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Fight will now take place in court and not on the roads, tweet Indian wrestlers on protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

New Delhi: Sakshee Malikkh and other wrestlers, who were protesting against  Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Sunday said they will now fight the matter in court.

West Indies penalised for slow over-rate against Zimbabwe

Dubai: The West Indies have been fined 60 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Zimbabwe in their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier match in Harare on Saturday.

Arunachal Pradesh taekwondo player selected to represent India at Asian Games in China

Radha Bangsia, a talented Taekwondo player from Arunachal Pradesh, has been chosen to represent India at the prestigious Asian Games scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, in September this year.

Bhutan clinch first international trophy

Bhutan created history in the Five Nation Championship by winning the title recently.

Empowering Villages: Punjab Cricket Association’s open trials inspired by Harbhajan Singh’s vision

In an extraordinary initiative to create a “pace bowling bank,” the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) conducted open trials between June 10 and 21, inviting over 1000 aspiring bowlers to showcase their skills. This ambitious endeavor aimed to tap into the untapped potential of village talent, with the hope of revitalizing cricketing prowess in the state.

Sri Lanka announce 15-player women squad for home series against New Zealand

Colombo/UNI: Veteran opener Chamari Athapaththu has once again been named captain for Sri Lanka's three-game ODI series against New Zealand that commences later this month.

'Trials should be fair': Coaches, parents on exemption granted to 6 wrestlers

New Delhi/IBNS: Several wrestling coaches and parents have criticised the decision to exempt Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and three other wrestlers, associated with the protest against the federation chief, from Asian Games and World Championships trials.

Rohit Sharma named Indian Test team skipper for two-match series against West Indies

Rohit Sharma was named the skipper of the Indian Test squad which will play two-match Test series against West Indies in the Caribbean Islands.

India's West Indies tour: Pujara dropped from Tests, Samson gets ODI call

After a humiliating defeat against Australia in the World Test Championship 2023 final, Team India are on their way to regain momentum in their upcoming West Indies tour.

Sunil Chhetri's hat-trick sinks Pakistan in SAFF Championship

Bengaluru/UNI: The Indian senior men's team kicked off their SAFF Championship title defence with a 4-0 victory over Pakistan in Group A at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Wednesday night

Labuschagne's reign over as new No.1 ranked Test batter crowned

Marnus Labuschagne's reign as the No.1 ranked Test batter in the world is over with England's Joe Root replacing the Australian in top spot on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings.

England-Australia sanctioned by ICC following gripping first Test

Australia and England have lost two points from their World Test Championship tally after they were found guilty of maintaining slow over rates during the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

SAFF Championship 2023: Holders India geared up to cross swords with Pakistan in front of a packed house

Bengaluru/UNI: Just three days after winning the Intercontinental Cup, the Indian senior men's team will begin their SAFF Championship 2023 campaign against Pakistan in Group A at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Indian cyclist Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam smashes national record at Asian Track Cycling Championship

New Delhi/IBNS: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, a promising Indian cyclist and participant of the prestigious Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new national record in the men's spring qualification event at the Asian Track Cycling Championship held in Niali, Malaysia. With a phenomenal time of 9.877 seconds, Ronaldo's impressive performance garnered widespread acclaim.

Former Dutch footballer Quincy Promes sentenced to 18 months in jail for assault

Ex-Netherlands footballer Quincy Promes has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stabbing his cousin in the knee.

'They made Shikhar Dhawan captain': Dilip Vengsarkar slams Team India selectors post WTC defeat

India's devastating loss against Australia in the World Test Championship final 2023 has left the cricket-loving nation devoid of any ICC trophy in a decade.

England-Australia Test: Moeen Ali fined 25 percent of match fee

Birmingham/UNI: England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been fined 25 percent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test against Australia in Birmingham on Saturday.

India beat Lebanon 2-0, lift Hero Intercontinental Cup

Bhubaneswar: Living up to his assurance of their coach Igor Stimac, the Indian men's senior football team defeated Lebanon 2-0 in a thriller and clinched the Hero Intercontinental Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday.

English all-rounder Moeen Ali fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct and will be fined 25 per cent of his match fee from the first Ashes Test against Australia.

Rising wrestler 'Badshah Khan' from remote village of Neel eyes WWE Championships seeking government support

In the remote village of Neel, located in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, Arif's passion for wrestling was ignited by the legendary wrestler 'The Great Khali'. Enrolling in Khali's Wrestling Academy in Jalandhar, Arif's dedication and hard work caught the attention of his trainers, earning him the moniker 'Badshah Khan' bestowed by Khali himself.

'We will continue to work on our defence': India Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh

New Delhi/UNI: It was a mixed result for the Indian Men's Hockey Team in their recent Europe outing where they won four out of the eight matches played over a span of two weeks in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23 season.

Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh squad for Afghanistan ODI series

Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh have announced a 15-member squad for the three-game ODI series against Afghanistan.

Partha & Sourav display best performance at 11th round of 6th Edition in Shree Cement Weekly Bridge Meet

Kolkata/IBNS: Partha Pratim Pal and Sourav Mukherjee displayed fine form to produce best performance while Kamal Naguri & Dbyendu Shee and Saurav Sil & Arnab Ghosh finished at the second and third position respectively at the 11th Round of 6th edition in the Shree Cement Weekly  Pairs Bridge Championship.

Captains on Safari ahead of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 in Zimbabwe

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 is set to begin in Harare as captains of the 10 teams came together to experience Zimbabwe’s local wildlife ahead of the event that will be played from 18 June – 9 July.

Gatka Federation UK expresses delight as Gatka Sport enters Indian National Games

The Gatka Federation UK, led by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, the first turban-wearing Sikh Member of the British Parliament, has expressed immense joy and gratitude following the inclusion of Gatka sport in the prestigious National Games of India.

J&K: Women's cricket league in Dangiwacha empowers and inspires, breaking gender norms

Dangiwacha/Jammu & Kashmir: In a momentous occasion that shattered gender norms, the picturesque town of Dangiwacha hosted the first-ever Women's Cricket League, igniting a wave of empowerment and triumph for women in sports.

Kashmiri Village Boy Rohil Rashid Selected for Asia Cup Softball Championship in Japan

Srinagar/IBNS: Young village boy Rohil Rashid from the Kashmir Valley has secured a spot in the prestigious Asia Cup (Men) Softball Championship, set to take place in Kochi, Japan from June 25 to June 28, 2023.

Kashmiri Village Boy Rohil Rashid Selected for Asia Cup Softball Championship in Japan

Srinagar/IBNS: Young village boy Rohil Rashid from the Kashmir Valley has secured a spot in the prestigious Asia Cup (Men) Softball Championship, set to take place in Kochi, Japan from June 25 to June 28, 2023.

Sachin Tendulkar questions Ravichandran Ashwin's exclusion from India's playing XI in WTC final

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has joined the experts who have raised questions over the Indian team management's decision to exclude bowling icon Ravichandran Ashwin from the playing XI in the World Test Championship final against Australia.

French Open: Djokovic scripts history with 23rd Grand Slam win

Paris: Novak Djokovic has become the oldest Roland-Garros men’s champion, at the age of 36, and is the first man in history to win his 23rd Grand Slam tournament.