Who is Animesh Kujur? The 23-year-old from Bastar who clocked the fastest 100m by an Indian overseasAnimesh Kujur achieved a personal best of 10.14 seconds in the 100m race. This performance marks the fastest-ever 100m time by an Indian at...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Ministry clears 191-strong CWG contingent; won't bear cost of team officials who're IOA EC membersThe Sports Ministry approved a 191-member Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games. This group includes 126 athletes and 51 team offici...
10 Jul, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Indian tennis legend Paes joins ATF as player ambassadorLeander Paes has been appointed Player Ambassador for the Asian Tennis Federation. The continental body seeks to inspire the next generatio...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Delhi High Court gives two weeks to WFI to decide show-cause notice to Vinesh PhogatThe Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide within two weeks on a show-cause notice issued to grapp...
06 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
As India prepares for 11 big events in next 6 months, ministry promises spotless infraIndia is set to host 11 major international sporting events in the coming six months, including the World Badminton Championships. Followin...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
India remains worst offender in AIU's June list of global dope cheatsIndia has once again topped the Athletics Integrity Unit's list of dope offenders, with 162 names, underscoring a persistent doping crisis ...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
It's just a matter of time before Neeraj Chopra delivers at big stage again: Anju Bobby GeorgeLegendary athlete Anju Bobby George expresses confidence in Neeraj Chopra's ability to regain peak form for upcoming major events, citing h...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Who is Ancy Sojan? Indian athlete who broke Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old long jump national recordAncy Sojan shattered Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old long jump record with a stunning 6.88m leap at the National Inter-State Athletics Cham...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra to compete in Asian Games in Japan, AFI confirmsNeeraj Chopra, the javelin champion, is ready to defend his Asian Games title later this year in Japan. The Athletics Federation of India c...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
After food poisoning scare, Toor targets elusive 22m mark following CWG qualificationShot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor has overcome food poisoning and injury setbacks to qualify for the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a 20. 72...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- Para-athletes Pranav Soorma, Ajeet Singh get TOPS funding for overseas training ahead of Asiad
Paralympic medalists Ajeet Singh and Pranav Soorma are set for extensive overseas training, funded by the Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- 18-year-old national record breaker Anushka wants javelin-like status for hammer throw
At just 18, Uttar Pradesh athlete Anushka Yadav has shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a remarkable 67. 02m throw. Her...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Not asking for special treatment; will take legal action if questions not answered: Manika BatraStar table tennis player Manika Batra is demanding a factual explanation from the TTFI for her Asian Games omission, threatening legal acti...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
PT Usha, Anju Bobby George among four honoured with Lifetime Achievement AwardLegendary sprinter P.T. Usha was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. She expressed surpri...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
India to send 125-130 athletes to CWG; IOA won't interfere in selection matters: Raghuram IyerIndia is sending 125-130 athletes to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, competing in eight able-bodied and four para sports. This scaled-down ...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
WFI asks UIDAI to preserve Aadhaar birth-date change records to combat age fraudThe Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has urged the UIDAI to permanently preserve Aadhaar date-of-birth update histories, citing rampant ...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Renowned surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala to lead IOA's anti-doping medical panelIndia's Olympic body is tackling doping with a new medical panel. Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala will lead the initiative. The panel will work with ...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST