India’s dream of Olympic gold remains unfulfilled, lose 2-5 to Belgium

Tokyo: The Indian men’s hockey team’s dream of an Olympic gold after 41 years remained unfulfilled as it lost 2-5 to world champions Belgium in the last-four stage but the side is still in the hunt for a bronze in the Tokyo Games here on Tuesday. Alexander Hendrickx (19th, 49th, 53rd minutes), the tournament’s highest […]

PM Modi to invite Olympic contingent to Red Fort on Aug 15

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will invite India’s Olympic contingent to the Red Fort as special guests on August 15 when he will deliver his eighth straight independence day speech. Official sources said Modi will also invite them to his residence for interaction. India has been represented by a 228-strong contingent, including over 120 […]

All eyes on Captain Kohli’s choice of players as India brace for tough English Test

NOTTINGHAM: The toughest four months of Virat Kohli’s eventful leadership career start here on Wednesday when his strategic acumen will be tested while selecting a perfect Indian combination to take on a good England side in the first Test of a five-match series. Kohli announced his playing XI for the World Test Championship finalagainst New […]

Hyderya Sports Kashmir FC Qualifies for I-League 2nd Division

Srinagar: Hyderya Sports Kashmir FC was nominated for the I-League 2nd Division by Jammu Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) after emerging on top in Jammu Kashmir Professional League 2021-22. Chairman Hyderya Sports FC Kashmir thanked Jammu Kashmir Football Association and Jammu Kashmir Sports Council for their unconditional support in bringing the team to such new heights. […]

4th edition of Champions Trophy kicks off

Srinagar: The fourth edition of Champions Trophy cricket Tournament kicks off at TRC ground here on Tuesday The tournament is organized by the Cricket Fraternity Dalgate (CFD) and about 32 teams across the valley will participated in the 30 over knockout basis game. The tournament was inaugurated by Director General of Youth Services and Sports, […]

Tokyo 2020: Indian women create history, enter Olympic hockey semifinal for first time

Tokyo: A brave and determined Indian women’s hockey team etched its name in the history books by entering the Olympic Games semifinals for the first time, stunning three-time champions and world no.2 Australia 1-0 in an intense last-eight tie here on Monday. A day after the Indian men’s team entered the Olympic semifinals following a […]

India have fast bowlers who can take over from Shami, Bumrah: Brett Lee

DUBAI: India is producing enough talent in the fast bowling department with promising speed merchants ready to take over when it is time for Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah to hand over the baton. The former Australian great feels that bench strength has been crucial to India’s success in the recent years. “A word here […]

3rd edition of Varmul Cup: Bradman XI lifts summit trophy

Baramulla: Bradman XI Sopore lifted title trophy of as they beat BCC Reds Baramulla in final match of 3rd edition of Varmul Cup. The winning team received a cash prize Rs 60000 while Rs 30000 cash prize was given to runner-up team and Rs 10000 cash for 3rd position ,Rs 5000 cash for 4th position. […]

Real Estates Sultan Warriors, MAAK CC emerge victorious

Srinagar: Real Estates Sultan Warriors,MAAK CC won their matches of the ongoing Jammu Kashmir Premier League t20 cricket tournament played at Green Valley Educational Institute on Monday. The first match was played between Team Hooked and Sultan warriors. After winning the toss, Sultan decided to bat first and posted a total of 143 runs. Dardish […]

In India’s hockey revival, Pakistan sees hope for itself too

KARACHI: The resurrection of Indian hockey in Tokyo Olympics has brought joy to even Pakistan as the legends of the game here believe that the arch-rivals’ resurgence would help arrest the sport’s decline in their own backyard. Both the Indian men’s and women’s teams have advanced to the semifinals to be within touching distance of […]