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June 5, 2019 9:28 PM

Sunil Chhetri becomes most capped India player

Sunil Chhetri became the most capped India player today by surpassing Bhaichung Bhutia's 107 international matches. In his milestone match of the King's Cup football tournament in Buriram, Thailand, he scored the lone goal for his side in the 31st minute from a spot kick for his 69...

June 5, 2019 8:31 AM

Indian Jr. women's hockey team clinch Cantor Fitzgerald U21

The Indian junior women's hockey team clinched the Cantor Fitzgerald U21 International 4-Nations title after beating Ireland 1-0 in the final at Dublin, Ireland yesterday. The win meant India ended the tournament with an unblemished record. With three goals in four games, Mumtaz Khan finish...

June 5, 2019 8:30 AM

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal enter into semi-finals of French Open

In Tennis, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal progressed to the semi-finals of the French Open as the ace players registered victories in their respective fourth round matches. World No. 2 Rafael Nadal defeated Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 while Roger Federer outclassed Stan Wawrinka 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4. ...

June 4, 2019 8:53 PM

Johanna Konta reaches French Open semi-finals

In French Open Tennis, Johanna Konta moved to the semi-finals beating last year's runner up Sloane Stephens 6-1, 6-4 in the women's singles quarter-final. With this win, Konta became the first British woman to reach the French Open semi-final since 1983. 19-year-old Marketa Vondrou...

June 4, 2019 5:22 PM

Team India to sport orange jerseys in selected World Cup matches

Indian cricketers are likely to sport orange jerseys instead of the usual blue in selected games of the ongoing World Cup. This includes the match against hosts England on the 30th of this month. The jersey will be predominantly orange with a tinge of blue. It will be unveiled during the course of t...

June 4, 2019 5:01 PM

China will host 2023 Asian Cup, confirms AFC

China will stage the 2023 Asian Cup football after South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia dropped their bids. This was confirmed by the Asian Football Confederation in Paris today. It will mark the second time for China to host the quadrennial continental tournament. In the 2004 edition, China had fini...

June 3, 2019 9:39 PM

World Archery warns AAI of suspension on two separate elections issue

World Archery, the governing body for the sport on Monday warned the Archery Association of India of immediate suspension if it goes ahead with two separate elections on June 9. The suspension would mean that the Indian team competing in the World Championships would only be able to compete under a ...

June 3, 2019 9:27 PM

Indian women hockey team beat Ireland 2-1 in U21 4-nation tourney

The Indian Women's Hockey team came from a goal down to beat Ireland 2-1 and register its second win at the Cantor Fitzgerald Under-21 International four-nation tournament at Dublin yesterday. Laura Foley gave Ireland the lead in the 10th minute before India scored through Reet in the 35th ...

June 3, 2019 7:11 PM

P V Sindhu, H S Prannoy all set for good show at Australia Open

In Badminton, Indian ace P.V. Sindhu will resume her chase for the first title of the season, while Sameer Verma too will eye a good show when the Australia Open World Tour Super 300 tournaments begins with the qualifiers in Sydney on Tuesday.   World No. 5 Sindhu, will take on a qualifier in the op...

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