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Meet Ancy Sojan, auto-rickshaw driver's daughter who broke Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old long-jump recordKerala's Ancy Sojan has shattered a 22-year-old national record, leaping 6.88 meters in the women's long jump. This historic achievement in...
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...
Jyothi Yarraji storms back from injury with Asian Games qualification, says 'I'm ready to fight for my crown'India's top 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji made a triumphant return after a year-long injury layoff, clocking 12.99 seconds to secure gold and...
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
School assembly news headlines for June 17: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayToday's school assembly news covers significant national developments including new prescription mandates for medicinal syrups and ISRO's u...
Pakistan TT players told to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses at Asian GamesPakistan's top table tennis players are reportedly shocked after the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) informed them they must fund t...
Jaspal Rana Death Reason: What happened to Asian Games gold medalist, renowned shooter and Manu Bhaker's coach?Jaspal Rana death news: Renowned Indian shooter and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has passed away at 49 after a sudden medi...
End of an era: Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh diesIndia's sporting world mourns the passing of Randhir Singh. He was a distinguished Olympian and a respected administrator. Singh achieved h...
Athletics: India to host 2027 Asian Relays and 2028 Asian Indoor ChampionshipsIndia will host major athletics events. Chandigarh will stage the 2027 Asian Relays. Bhubaneswar is set to host the 2028 Asian Indoor Champ...
Gurindervir snatches 100m national record from Animesh in stunning race, Vishal lowers own 400m NRGurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record with a time of 10.09 seconds. Vishal TK became the first Indian to run 400m under 45...
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s son Nandil Biswa Sarma completes Ironman Vietnam: The journey from Doon School to global endurance raceAssam Chief Minister's son, Nandil Biswa Sarma, has successfully completed the demanding Ironman Vietnam challenge, a feat achieved in appr...
Who is Dr Anand Nadkarni? Famous Maharashtra psychiatrist who died at 67Dr Anand Nadkarni: Renowned psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died at 67 after a prolonged illness on Friday. Best...
International body revokes recognition of Volleyball Federation of IndiaThe FIVB has tasked an existing steering committee comprising Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Executive Council member Rohit Rajpal, CEO R...
Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha now joint owners of AFC Croydon Athletic; details of the dealRapper Stormzy and footballer Wilfried Zaha and Stormzy set to become joint owners of AFC Croydon Athletic along with kit manager Danny You...
Sports minister Anurag Thakur flags off two new projects at SAI - PatialaThe new infrastructure includes an indoor three-lane track and a full rehabilitation and recovery gym for athletes. The strength and condit...
PM Modi to host Paralympians on their return: Sports Minister Anurag ThakurHailing the Prime Minister for devoting time with the athletes, Anurag Thakur said, "He (PM) had hosted the Olympians when they arrived in ...
How to beat lockdown blues: What sports psychologists recommend for athletesThe Covid-19 outbreak brought the world to its knees, leading to sealing of borders, ban on travel, and postponement or cancellation of all...
Golden girl Dutee Chand gets a B-Town salute; Big B, Akshay Kumar laud the fastest woman of IndiaThe 23-year-old sprinter clinched a gold medal at the ongoing World University Games.
Rio Olympics: Exit Salman? IOA writes to Sachin Tendulkar for Goodwill Ambassador postYogeshwar Dutt, along with others, had also voiced his displeasure at the appointment of Salman.
- Mixed reactions from sporting fratrenity over Suresh Kalmadi ouster
The ouster of scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi from Asian Athletics Association today evoked mixed response from the Indian sporting fraternity.