• 

  I was lucky I wasn't good in studies: P Gopichand

  August 31, 2016 15:41 IST

  Renowned badminton coach Pullela Gopichand believes that he was lucky that he wasn't good in studies as it paved the way for him to become a successful sportsperson.

• 

  PM Narendra Modi’s Olympic road map can work

  August 31, 2016 13:54 IST

  The only Prime Minister who showed an apparent interest in Indian sports before Narendra Modi was Rajiv Gandhi. It was to Gandhis credit that the 1982 Asian Games could be organised out without any real hassles as Indira Gandhi had entrusted the job

• 

  After Olympics success, PV Sindhu sets eyes on All England title

  August 31, 2016 13:40 IST

  After tasting success in her maiden Olympic campaign, star shuttler PV Sindhu has now set her eyes on the upcoming Superseries this year and the All England championships in March.

• 

  Pullela Gopichand hails PM Modi's enthusiasm for sports, slams previous govt for indifference

  August 31, 2016 13:32 IST

  National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Tuesday said that the present government has supported the cause of sports to a large extent.

• 

  Our daughters saved India's face in Rio Olympics: PM Modi

  August 31, 2016 13:24 IST

  Showering praise on Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said these "daughters" were the saving grace of India at the Rio Olympics.

• 

  Almost stripped, prosthetic leg removed: Medal-winning para-cyclist Aditya Mehta humiliated at Bengaluru airport

  August 30, 2016 12:23 IST

  Aditya Mehta, silver medallist at the Asian Para-Cycling Championship, was forced to remove his prosthetic leg and clothes during a security check at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on Friday, while on his way to Chandigarh.

• 

  CRPF to appoint Rio silver medallist PV Sindhu as Commandant and brand ambassador

  August 30, 2016 10:27 IST

  The list of honours bestowed upon country’s first woman to win an Olympic silver medal, PV Sindhu, continued with the land’s largest paramilitary force CRPF deciding to appoint her as its brand ambassador.

• 

  'My London Olympics bronze medal upgraded to silver', confirms Yogeshwar Dutt

  August 30, 2016 14:47 IST

  Despite the forgettable exit at the Rio Olympics, where wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt lost in the qualification round, this might be a pleasant surprise for him.

• 

  Sindhu, Sakshi, Karmakar and shooter Jitu Rai conferred Khel Ratna

  August 29, 2016 16:18 IST

  Rio Olympic stars PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar, along with shooter Jitu Rai, were on Monday conferred India’s highest sporting honour – the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna – in a gleaming award ceremony at

• 

  Way back home from Rio, women hockey stars made to sit on train floor

  August 29, 2016 14:58 IST

  some players of the Indian women’s hockey team had to face humiliation as they were forced to sit on the floor of the train while returning home from Rio.

• 

  Sachin lauds Rio winners; gifts BMW cars to Sindhu, Sakshi, Karmakar and Gopichand

  August 28, 2016 13:52 IST

  Rio Olympics silver medallist shuttler PV Sindhu and bronze winner grappler Sakshi Malik along with gymnast Dipa Karmakar and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand were today presented BMW cars by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar here.

• 

  After making India proud at Rio Olympics, Sakshi Malik to get married. Details here!

  August 27, 2016 18:17 IST

  Wrestler Sakshi Malik who made India proud by winning a bronze medal in Rio Olympics is about to get hitched soon. The 23-year old Haryanavi wrestler made this announcement yesterday. Sakshi hasn’t named

• 

  Watch: Shuttler PV Sindhu performs shakti puja at Simhavahini Mahakali temple

  August 27, 2016 13:42 IST

  After receiving a grand welcome on her arrival from Rio Olympics, star shuttler PV Sindhu today offered prayers at the Simhavahini Mahakali temple in the old city of the Hyderabad.

• 

  PM Modi turns focus on India’s sports performance, announces Task Force to increase medal count in next three Olympics

  August 26, 2016 21:39 IST

  As a lesson from the recently concluded Rio Olympics in which India could only manage two podium finishes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced setting up of a Task Force that will come up with

• 

  Companies make beeline to sign Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu for endorsements

  August 26, 2016 17:06 IST

  India's first ever female silver medallist PV Sindhu has been given a hero’s welcome on her return home, besides huge doles of cash and other rewards. With the Olympic medal have given a major boost

• 

  Piotr Malachowski donates Rio Olympics silver medal to fund treatment of infant diagnosed with cancer

  August 26, 2016 9:15 IST

  Polish discus thrower Piotr Malachowski has announced that he auctioned off his Rio Olympics silver to raise funds for treatment of a three-year-old boy suffering with a rare form of cancer.

• 

  BWF rankings: Saina Nehwal drops to 9th spot, PV Sindhu remains 10th-ranked shuttler

  August 26, 2016 7:39 IST

  India’s leading badminton player Saina Nehwal has dropped four places to be number nine in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings while PV Sindhu, despite getting silver in the women's singles competition at the recently-concluded Olymp

• 

  Rio Olympics marathoner OP Jaisha, who accused officials of apathy, tested positive for H1N1 virus

  August 25, 2016 23:55 IST

  Marathon runner OP Jaisha tested positive for H1N1 virus aka swine flu on Thursday after returning from Rio last week. Jaisha is the second Indian athlete that to test positive for the virus. Before this,

• 

  Olympic flag arrives in Japanese capital, governor calls for unity

  August 25, 2016 23:24 IST

  Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike on Wednesday brought the Olympic flag in the Japanese capital, the host city of the 2020 Olympic Games. It will be the second time when summer Olympics will be held in

• 

  Abhinav Bindra to lead NRAI committee to review India’s shooting performance at Rio

  August 25, 2016 21:32 IST

  The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has come up with a proposal to set up a committee to review India's performance at the recently held Rio Olympics. The committee will be headed by

• 

  North Korean athletes face being sent to coal mines after falling short of Kim Jong-un's Rio Olympics medal target

  August 25, 2016 20:16 IST

  North Korean athletes are faced with the possibility of being sent down to the coal mines after failing to fulfil their supreme leader’s expectations of at least five gold medals in Rio Olympics.

• 

  Nawab of Trolls: Here is how Virender Sehwag is winning hearts with his epic tweets

  August 25, 2016 15:43 IST

  Batting legend Virender Sehwag is having a gala time on twitter. The maverick cricketer is winning hearts of every Indian with his acerbic tweets and scathing sense of humour. His pun-filled tweets have forced to

• 

  PV Sindhu readies for Superseries, says ‘becoming World No.1 is ultimate goal’

  August 25, 2016 14:42 IST

  After scripting history by becoming India’s first shuttler to hand an Olympic silver medal, 21-year-old star shuttler Pusarla Venkata Sindhu has now set her eyes on the World Superseries, the only trophy missing from her cabinet.

• 

  Provide facilities, will ensure four medals for India: Mahavir Phogat tells government

  August 25, 2016 13:57 IST

  Holding the training camp and the coach responsible for India’s lacklustre performance in the recently concluded Rio Olympics, legendary wrestler Mahavir Phogat has said that if the government provides proper facilities, he guarantees four medal

• 

  Not leaving Gopichand Academy, says Parupalli Kashyap; rubbishes rift rumours

  August 25, 2016 7:58 IST

  Shuttler Parupalli Kashyap on Wednesday put an end to rumours of a rift with Pullela Gopichand, saying he has shifted to Bengaluru only for two-three months to train under coach Tom John and that he will return to Gopichand Academy very soon.

• 

  PV Sindhu snubs Telangana Deputy CM’s new coach offer, says ‘Gopichand sir is my best coach’

  August 25, 2016 7:32 IST

  Reacting to Telangana Deputy CM Mohd Mahmood Ali’s offer of ‘best’ coach, Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu on Wednesday said that her present coach Pullela Gopichand is the best coach and she has no plans to leave his academy.

• 

  Twitter war: Piers Morgan trolled for mocking India’s Rio medals celebration

  August 24, 2016 22:07 IST

  British journalist Piers Morgan on Wednesday got in a Twitter war with Indian social media users when he criticised India's hyped celebration of two Rio Olympics medals.

• 

  Only one of 27 Indian sports bodies has athlete as president

  August 24, 2016 14:08 IST

  Much has been written about Indian sports associations managed by politicians instead of athletes. Now, there is clear data on the details: