India to send largest ever contingent to Rio Olympics

India will send its largest ever contingent - about 90 sports persons - to Olympics being held in Rio beginning 5th of August.The Lok Sabha was informed today about this by Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, while replying on behalf of Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during the Question Hou...

Shashank Manohar steps down as BCCI president

Shashank Manohar steps down as BCCI president

Shashank Manohar quits as BCCI President

Shashank Manohar today stepped down as Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, President barely seven months after being appointed.

Shashank Manohar quits as BCCI President<br/>

Shashank Manohar quits as BCCI President<br/>

Govt says it has taken several steps to promote sports in country

The government today said it has taken several steps to promote sports in the country. Replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is implementing Target Olympic Podium Scheme for targeted athletes having potential of winnin...

Michel Platini to resign as UEFA President

Suspended European Football Chief Michel Platini has announced to resign as UEFA President. The announcement came after he lost his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a ban for ethics violations imposed by the sport&apos;s world body, FIFA. The arbitral panel upheld Platini&amp...

Sania-Hingis continue to lead Women's Doubles rankings

In Tennis, Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continue to lead the latest Women&apos;s Doubles rankings released yesterday. Sania and Hingis, who have won 13 titles together including 4 this year, maintained their joint position with 12,045 points each.American Serena Williams continued to top the S...