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May 1, 2019 9:13 PM

Apurvi Chandela attains world number one spot in women's 10 m air rifle event

Indian shooting ace Apurvi Chandela today attained the world number one position in the women's 10 metres air rifle event while compatriot Anjum Moudgil rose to number two after consistent performances in recent years.  The rifle ace from Jaipur is among the five Indian shooters to have alr...

May 1, 2019 9:00 PM

Sreejesh nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by Hockey India

Ace India goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by Hockey India while the names of three other players have been proposed for the Arjuna Award.     Midfielder Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and forward Akashdeep Singh and women's team def...

April 30, 2019 8:18 AM

Indian para-athletes clinch medals at Asian Road para-cycling championships

Indian para-athletes came up with brilliant performance to secure a silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Road para-cycling championships at Tashkent, Uzbekistan.  Divij Shah clinched silver while Asian Para Games bronze medallist Gurlal Singh and Hand cyclist Sudhakar Marathe claimed bronze. 

April 30, 2019 7:55 AM

New Zealand Open Badminton tournament begins in Auckland

The New Zealand Open Badminton tournament began in Auckland this morning. Some Qualification matches are being played today along with Mixed Doubles opening round fixtures.  Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will be aiming to win her second title this year. She will take on China's Wang Zhiy...

April 30, 2019 7:26 AM

Raheem Sterling named 2019 FWA footballer of the year

Raheem Sterling has been named the 2019 footballer of the year by the Football Writers' Association (FWA). The Manchester City and England forward topped the poll of the 400-strong FWA membership as a clear winner, with 62 percent of the votes.  It was more than 100 votes ahead of Liverpool...

April 29, 2019 8:06 PM

India to bid for 2024 World Table Tennis Championships

Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has decided to bid for the 2024 edition of the biennial World Team Championships.  Federation secretary M P Singh said the time has come for India to host a high-profile event and TTFI will bid for the 2024 edition in which 32 teams will take part.  The last t...

April 29, 2019 7:38 PM

Eager to contribute to progress of Indian football: AIFF technical director

Newly-appointed All India Football Federation technical director Isac Doru Monday said he is looking forward to contribute to the progress of Indian football. The Romanian was selected from a list of over 60 candidates who had applied for the post which was advertised earlier this year.  The 56-year...

April 29, 2019 7:35 PM

Saina eyeing second title of season at New Zealand Open

Saina Nehwal will be keen to put behind the disappointment of losing in the quarterfinals of just-concluded Asia Badminton Championship and train her eyes on winning the New Zealand Open beginning Tuesday. The 29-year-old from Hyderabad seeded second will begin her quest for the second title this ye...

April 29, 2019 5:49 PM

Heena Sidhu, Ankur Mittal recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

The National Shooting Federation on Monday recommended pistol ace Heena Sidhu and trap shooter Ankur Mittal for the Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sporting honour.  Anjum Moudgil (rifle), Shahzar Rizvi (pistol) and Om Prakash Mitharwal (pistol) have been nominated for...

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