Canberra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India and Australia as “strong partners” in progress and prosperity as he extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the 35th Australian Sikh Games being held in Brisbane. The games organised by Australian National Sikh Sports and Cultural Council are being held in Brisbane from April 7- […]
Srinagar: Sri Lanka cricket legend Sanath Jayasuria on Saturday dismissed suggestions that too much cricket was leading to burnout saying the playing period at the top level was short and players should make optimum use of it. “That is an individual opinion and I would not like to comment on it. The period of players’ […]
New Delhi: Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Deepak Bhoria will headline the Indian squad for the upcoming men’s World Boxing Championships to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 30 to May 14. Shiva, who won a World Championships bronze in Doha in 2015, will be looking to […]
SRINAGAR: Age is just a number and living true to this adage many senior citizens both men and women assembled in Pologround Sports Complex Srinagar and K. K Hakhu Astro Turf Jammu under the ‘Sports for All’, initiative of J&K Sports Council to celebrate the spirit of “golden age”. Appreciating the motivation and enthusiasm of […]
New Delhi: Kane Williamson is likely to miss the ODI World Cup in India later this year as the New Zealand skipper is set to undergo a surgery for the treatment of his right knee which he injured while playing for Gujarat Giants in the ongoing IPL. Following the injury, Williamson returned to New Zealand […]
New Delhi: The Indian men’s football team on Thursday moved up five places to be at 101st spot in the FIFA rankings, riding on the wins over Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan in the recent Tri-nation tournament. The 1-0 and 2-0 wins over Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan respectively in Imphal last month ensured that India gained 8.57 rating […]
New Delhi: Several I-League clubs are not happy at the Super Cup qualifying-round matches in Kerala involving them not being shown live, saying that they have been handed “step-motherly treatment” by the broadcasters. The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) marketing partners FSDL, the organisers of the Indian Super League, look after the matters relating to […]
JAMMU: Director Youth Services & Sports (DYS&S) J&K Subash C Chibber along with Deputy Director Central Jatinder Mishra felicitated the runner-up team of 17th National Aerobic Gymnastics Championship here on Wednesday. The championship was organized for senior category at Karnataka Bangalore. The J&K contingent comprised of 26 players which included 3 employee players of the […]
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Sarmad Hafeez, today visited Gindun Sports Complex, a multi sports facility centre in Rajbagh Srinagar to take stock of progress on construction of swimming pool and other allied works there. Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull, Executive Engineer Construction Division Kashmir, Abdul Rasheed and engineers were present on […]
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag bemoaned the lack of development shown by Prithvi Shaw, after yet another failed stint on the crease for the Delhi Capitals on Tuesday against the Gujarat Titans at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi. In particular, Sehwag’s ire was directed to the poor decision making of […]