It’s a tough job, will try my best: Mohammad Nabi on leading Afghans in T20 World Cup

Dubai: Handed the leadership role for a second time just a few days ago, Afghanistan cricket team captain Mohammad Nabi acknowledged that he has a tough job at hand in the ICC T20 World Cup but is nonetheless hopeful of steering his strife-torn country “until the end” of the showpiece. Nabi was named captain of […]

Ambrose is as much an achiever as Gayle and entitled to his opinion: Richards

ANTIGUA: Curtly Ambrose is an achiever who has earned his stripes to have an opinion of his own which someone like Chris Gayle must learn to “respect” even if it’s not in his favour, said the iconic Sir Vivian Richards. Ambrose, a known critic of the ‘Universe Boss’ Gayle, had told a radio channel in […]

The joy is back for Neymar in World Cup qualifying

Sao Paulo (brazil): Neymar started the week facing criticism after a poor performance in a World Cup qualifying match and his suggestion that the next tournament in Qatar might be his last. But the striker helped erase many of those thoughts by providing key elements in all of the Brazil goals in Thursday’s 4-1 win […]

Golf tourney at Pahalgam witnesses participation of 8 envoys

Need to develop more golfing destinations to meet the demand: KV Rao

Pahalgam: To further promote the golfing circuit in Jammu & Kashmir; a golf tournament was organized here today at Lidder Valley Golf Course which saw the participation of around 84 golfers from across the country including eight envoys, besides local golfers. The golf tournament was organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi […]

J&K Police’s water sports event Jash-ne-Dal concludes

Srinagar: As a part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s mega sports event Jash-ne-Dal concluded today with the overwhelming participation of water sports athletes. The Chief Secretary J&K, Arun Kumar Mehta, who was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony distributed cash prizes and trophies among the winners. GP J&K, Dilbag Singh, […]

J&K judokas call on Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar

Jammu: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar, met with a delegation of para-athletes (judokas) and their coaches here today. The two judokas, Vishal Khajuria and Rakhshinda Mehak are going to compete in the 1st World Deaf Judo Championship at Versailles France, scheduled from October 27 this year. Both the players have […]

IUST Cricket Tournament: School of Health Sciences wins VC’s Employees Cricket Tournament

Awantipora: School of Health Sciences led by Dr. Rais Ahmad Ganai won the 2nd Vice Chancellor’s Employees Cricket tournament by beating School of Humanities & Social Sciences led by Dr. Shanawaz Mantoo. The week-long tournament organised by the Directorate of Physical Education IUST began on 27th of last month. Description automatically generated with medium confidence […]

J&K police contributing in a big way to promote sports activities: DGP

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police is contributing in a big way to promote the sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir. This was stated by Director General of Police, J&K Dilbag Singh who was the Chief Guest on the occasion of 1st Positive Kashmir Knockout Football Championship match at Synthetic Turf TRC, here this evening. Vice-Chancellor […]

Cyclist Abid Teeli calls on Advisor Farooq Khan in Srinagar

Srinagar: Abid Teeli who has set the record for the fastest cycle expedition from Srinagar to Kanyakumari in 8 days 1 hour and 39 minutes today called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Farooq Khan here. Abid Teeli has entered the Guinness book of world records with this feat. Advisor took keen interest to listen from […]