India clears 679-member squad for Asian Games

Ending days of suspense, the government has cleared a 679-member squad for the Incheon Asiad. The mega sport event will be held from 19th September to 4th October. Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal took the decision in consultation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There will be a total of 516 ath...

Michael Schumacher leaves hospital for recovery at home

Former F1 Champion Michael Schumacher has left the Swiss hospital to continue his recovery at home. His Manager said in a statement, there was a long and difficult road ahead. The ex-F1 champion suffered a head injury in a skiing accident in France last December and has been in the Swiss hospital si...

Shooting: Jitu Rai bags silver at World Championships

Commonwealth Games Gold medalist Jitu Rai became the first Indian to book a berth for the 2016 Rio Olympics after clinching the silver medal in the men's 50 metre pistol event at the World Championships in Granada, Spain today. The ace Indian shooter shot a total of 191.1 to fetch the silve...

Govt clears 679-member Indian squad for Asian Games

Ending days of suspense, the government today cleared a 679-member squad for the Incheon Asiad, to be held from September 19 to October 4. Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal took the decision in consultation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There will be a total of 516 athletes and sportsmen and 1...

ICC suspends Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal for illegal bowling action

The International Cricket Council, ICC, today suspended Saeed Ajmal, Pakistan's off spin bowler, for illegal action. Ajmal has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. An analysis of Ajmal's action revealed that all his deliveries exceeded the 15 ...

ICC suspends Saeed Ajmal for illegal bowling action

ICC suspends Saeed Ajmal for illegal bowling action

The International Cricket Council today suspended Saeed Ajmal, Pakistan's off spin bowler for illegal action. Ajmal has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. An analysis of Ajmal's action revealed that all his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees...

US open: Marin Cilic wins Men's Singles title

Croatia's Marin Cilic has won Men's Singles title at the US Open Tennis. Cilic defeated Kei Nishikori of Japan in straight sets to clinch the title in New York last night.He appeared to be the dominant side throughout the match and capped the final set in convincing fashion. The 25...

Abhinav Bindra fails to qualify for finals of Men's 10 metre air rifle event

Ace marksman Abhinav Bindra has failed to qualify for the finals of Men's 10 metre air rifle event at the 51st ISSF World Championships in Granada, Spain. His hopes of earning an Olympic quota in this tournament also ended. The 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medalist missed the cut as he finishe...

India to participate in Johor Cup as SAI allows junior men's camp

The uncertainty over India's participation in the Sultan of Johor Cup men's junior hockey tournament is over. The Sports Authority of India, after much dilly-dallying has finally approved the national camp to be held from September 13 to October 9. India are the defending champions...