Thiruvananthapuram: In a bonanza for athletes who won medals for the state in the just-concluded 35th National Games, Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy today announced that the medallists would be given government jobs besides cash
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Commonwealth and Asian Games medallist Deepika Kumari steered Jhakhand to two team gold medals in the recurve archery events but stunningly missed out on an individual podium finish even as the Services Sports
Kollam: With the end of the pool phase, qualified men's and women's hockey teams were all set Sunday to play the National Games semi-finals Feb 10 at the New Hockey Stadium here.The day will start
Thiruvananthapuram: Commonwealth Games bronze medallist gymnast Dipa Karmakar excelled with a total of five gold medals for Tripura but the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued their domination in the overall standings on day six
Thiruvananthapuram: All set to retire from athletics after the ongoing National Games, top Indian long distance runner Preeja Sreedharan today said that she has decided to call it quits not because of age but due
New Delhi: A 21 year old netball player died of cardiac arrest during the 35th National Games in Kerala on Monday.Mayuresh Pawar of Maharashtra complained of chest pain after the game and was reportedly given
Thiruvananthapuram: The boxing competition at the National Games starting on Saturday was thrown into jeopardy Thursday after Boxing India (BI) directed all state units to boycott the event owing to the IOA's refusal to grant
Thiruvananthapuram: High-level talks were held here Thursday between the visiting members of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the officials of the 35th National Games organising committee.The Games will be held at 30 venues across
Thiruvananthapuram: Barely a few weeks before the opening of the 35th National Games early next year in Kerala, Games' chief commissioner Jacob Punnoose has said the "practical difficulties" about the smooth organisation of the event
Ranchi: Former Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi was today quizzed as a witness by Jharkhand Vigilance Bureau in connection with alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment for the 2012 National Games held here.Assistant
Thiruvananthapuram: Lyricist Javed Akhtar and composer-singer Hariharan are working together to bring out the theme song of the 35th National Games, starting Jan 31.Akhtar has penned the lyrics for the three-minute signature song in Hindi,
Beijing: China's anti-doping authorities Wednesday said eight athletes had tested positive in the second quarter of the year.So far there have been 12 doping cases this year, equal to that of last year, reports Xinhua.China's
New Delhi, Jul 11: If the underdog Indian hockey team wants to put up a decent fight at the London Olympics, ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh would have to be in prime form and he knows
Ranchi, May 9: National Games Organising Committee working chairman R K Anand was today questioned by Jharkhand Vigilance Bureau in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the purchase of equipment for 34th National Games held
New Delhi, Feb 26 : After intense speculation, Sports Minister Ajay Maken has decided to give the closing ceremony of the 34th National Games a miss today, citing "preoccupation with current parliament session" as the
Ranchi, Feb 22: Police had to intervene in two separate incidents involving sportspersons durig the 34th National Games.At the Games Village on Monday night, a heated argument between athletes turned nasty and at the centre
Ranchi, February 21: Kavita Raut continued with her sizzling performance on the track as she shocked Asian Games gold medallist Preeja Sridharan for the second time in the athletics competition while Services consolidated their lead
Ranchi, February 17 : An overwhelming performance by its gymnasts and swimmer Virdhawal Khade's double gold effort propelled Maharashtra to the top spot in the medal standings at the end of the fifth day in
Ranchi/Jamshedpur, Feb 14 : Madhya Pradesh won three gold medals to consolidate their position in the standings while Richa Mishra hogged the limelight with four yellow metals to her name after day two of the
Ranchi/Jamshedpur, Feb 13: A triple gold performance by Madhya Pradesh karatekas helped the state take the day one honours in the competition, even as Indian swimming sensation Virdhawal Khade and dope-tainted Richa Mishra set two
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