PSG ‘Free Palestine’ banner has no place in football: French minister
PARIS: A gigantic banner proclaiming “Free Palestine” unfurled by Paris Saint-Germain supporters at a Champions League match has no place in a football stadium, France’s interior minister said on Thursday. The huge banner covered an entire section of the stadium…
Wright was ideal India coach, he gave players free-hand unlike Chappell, Kumble: Sandeep Patil
The former India coach felt that Chappell’s aggressive approach did not suit the Indian dressing room atmosphere. “Greg is a very strong personality; very aggressive. The moment Jagmohan Dalmiya said you have a free hand, he thought that he can…
Not yet informed of host city/region for 2036 Olympics: IOC
CHENNAI: India is yet to decide on a host city or region for the 2036 Olympics (bid). The International Olympic Committee welcomed “India’s interest in hosting a future edition of the Olympic Games” but said no potential host region has…
David Warner back as cricket captain after leadership ban lifted
SYDNEY: David Warner was named captain of Big Bash League team Sydney Thunder on Wednesday, a fortnight after having his lifetime ban on any leadership role in Australian cricket lifted. Warner was cast as the main villain in the so-called…
Tamil Nadu gears up for Ranji Trophy face-off against Assam with Sai Kishore’s return
“Yes, we will not have them (the trio), but that is part of the game. If you look at Mumbai, they have had many players representing the country, and thus most could not play in the Ranji Trophy. Still, Mumbai…
Neymar picks up another injury in second game back from ACL tear
RIYADH: Neymar picked up another injury on Monday in just his second game since returning from a 12-month absence as Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal defeated Esteghlal of Iran 3-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite. The Brazilian has only recently recovered…
Chennai Grand Masters poised to become a local tradition: Tournament director Srinath Narayanan
In the final weeks of 2023, a few stakeholders quietly assembled for the Chennai Grand Masters, India’s highest-rated Classical super tournament to date. In what turned out to be a significant competition, India’s D. Gukesh, whose form had tapered, found…
Gone with the spin in less than 10 days as India suffers historic defeat
MUMBAI: India did not have any tangible answer to New Zealand’s, what seemed like, an infinite variety of cricket. If the hosts perished to some immaculate pace bowling under overcast conditions, almost England–like in Bengaluru, and later, on turning tracks…
Why India’s batting stalwarts could be playing to save their careers in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
MUMBAI: India’s gruelling home Test season finally ended with some worrying signs that are straightaway linked to the future of Gautam Gambhir’s shaky start to his reign as head coach. The phase of transition, which supposedly began when Ajinkya Rahane…
Whitewash! India lose third Test and series in historic defeat
Putting your foot down and grinding it out was not going to work on this surface and they had to take risks. But they had to be calculative as Rishabh Pant and Gill were in the first innings and Will…
A familiar Ash-Jaddu rescue act
This is when Young and Mitchell joined hands and they continued to frustrate India. Rohit brought Jadeja from Garware Pavilion End when Ashwin seemed to have suggested using the left-armer from the end he was bowling. The duo continued to…
Amorim says Man United refused his request to take over at end of season
LISBON: Incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the English club refused his request to take over at the end of this season, telling him: “It was now or never.” Amorim will leave Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese champion, to take charge…
From 78/1 to 84/4 in eight deliveries
Ironically, it led to the biggest cheer of the day as Kohli eventually walked out to bat. From the first ball, the senior batter looked anxious to get going. One could sense that something is about to happen. Tom Latham…
Washington Sundar’s twin strikes help India keep New Zealand at 92/3 at lunch on day one of 3rd Test
MUMBAI: Off-spinner Washington Sundar stymied New Zealand’s progress with two vital strikes as the visitors reached 92/3 at lunch against India on the opening day of the third and final Test here on Friday. Washington (2/26) added two more dismissals…
Wiser, full of hope, youngster Shweta seeking good returns
CHENNAI: Since winning the maiden U19 World Cup with the most runs in the tournament, Shweta Sehrawat has seen many ups and downs. Whether it was winning the Women’s Emerging Asia Cup in Hong Kong or representing UP Warriorz in…
I don’t think our skill against spin has gone down: Gambhir
“Growth is not only about hitting the ball in the stands. It’s also about batting sessions on a turning track where you know that you will not be able to hit in the stands but you’ll be able to rotate…
Spinner Patel geared up for ‘homecoming’
MUMBAI: Ajaz Patel doesn’t remember what the Wankhede pitch in Mumbai looked like three years ago, but he remembers the feeling. The left-arm spinner from New Zealand is not just back at the stadium where he became only the third…
Cricket Australia extends coach Andrew McDonald’s term till 2027
SYDNEY: Cricket Australia on Wednesday extended the tenure of men’s team head coach Andrew McDonald till the end of the 2027 season, meaning he will oversee the team’s defence of the one-day World Cup in South Africa. McDonald was appointed…
Are India too reliant on Kaur, Mandhana in ODIs?
Like the former captain, Mandhana and Kaur have been great role players for India with the bat. Mandhana has spoken about the need to be consistent in her performance and she has been able to take up that responsibility in…
Paine says he doesn’t regret sledging Ashwin in 2020-21 Sydney Test
MELBOURNE: Former Australia captain and wicketkeeper batter Tim Paine doesn’t regret sledging Ravichandran Ashwin during the third Test of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, saying he did it to unsettle the India off-spinner, who was “annoying” him by getting his wicket…
Can we talk about Rohit the batter?
CHENNAI: In the middle of February last year, India captain Rohit Sharma reached a point where he had never been before as a Test opener. For the first time since taking up the role, Rohit had come closest to that…
Australia rest Test players, captain yet to be named for T20Is against Pakistan
SYDNEY: Australia have rested their Test regulars for their home T20I series against Pakistan with a captain yet to be named, choosing to focus on the marquee Border-Gavaskar series against India next month. Australia host Pakistan for three ODIs starting…
India vs New Zealand: Firing the first shot
PUNE: During the middle of the Tom Latham press conference post the second Test at Pune, the only travelling New Zealand journalist had a request. He got up and performed a 20-second ‘war dance’ before proceeding to thank the Kiwi…
Blame game on pitch takes centre stage after New Zealand ends India’s 12-year dominance at home
Notably, India had rolled out a spin-friendly pitch in the same venue against Australia in 2017 and crashed to a 333-run defeat. After losing the first Test in Bengaluru last week, India opted for a rank-turner in hopes of a…
Ayush Pandey’s maiden ton helps Chhattisgarh dominate day 1 vs TN
CHENNAI: A professional display by Chhattisgarh came in handy for the visitors to post a challenging 293 for 2 in 90 overs against Tamil Nadu on the opening day of the third round of the Ranji Trophy played at Sri…
Pune Test: Jaiswal on charge as India reach 81/1 at lunch on Day 3 in pursuit of 359 against NZ
PUNE: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brisk unbeaten 46 powered India to 81 for 1 at lunch on day three in pursuit of 359 against New Zealand in the must-win second Test here on Saturday. However, the early dismissal of skipper Rohit Sharma…
Depleted but confident Tamil Nadu take on Chhattisgarh
CHENNAI: A depleted Tamil Nadu takes on Chhattisgarh in the third-round match of the Ranji Trophy scheduled to begin at Sri Ramakrishna College grounds, Coimbatore on Saturday. The hosts will continue to be without the services of their captain Sai…
NZ’s Santner takes seven wickets as India dismissed for 156 in second Test
Left-arm spinner Santner (7/53 in 19.3 overs) and off-spinner Glenn Phillips (2/26 in 6 overs) took nine wickets to demolish India after the hosts had looked comfortable at 50 for one. Shubman Gill (30) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (30) had added…
WFI writes to UWW, withdraws team from Worlds
A total of 12 wrestlers in men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle are scheduled to leave for Albania on Friday night but the latest developments meant there is a chance that they would not board the flight unless the…
Gavaskar on India’s three changes for second Test
Washington had been added to the squad after India’s eight-wicket loss on Sunday. However, former India batter Sanjay Manjerakar lauded captain Rohit Sharma for his decision to bring in the inform Akash Deep and Washington. “Common sense selection. In-form seamer…
Rising star Rachin stakes his claim as New Zealand’s lodestar
The media does tend to focus more on batters who have gone back from these shores with a century. It’s a hard place to get one against India’s assorted match-winners across bowling types. Overseas batters, rightly or wrongly, employ different…
Sporting fraternity not happy with CGF move
CHENNAI: The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) officially announced that Glasgow will be hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. In a statement on Tuesday, the body also said that the event will feature just 10 sports across four venues. Some of the…
The Bert & Ernie of New Zealand cricket
On October 20, at the Dubai International Stadium when New Zealand were getting close to their first-ever World Cup title, Martin was in the middle of the action. Not with a bat or her keeping gloves, but with her words….
‘We’re here to make amends’: Cummins
“I think that’s from the fans and the media as well. So anytime we don’t win down here, of course, you look at those series a bit more closely. The last series, in particular, was a tough one. It went…
India’s batting intent on rise
BENGALURU: When Sarfaraz Khan wanted to flay the second new ball through point minutes after New Zealand had taken it in the third innings, Rishabh Pant, the man at the other end, marched up to offer a few words of…
Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s ACL game moved amid Iran security fears
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League Elite game with Esteghlal of Tehran on Tuesday will be as closely watched in India as it is in Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said in a statement released…
Dubai show up to cheer for new champions
DUBAI: On Sunday, all roads in the United Arab Emirates led to the Dubai International Stadium. After being named as host venues five weeks before the opening game, Dubai and Sharjah have witnessed some of the best moments in the…
Spirited India falls short in Bengaluru as New Zealand secures historic first Test win
For seven overs and the first half-hour, the pair of Mohammed Siraj and Bumrah, especially the latter, were landing bombs. Devon Conway, who had looked so assured in his first innings, copped several blows. Even though he managed three boundaries…
After wild day, India hoping for a miracle
BENGALURU: To hell and back. Well, not quite. Now that they are back where they started when the day began, it’s on the bowlers to finish what the batters started. When Saturday dawned, the hosts still needed a few miracles…
Sarfaraz’s maiden Test hundred carries resurgent India to 344/3 at lunch against NZ
BENGALURU: India continued their extraordinary turnaround in opening Test against New Zealand with Sarfaraz Khan striking his maiden Test hundred to take India to 344 for three at lunch on the fourth day, here Saturday. Sarfaraz (125, 154b) and Rishabh…
Trajectory of growth for women's game is all pointing upwards: Snehal Pradhan
SHARJAH: It has been two years since former India cricketer Snehal Pradhan took over as Manager of women’s cricket at the International Cricket Council. In the time since, the global body has conducted two senior T20 World Cups, the maiden…
Cameron Green’s absence will change Australia’s bowling dynamics, says Mitchell Starc
“We’ve had to take some of that workload, and Gaz (Nathan Lyon) has probably had to bowl a bit extra as well. “That’s been the mindset for a number of years now, with overseas tour or a home series and…
Bosch bosses Australia as South Africa storms into women’s T20 World Cup final
DUBAI: When South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to bowl first at the Dubai International Stadium, she had done half the job right. In fact, it was a sign of what was to come. It all…
Verstappen eyes ending winless streak in Texas
AUSTIN: Max Verstappen will seek to reboot his title defence and end an eight-race winless streak this weekend when he locks horns with title rival Lando Norris at the United States Grand Prix. Four weeks on from finishing second behind…
Anxiety in NSFs over autonomy as ministry calls for meeting
Fear of elections in NOC, NSFsAnother sticky issue would be aligning the constitution of NOCs, NSFs and other stakeholders up to the district level. The executive committee of the Indian Olympics Association, including its president, is busy fighting but if…
Mbappé’s representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim
“These accusations are totally false and irresponsible, and their propagation is unacceptable,” they said in a statement sent to the AP and other media. “Kylian Mbappé will under no circumstances tolerate his integrity, reputation and honor being sullied by unfounded…
International camp for U20, U23 women wrestlers at IIS expected next year
CHENNAI: Age-group women wrestlers (U20 and U23) from across the globe are expected to arrive at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in Vijayanagara, Karnataka for a training camp next year. The camp aims to provide Indian wrestlers a chance…
Don’t want to take undercooked Shami to Australia: Rohit Sharma
BENGALURU: India skipper Rohit Sharma has virtually ruled out Mohammed Shami from the upcoming Test tour of Australia, saying that the pacer’s recovery from an ankle surgery has been hampered by swellinhis g in knees and it would not be…
Unstoppable force faces movable object
An early autumn morning in this part of the country is easy to predict. Once the southeast monsoon starts to withdraw, the days begin to shorten rapidly and the Sun starts to play hide and seek. With an active disturbance…
Steve Smith to return to number 4 spot for India Test series
MELBOURNE: Veteran Australia batter Steve Smith will return to his favoured number four position after a short stint as an opener in the upcoming Test series against India, national selector George Bailey confirmed on Monday. Post opener David Warner’s retirement…
Creating sports fandom in Australia, one tee at a time
SHARJAH: In a video posted by Cricket Australia a few months ago where a few young fans got the chance to interact with the vice-captain Tahlia McGrath. One of the young fans was wearing a t-shirt that said ‘Caught Healy,…
Djokovic and Sinner reach Shanghai Masters final; Sabalenka rallies over Gauff at Wuhan
SHANGHAI: Novak Djokovic overcame physical discomfort to beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6 (6) and move closer to a 100th career title and a record-extending fifth at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday. By also reaching the final, top-ranked Jannik Sinner ensured…
Samson ton powers India to 133-run win, 3-0 T20I series sweep against Bangladesh
HYDERABAD: Sanju Samson’s ebullient maiden T20 International hundred dotted India’s resounding 133-run victory and 3-0 series sweep over a listless Bangladesh here on Saturday. Once India broomed away records like rotten twigs while posting 297 for 6 after electing to…
Germany wins in Nations League as 10-man Dutch rescue point
PARIS: Deniz Undav scored twice as Germany defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 to edge closer to the Nations League quarter-finals on Friday as the 10-man Netherlands rescued a 1-1 draw in Hungary. Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz laid on a backheel…
Bumrah named India vice-captain for NZ Test series, in indication of leadership role in Australia
NEW DELHI: Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Friday named vice-captain of India for the upcoming three-match home Test series against New Zealand, strongly indicating his possible elevation to the leadership role when the team travels to Australia from next…
‘Your legacy will live forever’
PARIS: Novak Djokovic told old rival Rafael Nadal that his “legacy will live forever” after the Spanish great announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday. “Your tenacity, dedication, fighting spirit is going to be taught for decades. Your legacy will…
IOC sets January date for seven presidential candidates to woo Olympic voters
SWITZERLAND: The International Olympic Committee has set a January 30 date for the key presidential election meeting where seven candidates will meet with voters ahead of their ballot in March. The closed-doors meeting at IOC headquarters is the only set-piece…
Indian players are best in the world, they bat well in all conditions: Taskin Ahmed
NEW DELHI: Indian players are the best in the world and can bat well in any conditions, said Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed while conceding that batting frailties have let down the visitors in the T20I series, which the hosts lead…
Nitish Reddy sizzles with bat and ball as India seal series with 86-run win over Bangladesh
The third six came behind mid wicket. He was eventually sent back by Mustafizur Rehman, who bowled a slower ball, but not before receiving a standing ovation. Chasing the 220 plus total, opener Parvez Hossain Emon came out with an…
Frances Tiafoe aims tirade of expletives at umpire after loss at Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI: U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe cursed repeatedly at a chair umpire after losing a match at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. Tiafoe sent about 10 expletives in the direction of official Jimmy Pinoargote during a minute-long tirade after exiting…
Paula Badosa withdraws from Wuhan Open amid racism row
WUHAN: Former world number two Paula Badosa has withdrawn from this week’s Wuhan Open, organisers said on Tuesday, amid a racism row over an online photo. Tournament organisers said the Spaniard had pulled out of the WTA 1000 tournament, citing…
India U-19 dominated opening day with strong batting performance against Australia
CHENNAI: Half-centuries by Nitya J Pandya (94), KP Karthikeya (71), Soham Patwardhan (61 batting) and Nikhil Kumar (61) put India U-19 in control as they posted a healthy 316 for 5 in 90 overs against Australia U-19 on the opening…
Fritz and Dimitrov finally advance at rain-soaked Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI: Two days after starting, seventh-ranked Taylor Fritz and 10th-ranked Grigor Dimitrov finally got to complete their second-round matches at the Shanghai Masters on Monday. Fritz, the U.S. Open finalist, had led 4-3 in the opening set against Frenchman Terence…
Varun Chakravarthy steals show on India comeback
Varun, who had fallen off the radar after 2021, broke into the Indian team on the back of a stellar show in the IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders. He was instrumental in the Gautam Gambhir-mentored side lifting the title at…
India’s aggression overwhelm Bangladesh in 1st T20I with 7-wicket win
GWALIOR: A clinical spell with the ball and a high-flying approach from the batters sealed a comfortable 7-wicket win for India in the opening T20I against Bangladesh on Sunday in Gwalior. While chasing a paltry total of 128, the newly…
Madrid beat Villarreal but Carvajal suffers knee injury
The Italian coach started Kylian Mbappe after the French striker had recovered from a thigh problem. The former Paris Saint-Germain striker could only appear from the bench in Madrid’s disappointing midweek display. Mbappe, who France have not selected for upcoming…
Veteran geared up for coaching journey
For Sreejesh, coaching is something that he had been aspiring for. He would have loved to coach younger hockey players because he believes that getting them trained from the grassroots would help them develop into better players rather than focusing…
Jeevika stuns Bhakti in national chess meet
CHENNAI: The second round of the National Women Chess Championship, which is being held at Chettinadu Public School, Managiri (Karaikudi), saw lesser-fancied players pulling off some big moves. In an interesting game, Jeevika beat Bhakti Kulkarni, former Asian champion of…
Bittersweet WC debut for Asha as India go down to New Zealand
DUBAI: The first ball Asha Sobhana bowled to Suzie Bates felt more like a move on a chessboard. A short ball wide of off stump, for which Bates came down the wicket before realising the turn, and nudged it towards…
FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination
ZURICH: FIFA stopped short of suspending the Israeli soccer federation on Thursday, but asked for a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by Palestinian soccer officials. A senior FIFA panel overseeing governance will separately investigate “the participation in Israeli competitions…
India’s bid to host 2025 Senior, U23 & U17 Asian Wrestling Championships not accepted
NEW DELHI: After losing the tournament’s hosting rights last year due to the wrestlers’ protest, India was keen to organise the Senior, U23 and U17 Asian Wrestling Championships next year. However, despite lobbying hard for the continental event, the Wrestling…
Next-gen ready for big stage
Young stars on the rise After the inaugural U19 Women’s World Cup last year, a number of next-gen players have moved up the ranks. A look at some of them who can set the tournament alive in the UAE… Marufa…
With selectors watching on, Test hopefuls put on a show at Irani Cup
LUCKNOW: Presence of national selectors here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has added a layer to the ongoing Irani Cup match between Ranji champions and Rest of India. It is learnt that two of the five-member selection panel…
Green Park Stadium has stay of execution
The star offie also spoke on the other aspects of allotting Tests to smaller centres. “The second of it is there are certain requisite ingredients that go into making a Test match happen like the weather and the kind of…
INTERVIEW |Quality of players in GCL is immensely high: GM Srinath
CHENNAI: The UMumba Masters is geared up for Season 2 of the Global Chess League (GCL). The team is coached by Grandmaster Srinath N, who was the captain of the Indian men’s team that captured gold at the Chess Olympiad….
Sir Mutha bags overall title
CHENNAI: The Sir Mutha School team bagged the overall championship in the boys (165 points) and the girls (111 points ) categories at the 30th age-group swimming competition organized by The Madras District Aquatic Association at Orca pool. Results: Individual…
Neeraj Chopra, Klaus Bartonietz to part ways as AFI scouts for new coach
The AFI would want the veteran German coach to continue his association in training, especially the junior programme but everything depends on him. Sumariwalla said that Klaus’ work with Neeraj is beyond exemplary. “He has trained him to two Olympic…
We’ve players who will help India dominate cricket for next 10 years: Laxman on bench strength
The former India batter then described how monitoring of the targeted players was done at the CoE. When Rahul was the head coach of the Indian team, he used to take care of the contracted players and we at NCA…
Green Park’s grass less greener than other side
KANPUR: Earlier this month, a one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida. The decision came on the fourth day as wet outfield prevented…
Osasuna stuns Barcelona 4-2, stops it from tying club record for best season start
BARCELONA: Bryan Zaragoza scored one goal and set up another to spark Osasuna’s stunning 4-2 win over Barcelona on Saturday, dealing the Spanish league leader its first loss. The lightning-fast forward on loan from Bayern Munich crossed for Ante Budimir to open…
Chelsea’s Palmer hits four first-half goals to beat Brighton
LONDON: Cole Palmer scored four times in 20 first-half minutes to make Premier League history as Chelsea beat Brighton 4-2 to move up to third on Saturday. The Blues had trailed early on as Georginio Rutter took advantage of a…
MIKA to host last round of national karting championship in Chennai
CHENNAI: The Madras International Karting Arena (MIKA), inaugurated only last week will host its maiden competitive event the fifth and final round of the MECO-FMSCI National Karting Championship Rotax Max Classes 2024 with 54 entrants in the fray. The two-day…
Bangladesh superfan alleges thrashing, does U-turn hours later
KANPUR: A Bangladesh superfan, Tiger Robi, who usually accompanies the team on its away tours, was allegedly beaten up on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh here at the Green Park Stadium, Kanpur on Friday. Hours…
Bangladesh all-rounder revealed his plans to teammates on India arrival
Explaining the reasons given by Shakib behind his decision during discussions, Sarkar said, “He said the time is apt for him to make way for youngsters. The announcement came after an intense discussion. It was a well-thought decision and he…
Mohammedan Sporting earns first ISL victory by defeating Chennaiyin FC
CHENNAI: Debutants Mohammedan Sporting Club earned their maiden victory at the Indian Super League (ISL) after they defeated Chennaiyin FC 1-0 with Lalremsanga Fanai scoring the solitary goal of the game here on Thursday. Fanai struck in the 39th minute…
IOA infighting puts its own election under scanner
Usha is one of the eight SOMs who were selected by the IOA’s Athletes Commission. There are at least four SOMs in the EC (that has a total of 15 members): PT Usha (athletics), Yogeshwar Dutt (wrestling), Rohit Rajpal (tennis)…
Madrid’s Mbappe suffers thigh injury ahead of Atletico derby
MADRID: Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sustained a thigh injury ahead of this weekend’s La Liga derby clash against Atletico, his club said Wednesday. “Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid’s medical services on our player Kylian Mbappe,…
It’s going to be a massacre in Singapore: Arjun Erigaisi
On the toughest game? In terms of opposition, it was against Lenier Dominguez [US], because he was clearly the highest-rated player I faced in the tournament. My best game would be against Daneshvar Bardiya of Iran. In the (ninth round)…
Ten Hag says expanded schedules make injuries ‘almost unavoidable’
MANCHESTER: Erik ten Hag has warned the increasing number of fixtures will leave top players facing an “almost unavoidable” risk of injury, as Manchester United head into their opening game of the new-look Europa League. Expanded European events and next…
Wrestling Worlds selection trials at akhara?
CHENNAI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is expected to hold selection trials to pick up teams for the World Championships (senior and U-23) on October 6 and 7. The trials may be held in an akhara in Narela, on…
Bumrah arguably the best fast bowler across formats: Steve Smith
NEW DELHI: Seasoned Australian batter Steve Smith has spoken glowingly of Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calling the Indian arguably the best fast bowler across formats. The five-Test series between India and Australia begins in Perth on November…
Men, women create Olympiad history
When R Praggnanandhaa nailed his game, it sealed an utterly dominating two weeks. On air, Vidit Gujrathi, one of the unsung heroes of this team’s campaign, said this would go down as a win for the ages never to be…
Team India win historic twin golds at Chess Olympiad
The men’s team for the open category consisted of Gukesh, Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa R, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna, and Srinath Narayanan. This marks India’s first Olympiad gold when the event is held in person, as the last gold was shared during…
Deadly bus accident claims lives of three Brazilian football players
MEXICO CITY: A bus carrying a Brazilian football team flipped on a road south of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, killing three people and injuring at least six, authorities said. Local media reported the three dead were players from the…
Bangladesh 158 for 4 in chase of 515 as bad light stops play
CHENNAI: Bangladesh were reeling on 158 for 4 in their mammoth chase of 515 when bad light stopped play on day three of the opening Test here on Saturday. India declared their second innings at 287 for 4 riding on…
Super-kicked!
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Adimalathura shoreline was his playground. His father went to the sea, and his mother sold the catch for a living. Born to them after 14 years of marriage, he was the coveted one, allowed to play at will….
Visitors to play Tests in Multan and Rawalpindi
KARACHI: Multan and Rawalpindi will be the venues for three-Test series between Pakistan and England, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Friday. While Multan will host the first two Tests of the series with the opening game scheduled from October…
Ashwin, Jadeja rescue India on opening day of first test against Bangladesh
“It’s an old Chennai surface with a bit of bounce and carry. The red soil pitch allows you to play a few shots if you are willing to just get in line and give it a bit of a tonk…
Playing Nadal is ‘kind of a nightmare’, says Alcaraz
BERLIN: Carlos Alcaraz has admitted to being starstruck when he first faced Rafael Nadal, saying that facing the 22-time Grand Slam champion was “kind of a nightmare”. Speaking in Berlin on Thursday ahead of the Laver Cup, the 21-year-old Alcaraz…
Gukesh leads India to victory over China as women’s team dominates Georgia
CHENNAI: In a marathon endgame lasting longer than a Test match session, D Gukesh removed his gloves, picked up a metaphorical knife, and prepared an ambush. The teenage chess prodigy relentlessly wore down Wei Yi in a game that stretched…
Former Italy striker Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci, who was top scorer at 1990 World Cup, dies at 59
ROME: Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at the 1990 World Cup that his country hosted and epitomized a player exceeding expectations on football’s biggest stage, has died. He was 59. Schillaci had been hospitalized in…
Baliyan, Arju among top athletes provisionally suspended; Bajrang’s name goes missing
CHENNAI: Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist Kiran Baliyan figures among some of the top athletes who have tested positive for banned substances and have been provisionally suspended. This has been updated on the website of the National Anti-Doping Agency provisional…
Defending champions India beat China 1-0 to win fifth Asian Champions Trophy hockey title
HULUNBUIR: Defending champions India came out on top in a hard-fought 1-0 win against China to claim their fifth Hero Asian Champions Trophy hockey title It was difficult for the Paris Olympic bronze medallist and favourites to break the Chinese…
From tennis ball in village to Bangladesh pace sensation: Rana’s incredible journey
But for Rana to make a move, he had to fulfil a demand put forth by his elder brother, who was working in Saudi Arabia and the primary earning member of the family. “Rana’s father is a small-time farmer and…
Indian men crush Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan
BUDAPEST: Backed by the two in-form stars in World Championship challenger D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, the Indian men scored a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad here. It seems like Gukesh and…
Neeraj’s season of second finishes
Another target, though he hasn’t been too vocal about it, is the elusive 90m mark. “Hopefully this season,” Neeraj kept repeating during interactions before the Olympics. After securing silver in Paris, he revealed that he had been battling the adductor…
Spinners in focus ahead of 1st Test vs B’desh
CHENNAI: India may be having one of the most potent pace bowling attacks in the world, but spin is still king at home. India have named four spinners in R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav for the…
Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League final, misses crown by 1cm
BRUSSELS: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra agonisingly missed the Diamond League crown by just one centimeter as he finished second for the second consecutive year with a throw of 87.86m in the season finale here on Saturday. The 26-year-old…
Gurnoor Brar among selected net bowlers as India gears up for Bangladesh series in Chennai
India’s new bowling coach, Morne Morkel, was seen offering advice on how to bowl to top Indian batters, along with suggestions for specific net sessions aimed at preparing for the series. In addition to Brar, Mumbai off-spinner Himanshu Singh, whose…
India A dominate as Agarwal, Pratam shine on day two of Duleep Trophy
ANANTAPUR: Half-centuries by skipper Mayank Agarwal and Pratam Singh helped India A reach 115 for one in their second innings, extending their control over India D after the second day’s play of the Duleep Trophy on Friday. India A, who…
Odisha FC aim for home advantage in ISL opener against Chennaiyin FC
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha FC will brace for a tough test as they face two-time champions Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) campaign opener at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. Sergio Lobera’s side will be looking for an ideal start…
Chennaiyin FC set for long grind; ISL begins today with Mohun Bagan Super Giant taking on Mumbai City FC
CHENNAI: Owen Coyle Chennaiyin FC coach is a cool and relaxed man. His confidence stems from the fact that he got Chennaiyin back into the playoffs last season for the first time since 2020. The vast improvement shown by the…
Alonso says Aston Martin is F1 ‘team of the future’ after hiring designer Newey
BAKU: Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin is Formula 1’s “team of the future” following the hiring of Red Bull car designer Adrian Newey with an eye on the new regulations coming in 2026. The arrival of Newey, who has designed…
IOA president sends show cause notice on eligibility to top EC members
CHENNAI: The Indian Olympic Association mess has gone to the next level. After the email communication was suspended because of non-payment, it has come to light that the IOA president has issued show cause notices to at least five members of…
Punjab FC ready for ISL season with balanced squad of youth, experience
MOHALI: Punjab FC, the sole representative from North India in the top-tier Indian Super League (ISL), on Wednesday announced their 26-member squad for the upcoming season. At an event here, the team also unveiled their home, away, and third kits….
IOA’s email comms down due to non-payment of dues
CHENNAI: In a bizarre and unbelievable twist to the fight between the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president and the majority of its executive committee members, the email IDs of the IOA seem to have been suspended. This newspaper tried reaching…
Current generation of Indian chess players great at grabbing opportunities: Viswanathan Anand
NEW DELHI: “Slowly transitioning” from a world champion competitor to a mentor-cum-sports administrator, chess icon Viswanathan Anand feels the current crop of Indian players, which he has had a role in shaping, has turned out to be “great” at grabbing…
Tearful Sinner dedicates US Open title to seriously ill aunt
NEW YORK: A tearful Jannik Sinner dedicated his US Open title victory on Sunday to his aunt, who he revealed is battling serious ill health, admitting: “I don’t know how much longer I will have her in my life”. World…
Ronaldo strikes late to seal Portugal win over Scotland
LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo’s late strike sealed Portugal’s 2-1 win over Scotland as the 901st goal of the striker’s extraordinary career completed a stirring fightback in Sunday’s Nations League clash. Ronaldo had reached 900 career goals with his 131st international strike…
Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in the US Open men’s final just weeks after his doping exoneration
NEW YORK: Jannik Sinner started slowly at the U.S. Open, dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping case no one knew about until shortly before play began at Flushing Meadows. If that episode initially hung…
Defending champions India beat China 3-0 in Asian Champions Trophy opener
HULUNBUIR: The Indian men’s hockey team launched their title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over hosts China in the Asian Champions Trophy here on Sunday. Sukhjeet Singh (14th minute), Uttam Singh (27th), and Abhishek (32nd) were the goal-scorers for…
Navdeep’s silver upgraded to gold after dramatic men’s javelin throw F41 final at Paralympics
PARIS: India’s Navdeep Singh’s silver medal was upgraded to gold after initial winner Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag following a dramatic men’s javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. This…
Taylor Fritz ends America’s 15-year wait, sets up US Open final with Sinner
NEW YORK: Taylor Fritz became the first American man since 2009 to reach a Grand Slam final on Friday, setting up a US Open title showdown against world number one Jannik Sinner. Fritz, the world number 12, twice fought back…
Praveen’s record jump gives india sixth gold
CHENNAI: The world of sport is unique. The stories it springs up are even more fascinating. Praveen Kumar is no different. He was born with a shorter leg and had battled an inferiority complex because of it as a youngster….
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Harvinder, Preeti to be India’s flag-bearers for Paralympics closing ceremony
PARIS: Gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh and sprinter Preeti Pal, who made history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win two medals at the Paralympics, will be the country’s flag-bearers during the closing ceremony of the Paris Games on…
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Root scales new peak in Test cricket
Kevin Sharp, Root’s childhood coach, is a happy man. Speaking to TNIE, Sharp said, “I’ve known Joe since he was 12. Obviously, I’ve monitored his progress. It’s just been a pleasure to see him become one of the world’s greatest…
Sports Minister Mandaviya hails record medal haul at Paralympics
NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mandaviya on Thursday praised the Indian contingent for achieving the country’s best-ever medal haul and expressed hope that the athletes would secure more medals in the remaining two days of the Paralympics. With 24 podium finishes…
‘Real deal’ Kimi Antonelli will steer Mercedes into new era after Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton too acknowledged Antonelli’s potential, stating, “Kimi is going to do a great job. I know he has what it takes to succeed in Formula 1, and I’m excited to see what he can achieve with Mercedes.” Wolff too emphasised…
Harvinder advances to pre-quarters in quest for second Paralympics medal
PARIS: Tokyo Paralympics bronze medallist Harvinder Singh outclassed Tseng Lung-Hui of Chinese Taipei 7-3 to reach the men’s recurve open pre-quarter-finals in the archery competition of the ongoing Paris Games on Wednesday. Harvinder, the only Indian archer to have won…
India’s Deepthi Jeevanji wins bronze in women’s 400m T20 category in Paris Paralympics
PARIS: India’s world champion Deepthi Jeevanji came up short of her best timing as she won a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 category final race at the Paralympics here on Tuesday. Deepthi, who turns 21 later this month,…
More ‘Bazball’ for all as Test coach McCullum takes charge of England’s white-ball teams
England Test coach Brendon McCullum will also take control of the white-ball teams, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. The ECB said the New Zealander would be in charge of both the Test and limited-overs teams from…
Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw F64, becomes first Indian man to defend title in Paralympics
PARIS: Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil on Monday became the first Indian man and second from the country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m at the Paris Games. The 26-year-old…
Para badminton player Kumar Nitesh wins maiden Paralympic gold
PARIS: India’s Kumar Nitesh clinched his maiden gold medal at the Paralympics after beating Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell in a thrilling men’s singles SL3 badminton final here on Monday. The 29-year-old from Haryana was rock solid in his defence and…
Shuttlers Suhas, Manisha assure badminton medals; shooter Avani misses out
PARIS/CHATEAUROUX: Suhas Yathiraj positioned himself for unprecedented glory by reaching the summit clash for a second consecutive time after fellow shuttler Manisha Ramadass also assured India of a medal but star shooter Avani Lekhara missed out on repeating her medal-winning…
Bopanna-Sutjiadi pull off stunning comeback to reach US Open mixed doubles quarters
NEW YORK: India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi staged a remarkable comeback to progress to the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the US Open. After losing the first set without winning a single game, the eighth-seeded duo turned…
F4 racing delayed due to technical reasons, to begin by 8pm
CHENNAI: The F4 India Championships, which is part of the Indian Racing Festival 2024, was apparently delayed due to technical reasons on Saturday. The event that was supposed to begin at 2pm could not go ahead because the track needed some…
Top soccer players sidelined fuels burnout concerns with ever-increasing game schedule
MONACO: Jude Bellingham and Rodri have key starring roles for title-winning soccer clubs and their national teams. Neither is currently playing matches. Both are being carefully managed early in another congested season that shapes to keep both busy well into…
Manish Narwal claims silver in air pistol event at Paralympics
Manish, who comes from a family of shooters and is the recipient of the highest sporting honour the Khel Ratna, had qualified for the final in fifth place. Manish had shot a total of 565 to enter the eight-man final….
Preethi Pal wins bronze in women’s T35 100m event, India’s medal tally rises to three
Indian athlete Preethi Pal has won the country’s first-ever medal in the 100m event at the Paris Paralympics. Pal clinched the bronze after finishing the women’s 100m T35 event with her personal best time of 14.21 seconds. This is India’s…
Sports Ministry launches RESET programme to empower retired athletes
NEW DELHI: In a bid to make athletes self-reliant after retirement, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched the ‘Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training’ (RESET) programme, aimed at making them employable with “necessary skills and knowledge”. The launch of the programme…
Sukant, Suhas, Tarun make winning start; Manasi, Mandeep lose in Paralympics
PARIS: India’s Sukant Kadam, Suhas Yathiraj and Tarun notched up contrasting wins in their respective opening men’s singles SL4 group matches to make a resounding start to their campaign in para-badminton competition at the Paralympics here on Thursday. Sukant, 31,…
Five Uruguay players suspended after Copa America brawl; Nunez banned for five games, Bentancur four
ASUNCION: South American soccer body CONMEBOL suspended on Wednesday several Uruguayan internationals due to incidents at the Copa America semi-final against Colombia in July. Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez will be out for five Uruguay fixtures, while Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur…
India can clinch 10 medals in athletics at Paralympics, says coach Satyanarayana
NEW DELHI: India can clinch 10 medals including five golds in athletics at the Paralympics starting on Wednesday, reckoned para athletics head coach Satyanarayana, adding that the aim will be to better their performances from the last edition. Satyanarayana said…
BCCI secretary Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman
Being a powerful decision-maker in the richest cricket board of the world, which contributes more than 75 per cent of the revenue for the global body, Shah’s election was never in doubt once he threw his hat in the ring….
New Champions League format promises more of almost everything storied clubs wanted from UEFA
Why change such a successful competition? Money, mostly, though that’s not the only reason. The Champions League in Europe has for the past 32 years showcased the highest quality play in world football. It let UEFA steer billions of euros…
Eyes on Jay Shah as ICC chair nomination deadline about to end
While the murmurs of Shah going to the ICC have been around for a while now, it all became official when current ICC chair Greg Barclay decided recently not to seek a third term. Barclay took charge as the Independent…
Sven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish soccer coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swedish soccer manager who spent five years as England’s first ever foreign-born coach after making his name winning trophies at club level in Italy, Portugal and Sweden, died Monday. He was 76. Eriksson died at home surrounded…
Chinese players are not invincible, says para-badminton star Bhavina Patel
NEW DELHI: Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist in table tennis Bhavina Patel is determined to do one better against her Chinese opponents at Paris Paralympics starting on August 28, saying they are not invincible. The first Indian paddler to clinch a…
Sathiyan’s fighting win over Aruna in vain for Delhi
CHENNAI: Experienced Indian paddler Sathiyan Gnanasekaran kicked off his fifth season in Dabang Delhi TTC colours with a sensational come-from-behind win over World no. 20 Quadri Aruna, the highest-ranked male player in the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024, at the Jawaharlal…
Brighton strike late to inflict damaging defeat on Ten Hag’s Manchester United
BRIGHTON: Joao Pedro’s 95th-minute header handed Brighton a 2-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday as 31-year-old boss Fabian Hurzeler enjoyed a dream home Premier League debut. United looked to have snatched a point when Amad Diallo’s deflected effort cancelled out…
My dream was just to have India written on my T-shirt, says Sukant Kadam on his journey to Paralympics
NEW DELHI: Aged 10, Sukant Kadam fell on a cricket field and it altered the course of his life. A severe knee injury, followed by multiple surgeries, left him severely disabled and kept him away from sports for nearly a…
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Difficult for me if I recall Olympic setback: Boxer Nishant
CHENNAI: Boxing, in general, is a harsh sport. Cuts and bruises are widespread, and the participants, over time, learn to deal with them. It can become even harsher sometimes, as Nishant Dev, a proficient master of the craft, found out…
para-athlete Avani Lekhara as she aims for medal at the Paralympics
NEW DELHI: Avani Lekhara would have never taken up shooting if not for the persuasion of her parents two years after a catastrophic car mishap left her paralysed waist down and confined to a wheelchair at the age of 11….
UTT 2024: Lions seeking top service
CHENNAI: Chennai Lions will look to make use of their home advantage and reclaim the title they last won in 2019 in the Ultimate Table Tennis being held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here. The 2024 edition will see…
Club thrower Pranav Soorma eyes Paralympic glory
NEW DELHI: It’s not often that a person paralysed by a life-altering accident would describe that tragedy as a “blessing in disguise” or “an opportunity” to carve an identity. But then soon-to-be-Paralympian Pranav Soorma is built differently. He was 16…
Manager Enzo Maresca adamant Chelsea squad ‘not a mess’ after more transfer activity
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insisted Wednesday he was not presiding over a “mess” of a squad after the London club were involved in yet more transfer activity. Joao Felix signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with his return from…
Conor Gallagher completes move to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea after weeks-long saga
MADRID: England midfielder Conor Gallagher finally completed his move to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, ending a weeks-long saga when issues arose to jeopardise his departure from Chelsea. Chelsea wanted to sell Gallagher, an academy product and the team’s vice-captain last…
Women’s T20 World Cup moved from Bangladesh to UAE
DUBAI: The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for October has been moved out of Bangladesh and will instead take place in the United Arab Emirates, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday. The decision to change the venue follows…
WCA launches review panel to address cramped global cricket schedule
CHENNAI: The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has formed a six-member panel to review the cramped international calendar which it believes is “broken and unsustainable”. The review will be conducted by a six-member team led by former head of the Australian…
Germany captain Gundogan announces retirement from international football
“I felt a certain tiredness in my body and also in my head, which got me thinking. And the games at club and national level are not going to get any less,” he said. “I will definitely continue to be…
No goal for Mbappé in his Spanish league debut as Real Madrid draws 1-1 at Mallorca
MADRID: Defending champion Real Madrid couldn’t manage more than a 1-1 draw at Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s first Spanish league match on Sunday. In his second game with Madrid after debuting midweek, Mbappe failed to break through. The France great…
Djokovic blasts ’embarrassing’ lack of video replays in tennis
The Serb star added: “We have Hawkeye for line calls, we live in the technologically advanced 21st century! Please respective Tours, make sure this nonsense never happens again!” The US Open, the last Grand Slam event of the season, uses…
Decoding the Manu Bhaker-Jaspal Rana bond
Education is important. Next course in Nalanda? Her shooting aside, Bhaker is also quite proud of her academic achievements. She scored upwards of 90 per cent in most of her subjects in 12th standard and also qualified for Tokyo Olympics…
Neeraj Chopra mindful & aiming for sky
CHENNAI: On August 8, Neeraj Chopra won his second Olympic medal in front of a packed crowd at Stade de France during the Paris Olympics. In less than two weeks, India’s Javelin star has put that medal aside to start…
Angry Alcaraz out after ‘worst match’ while Sinner wins in walkover
“It’s really difficult to find some goodstuffs from this match — I want to forget it and try to move on to New York,” he said. “I’ll try to practice well, to get used to those courts. And I will…
Kishan hits century for Jharkhand on red-ball comeback in Buchi Babu invitational tournament
CHENNAI: When Ishan Kishan walked out to bat against Madhya Pradesh at the India Cements Cricket Ground, Tirunelveli on Friday for Jharkhand, it was the first time he played a professional red-ball match since the Test against West Indies in…
Taiwan leader praises Olympic boxing champion in gender row
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president praised Olympic boxing gold medallist Lin Yu-ting on Friday for showing “grace” despite attacks on her gender, as he hosted a party for the island’s Olympians. Competing under the name Chinese Taipei, Taiwanese athletes brought home seven…
Glad that Swapnil is getting attention: Coach Deepali
CHENNAI: The dust is yet to settle post the Games. The just-concluded bash would have been life-changing for most of the participants, including Indians. Shooters were in the thick of it as the contingent captured three bronze medals (a significant…
Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup
Vinícius and Bellingham, stars of Madrid’s run to the Champions League and La Liga titles last season, were the game’s standout players, however, as Carlo Ancelotti’s team eventually overpowered Atalanta after an even first half that saw both sides hit…
CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for silver medal, IOA expresses disappointment
The Haryana grappler, who was making her third Olympic appearance, had cut her hair, gone without food and water and spent an entire night working out to stay within the prescribed weight limit but even extreme measures could not save…
Hockey India retires Sreejesh’s No. 16 jersey at senior level; names him junior coach
NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country’s second consecutive Olympic bronze…
Man City facing tumultuous season in bid to retain status as king of Premier League
Manchester City’s reign of dominance in the Premier League is like nothing previously seen in the 136-year history of England’s top division. The Abu Dhabi-owned club is hunting a record-extending fifth straight title under Pep Guardiola and his squad of…
‘India will win medal for making excuses’: Gavaskar supports Prakash Padukone
Against this backdrop, in a column for Sportstar, Gavaskar hailed Padukone as the “finest sportsperson that India has produced”. Following this, Gavaskar went on to show his support for Padukone stating that the Indian contingent is good at making excuses…
Morning alarm, 600km daily train ride & American influence in Chateauroux
“Even now some donate money,” she said. The info board reveals the story more candidly. “Young French girls love the big American cars and their seductive drivers with cigarettes, chewing gum and dollars. Moreover, at this time many mixed marriages…
Noah Lyles feared bronchitis after positive COVID test, but now pushes through with new career goals
PARIS: Asthma didn’t stop Noah Lyles from taking on the 200 meter at the Paris Olympics, even after testing positive for COVID-19. Despite fears of bronchitis and conflicting reports about his fever, Lyles won a bronze medal just two days…
Nowhere near target
Neeraj had an astonishing day too. One athlete who can be a gold standard in consistency managed only one legitimate throw — his second of 89.45m. If this has not happened before, Arshad Nadeem’s stupefying 92.97m throw too was otherworldly….
Lakshay’s fifer lifts Rovers
CHENNAI: Offie S Lakshay Jain’s 5 for 35 helped Jolly Rovers beat Young Stars by nine wickets on the final day of the fourth round of the senior division league of the TNCA at IIT-Chemplast grounds. Rovers got six points…
Didn’t know which peak Neeraj would reach — Everest or K2: Coach Klaus Bartonietz
PARIS: They share a very sacred bond: Olympic silver medallist Neeraj Chopra and his coach Klaus Bartonietz. Almost like father and son. They spent more than nine months together training and competing. They travelled from one centre to another. Klaus,…
How Sehrawat lost 4.6 kg in 10 hours
PARIS: To gain something, Aman Sehrawat first needed to lose something. When the scales of the weighing machine showed 61.5 kg on Thursday after his semi-final defeat to eventual champion Rei Higuchi, Aman had a bigger job at hand before…
Aman Sehrawat continues wrestling streak, pockets 57kg bronze
PARIS: “I am dedicating this medal to my parents who don’t even know that I am a wrestler,” said Aman Sehrawat after winning India’s fifth bronze and sixth overall. The story of Aman is poignant. He battled depression too after…
IOA engages Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania to represent Vinesh before CAS
PARIS: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to be awarded the silver medal in the Women’s Wrestling 50kg competition in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be represented by renowned senior counsels Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania before the Court of Arbitration…
Neeraj Chopra wins Silver; Pakistan’s Nadeem breaks Olympic record to clinch Gold
Defending Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Games, with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem taking gold and setting a new Olympic record in the process. With his silver, Chopra becomes the…
Vinesh Phogat to be felicitated like a medallist, says Haryana CM Saini
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government will felicitate wrestler Vinesh Phogat — who was disqualified from the Olympics for being overweight ahead of her gold medal bout in the 50 kg category — like a medallist, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said…
How Vinesh’s Olympic dream came to a standstill
PARIS: 100gm. That’s the weight of a regular-sized apple, a small cup of peanuts or less than a cricket ball. It is insignificant a weight for an average human being. In sport it’s that thin line between a medal and…
Israeli athletes receive threats in Paris as tensions simmer over Gaza
PARIS: Israel’s Olympic team said some athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris amid larger tensions over Palestinian deaths during the war in Gaza and the threat of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East. Yael Arad,…
Effortless Neeraj Chopra enters final in style
PARIS: It’s always a bit crazy inside the athletics stadium. The sport itself is considered the Blue Riband event of the Olympics, just like swimming and gymnastics. While the last two are confined within the walls of halls, athletics is…
Dinesh Karthik joins Paarl Royals, first Indian in SA20
NEW DELHI: Former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik was signed by Paarl Royals for the third season of the SA20, making him the first Indian cricketer to participate in the South African league. The tournament is set to begin on January 9….
What Mahuchikh’s gold and other Olympic medals mean to Ukraine
At 22, she holds a mature head on her lean shoulders, a trait imbibed through hardship and toil. Her tall frame makes for a natural high-jumper. The competition inside the mammoth Stade de France was another routine ritual. The world…
Tennis pair win first Olympic medal for Russians in Paris
To be invited to Paris, “neutral individual athletes” who achieved good enough results to qualify had to pass a double check. The international sports federations and the IOC verified that the competitors did not actively support the war in Ukraine…
in a corner of Paris field, Indian hockey rises from beyond
By the time the shoot-out began, GB looked shattered. India were buoyant. Their body language was positive. The entire Indian team yelled and jumped in celebration after Rajkumar Pal found the net, the fourth Indian to do so. Just before…
Ukraine wins its first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, in women’s team saber fencing
PARIS: Olga Kharlan got the winning touch for Ukraine’s first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, ripped off her fencing mask and sank to her knees. When she got up again, it was to dance on the piste wrapped in…
Nishant Dev bows out after quarterfinal loss
PARIS: Debutant Nishant Dev (71kg) bowed out of the Olympic Games following a heartbreaking defeat to Mexico’s Marco Verde Alvarez in the men’s 71kg quarterfinal here on Saturday. The 23-year-old world championship bronze medallist Indian lost by a 1-4 split…
Punjab CM Mann denied political clearance to visit Paris
CHANDIGARH: The Centre has denied political clearance to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his visit to Paris to support the Indian Hockey team at the Olympic Games, an official source said on Saturday. Mann, who holds a diplomatic passport,…
Lakshya Sen creates history, becomes first Indian man to reach Olympic badminton semis
PARIS: Lakshya Sen mounted a remarkable comeback to become the first male Indian shuttler to qualify for the singles semifinals at the Olympic Games, outwitting Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen in an intense battle, here on Friday. The 22-year-old from…
Paris mayor honors Ukrainian Olympic athletes in solidarity during war
PARIS: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo awarded Ukrainian athletes on Thursday with the Grand Vermeil Medal, the French capital’s highest distinction, as a move of solidarity during the 2024 Olympics. “I can imagine today both your sadness and your pride,” Hidalgo…
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For Nikhat Zareen, a loss and and an emotional end
The Chinese boxer was fast and brutal. No matter what Nikhat threw at her, she could duck, weave away. Nikhat only managed to connect with air, especially in the final round. She admitted saying the Chinese was a better boxer….
Binny, PM Modi, Gambhir, Harbhajan remember Anshuman Gaekwad
“As a batter at the highest level, Shri Gaekwad is best remembered for his brave 81 at Jamaica in 1976, where he weathered the storm against a ferocious bowling attack on a tough pitch, and his gritty 201 against Pakistan…
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To get full recognition next year we have to get more NSFs: World Boxing Chief
On how critical it is to join the Olympic movement, Van der Vorst said that it’s not just about funding or being part of a multi-sport event once in four years, it’s bigger than that. “Being part of an Olympic…
Olympic women triathletes begin swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality
High levels of E. coli in water can indicate contamination from sewage. Most strains are harmless and some live in the intestines of healthy people and animals. But others can be dangerous. Even a mouthful of contaminated water can lead…
Sarab-Jeet: Singh is King
CHATEAUROUX (FRANCE): Just after they beat the South Koreans, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh were in a huddle with foreign coach Munkhbayar Dorjsuren. Raw emotions flowed as the enormity of the achievement started to soak in. Manu came towards the…