Sports

World Wrestling body suspends Wrestling Federation of India

25 Aug 2023 11:04 AM IST

United World Wrestling (UWW) the world governing body for wrestling, has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect for not conducting its elections on time, a development which will not allow Indian grapplers to compete at the upcoming World Championships under the Indian flag. The Indian wrestlers

Isner final serve: Retirement date set after US Open 2023

25 Aug 2023 11:03 AM IST

American player John Isner announced on social media that he will retire from professional tennis after competing in the Grand Slam US Open 2023 (August 28 to September 10). The American’s 17th consecutive appearance in his home major will be his last. “There comes a time in every athlete’s career

India to start against Malaysia in Women’s Asian WC Qualifier

25 Aug 2023 11:02 AM IST

India will start as favourites against Malaysia in their opening match of the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier on Friday. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 25 to 28. India are in the Elite Pool alongside Japan, Malaysia and Thailand. The second, Challengers Pool, consists

The G.O.A.T effect on Miami: Messi’s magic in America

25 Aug 2023 11:02 AM IST

Inter Miami, a team struggling with performance, form, and luck has completely turned the tables after the club announced the signing of Lionel Messi on 15th July. Before Messi’s arrival, Inter Miami finished bottom of the table in MLS season 2022-23 with only five wins in 22 matches. The club

Treesa-Gayatri bow out of World Championships

25 Aug 2023 11:01 AM IST

Indian women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fought hard before going down in straight games to top seeded Chinese duo of Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan in the pre-quarterfinals of the World Championships on Thursday. World number 19 Gayatri and Treesa, who reached the semifinals

Praggnanandhaa’s remarkable journey: Youngest ever in WC final

25 Aug 2023 11:00 AM IST

Indian teen chess sensation R. Praggnandhaa lost the 2023 Chess World Cup final to Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen on Thursday but not without putting up a brave fight in the two-game tie-breaker that ultimately decided his fate. Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wrote a golden chapter in Indian chess history by becoming

Zimbabwean Cricketer Defies Social Media Death Rumors, Lives Another Day

24 Aug 2023 10:56 AM IST

Heath Streak, the former Zimbabwean cricketer, has vehemently denied reports of his demise, asserting that he is alive and well. Expressing deep disappointment and hurt, he expressed his dismay at the rapid dissemination of false news about his passing and demanded an apology from the source responsible. Streak, known for

NZ cricket team reinforce coaching staff ahead of World Cup

24 Aug 2023 10:53 AM IST

New Zealand’s cricket team have bolstered their coaching staff ahead of the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup with former England players Ian Bell and James Foster joining the roster. Bell and Foster are joined by former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq and former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming as former cricketers

England Alex Hartley hangs up her professional boots

24 Aug 2023 10:52 AM IST

Alex Hartley who lifted the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2017 is set to retire from professional cricket. The 29-year-old spinner featured 32 times for England across the two white-ball formats after making her debut in 2016. Hartley claimed 2-58 in the final victory over India to claim the

Gill stresses the importance of Opening stand with skipper

24 Aug 2023 10:51 AM IST

India’s rising cricket star Shubman Gill holds a strong belief that his opening partnership with India skipper Rohit Sharma could prove to be a crucial factor for the hosts in their upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign in October and November. Their partnership at the top of the order

Gill secures fourth spot in ODI batting rankings

24 Aug 2023 10:50 AM IST

India’s star batter Suryakumar Yadav extended his stay at the top of ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, while Shubman Gill (743 rating points) moved one spot up to claim fourth position in ODI Rankings released by International Cricket Council on Wednesday. Suryakumar continued his stay at the No.1 position despite

Dedication rewarded: Minnu Mani story of success

24 Aug 2023 10:49 AM IST

From a home inaccessible by road to having a junction dedicated in her name, it’s been an arduous yet fulfilling journey for Minnu Mani, the first Kerala woman to play for the Indian cricket team. In a special gesture, the local municipality last month named the Mysuru road junction as