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26th District Sqay Championship Ganderbal concludes with enthusiasm

GANDERBAL: The 26th District Sqay Championship Ganderbal concluded on Saturday at HKMC Institute Manigam, with approximately 472 students from various clubs and schools across...

Virat reached out in April, said he wants to finish: Agarkar

NEW DELHI: Going into the England tour, India has a Virat Kohli-sized void to fill in the middle order. After R Ashwin and Rohit...

Why Magnus Carlsen felt Champions Chess Tour wasn’t ideal prep for Norway Chess

NEW DELHI: Magnus Carlsen had no real difficulties in winning the second leg of the Champions Chess Tour — 2025 Chess.com Classic — after...

Girls shine in Taekwondo, Volleyball, Kho-Kho competitions across Bla

BARAMULLA: In a spirited continuation of the inter-zonal district level Taekwondo championship hosted at Subhana Stadium, Sopore, Youth Services and Sports, Baramulla on Friday...

Six boys from Govt Hr Sec School Rawalpora selected for zonal level kabaddi championship

SRINAGAR: Six boys from Government Higher Secondary School Rawalpora have been selected for the zonal level kabaddi championship in Batmaloo zone of Srinagar. The players...

YSS Anantnag hosts sports events to advocate drug-free life

ANANTNAG: Reaffirming its commitment to fostering physical fitness, mental well-being, and a drug-free lifestyle among the youth, Youth Services & Sports (YSS), Anantnag, launched...

First-innings injury substitutes should be allowed to bat & bowl: Michael Vaughan

LONDON: Former England captain Michael Vaughan said substitutes who replace injured players in the first innings of a Test should be able to bat...

Mohamed Salah, Alessia Russo shine bright with FWA Footballer of the Year honours

LONDON: Mohamed Salah from Liverpool and Alessia Russo from Arsenal were given the FWA Footballer of the Year awards at a special event in...

The Ambush Office: Trump’s Oval becomes test of nerve for world leaders

WASHINGTON: For world leaders an invitation to the Oval Office used to be a coveted prize. Under Donald Trump it’s become a ticket to...

Kashmir Super League 2025 as 5th franchise team

Kashmir Elegant Stickers joins SRINAGAR: The Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025, powered by Athwas Hyundai, is thrilled to announce the addition of Kashmir Elegant...

Baramulla abuzz with sporting spirit

1600 students enthrall zones in massive Inter-School Sports Fest BARAMULLA: In continuation to the inter-school zonal level sports activities being held across district Baramulla, Youth...

Stokes’s tribute to Kohli: India will miss his fire in England Tests

LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes has said that he told Virat Kohli how much the latter will be missed when India embark on a...

‘I’m 29 years old! Can play football for 10 more years!: Cristiano Ronaldo

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo is 40 years old but says he is “physiologically 11 years younger” after tests done by a technology company. He...

Beyond 1.e4 and 1.d4: The case to play 1.b3 in modern chess

NEW DELHI: Chess 101 series by Woman FIDE Master Shivika RohillaOne of White's most respectable first move options in chess, after 1.e4 and 1.d4...

Sports Deptt hosts district level competitions in various games

SRINAGAR: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K commenced the Inter-Zonal District Level Competitions for U/14 boys and girls across multiple sports...

‘I will quit!’: Man City manager Pep Guardiola threatens to leave club

LONDON: Manchester City jumped to third place in the Premier League points table on Tuesday after a 3-1 win — coinciding with club legend...

Arjun Erigaisi becomes first Indian chess player to qualify for Esports World Cup 2025

NEW DELHI: Arjun Erigaisi became the first Indian chess player to confirm his qualification for the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 through the...

Minister Sharma reviews Capex plan, Sports Dept’s development initiatives

Calls for fast tracking projects, enhancing youth involvement SRINAGAR: Exhorting upon the officers to expedite implementation of the initiatives being undertaken in the sports sector,...

India sets strict guidelines for National Games as 2036 Olympic bid gains momentum

Sports Ministry mandates transparency, athlete welfare, anti-doping measures in new framework for IOA, NSFs NEW DELHI: With an eye on hosting the 2036 Olympics, the...

Zimbabwe faces England in Tests for first time since 2003

LONDON: Zimbabwe is set to play England in Tests after a gap of 22 years starting Thursday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The two countries...

IPL 2025 final and Qualifier 2 to take place in Ahmedabad

Mullanpur Stadium gets Qualifier 1 and Eliminator NEW DELHI: The BCCI has announced the venues for the IPL 2025 playoffs and final with the Narendra...

BCCI secy terms news about India pulling out of Asia Cup as ‘speculative, imaginary’

NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Monday termed as "speculative and imaginary" the report which claimed that it has decided to pull out of men's...

Youth sporting spirit soars in Baramulla

Inter-Zonal/ Inter School Competitions engage 300 students BARAMULLA: Youth Services and Sports, District Baramulla on Monday successfully organised the Inter-Zonal District Level Chess Competition for...

IPL 2025 Playoffs qualification scenario for LSG, MI, DC for last spot

NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 Playoffs battle has been whittled down to a tussle between three teams after Sunday’s double-header contests. Punjab Kings victory...

Sunil Chhetri’s speech for Indian women’s team

‘You’ll get time to live normal life… (right now) just go mad’ NEW DELHI: The Indian women’s football team, currently preparing for the AFC Women’s...

Messi urges Inter Miami to stay united after 3-0 derby defeat

LONDON: Lionel Messi said that the team must stay united, since they have only been able to win one of their last seven games....

Sourav Ganguly hopeful for IPL 2025 final at Eden Gardens

‘BCCI has very good relationship with CAB’ NEW DELHI: Former India captain and ex-Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly is hopeful that the...

Virat Kohli’s test retirement was thoughtful decision, says former coach

Bangar highlights Kohli’s maturity in choosing right moment to step away Praises his leadership and career achievements in Indian cricket NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli...

Brar’s heroic spell guides Punjab Kings to a 10-run victory over Rajasthan Royals

JAIPUR: In a high-scoring thriller at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Harpreet Brar starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs to help Punjab...

PV Sindhu’s convocation speech: A reflection on triumphs, tears, and triumph of human spirit

New Delhi: In a heartfelt speech at the 2025 convocation of a private university in Pune, PV Sindhu, India’s celebrated badminton star and two-time...

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