Sports

Wushu must be included in Olympics: Khattri

21 Aug 2020 02:50 AM IST

Q. How are you preparing yourself for the World Cup? A. I am training in Delhi under SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal). During the World Championship, 2019 I ended up with silver only. But this time I am aiming for the gold at the World Cup. Q. How are you practising

‘130 crore Indians are eternally grateful to you’: PM Modi writes a touching letter to Dhoni

21 Aug 2020 02:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid rich tribute to former India skipper MS Dhoni as he hanged his boots from international cricket, calling him not just a sportsperson but a phenomenon, which was much appreciated by MSD. On India’s 74th Independence Day, Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket via

Covid-19 has broken the rhythm of boxers, says ace boxing coach Shiv Singh

20 Aug 2020 03:19 AM IST

Shiv Singh is a doyen among coaches in India and his name draws instant respect from all quarters. The legendary boxing coach has given 37 years of his life to shaping several pugilists for the nation. Recently, Singh won the Dronacharya Award for lifetime achievement. At that ebullient hour, he

‘I wrestle with my shortcomings & overcome them’

20 Aug 2020 03:18 AM IST

As I was continuously performing well at the international level, I had expected the Arjuna Award last year as well. Now, I am happy to have been recommended for this prestigious award. When I look back, I get extremely emotional, because what I see is that at one stage we

Dhoni: India’s relatable idol

20 Aug 2020 03:17 AM IST

It started with a run out on 23 December 2004 and ended the same way on 10 July 2019. But what happened between these two events is spectacular. Born in Ranchi on 7 July 1981, M.S. Dhoni climbed the ladder to become one of the most admired cricketers India has

Legendary MSD deserved a good farewell: Kaneria

20 Aug 2020 03:16 AM IST

Pakistan’s former cricketers Basit Ali and Danish Kaneria speak to The Daily Guardian about M.S. Dhoni and how his retirement is a moment of grief for cricket lovers across the world.

Broad moves to second spot in Test rankings

19 Aug 2020 02:52 AM IST

Formerly top-ranked fast bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson of England have made advances in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings after some fine bowling in the drawn second Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl. Broad has moved up one slot to second position in the bowlers’ list after

Coach Quique Setien sacked after Barca faces 8-2 defeat

19 Aug 2020 02:51 AM IST

FC Barcelona have sacked coach Quique Setien following last week’s 2-8 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich. The club confirmed the decision in a communique issued on Monday following an emergency directors’ meeting that was called in the wake of the crushing defeat. “The board of directors have agreed that

Ishant Sharma, Sakshi Malik, among 25 athletes recommended for Arjuna Award

19 Aug 2020 02:50 AM IST

Star men’s doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have also been included in the list of recommendations.

Don’t play with the sentiments of deserving sportspersons!

19 Aug 2020 02:48 AM IST

The Sports Ministry’s selection committee has picked some brilliant sporting stars for this year’s Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. All those, who have been selected, do deserve the honour. But what about the other deserving sports figures? Are these awards meant for encouraging sportspersons or discouraging them? But the announcement

Focused on qualifying for Tokyo: Deepika Kumari

19 Aug 2020 02:47 AM IST

India’s ace archer talks to The Daily Guardian about her illustrious journey, the challenges she faces amid Covid-19, and how she is preparing for Olympics.

Chetan Chauhan: ‘The Great Wall’ of his era

18 Aug 2020 02:53 AM IST

The late opener would get the same honour in the 1970s and early 1980s which Rahul Dravid received in the late 1990s and 2000s. Chetan Chauhan used to be a strong wall for Indian team.