WADA identifies 12 positive tests, 97 whereabout failures of 70 Indian athletes in report

MONTREAL: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has found “clear evidence” that India’s National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is not doing its job properly, identifying 12 positive tests and 97 whereabouts failures involving 70 athletes during an investigation. WADA’s independent Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Department on Tuesday published a report following an investigation into allegations that elements […]

IQRA FC win District Level Talent Hunt U-21 Football Tournament in Bandipora

BANDIPORA: The District Level Talent Hunt U-21 Football Tournament -2023 organized by 3Bn CRPF under Civic Action Programme concluded on Wednesday at S K Stadium Bandipora. The final match was kick-started by Principal District & Session Judge Amit Sharma and Mahendra Kumar, PMG, Commandant 3 Bn CRPF. It was played between IQRA FC Vs Jamal […]

J&K all set to host first ever national football camp in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: In a remarkable development for the sports ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir, for the first time a national camp for the U-16 men’s football team is being held in Srinagar. The prominent feature of the camp is the appointment of chief coach, Ishfaq Ahmed, son of the soil and former international footballer. Ishfaq has […]

Downtown Heroes FC to participate in 132nd Durand Cup commencing on Aug 13

SRINAGAR: Downtown Heroes FC, one of the most esteemed football clubs in the region, has announced the team’s participation in the highly anticipated 132nd Durand Cup. The prestigious tournament is set to kick off on August 13th, and Downtown Heroes FC is determined to showcase their immense talent and competitive spirit on the grand stage […]

Gandhi Memorial College organises trekking expedition for girl students

SRINAGAR: In a first, Gandhi Memorial College, Srinagar organised the maiden trekking expedition for girl students from Naranag, a tourist village, in the Ganderbal district to Marchoi, an upper reach on the same mountainous range. A total of 30 students and six faculty members including the college principal, Prof (Dr) G M Lone were part […]

Indian lifters sign off with 20 medals at Commonwealth Championships

GREATER NOIDA: Lovepreet Singh and Purnima Pandey finished on the podium on the final day as hosts India wrapped up the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships with a rich haul of 20 medals here on Sunday. Indian weightlifters won a silver and a bronze medal on the last day of the competition. India won nine gold, as […]

World Youth Skills Day: Army’s 55 RR organises event at Malangpora

PULWAMA: Army’s 55 RR organised an event on World Youth Skills Day on Saturday to spread awareness about the importance of developing new skills for youth in Malangpora COB AoR. Malangpora COB organized an interactive session with young minds to exchange ideas about the importance of new skills, keeping in mind the well-being of the […]

Drug-Free Srinagar: Sports deptt organises mega cycle rally

SRINAGAR: The Department Of Youth Services and Sports J&K organized a megacycle race in collaboration with the Excise Department Kashmir for boys falling under the age groups of 14, 17 and 19 years. The main objective of this race was to make Srinagar drug-free. 450 participants hailing from Government and private schools of Srinagar District […]

Pampore’s renowned Iqbal Stadium often gets submerged

Players accuse sports department of neglecting the ground, demand facilities PAMPORE: Sportspersons and other youth from different areas of Saffron Town Pampore have criticised the Department of Youth Services and Sports for “failing” to maintain the Iqbal Stadium at Tanchibagh locality in Pulwama district. The sportspersons while talking to Kashmir Reader said they have been […]

BCCI advocates for ICC strategic fund boost, gets 72% increase in revenue share

New Delhi: The Indian Cricket Board has advocated for a substantial allocation of funds from ICC’s revenue to the world body’s strategic fund for the growth of the sport. After getting approval of a lion’s share of about USD 230 million from the annual revenue from 2024-27, BCCI, in ICC’s annual board meeting recently, has […]