President Kovind, PM Modi lead country in congratulating Olympic silver medallist Mirabai
Tokyo: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the country in congratulating Mirabai Chanu, who on Saturday ended India’s 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics by clinching a silver in the 49kg category at the Tokyo Games here. The 26-year-old lifted a total of 202kg (87kg+115kg) to better Karnam Malleswari’s […]
Deepak Chahar scripts India’s series-sealing win over Sri Lanka
Colombo: Tail-ender Deepak Chahar brought India back from the dead with a steely 69 off 82 balls and script the visiting team’s series-sealing victory in the second ODI against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday. Chasing 276, India were down and out at 193 for seven before Chahar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (19 not out off 28) forged […]
India will aim to stamp authority over Sri Lanka in second ODI
Colombo: India’s young guns will get another opportunity to flaunt their exceptional talent and secure a series win against a hapless Sri Lankan outfit in the second ODI here on Tuesday. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan was left in complete awe at the other end as the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav made […]
Skipper Dhawan, debutant Kishan shine in India’s seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka
Colombo: India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the first One-day International to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series here on Sunday. Chasing 262, India completed the task with 80 balls to spare at the R Premadasa Stadium. Opener Prithvi Shaw smashed 43 off 24 balls while debutant Ishan Kishan hit […]
Led by Kohli, Indian team undergoes net session in Durham
Durham: From captain Virat Kohli to swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma, the top guns of the Indian team underwent an extensive net session at the Durham County Cricket Club here on Saturday, preparing in earnest for the marquee Test series against England. Besides Kohli and his limited overs deputy Rohit, one-down batsman Cheteshwar Pujara and KL […]
India, Pakistan placed in same group in T20 World Cup
Dubai: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan were on Friday placed in the same group for the T20 World Cup as the ICC announced the pools for its flagship event, set to be played in the UAE and Oman from October 17 to November 14. India and Pakistan are placed in Group 2 along with World Test […]
Farooq Khan compliments Seema Kharyal for creating 3 world records
Jammu: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today complimented Seema Kharyal, an International sports personality from Jammu and Kashmir Labour Department, for creating 3 world records in International Book of Records including 100km, 26km and 23km running while carrying Indian National Flag. Advisor applauded Seema Kharyal, who met him here today, for setting an example […]
COVID scare for Team India: Pant, support staff Garani test positive, 3 more isolated in London
New Delhi/London: Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and throwdown specialist Dayanand Garani tested positive for COVID-19, while three others were placed in precautionary isolation as the dreaded virus hit the Indian cricket team ahead of next month’s Test series against hosts England. Bowling coach Bharath Arun, reserve wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha were put in isolation for having come in […]
Mission Youth J&K announces LG’s Rolling Trophy in 4 games
Competitions at block, district, provincial and UT level
Srinagar: Mission Youth J&K has initiated process for inviting players to various competitions under Lt Governor’s Rolling Trophy in 4 sports viz Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball and Football. The competitions will be organised at block level, district, provincial and UT level in leagues spread over a period of three months. The biggest talent hunt programme includes […]
PM Modi hails struggles of Indian athletes of Olympics; wishes them luck
New Delhi: Back stories of struggle, sacrifices and grit dominated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with India’s Olympic-bound sportspersons during which he urged them to forget expectations and focus only on giving their best in Tokyo. Among others, the PM spoke to iconic boxer M C Mary Kom, badminton ace PV Sindhu, talented shooters Saurabh […]
