Others
India's medal count at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games is set to drop by one after boxer Parveen Hooda was suspended for 22 months for whereabouts failure. Hooda, who won a bronze medal in the women's 57kg weight class, has been stripped of her medal and
Others
Reigning Paralympic champion Sumit Antil defended his F64 javelin throw world title in emphatic fashion at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. The Indian star hurled his spear to a distance of 69.50m, leaving his rivals trailing in his wake. Compatriot Sandeep added to India's
Others
Deepthi Jeevanji's remarkable journey from an intellectually impaired child to a world champion in para athletics is a testament to her indomitable spirit and the unwavering support of her coach, Nagpuri Ramesh. Ramesh first noticed Deepthi's exceptional athleticism but also her inability to express pain or
Others
The Tokyo Olympics left a lasting impact on the Indian shooting contingent, with many shooters still carrying the scars of a disappointing performance. Deepali Deshpande, the former national coach, described the environment as "depressing," while Anjum Moudgil called it a "controversial end." Only four rifle and
Others
India's mixed 4x400 relay team made history at the inaugural Asian Relay Championships, setting a new national record of 3 minutes 14.12 seconds to claim the gold medal. The quartet of Muhammed Ajmal, Jyothika Sri Dandi, Amoj Jacob, and Subha Venkatesan dominated the race, leading in all
Others
Four Indian wrestlers who have secured quota berths for the Paris Olympics have appealed to the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to exempt them from selection trials, citing the proximity of the Games and the potential impact on their preparation. Aman Sehrawat (57kg), Reetika Hooda (76kg), Nisha Dahiya (68kg), and
Others
Amidst the emotional scenes of young shooters and their families at the National Shooting Centre in New Delhi, Ramita Jindal emerged as a beacon of hope and determination. The 20-year-old shooter from Kurukshetra, Haryana, secured a coveted quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women's 10m air
Others
Elavenil Valarivan's resurgence in shooting has reached new heights, as she emerged victorious in the Olympic selection trials with a remarkable score of 254.3. This triumph marks a significant milestone in her journey towards the Paris Olympics, where she aims to make her second Games appearance. Beyond
Others
India Bags Medals at World Para Athletics Championships India's para-athletes have made a strong start at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, securing a silver and a bronze medal on Sunday. Nishad Kumar, a Tokyo Paralympics silver medalist, cleared 1.99m in the men's
Others
Olympian shooter Manu Bhaker has emerged as the most successful athlete in the Olympic Selection Trials (OST) Rifle/Pistol, winning four titles across two events. On the concluding day of the trials in Bhopal, Bhaker triumphed in the women's 10m air pistol OST T4 match, adding to her
Others
Tyson Fury's Undefeated Reign Ends in Epic Clash with Oleksandr Usyk In a historic boxing showdown, Tyson Fury's undefeated record crumbled as he lost a split decision to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight clash saw Fury dominate the early rounds,
Others
The Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi, renowned for producing Olympic medalists in wrestling, has been marred by a recent incident of violence. A coach was allegedly assaulted by a wrestler in the hostel, leaving him with severe injuries. The incident has raised concerns about the deteriorating discipline and safety at the