It’s hardly a couple of weeks since the FIFA world cup came to an end and India that holds 97th position didn’t even play in the world cup but the sports lover went crazy over the whole ‘so called festival’. India is a country where sports is endured not just[Read More…]
Tag: Sports
Legalising gambling in sports worse idea: Congress
New Delhi: Dubbing gambling in sports a worse idea, the Congress on Friday rejected the Law Commission’s recommendation to legalise betting in sports and said it will turn every shop selling betel leaves into a gambling den. Gambling is a bad idea; gambling in sports is a worse idea. And[Read More…]
Interview: Olympic gold is my ultimate target, says boxer Mary Kom
She has achieved almost everything that women’s boxing can offer, but five-time World Champion M.C. Mary Kom is still yearning for the greatest accolade in the world of sports — winning gold at the Olympics. Mary’s only appearance at the Olympics came at the London Games in 2012 when women’s[Read More…]
Women’s Hockey Asia Cup: India beat China to win title
Kakamigahara (Japan): India created history as they edged past China 5-4 via shootouts to win the women’s Asia Cup hockey title here on Sunday. With this, India also qualified for next year’s World Cup as Continental Champions. It was skipper Rani who scored the winning goal for India while Savita[Read More…]
Indian para athlete alleges airline of ill-treatment
An Indian para athlete, on Monday, alleged that she was “ill-treated” by the crew of private airlines and “forcefully offloaded”, even as the airlines refuted the claims. Madhu Bagri, a wheelchair tennis player, said that she had booked herself on a SpiceJet flight from Tirupati to Hyderabad, which was scheduled[Read More…]
Two Indian boxers make it to the Asian Junior Championship finals
In a proud moment for Indians, Mohit Khatana (80kg) and Satender Rawat (80+kg), made their way to the finals while six others settled for bronze medals after semi final defeats in the Asian Junior Championships in Puerto Princesa, Philippines on Sunday. As Khatana defeated Uzbekistan’s Rakhmonov Kamronbek in a 4-1 split verdict,[Read More…]
Virat Kohli breaks silence over new coach Shastri’s appointment
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday broke his silence on Shastri’s appointment. Addressing the media, he said he is expecting a smooth working equation with new coach Ravi Shastri given that they have a fair understanding of each other from the former captain’s previous stint as Team Director.[Read More…]
Virat Kohli fails to recognize Mithali Raj, gets trolled
Indian skipper and top-ranked batsman, Virat Kohli faced embarrassment following goof-up on his congratulatory message to Indian women’s cricket team skipper Mithali Raj on his Facebook post. The incident took place on Thursday. Virat Kohli joined fellow cricketers to congratulate Mithali Raj, who became first woman cricketer to score 6000[Read More…]
Indian Para-Athlete forced to Beg in Berlin after being ignored by Sports Authorities
While Indians are drooling over cricket, we tend to be ignorant, especially towards the struggles of the differently-abled athletes. The overall attitude toward the differently-able persons is not very commendable– we are either patronising or sheerly ignoring. And such ignorance has been driven to the level offence. Well-known para-athlete, Kanchanmala[Read More…]
India Vs Bangladesh: India won by 9 wickets, makes it to the finals
Adding another feather to Indian cricket team’s feather, India beats Bangladesh to make it to finals of the Champions Trophy 2017. The final of the ICC Champions trophy will be against India and Pakistan, a match much anticipated in the country. India took on Bangladesh in the 2nd semi-final match[Read More…]
India Vs Pak: India beats Pakistan by 124 runs
In an anticipated match, India beat Pakistan by 124 runs to win their first ICC Champions Trophy 2017 match in Birmingham on Sunday at Edgbaston. “We took the momentum that we gained from the practice games into this game. Skill wise we were really very good,” said captain Kohli after[Read More…]
India Vs Pak match: Security buffed up after London attack
After the London attack, security has been tightened in Edgbaston for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 match between India and Pakistan. The attacks in London killed 6 people and as many as 48 people have been injured. As per reports, both the cricket associations – the Board for Control of[Read More…]
Thailand Open: Sai Praneeth makes it to the final, Nehwal crashes out
On Saturday, Sai Praneeth qualified for the finals beating Pannawit Thongnuam of Thailand 21-11 21-15 in their men’s singles semifinal. The match lasted for 36 minutes. While it was a disappointing day for Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal. Saina, who faltered in the last-four stage of the women’s singles event to[Read More…]
IPL 2017 finale: 7 places in Delhi where you can catch the madness live!
For cricket fanatics, it’s that time of the year again and we know it’s hard to keep your mind on work! IPL fans are parking themselves in front of the TV, this weekend, to witness the finale match between the Rising Pune Supergiant and Mumbai Indians on May 20. So[Read More…]
Ritu Phogat bags bronze at Asian Wrestling Championship
Adding another feather to India’s hat, Indian wrestler Ritu Phogat on Friday won the bronze medal against Sun Yanan of China. Yanan pulled out of the match after she was injured in the 48kg women’s wrestling category of the Asian Wrestling Championship being held here in the national capital. However, Phogat[Read More…]
Jhulan Goswami, top wicket-taker in women’s ODIs
Indian boxers qualify for World Championships
Deepika Padukone to play PV Sindhu in shuttler’s biopic?
Just after news broke out that Sonu Sood is making a biopic on ace shuttler PV Sindhu, there are speculations that Ram Leela actress Deepika Padukone has been approached to play the lead role in the film. “We haven’t locked yet on who will get into PV Sindhu’s shoes. In[Read More…]
Former East Bengal captain Santo Mitra passes away
The former captain of East Bengal Football Club, Santo Mitra passed away on Sunday morning after suffering from throat cancer, said his family. Mitra was 75. He lived with his daughter and wife. “He was battling throat cancer since 2009, the year he was crowned as Kolkata Sheriff… He passed[Read More…]
Sindhu reaches Badminton Asia Championship quarter
Adopt “zero tolerance” policy towards doping: Vijay Goel
The government is probing the likelihood of setting up a mechanism to test food supplements to give support to the athletes, said the Union minister for Sports Vijay Goel. The minister also emphasised the need for a scientific approach to diet and nutrition for athletes. The sports minister has asked[Read More…]
Sindhu advances in the Badminton Asia Championship
101-year-old Indian woman wins gold at World Masters Games
Adding to India’s feathers of success, 101-year-old Man Kaur on Monday celebrated her win in the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland. A living inspiration, Kaur, has won 17 gold medal in her late-blooming career. Kaur finished her sprint at 1 minute and 14 seconds with a[Read More…]
Maria Sharapova returns to tennis with Stuttgart Open
After over a year’s break, 5 times Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova returns back to Tennis. Sharapova makes a comeback this week following her 15-month ban having tested positive for meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open. Although she won’t be welcomed by the rivals by open arms, Sharapova isn’t losing[Read More…]
Tennis megastar Serena Williams is pregnant!
On Wednesday, tennis necromancer Serena Williams announced on Snapchat that she is 20 weeks pregnant with her first child. Serena, who is expecting to give birth this fall, is taking a maternity leave through the rest of 2017. Serena, who is also one of the world’s highest-paid players, is engaged to[Read More…]