Dec 24, 2024, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi: Double Olympic bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker admitted a possible lapse in her nomination process for the prestigious Khel Ratna award. Amid controversy surrounding her omission, she clarified her stance through social media on Tuesday.
Aug 04, 2024, at 06:47 am
Paris: Indian boxer Nishant Dev has been eliminated from the Men’s 71 kg competition after a split decision defeat to Mexico’s Marco Verde in the quarter-finals. Nishant started strong but was eventually outmatched by Marco’s sustained aggression in the later rounds.
Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker advances to finals of women's air pistol event
Jul 28, 2024, at 07:51 am
Paris: After a day filled with disappointments for Indian shooting, Manu Bhaker brought joy to Indian sports fans as she entered into the final of the women's air pistol event on Saturday.
India beat New Zealand 3-2 in Paris Men's Hockey Olympics 2024 Pool B match
Jul 28, 2024, at 04:57 am
Paris: India captain Harmanpreet Singh netted a crucial goal in the final minutes, securing a 3-2 victory for India over New Zealand in their Pool B match at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Saturday.
Nita Ambani re-elected unanimously as International Olympic Committee member
Jul 25, 2024, at 05:27 am
Paris: Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this weekend, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that philanthropist and founder of the Reliance Foundation Nita M. Ambani, has been unanimously re-elected as the IOC member from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris.
Barbara Krejcikova defeats Jasmine Paolini to win her first Wimbledon Women's Single title
Jul 14, 2024, at 06:28 am
Wimbledon (UK): In a nerve-wracking, end-to-end Wimbledon Women's Singles final, Barbara Krejcikova of Czech Republic claimed her first Wimbledon title and second Grand Slam overall, defeating ItaItaly's lian Jasmine Paolini on Centre Court.
Indian Sports: Top 10 events of the passing year
Dec 25, 2023, at 11:32 pm
Despite the shadow of a prolonged wrestlers' protest over alleged sexual harassment, 2023 will go down in the history of India as a year when the sporting world witnessed progress with athletes showing promise of performing better in the coming years and bringing more laurels to the nation. If the cricket World Cup ended with a heartbreak for fans after India lost the title clash against Australia, the tri-colour shined brightly in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra walks down the months that have passed this year to track the top 10 sporting episodes which the country witnessed.
Afghanistan team plays cricket with children as part of ICC and UNICEF's Cricket4Good initiative
Oct 17, 2023, at 09:52 am
New Delhi: The Afghanistan cricket team leg spinner Rashid Khan, and other team members on Saturday played a game of cricket with children at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi.
New agreement promotes drug-free sport, supports public health
Oct 03, 2023, at 09:58 pm
The UN health agency, WHO, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have boosted their support for drug-free sport through a four-year agreement signed on Monday in Geneva.
Rahul Dravid's son named in Vinoo Mankad Trophy
Sep 24, 2023, at 02:42 am
Bengaluru: Samit Dravid, son of Team Head Coach Rahul Dravid, has been named in Karnataka’s 15-member squad for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy on Saturday.
Former India soccer captain Mohammed Habib dies; AIFF condoles
Aug 16, 2023, at 04:43 am
Kolkata: Former India forward Mohammed Habib passed away on Tuesday in his residence in Hyderabad after a long illness, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.
French Open: Djokovic scripts history with 23rd Grand Slam win
Jun 12, 2023, at 07:11 am
Paris: Novak Djokovic has become the oldest Roland-Garros men’s champion, at the age of 36, and is the first man in history to win his 23rd Grand Slam tournament.
Meet Kashmir’s own Jason Parillo who's selflessly mentoring Kashmiri Jiu-Jitsu aspirants
Apr 18, 2023, at 11:29 pm
Bandipora, Kashmir/IBNS: Having mentored over 4000 young players, including the likes of Sabqat Malik who has been selected to represent India in Ju-Jitsu International Federation’s World Championship scheduled in Mongolia this year, Muzzafar Ahmad Dar has been instrumental in exploring the hidden talent among Kashmiri youth in Jiu-Jitsu, one of the most fascinating martial arts.
Athletes score for people and the planet on International Day of Sport
Apr 08, 2023, at 12:04 am
New York: Athletes are pushing for a more equitable world, both on and off the playing field – one of the messages coming out of the UN on Thursday, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
ATK Mohun Bagan become ISL Champions
Mar 19, 2023, at 07:33 am
Panaji/UNI: ATK Mohun Bagan held their nerves in a tightly contested Indian Super League (ISL) Final as they beat Bengaluru FC 4-3 on penalties to lift the ISL title at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.
Narender storms into the QF of the Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament
Feb 23, 2023, at 05:51 am
Sofia (Bulgaria)/UNI: Indian boxer Narender reached the quarterfinals of the ongoing 74th Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Wednesday.
Venus William pulls out of Australian Open due to injury
Jan 08, 2023, at 03:24 am
Melbourne/IBNS: Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams won’t contest in this month’s Australian Open owing to an injury, the organisers said on Saturday.
Sport must show leadership amidst climate crisis: UN deputy chief
Apr 08, 2022, at 06:30 pm
New York: Athletes are among the most influential people on the planet and together with their managers, fans and others involved in organized sport, must contribute to global efforts to combat climate change.
Sports in 2021: That Was The Year That Was
Dec 28, 2021, at 07:41 pm
Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra is the flavour of the year as he created history in 2021 winning the Gold Medal in Javelin throwing event in the Olympics. On the front of cricket, there was a change of guard as Virat Kohli stepped down as white ball skipper to be replaced by Rohit Sharma. Supriyo Hazra looks back
28th District Srinagar badminton championship concludes
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:01 pm
Srinagar: The 28th District Srinagar badminton championship 2021 organised by Srinagar Badminton Association concluded at Indoor Stadium Polo Ground here on Friday.
Second virtual International Karate & Kobudo Championship concludes, 24 countries participated
Jul 14, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Twenty four countries participated in the recently concluded second virtual International Karate & Kobudo Championship.
Spectator sports in the time of COVID-19
May 16, 2021, at 11:16 pm
While sporting leagues and sports persons across the world are hit by Covid-19 fallout, spectator sports like USA’s NBA or cricket-crazy India’s IPL cope with new challenges. Jackson Stone, Ashley Wright and Tyler Hollins from USA and Harshal Shah from India report
The Pro Kabaddi League vs. the IPL
Feb 25, 2021, at 04:50 pm
Although many people have heard of the Indian game called Kabaddi, many people are unaware that it has gained international recognition as a leading sport.
UN and partners promote sport as a tool to prevent violent extremism
Sep 19, 2020, at 02:46 pm
New York: Ambassadors, senior UN officials, representatives of global sports organizations, and managers of some of the world’s top athletes met virtually on Friday to underline the role that sport can play in combating violent extremism and radicalization.
List the 10 Best Online Slot Games for 2020
Sep 01, 2020, at 04:59 pm
Slot Machines are a massive business in the gambling world. You can win huge amounts of money from a little bet, and these games are easy to play. Most importantly, gambling enthusiasts love playing slot games as it brings the fun and thrill of joy. With the enhancement in technology, the slot machines have evolved, and now more and more players enjoy playing online slot games. If you haven't played such games, check out the filtered list of the best online slot games.
How to Prevent Sports Injuries to Make a Professional Athlete Match Fit
May 27, 2020, at 10:35 am
The very word “prevention” indicates the fact that something needs to be nipped in the bud. In the following paragraphs, we’ll talk about the prevention of injuries in sports, but all the above facts can also refer to the population of recreational athletes. The only difference is in the training load.
What Makes Tennis So Interesting?
May 29, 2019, at 09:25 pm
When you’re a bettor, betting on sports is one of your favorite things to do. You either bet on football, handball, basketball or bet on hockey online on hockeygamebets.com. But did you know tennis is an option too?
Mary Kom to take part in India Open boxing tourney
May 13, 2019, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI): India's star boxer and six-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom will utilise India Open boxing tournament in Guwahati from May 20 to 24 as a platform ahead of the World championships and Olympics.
Encourage your children to lead healthy and fit life: Sachin Tendulkar tells parents
Nov 20, 2018, at 10:38 pm
Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday urged parents to take a pledge that they will allow their children to play a game they love.
22nd Asian Athletics championship: Indian athletes keyed up to the continental challenge
Jul 06, 2017, at 04:04 pm
Bhubaneswar, Jul 6 (IBNS): As the 22nd Asian athletics championship gets off the block on Thursday at the compact Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the Indian athletes are in a confident mood to take on the best from the continent.