Fakhar, Chaiwai crowned ICC players of the month for April

Dubai: Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman was named the ICC Men’s Player of the month for April while Thailand skipper Naruemol Chaiwai was adjudged best in the women’s section after both produced match-winning performances for their countries in the ODIs. Both batters were identified as April’s outstanding performers following a vote conducted among a specialist panel […]

DC Srinagar flags off Walkathon to create awareness on ‘G-20 Summit’

Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Tuesday morning flagged-off a Walkathon from Indoor Stadium here to raise awareness among people regarding the importance of the ‘G-20 Summit’, as Srinagar District is hosting some meetings/events of the ensuing mega event. The Walkathon was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports Office Srinagar […]

Various sports activities conducted in Budgam

Budgam: The Youth Services and Sports department, Budgam on Tuesday organized various sports activities in various Zones of the district. In Zone Dreygam inter school competition of Tug of War and Yoga, boys U/14 and U/17 were held at HSS Parnewa. The said competition was inaugurated by ZPEO. Tariq Ahmad. More than 200 participants from […]

WFI’s ad-hoc panel to work with just one member for at least a week

New Delhi: The three-member ad-hoc committee, tasked to hold Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, will likely to work with just one member for at least one more week as one of the representatives, Suma Shirur is away with the national shooting team in Baku, while a retired high court judge is yet to be […]

Dubai to host inaugural UAE National Sports Medicine Conference

Dubai: Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, the Emirates Sports Medicine Association, in cooperation with the Dubai Police Athletes Council, is set to organise the first-ever UAE National Sports Medicine Conference, which will take place on 13th and 14th May, 2023, at the […]

If you get going, don’t change your tempo: Shastri to Kohli

New Delhi: Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Monday advised Virat Kohli that he must not drop the tempo of his innings after getting a start as his consistent ‘bat-deep’ approach triggered a debate if such batting style is suited for T20 cricket. Kohli’s approach was questioned after he made 55 off 46 balls in […]

May 21 deadline for Brij Bhushan arrest; protest not hijacked by farmers says Vinesh

New Delhi: The 31-member committee that is advising the protesting wrestlers on Sunday said if WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is not arrested by May 21, it will take a “significant decision”, even as Vinesh Phogat insisted that their protest has not been hijacked by farmers. Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, Khap […]

J&K Wushu stars shine in Moscow: Efforts are commensurating with results: Secretary Sports Council

SRINAGAR: Riding on splendid show of skills and mental strength, J&K players have retained the title in the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship being held in Moscow currently. The players that have presented exemplary performance in the championship that began earlier this week and is scheduled to culminate tomorrow at Moscow include Asian Games medalist Surya […]

Mohammed Salah scores again as Liverpool wins 6 in a row

Riyadh: Mohamed Salah’s 100th goal at Anfield underpinned Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Brentford in the English Premier League. Salah’s 13th-minute strike was far from his best as he bundled the ball over the line, but he became the first Liverpool player to score in nine successive home matches in all competitions. More importantly, the Merseyside […]