Lovlina Borgohain signs off with boxing bronze at Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) signed off with a bronze medal in the Olympic Games after a comprehensive 0-5 loss to reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli here on Wednesday, bringing an end to the country’s campaign in the sport here. Up against quite literally a bully in the ring, Borgohain was completely out-punched by […]

Fighting India women lose 1-2 to Argentina in hockey semifinal; to fight for bronze now

TOKYO: A brave Indian women’s hockey team put up a gritty performance but it was not enough to secure a maiden Olympic final berth as it lost 1-2 to world no.2 Argentina in a hard-fought semifinal of the ongoing Games on Wednesday. India still have a chance to win the bronze medal as they will […]

I called Sachin and sought his help after 2014 England tour: Kohli

NOTTINGHAM: In between the lows and highs in England and Australia in 2014, Indian captain Virat Kohli had sought help from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, after which he became “absolutely fearless” while facing the likes of Mitchell Johnson. Kohli is currently leading the Indian team in the five-match Test series against England, which began here […]

Misbah likely to continue as head coach following weather-hit T20I series win against WI

KARACHI: Misbah-ul-Haq’s tenure as head coach of the national cricket team is likely to continue through the upcoming T20 World Cup after Pakistan emerged victories in the rain-hit T20I series against West Indies. Pakistan claimed the four-match T20 series 1-0 after the fourth and final game ended in no result on Tuesday following rain. Before […]

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 […]