Sports awards function on Aug 31; no Khel Ratna for Poonia

The Sports Ministry confirmed on Thursday that it will stick to the original list of winners for the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards, thereby dashing discus thrower Krishna Poonia's hopes of being......

Sardara rested, Manpreet to lead India at Asian Hockey CT

Skipper Sardara Singh has been rested for third Asian Champions Trophy. In his absence, Hockey India said, midfielder Manpreet Singh will lead India’s 18-member squad for the tournament in......

AFI targets September start to season

Announces tentative calendar; defers elections   IMAGE: AFI's Adille Sumariwalla. Photograph: Rediff.com/Files The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Saturday decided to tentatively start......