Nandi meets Maken, apprises him of doping practices at NIS

A day after he was roughed up by security officials at Patiala, former National Institute of Sports medical officer Dr Sajib Nandi on Thursday said he has "substantial evidence" to back his claim of organised doping going on at the institute with involvement of top officials.Nandi,...

Dhoni in dilemma over choice between Yuvraj and Raina

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will face a tough task of opting between Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina for the number five spot in the first Test between India and England in the Lord's next week.It would be quite a dilemma for Dhoni when he will have to choose either Yuvraj or Raina -- ...

Japan to take on US in women's football World Cup final

Kashyap, Chetan Anand in pre-quarter finals of US open

India's P.Kashyap and Chetan Anand have reached the pre-quarter finals of the US Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton Tournament. In the second round on Tuesday, Kashyap defeated Austria's David Obomaster 21-16, 21-12. Chetan Anand beat Bryse Leverdes of France 21-18, 21-19. Guru Sai Dut...

Jeev Singh calls on Indian players to take MENA route for success

Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has exhorted existing and up-coming Indian players to take the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Golf Tour route for building a successful golfing career. He said that golf is the fastest growing sport in India today and there is a need to support the players aiming...

Jeev Singh calls on Indian players to take MENA route for success

Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has exhort ed existing and up-coming Indian players to take the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Golf Tour route for building a successful golfing career.He said that golf is the fastest growing sport in India today and there is a need to continue to support this s...

NADA cautions sports persons about banned drugs

The National Anti-Doping Agency, NADA today warned athletes and sports persons to be wary of banned drugs. It said that athletes and sports persons would ultimately be held responsible and not their coaches or others who encourage them to take steroids to boost their performance. Speaking to the ath...

Centre sanctions assistance of <img src="rs.png" border="0" height="9" > 2 lakh to a former athlete

The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Mr Ajay Maken has sanctioned an ex-gratia assistance of 2 lakh rupees to Mr Kaushalendra Singh, a former National athlete. Mr Singh who is suffering from many age related ailments, is now in indigent condition. Taking cognizance of his poor financia...

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The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Mr Ajay Maken has sanctioned an ex-gratia assistance of 2 lakh to Mr Kaushalendra Singh, a former National athlete. Mr Singh who is suffering from many age related ailments, is now in indigent condition. Taking cognizance of his poor financial posit...

India beat Belgium in Snooker World Cup

India began with a loss with seven-time world champion Advani going down to Luca Brecel before Asian Games bronze medallist Aditya Mehta beat Bjorn Haneveer to draw level.The Belgians won the doubles, but singles wins by Mehta and Advani sealed the issue for India in Group C.On Monday, India lost 1-...