New Delhi: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said everyone wants justice to be delivered to the wrestlers demanding action against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but it will happen only after following the due process of law. Thakur’s remarks came days after the country’s top wrestlers, protesting […]
Srinagar: While J&K Sports Council has embarked on a mission to make the union territory of J&K the sports hub of the country; simultaneously it is also making efforts to make society prudent by way of combating the social evils with sports. In one such instance the sports activities held under the banner of My […]
Pulwama: The Youth Services and Sports (YS&S) department zone Pampore hosted Taekwondo Competition of Boys in all age groups during an inter-zonal district level competition. The competition witnessed huge participation of players from all eight zones of the district with zeal and zest. The event was inaugurated by the Zonal Physical Education Officer (ZPEO) in […]
Melbourne: Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn’t believe Australia’s preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes, terming the upcoming contest against India as “grand final”. India and Australia will square off in the WTC final at The Oval from June 7. The five-Test Ashes against England beginning June […]
Kakamighara (Japan): The Indian women will look to replicate the success of their male counterparts when they begin their campaign at the Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament beginning here on Saturday. The Indian junior men’s team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in Salalah, Oman on Thursday night to lift the Asia Cup title. And the Indian […]
Says India justified in getting 38 per cent of earnings Dubai: India make immense contribution in driving revenues and fuelling the growth of cricket globally and deserve to earn USD 230 million per year from 2024 to 2027 under ICC’s proposed financial model, feels ECB chief executive officer Richard Gould. According to the new proposed […]
Mumbai: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said the Centre was sensitively handling the issue of protesting wrestlers, who are seeking the arrest of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations. Thakur, who is on a visit to Mumbai, told reporters that the government has accepted the wrestlers’ demand for […]
New Delhi: The Mahapanchayat of Khaps that met in Muzaffarnagar on Thursday has decided to meet President Droupadi Murmu if need be and seek justice for the protesting wrestlers demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on charges of sexual harassment. Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesman Rakesh Tikait said […]
New Delhi: Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni successfully underwent a left knee surgery in a Mumbai hospital on Thursday. Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title, had flown to Mumbai from Ahmedabad after the final on Monday and consulted renowned sports orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who is also on […]
Sports help in creating healthier, happier community: Sarmad Hafeez Srinagar: As a sequel to its concerted efforts of organizing sports activities in nook and corner of J&K, the Sports Council today hosted a series of events in many sports facilities of the Union Territory. The day started with a Yogasana sports event which was held […]