Indians begin campaign in World Athletics tomorrowTheir record nothing to be proud of in the prestigious event, Indian athletes will begin their campaign in the World Championships here tom...
- Ministry clears funds for Saina, Gowda under TOP scheme
world number one shuttler Saina Nehwal and star discus thrower Vikas Gowda have been sanctioned financial assistance for hiring their respe...
Vikas Gowda, Tintu Luka to lead Indian Challenge at IAAF World ChampionshipsCommonwealth Games gold medal winner Vikas Gowda and runner Tintu Luka will lead the Indian challenge at the IAAF World Championships.
Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel RatnaThe Sports Ministry today confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.
National Athletics championship from tomorrowThe likes of Tintu Luka and Inderjeet Singh will be seen in action during the 55th National inter-state athletics championship, starting he...
I see myself as an olympic medallist: Vikas Gowda"There are very few people in the world that can throw over 65 metres every day. Definitely 67-68 metres, those are all goals of mine," Gow...
Some success, some heartbreak for Indian athletics in 2014The year also saw some respite from the doping menace, which had marred the Indian athletics scene in the last few years.
AIBA should review system to avoid controversies: Discuss thrower Vikas GowdaIndia's ace discuss thrower Vikas Gowda, said it is frustrating for any athlete to get robbed off their medal after having won the event.
President congratulates Mary Kom for winning gold in AsiadPresident Pranab Mukherjee today congratulated boxer Mary Kom for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games in Incheon.
Asian Games: Vikas Gowda, Arpinder Singh to lead India's gold medal quest in athleticsGlasgow CWG gold medallist Gowda, who is set to reach here on Sunday, will have to contend with Iranian strongmen Mohammed Samimi and Ehsan...
CWG Gold Rush: What you didn’t know about the Indian starsThe heroes of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2014 and the things you didn’t know about them.
Sushil Kumar most searched on Google during CWGSushil remained the most searched athlete as the Indian wrestling squad put forward some spectacular performances scooping 13 medals.
Commonwealth Games 2014: Grapplers, Vikas Gowda give 3 golds; India move to 5th spotThe 31-year-old Gowda converted the silver he had won four years ago in New Delhi in to the yellow metal with a best throw of 63.64 metres.
Ace sportspersons like Yuki Bhambri, Vikas Gowda to raise money via crowdfundingThe move has the potential to create a new robust stream of funding for sportspersons who struggle to get the attention of large companies.
- Rs 3.95 crore spent by govt for athletes' training
An amount of Rs 3.95 crore has been spent so far by the government for the London Olympics preparations of 30 athletes, the sports ministry...
- Gagan Narang receives Khel Ratna award
Gagan Narang, who notched up four gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2010 was selected for the highest sports award.
- Left, BSP and UNPA leaders meet to chalk out future strategy
A day after the UPA Government scored a victory in the Parlaiment, leaders of the Left parties, the BSP and the UNPA are meeting at BSP sup...