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Sharma calls for strengthened sports ecosystem, youth engagement

SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Science & Technology Satish Sharma on Saturday addressed a...

Fernandes hopes Portugal wins FIFA WC 2026 to crown Ronaldo’s int’l career

LONDON: Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes expressed hope that he and his teammates can help crown Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‌international career by winning the 2026 World...

Satish Sharma, Dr. Mandaviyadiscuss strategies to boost sports ecosystem in J&K

Union minister assures full support, particularly in underserved, border areas SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services &...

‘India to be top-10 sporting nation by 2036, top-5 by 2047’

BUDGAM: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said India would emerge among the top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and break into the top...

Sports Ministry to organise ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Srinagar from today

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry will organise a three-day 'Chintan Shivir' in Srinagar from Friday, bringing together sports and youth affairs ministers from states...

Satish Sharma stresses youth engagement, sports promotion at Sher-e-Kashmir T20 Tournament Finale

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, underscored the...

North Kashmir Volleyball tournament honours Capt Vishal Bhandral

SRINAGAR: Capt Vishal Bhandral, Kirti Chakra (North Kashmir Volleyball Premier League) is an annual sports competition conducted in remembrance of Capt Vishal Bhandral, Kirti...

Mohammad Nawaz reportedly under PCB probe after positive drug test

LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is currently under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after returning a positive test for recreational drug use,...

Wasim Khan to step down as ICC general manager

NEW DELHI: Wasim Khan is set to step down as the ICC’s General Manager, Cricket, bringing an end to his four-year stint in the...

DC Anantnag inaugurates South Kashmir Cricket Cup

Advises youth to act as ambassadors for campaign ANANTNAG: To promote sports among youth and realise the goal of a drug free society through Nasha...

DC throws open District Level Cricket Tournament at Sports Stadium Budgam

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Tuesday threw open the District Level Cricket Tournament at Sports Stadium Budgam amid enthusiastic participation...

Iran’s FIFA World Cup 2026 participation in doubt amid US tensions

TEHRAN: Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 remains uncertain, with Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirming that a final decision will depend...

Chess, indoor games energize inter-school competitions across Baramulla

BARAMULLA: District Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Baramulla continues to witness enthusiastic participation as Inter-School Zonal Level Competitions progress across multiple zones of the...

World Athletics’ Integrity Unit designates India as country having ‘extremely high’ risk of doping

MONACO: India was on Monday designated as a country with an "extremely high" risk of doping by World Athletics after topping the list of...

Atiqa Mir zooms to P2 in Italy for highest finish by an Indian in WSK history

LONATO (ITALY): Racing prodigy Atiqa Mir keeps scaling new heights and on this occasion, the 11-year-old recorded the highest-ever race finish by an Indian...

PCB bans Shanaka from PSL for one year

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a one-year PSL ban on Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka. Shanaka, after initially being named in the...

RKFC sign off home campaign with 2-0 win over Sreenidi

SRINAGAR: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) on Sunday secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Sreenidi Deccan FC in an Indian Football League (IFL) clash...

Kashmiri athlete Disha Pandith honoured for excellence in Sqay

Set for Asian Championship SRINAGAR: Disha Pandith, a Kashmiri Pandith and distinguished Sqay athlete, was on Sunday honored by the Kashmiri Sewak Samaj with the...

RKFC eye strong finish in last home game against Sreenidi Deccan FC

SRINAGAR: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) will aim to continue their winning momentum when they take on Sreenidi Deccan FC in an Indian Football...

90% of synthetic tracks in India is substandard, AFI to get into certification

NEW DELHI: Ninety per cent of the synthetic tracks currently used in the country are substandard "material-wise, laying-wise, marking-wise", said Athletics Federation of India...

CM Omar unveils Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club jersey

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled the jersey of Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club (SCC) at a function held here. The event was attended by...

New Zealand beats Bangladesh by 26 runs in first ODI

MIRPUR: New Zealand's fast bowlers overcame scorching heat to produce a clinical performance, guiding the side to a 26-run victory against Bangladesh in the...

Govt to criminalise administration of prohibited substances: Sports Minister

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said government is working towards a legislation that would criminalise trafficking and administration of prohibited performance-enhancing...

From athletes to suppliers, testing to intelligence: How WADA’s anti-doping crackdown is changing

NEW DELHI: For long, anti-doping strategies have revolved around nabbing the "cheats" and educating the gullible but having got the "maximum possible results" out...

Jay Shah named to World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2026

NEW DELHI: The chairman of the International Cricket Council, Jay Shah, has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the...

Run for Health, Walk for Change

Srinagar’s youth unite for Nasha Mukt J&K SRINAGAR: It wasn’t just about running or walking. It was about reclaiming lives. A powerful wave of unity and...

WADA chief meets Union Sports Minister

Discusses effective implementation of dope control measures NEW DELHI: World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka, who is on a whirlwind tour of India, met Sports...

England’s Ben Stokes ‘quite lucky’ to be alive after facial injury

LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes has said he feels “quite lucky” to be alive after being hit in the face by a cricket...

Vibrant activities energize young athletes in Baramulla

BARAMULLA: Department of Youth Services and Sports Baramulla continues to witness vibrant sports activities across various zones of the district, as Inter-School Zonal Level...

T20 WC star Samson named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March

DUBAI: India opener Sanju Samson was on Tuesday named ICC Men's Player of the Month for March, capping a stellar run that saw him...

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