NEW DELHI: Para swimmer Niranjan Mukundan has been granted a bi-partite quota for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics, the national governing body said on Tuesday. The International Paralympic Committee‘s (IPC) decision to offer a quota place to Mukundan would mean that India will have two para swimmers in its 54-member contingent, the largest ever. Suyash Narayan … Read more
WASHINGTON: The withdrawal of star US gymnast Simone Biles from team and all-round individual events at the Tokyo Olympics ignited a social and political firestorm on Wednesday after rightwing commentators and trolls accused her of letting down her team and her country. Former Olympians, celebrities, and political figures from the liberal side of the spectrum … Read more
Sportspersons are often known for flamboyant style off and on the field and that makes them more popular with their fans. We’ve often spotted international players flaunting their customised jewellery pieces and bring to you some of the ones which became totally iconic. Mirabai Chanu’s Olympic earrings Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu recently made history as she … Read more
NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday hailed weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for creating history by winning a first day medal at the Tokyo Olympics, an unparalleled feat by an Indian athlete in the history of the games. “First day, first medal, nobody did it. You brought smiles in the faces of 135 crore Indians … Read more
TOKYO: The Australian city of Brisbane will host the 2032 summer Olympics, after the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday approved the recommendation of its executive board. Brisbane, where hundreds of people gathered at the river-side South Bank to watch the IOC session on the big screen erupted in cheering, becomes the third Australian city to … Read more
BUDAPEST: Young wrestlers Aman Gulia and Sagar Jaglan on Tuesday emerged the new world champions in their respective categories as India dished out an impressive show on the second day of the Cadet World Championship. Gulia emerged winner with a convincing 5-2 win over American Luke Joseph Lilledahl in 48kg final while Jaglan blanked James … Read more
State sports minister Manoj Tiwary, who made his foray into politics in this year’s assembly polls, was on Monday named in a 39-member probables by the Cricket Association of Bengal. India vs Sri Lanka 2021: Told Everyone Will Hit First Ball for Six, Says Ishan Kishan The former Bengal captain had last played the Ranji … Read more
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s presence always makes an impact as fans go crazy on seeing the Chennai Super Kings captain in the flesh. The former India skipper was seen with a whole new look, where Dhoni is ‘fit’ and is also now sporting a new beard. Images have emerged on social media which … Read more
PARIS: Slovenian Tadej Pogacar claimed a second successive Tour de France title after Sunday’s 21st and final stage, which was won by Belgian Wout van Aert on the Champs Elysees. Pogacar, 22, is the youngest rider to wear the overall leader’s yellow jersey at the end of the race for two years running. The UAE … Read more
SAINT-ÉMILION (France): Tadej Pogacar all but became champion of the 2021 Tour de France on Saturday as the UAE rider protected his large overall lead in the stage 20 time-trial, ahead of the traditionally ceremonial final run to Paris. Wout van Aert won the time trial, but defending champion Pogacar’s solid ride means he need … Read more