Army organises mountain cycling expedition

Srinagar: A mountain cycling expedition by Dhanurdhari Brigade under the aegis of Fire and Fury Corps, consisting of 12 Indian Army personnel undertook a 280 km journey through the tough terrain of Ladakh in a period of four days. The expedition was flagged off from Hall of Fame, Leh by Commander, Dhanurdhari Brigade on 25 […]

Ronaldinho launching worldwide street football league

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil great Ronaldinho is launching a worldwide street soccer league to give talented young players an opportunity to showcase their skills and follow the same path to stardom as the former Barcelona player. The Ronaldinho Global Street League will begin in “late 2023,” organizers said Saturday, and will initially feature a social […]

Wrestlers protests: what’s happening behind the scenes

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers’ fight for justice at Jantar Mantar is turning out to be an ‘expensive’ one as arranging for even the most basic needs is burning a hole in their pocket. But in spite of that, the wrestlers are prepared for a long haul at the famous protest site, where they have […]

Filing of FIR against Brij Bhushan is first step towards victory: Wrestlers

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers rejoiced “the first step towards victory” as Delhi Police decided to file an FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh but they will continue their agitation and demanded that the BJP MP be removed from all the positions he holds. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Delhi Police, […]

I am ready to be hanged if it’s proved I have threatened wrestlers: Mahavir Prasad Bishnoi

New Delhi: Dismissing the allegation that he has threatened the sexually harassed wrestlers and their families on behalf of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, coach Mahavir Prasad Bishnoi on Thursday said he is ready to be hanged if proved guilty. Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia in their recent media interaction claimed that Bishnoi and […]

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball

Doha: Qatar is going to host another World Cup. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Friday picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup. It did not say whether there were any other bidders. Doha will stage all games in the 32-team event, FIBA said, citing upgraded subway and public […]

Laxita, Antima, Siddharth secure personal bests and Asian U20 berths

Thiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu): Laxita Vinod Sandilea of Gujarat ran a personal best to win the 1500 metre race on the opening evening the AFI National Junior U20 Athletics Championships here on Friday. Delhi’s Ruhi Bohra used the Gujarat girl’s pace to lower her personal best and join her as qualifiers for the Asian U20 Championships […]

For us, sport and athlete is priority: Anurag Thakur speaks on wrestlers’ protests

New Delhi: Union minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday broke his silence on the issue of the wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar, saying “for us, sport and athlete is the priority. in this, we will not do any compromise. We have never done it, will not do it in future as well.” “If you look at […]

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India’s image: PT Usha

New Delhi: Coming down heavily on the aggrieved wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Thursday said the grapplers protesting on the streets amounts to indiscipline and is tarnishing the country’s image. Decorated wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi malik are the three central characters in the renewed protests against Wrestling Federation […]

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh indicates he won’t go down without a fight

New Delhi: Accused of sexual harassment by India’s top wrestlers, under-fire national federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Thursday indicated that he will fight with all his might to prove his innocence. In a video message, the BJP MP, without making a mention of the allegations against him, indicated that he would not accept […]