withdraw from the meet after sustaining a minor Achilles injury in training.

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  PV Sindhu beats Rituparna Das in her final PBL match

  February 05, 2020 23:49 IST

  Sindhu recorded an easy 15-7 15-8 win over Das, representing Pune Aces at the GMC Balayogi Sats Indoor Stadium.

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  No athlete is misinformed on coronavirus outbreak: IOA chief

  February 05, 2020 19:10 IST

  IOA chief Narinder Batra stated that all the medical advisories are being shared with athletes following the outbreak of coronavirus in China.

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  Mirabai Chanu betters own national record, lifts 203kg to win gold in Nationals

  February 04, 2020 20:35 IST

  The 25-year-old Manipuri, representing Railways here, lifted 88kg in snatch in her second attempt and 115kg in clean and jerk for a total of 203kg.

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  Rani Rampal shines in India's 1-0 win over Great Britain

  February 04, 2020 16:22 IST

  Rani Rampal scored the only goal as India beat Great Britain 1-0 in Auckland.

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  Indian women keep tricolour flying high in World Chess Rankings

  February 04, 2020 14:50 IST

  World Rapid Champion Koneru Humphy and Harika Dronavalli are ranked as world number three and nine respectively in the women's section.

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  India's proposal to host CWG shooting, archery events backed by UK House of Lords

  February 04, 2020 13:32 IST

  India's proposal to host additional events for shooting and archery for the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been backed by the UK House of Lords.

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  Manpreet to lead India against Belgium, Raj Kumar Pal is only newcomer

  February 03, 2020 13:39 IST

  Harmanpreet Singh will do duty as the vice-captain in the matches taking place on February 8 and 9 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

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  IOA requests Sourav Ganguly to be India's Goodwill Ambassador at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

  February 02, 2020 13:29 IST

  At Rio Games in 2016, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Beijing Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, actor Salman Khan and music composer A.R. Rahman were named the Goodwill Ambassadors.

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  BAI names 16-member squad for Dutch and German Junior Open

  February 01, 2020 19:48 IST

  Ravi and Mansi Singh will lead the 16-member Indian squad for Dutch and German Junior Open.

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  Decorated para-athlete Deepa Malik elected Paralympic Committee of India president

  February 01, 2020 17:54 IST

  The 49-year-old Deepa, who won a silver in shot put F-53 event in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, was elected unopposed as president in the PCI polls held in Bengaluru on Friday.

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  Expect Mirabai Chanu to win gold at Olympics: Karnam Malleswari

  February 01, 2020 16:20 IST

  India's Olympic bronze medallist Karnam Malleswari has said that Mirabai Chanu can bring gold medal at the 2020 Olympics.

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  Government allocates Rs 2826.92 crore to sports budget, Rs 50 crore increase from last year

  February 01, 2020 15:36 IST

  The government gave a substantial hike of Rs 291.42 crore to its flagship Khelo India programme for development of sports at the grassroot and youth level.

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  Lingshui China Masters postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

  February 01, 2020 14:56 IST

  BWF and Chinese Badminton Association have considered all necessary health, safety and logistical risks and both parties believe it was sensible to postpone the tournament at this time.

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  Gigi Bryant's Mamba academy mates attend Lakers' tribute game

  February 01, 2020 10:44 IST

  Gianna "Gigi" Bryant played for one of Kobe's Mamba Sports Academy teams, as did two other victims lost in the tragedy.

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  Colosseum features in Rome bid for 2024 Euro athletics

  February 01, 2020 9:35 IST

  Katowice in Poland is the only other bidder for the competition, which is slated to be held a few weeks after the Paris Olympics.

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  Wrestler Ravinder Kumar fails dope test, banned for 4 years by NADA

  January 31, 2020 23:04 IST

  In a statement posted on its social media page, the NADA said that the wrestler caught for doping had won a silver at the Under-23 World Championships last year, but it later turned out to be a wrong attribution as he has not won such a medal.

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  Rani Rampal earns SAI promotion after World Games Athlete of the Year award

  January 31, 2020 22:39 IST

  Indian hockey captain Rani Rampal was promoted to a level-10 coach by the Sports Authority of India 

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  Tokyo Olympic organisers try to dampen cancellation rumors

  January 31, 2020 22:37 IST

  Japan has so far reported no deaths from the coronavirus that has killed more than 200 people in China.

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  Saina Nehwal is in kind of a tight situation: Parupalli Kashyap on Olympic qualification

  January 31, 2020 15:17 IST

  Saina has to move into the top 16 in the race to Tokyo rankings by April 28 to qualify for her fourth consecutive Olympics. She is currently ranked 22nd.

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  Asia Team Championship: India field full-strength men's team, young brigade to lead women

  January 31, 2020 15:14 IST

  Saina and Sindhu skipped the event to focus on Olympic qualification. The duo already have points from last year's Sudirman Cup and won't benefit much even if they play the continental Championships which will be held in Manila, Philippines from February 11 to 16.

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  Kobe Bryant to be honoured by NBA in All-Star Game

  January 31, 2020 13:07 IST

  Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna, passed away in a helicopter crash on January 26.