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August 27, 2019 7:23 PM

Kiren Rijiju meets world champion PV Sindhu, rewards her with 10 lakh rupees

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju today presented a 10 lakh rupees cheque to Badminton star P.V. Sindhu for her historic triumph at the World Championships in Basel, Switzerland. Sindhu called on the Sports Minister in New Delhi following her arrival. She had defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in a...

August 27, 2019 2:36 PM

Komalika Bari becomes recurve cadet world champion; India wins 2 gold

India's Komalika Bari became recurve cadet world champion at the World Archery Youth Championships held in Madrid (Spain) on 25th August. She defeated higher-ranked Sonoda Waka of Japan 7-3 in the  final  and earn India's second gold on the final day of the Championships. India als...

August 27, 2019 2:30 PM

Cash awards announced for PV Sindhu, Sai Praneeth

The Badminton Association of India has announced a cash reward of 20 lakh rupees for P.V. Sindhu and five lakh for B. Sai Praneeth for their achievements in the BWF World Championship. Sindhu became the first Indian to win a Badminton World Championships gold by beating familiar rival Nozomi Okuhara...

August 27, 2019 2:30 PM

India win first test against West Indies by huge margin of 318 runs

India beat West Indies by a massive 318-run margin in the first cricket Test at North Sound in Antigua last night. With this win, India have taken 1-0 lead in the 2-match series. Chasing a stiff target of 419 runs, West Indies were all out for just 100 in 26.5 overs in their second innings on the fo...

August 27, 2019 2:17 PM

Serena Williams reaches 2nd round of US Open

In US Open, Serena Williams began her quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles crown by crushing five-time major winner Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 today to reach the second round. Williams needed only 59 minutes to rout her Russian rival, improving to 20-2 all-time against Sharapova with her 19th consecuti...

August 27, 2019 11:20 AM

US Open: Nagal takes a set from Federer before exiting

In the much-anticipated clash, Indian's Sumit Nagal took a set off the iconic Roger Federer before fizzling out at the US Open in New York. After giving a glimpse of his talent, Nagal lost 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, but the fighting spirit shone through in his dream Grand Slam debut. Nagal became ...

August 24, 2019 8:58 PM

Gokulam Kerala FC wins Durand Cup

In football, Gokulam Kerala FC won the 129th Durand Cup, defeating heavyweights Mohun Bagan 2-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata today. At half time, Gokulam Kerala was leading 1-nil. Gokulam captain Marcus Joseph scored both the goals. With today's brance, Joseph's tally in the...

August 23, 2019 10:21 PM

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that India will file an appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland against the decision of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to suspend the accreditation of National Dope Testing Laboratory.       The WADA suspended the National Dope Testi...

August 23, 2019 7:46 AM

Vikram Rathour to replace Sanjay Bangar as India's new batting coach

Former opener Vikram Rathour will replace Sanjay Bangar asIndia's new batting coach while Bharath Arun and R. Sridhar were retained asbowling and fielding coaches.  The senior national selection committee headed by MSK Prasadrecommended three names each for all the support staff positions a...

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