National School Games contestants to go through dope test

The National Anti- Doping Agency (NADA) has decided to conduct dope tests during the 57th National School Games to be held in New Delhi from 28th of this month.According to an official release issued New Delhi, Director General of NADA, Mr. Rahul Bhatnagar said the agency would also conduct counseli...

Indian women have bounced back in the four-nation Hockey tournament beating Ireland 2-1 in their second match at Parana Rowing Club, Argentina.India led 2-0 at half time with strikes by forward Anuradha Thokchom in the 6th minute and defender Jaspreet Kaur in the 33rd minute. Ireland reduced the mar...

Bharat Ratna eligibility norms tweaked

The Government has modified rules to pave the way for eligibility of sportspersons for Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the country.Sports Minister Ajay Maken told reporters in New Delhi that the new rules provide that for performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour B...

BWF series: Saina take on Tine

India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal will today lock horns with fifth seed Tine Baun of Denmark in the semi-finals of the BWF World Super Series Badminton Tournament at KLiuzhou in China.World Number four Saina on Friday defeated third seeded Xin Wang of China 21-17, 22-20 in the third and fin...

Saina beats Xin Wang of China in BWF World Super Series

India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal has won her third and final round robin match of the BWF World Super Series currently underway in Liu Zhou, China. Saina today defeated Xin Wang of China 21-17, 22-20. World Number four Saina had on Thursday stormed into the semi-finals after defeating Japa...

India in Australia: First practice game ends in draw

Indian batsmen led by Sachin Tendulkar began their tour of Australia with a strong performance on the second and final day of the first tour match against Cricket Australia Chairman's Eleven, which ended in a draw in Canberra. After their bowlers struggled for an impact on the opening day, ...

Four Nation Women Hockey: India beat Ireland 2-1<br/>

Indian women bounced back in the Four Nation Hockey tournament, as they beat Ireland 2-1 in their second match played overnight at Parana Rowing Club, Argentina. India led 2-0 at half time with strikes by forward Anuradha Thokchom in the 6th minute and defender Jaspreet Kaur in the 33rd minute. Irel...

Four Nation Women Hockey: India to take on Ireland

India will take on Ireland today in the four Nation Women Hockey Tournament being played at Parana in Argentina. Indian Women lost 1-3 to world number two Argentina in the inaugural match yesterday. South Africa and Ireland are the other two teams in the tournament.

World Federation Super Series: Saina to play final round with Xin Wang

India&apos;s ace shuttler Saina Nehwal will play her third and final round robin match with Xin Wang of China in the Badminton World Federation Super Series in China today. World No. 4 Saina defeated Japan&apos;s Sayaka Sato in a Group-B match yesterday to storm into the semi-finals. Wang re...

Four Nation Hockey Tournament: Argentina wins inaugural match 1-3

Indian women lost 1-3 to world number two Argentina in the inaugural match of the Four Nation Hockey Tournament being played in Parana, Argentina. India failed to score any goal in the first half, while the host team scored twice. Ritu Rani eventually broke through in the 39th minute from a move coo...