Italian 19-year-old Sinner reaches Miami Open final

MIAMI: Former junior skiing champion Jannik Sinner has joined some fast company at the Miami Open. On Friday, the 19-year-old Italian became the fourth teenager to reach the Miami men’s final. The others: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi. “It’s nice, but it doesn’t mean anything,” Sinner said. “The road to have a big […]

Cricket Administrator, Sports Promoter; District Governor Rotary International call on LG

JAMMU: Cricket Administrator and Sports Promoter, Ranjeet Kalra called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday and briefed him about the activities being undertaken to foster the sports culture in the Union Territory. Kalra who also serves as a Co-Chairman of Sports Council of Central University of Jammu and is […]

Prof Yousuf Memorial Cricket tournament: Omais’s ton guides GDC Anantnag into semis

SRINAGAR: Degree College Anantnag defeated Degree College Bijebehara comprehensively by a margin 9 wickets in last quarterfinals of the Prof Yousuf Memorial Cricket tourney on Friday at Islamia College of Science and Commerce. After winning the toss Bijebehara captain decided to bat first and the team scored 146 runs in allotted 25 overs. Shahid Mir […]

Bhagat, Kadam sail into semifinals of Dubai parabadminton tournament

DUBAI: World no 1 Pramod Bhagat and world no 5 Sukant Kadam sailed into the semifinals of the Dubai para-badminton tournament after winning their respective matches. In the SL3 category, Bhagat showed why he is the top ranked in the world with a strong performance against Indonesian Ukun Rukaendi, taking 44 minutes to emerge 21-16, […]

Cyclist Adil returns home, after feat

Director AAI Srinagar, SSP Budgam receive him at Airport SRINAGAR: Adil Teli, a professional cyclist today on his return back home was received by Director Airport Authority of India, Srinagar Santosh Toke and SSP Budgam Tahir Saleem at the Srinagar International Airport. 23- years-old Adil returned from Kanyakumari, Kerala after creating a history, covering the […]

Prof. Yousuf Memorial Cricket tournament

GDC Pulwama enters semi- final SRINAGAR: Government Degree College Pulwama Kashmir became the third team to enter the semi finals with 19 run win over Gandhi Memorial College in the third quarter final of Prof. Yousuf Memorial Cricket tournament on Thursday at Islamia College ground. After winning the toss Pulwama captain decided to bat first […]

Army athlete to run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 50 days

Srinagar: Nk NA Velu P of 60 Para Field Hospital is an Ultra marathoner who is attempting a Guinness book of world record by running from Kashmir to for a distance of approx 4300 km under 50 days was flagged off from 92 Base Hospital at BB Cantt Srinagar. To cover this mammoth distance in […]

Pakistan will look to play modern-day cricket in South Africa: Babar Azam

KARACHI: Pakistan will adopt a “modern day” approach in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa and look to put 300 plus totals by finishing with a flourish, captain Babar Azam said on Thursday. Pakistan will play three ODIs and four T20Is against hosts South Africa, starting with the first one-dayer in Centurion on Friday. […]

Sports Minister reviews Indian athletes’ preparation for Tokyo Olympics with IOA officials

NEW DELHI: With the Tokyo Games a little more than three months away, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has held a review meeting with the top officials of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and National Sports Federations regarding the of the athletes. The meeting, held on Wednesday, was attended by top officials of the Sports Authority of […]

IUST kick starts inter-departmental football tournament

Awantipora: 7-A Side Football Tournament being organised by the Directorate of Physical Education, Islamic University of Science and Technology kick starts at the University Campus here on Tuesday. Registrar IUST Prof. Naseer Iqbal, while inaugurating the tournament as Chief Guest, congratulated and encouraged the students for their active participation in sports. He assured every possible […]