BCCI set to ratify its POSH policy, form World Cup Working Group at SGM

New Delhi: The Indian cricket board will ratify its new Prevention Of Sexual Harassment (PSH) policy at a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Ahmedabad on May 27 while a core “Working Group” will be formed to oversee preparations for the 2023 ODI World Cup in October-November. The PTI has accessed the five point agenda of […]

G20 Summit: DYSS conducts activities across J&K

Srinagar: As part of the G-20 celebrations, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) organised multiple activities across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. In Pulwama, a Kho Kho tournament for U/19 was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Basharat Qayoom at women degree college Pulwama in presence of college principal Dr. Yasmeena Farooq and officers […]

G20: DC Bandipora kick-starts U-19 Inter-District Provincial Kho Kho Championship

BANDIPORA: Under the banner of G20, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Thursday kick-started U19 Boys Inter-District Provincial Kho Kho Championship at International Delhi Public School (IDPS) Bandipora. This highly anticipated event is set to bring together talented young athletes from various districts, showcasing their skills and promoting the sport of Kho […]

‘Don’t know what’s happening with Umran’: Markram’s bizarre reply

New Delhi: Markram’s bizarre reply on Umran’s absence has sparked a debate on Twitter amid SRH’s match against RCB in the IPL 2023. With Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) under the pump following their defeat to defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT), Aiden Markram and Co. were expected to tinker with their playing XI for matchday 65 of […]

Archery World Cup: India crash out of recurve team events

New Delhi: It was a familiar script for Indian archers as they were eliminated by heavyweights Korea in the quarterfinals of the men’s recurve team event in the World Cup Stage 1 here on Thursday. The Indian trio of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Atanu Das and Neeraj Chauhan suffered a lopsided 0-6 (54-55, 56-57, 54-59) defeat at […]

India, Pakistan to renew football rivalry after five years

Clubbed in same group in next month’s SAFF Cup New Delhi: India and Pakistan are set to renew their football rivalry after nearly five years as the two neighbouring countries have been clubbed in the same group in the SAFF Cup to be held in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 4. The draw of […]

AIFF to avoid holding competitions in hot months of April, May in future

New Delhi: The Super Cup and Indian Women’s League (IWL) were held in April and May this year but the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday said it will try to avoid holding competitions in these two hot months in future. The Super Cup, competed among I-League and Indian Super League clubs, were held […]

Grassroots Day celebrated at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar

Secretary Sports Council tours downtown Srinagar: The J&K Sports Council team led by Nuzhat Gull toured the iconic Badamwari garden in downtown early morning and interacted with a number of locals here today. The Secretary Sports Council was flanked by Waseem Raja, Additional Secretary YSS and Nuzhat Farooq Sports Officer Kashmir along with coaches and […]

Pakistan unhappy with new ICC revenue model, demands clarity

Dubai: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the proposed new revenue distribution model for international cricket although it accepts that India, the game’s financial engine, should get the biggest share, chairman Najam Sethi told Reuters. The International Cricket Council (ICC), the game’s global governing body, has proposed a new revenue sharing model for […]

International Wheelchair Basketball Player calls on LG

Srinagar: Ishrat Akhter, International Wheelchair Basketball Player from J&K called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan on Tuesday. The Lt Governor congratulated Akhter for her achievements in sports arena and assured all the support from the administration for future endeavours. Later, Adv. Waseem Gul, President Kashmir Advocate Association also called on the Lt […]