Three day wushu workshop in Kamrup district ignites sporting potential
Jul 27, 2023, at 07:24 am
A three-day Wushu and judging workshop recently took place in Boko, Kamrup district. Organized by the Kamrup District Wushu Association the workshop aimed to equip 35 trainees from Kamrup and Goalpara districts with essential skills and knowledge.
132nd Durand Cup trophies unveiled in Guwahati, football tournament to kick off on August 3
Jul 19, 2023, at 06:19 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Guwahati held a grand ceremony in which the trophies for the prestigious 132nd Durand Cup were officially unveiled on Saturday, marking the beginning of their three-day city tour.
Speedcubing takes Assam by storm, showcasing talent at North-East India's largest competition
Jul 05, 2023, at 05:05 pm
In the realm of competitive puzzle-solving, Assam has emerged as a thriving hub for speedcubing, captivating the interest of young enthusiasts. Originating from the world-renowned Rubik's Cube, created in 1974 by Hungarian architecture professor Ernõ Rubik, the sport of speedcubing gained formal recognition with the inaugural World Rubik’s Cube Championship in 1982
Assam swimmers and athletes set to shine at Khelo India University Games 2023
May 26, 2023, at 06:49 am
Assam's promising swimmer, Bikram Changmai, along with six other medal prospects from the state, will represent their respective universities from other states at the upcoming 3rd edition of the Khelo India University Games.
May 24, 2023, at 07:22 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Taekwondo Academy's K Seleibi Chanu showcased her exceptional skills on the second day of the 6th Kamrup (Metro) district Taekwondo Championship, held at Nehru Stadium's DTRP Indoor Stadium in Guwahati.
Assam's rising star Hriday Hazarika clinches silver medal at ISSF Shooting World Cup
May 21, 2023, at 06:16 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Hriday Hazarika, a talented rifle shooter from the remote village of Dhalpur in Upper Assam, has overcome numerous challenges to win a silver medal in the men's 10m Air Rifle event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shooting World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.
May 14, 2023, at 10:13 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Gauhati University NSS Cell recently organized a seminar titled "Sports as a profession for women: Impetus and Impediments," sponsored by the National Commission for Women.
May 14, 2023, at 09:05 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The All India U-19 Junior Ranking badminton championship is set to begin at the DTRP Indoor Stadium, Assam from Wednesday, with around 1,500 boys and girls, including 100 from the home state expected to participate.
Assam Mountaineering Association's bid to climb Kanchenjunga
Apr 18, 2023, at 04:28 am
Guwahati/IBNS: It was indeed an unique moment for the seven members of Kanchenjunga expedition organised by Assam Mountaineering Association (AMA) when President of India Droupadi Murmu handed over the National Flag to the leader of the expedition Manas Barooah.
Assam to host 71st Senior National Volleyball Tournament from Feb 2
Jan 31, 2023, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi: The 71st Senior National Volleyball Tournament will be held in Guwahati, Assam from February 2-9.
Commonwealth Games gold medalist Nayanmoni Saikia appointed as DSP
Sep 04, 2022, at 04:09 am
Guwahati: Assam government Saturday appointed Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medalist Nayanmoni Saikia as a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Kevin Pietersen praises Indian PM Narendra Modi for 'standing up' for protection of rhinos
Sep 24, 2021, at 11:30 pm
London: Former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen appreciated Indian PM Narendra Modi for “standing up” for the protection of rhinos.
Assam government plans to spend Rs 1300 crore for infrastructure development in sports sector
Aug 23, 2021, at 04:14 pm
Guwahati: After a grand success of pugilist Lovlina Borgohain in Tokyo Olympics, the Assam government has planned to spend Rs 1300 crore for infrastructure development in the sports sector in the state.
Pre-diwali celebrations at Hima’s native village after her name recommended for Arjuna Award
Sep 18, 2018, at 05:00 pm
Guwahati, Sept 18 (IBNS) : A small village Kandhulimari near Dhing town in central Assam’s Nagaon district witnessed another celebration after India’s new track and field sensation Hima Das’s name was recommended for the prestigious Arjuna Award.
Celebrations grip Hima Das’s residence, wishes pour for India's silver girl
Aug 26, 2018, at 10:42 pm
Guwahati, Aug 26 (IBNS): Celebrations have swept at the residence of Indian sprinter Hima Das at Dhing in central Assam’s Nagaon district after she clinched silver medal in women 400 meter race at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta.
Assam’s farmer daughter Hima creates history
Jul 13, 2018, at 05:42 pm
Guwahati, July 13 (IBNS) : 18-year-old Hima Das, daughter of a farmer from Kandhulimari village near Dhing in central Assam’s Nagaon district, created history on Thursday as she clinched the gold medal in the 400m final at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland.
Stone pelting incident on Australian team bus shows us in bad light: Ashwin
Oct 12, 2017, at 12:58 am
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): Indian spinner R Ashwin on Wednesday criticised the stone pelting incident on the Australian team bus after the T20 international match against India in Assam.
Oct 12, 2017, at 12:55 am
Guwahati, Oct 11 (IBNS) : Assam police detained two persons suspecting that they are connected with Tuesday night's stone pelting incident on the Australian cricket team bus.
FIFA U-17 World Cup : Host city logo unveils in Guwahati
Aug 27, 2017, at 12:46 am
Guwahati, Aug 26 (IBNS) : The host city logo of Guwahati for the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup was unveiled by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal here on Saturday.
Sonowal presents sports award to Shiva Thapa
May 20, 2017, at 01:30 am
Guwahati, May 19 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented United Brothers Club, Assam Sports Award to boxer Shiva Thapa in the best sportsperson of the year 2016 category at the function held at NEDFi Convention Centre in Guwahati on Friday.
ISL-3 : Football fever grips Guwahati
Oct 01, 2016, at 01:18 am
Guwahati, Sept 28 (IBNS): Football fever now grips Guwahati, the gateway of North East India as the city go to host the opening ceremony of the third season of Indian Super League (ISL) on Oct 1.
Assam CM kicks off Bordoloi Trophy football tournament
Sep 19, 2016, at 01:00 am
Guwahati, Sept 18 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday kicked off the 64th Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy when he set the ball rolling in the first match between Shillong Lajong and Oil India Limited Duliajan at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati.
Passion for Football in Assam is unparalleled, says Narzary
Jun 06, 2016, at 12:37 am
Guwahati, June 5 (IBNS): Indian National Team midfielder Halicharan Narzary has urged the sports loving fans of Guwahati to come over and cheer for the National Team on June 7 when India take on Laos in the play-offs for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 UAE Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, Assam.