United World Wrestling lifts suspension on Wrestling Federation of India

NEW DELHI: The international body, United World Wrestling (UWW), has lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect. The development took place on Sunday after UWW’s ruling on August 23, 2023, which had banned the Indian wrestling body for failing to hold elections within the required period. Another reason for […]

Khelo India Winter Games fervour takes over J&K

SRINAGAR: Even as the scheduled date of one of the most exciting sports events is approaching, the J&K Sports Council is organizing road shows in and around all prominent places in J&K to make the public averse to the sorts of extravaganza that is going to be held in the world-famous ski resort Gulmarg. In […]

DC B’la finalizes arrangements at Gulmarg

BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa on Tuesday visited Tangmarg and Gulmarg, and finalized the arrangements for the successful conduct of upcoming 4th Edition of Khelo India National Winter Games 2024 at Ski-Resort Gulmarg. The DC accompanied by the visiting team from concerned departments conducted inspections of multiple slots across Tangmarg and Gulmarg to […]

Dattajirao Gaekwad, India’s oldest living Test cricketer, dies at 95

VADODARA: Former India Test captain Dattajirao Gaekwad has passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday (Feb 13) in Vadodara. He was India’s oldest living Test cricketer who played in 11 Test between 1952 and 1961 including his captaincy stint in 1959 tour of England. According to the news agency PTI, Gaekwad died due […]

Indonesian footballer dies after being hit by lightning

New Delhi: An Indonesian footballer died after he was hit by lightning during a friendly match between 2 FLO FC Bandung and FBI Subang. Video was captured the exact moment the 35-year-old male victim from Subang collapsed at Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung, West Java. The man, later identified as Septain Raharja. As per the local […]

Heartbreak for India as Australia lifts U-19 Cricket World Cup 2024

NEW DELHI: Australia emerged victorious over India in the U-19 Cricket World Cup with 79 runs in an one-side encounter. Opting to bat first after winning the toss on Sunday, the Australia U-19 team posted a total of 253 runs, losing seven wickets in their allotted 50 overs. In response, the India U-19 team faced […]

DC Bandipora reviews status of Pavilion & Indoor Hall Works at S K Stadium

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ul Rehman on Monday convened a meeting to review the status of sports infrastructure development, indoor hall and pavilion construction initiative at S.K Stadium Bandipora. Addressing the meeting, DC underscored the importance of investing in sports infrastructure development to promote physical activity, talent development and community engagement. He emphasized […]

ADGP Armed J&K reviews arrangements for 23rd All India Police Water Sports Championship 2023–24

SRINAGAR: Vijay Kumar Addl. Director General of Police Armed J&K chaired a preparatory meeting of officers on Sunday at Conference Hall PCR Srinagar to review the arrangements for 23rd All India Police Water Sports Championship 2023 – 24 being hosted by Jammu & Kashmir Police at (Dal Lake) Back Lawn of SKICC Srinagar from 2nd […]

Pampore boy shines in National Icestock Championship in Gulmarg, secures 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze medals

PAMPORE:  Zehran Ashiq, son of Ashiq Ahmad Khanday, a resident of Konibal, Pampore, demonstrated remarkable prowess in the 10th National Icestock Championship, culminating on Sunday at Ice Rink Gulmarg. Representing Birla Open Minds International School Pampore, the dedicated 7th-grade student turned stellar athlete clinched an impressive haul of medals, including 3 gold, 1 silver and […]

In huge shakeup, football referees will now be able to brandish blue cards: Report

New Delhi: The International Football Association Board (IFAB) is all set to announce the introduction of the card as part of the new measures which will see a player getting expelled from the field for 10 minutes if they commit a serious foul or show dissent at the decision of the referee. (File) In a […]

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