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 […]
Italy wins Euro 2020, beats England in penalty shootout
London: Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on. And it just had to be because of a penalty shootout. Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday. The match finished 1-1 after extra time. Gianluigi Donnarumma dived […]
Advisor Khan reviews construction of sports infrastructure projects
Discusses establishment of Wrestling, Boxing academies with SGFI
Srinagar: In a review meeting held today, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, took stock of preparations made by the concerned departments for construction of different sports infrastructure projects in Jammu division. The meeting was called to discuss the work and plan for raising of world-class sports infrastructure in Jammu which includes the state of […]
Parvez Rasool calls on DDC Anantnag
Anantnag: National Cricketer, Parvez Rasool, Monday called on District Development Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla, and apprised him about the status and development of the sport in the district. On the occasion, thorough deliberations and discussions for promoting cricket among youth besides inculcating professional temperament in them were held. The DDC hailed the cricketer for […]
Djokovic wins Wimbledon to tie Federer, Nadal with 20 Slams
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by claiming his 20th Grand Slam title Sunday, coming back to beat Matteo Berrettini 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final. The No. 1 -ranked Djokovic earned a third consecutive championship at the All England Club and sixth overall. He adds that to nine titles […]
India-Sri Lanka series to now start from July 18: BCCI secretary Jay Shah
New Delhi: The Indian team’s six-match limited-overs series in Sri Lanka will now start from July 18, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told PTI on Saturday, a day after a COVID-19 outbreak in the home team camp forced the postponement. The series, which was originally scheduled to start with the three ODIs on July 13, had to […]
