Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India Women's squad in Japan for Asian Games 2026; Smriti Mandhana accompanies as deputyDefending champions India have announced their squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the charge...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
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...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Anand Mahindra’s Monday motivation is India’s growing competitiveness in sports beyond cricketIndia's sporting narrative is expanding beyond cricket, with athletes achieving historic milestones in diverse disciplines. A recent gold m...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Monday Motivation by Emma McKeon: 'If you work hard and enjoy what you are doing and go after your...' Olympic champion swimmer's inspiring quote on hard work, enjoyment and successAustralian swimming sensation Emma McKeon, a multi-Olympic medalist, embodies perseverance. Her remarkable Tokyo 2020 performance, securing...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM 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
N Jayan appointed Director of ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems CentreAerospace engineer N Jayan has been appointed the new director of ISRO's LPSC, a significant move for India's space program. Jayan's leader...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.12 PM 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
Wawrinka announces farewell fete with Federer and MurrayTennis icon Stan Wawrinka is bidding farewell to the sport after a stellar two-decade career. The 41-year-old Swiss star announced a specia...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.13 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
AI startup General Intuition raises $320 million from Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Jeff BezosGeneral Intuition describes itself as a "frontier lab for acting in space and time.” It focuses on the development of large action foundati...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Rounak shocks world number six Tien Chen to make quarters at US OpenYoung Indian shuttler Rounak Chouhan stunned world number six Chou Tien Chen at the US Open, winning in straight games. The 18-year-old's i...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.49 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
Veteran sprinter Srabani's secret of longevity: Hunger for success, drugs-free bodyVeteran Indian sprinter Srabani Nanda, at 35, credits her enduring success and recent Asian Relays gold to unwavering hunger and a commitme...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
No Indian sporting contingent is complete without Manipuri athletes: Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand SinghManipur's Chief Minister highlighted the state's significant contribution to Indian sports, noting its role in international events and the...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
India boxers punch their way to 12-medal haul in CzechiaIndian boxers showcased exceptional talent at the 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem, securing a remarkable 12 medals, including eight golds, a...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Abhay-Velavan pair clinches third successive Asian doubles squash titleIndia's top-seeded Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar clinched their third consecutive Asian Doubles Squash Championship men's doubles ti...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM 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