'Yes, that's (Olympics medal) the target, but it will be a long and tough journey ahead'
A former world champion, Sindhu is one of the favourites to win the women's singles gold medal in Birmingham, having won the silver and bronze in the last two editions at Gold Coast and Glasgow.
'There's no going back in time, but I hope those who ignored, downplayed, and appeased Putin for so long feel some shame today. Enough at least to do everything possible to stop him now.'
Make way for boxer Lovlina's personal coach.
In another disappointment for India, Iran's Meysam Gheslaghi defeated Sumit Sangwan in the men's light heavyweight (81kg) division in a late Monday night bout.
'You can still hear gunshots, and this time even children know they are not normal.'
International-medallist Deepak Kumar (51kg) led the show as Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) boxers produced an impressive all-win performance on the second day of the men's National Championships at the Inspire Institute of Sports in Bellary on Thursday.
Poland, Britain against allowing Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris Games
Seven Indians took the ring in the quarter-finals on Monday evening and four of them emerged victorious.
After a dry, dreadful, spell of darkness and desolation, it looks like Bollywood love stories are ready to rock the silver screen again.
Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain slammed the Boxing Federation of India, saying she is facing a lot of 'mental harassment' because of regular change of her coaches.
'It is indeed a commendable feat that out of 18 participants from the Indian Army in the Commonwealth Games squad, eight sportspersons have earned medals for India,' the army stated.
Neeraj Chopra, who won India's maiden athletic Gold on his Olympic debut, was awarded a cash prize of Rs 1 Crore by the BCCI
Star paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal and World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen have been named India's flagbearers for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday.
'Every child's first hero is his father. I was no different. Even today, I remember what he taught me'
The protesting wrestlers on Friday reached out to Indian Olympic Association (IOA), demanding formation of an inquiry committee to probe the allegations of sexual harassment they have levelled against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from what he called the "greatest sport in the world" on Wednesday to focus on a run for the Philippines presidency, the biggest fight of his career.
Sakshi had prevailed 3-2 in the regulation bout but the decision was challenged by the Kazakh team and eventually overturned; Mary Kom marches into final.
Nitu (48kg) and Jasmine (60kg) were the others boxers who sealed spots for the quadrennial event, in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8.
'Mohanlal and I have done all kinds of films together but we have never done a sports film.'
Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) lost to American Virginia Fuchs in a split decision after an exhausting contest that was also messy in equal measure.
Krrish, Ravi enter semis of Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships
'Vijay was adamant. He wanted the first poster to be eyecatching. Vijay wants to make a splash with his Bollywood debut.'
A source close to the team said the top members of the coaching staff are among those who have tested positive.
Indian Pro boxer Chandni goes down to Shin Bo in WBO Asia Pacific title clash.
'Unless you are a superstar, you will never have the kind of reach in theatres that the OTT platform provides.'
India's Ashish Chaudhary was beaten 0-5 by China's Erbieke Touheta in the men's 75kg category boxing at the Tokyo Olympics, on Monday.
World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur (60kg) and GeeBee Boxing silver medallist Dinesh Dagar (69kg) confirmed their places in the final, while Ankush Dahiya (64kg) and Ananta Pralhad Chopade (52kg) made it to the semi-finals.
'There is more to life than sport and anything can happen in sport, so you need something to fall back on'
Great players have the knack of conquering the odds, and on Sunday Kohli crossed a major hurdle with the fighting spirit of a champion.
Jai Bhagwan has been without a job for six years. When we ask him how he managed to run his house without a job, he says matter of factly, 'I sold my wife's jewels.'
Liger looks a massy entertainer with grand visuals and high-octane action sequences, observes Namrata Thakker.
Salman Khan is so neck deep in his formulaic rut that the only way he knows out is to dole out some more of the bunk. Except now, the swagger has traded places with desperation, notes Sukanya Verma.
'No victory is complete without your idol's blessings,' Nikhat tweeted.
The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs in connection with sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
A look at India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
The 25-year-old boxer from Telangana thrashed Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas without breaking a sweat in the 52kg final with the judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in Nikhat's favour.
While Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, a total of 25 athletes including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, athletes Eldhose Paul, Avinash Sable have been nominated for the Arjuna Award this year.
MC Mary Kom will never be able to forget the 26-year-old Azize, who dashed her 2016 Rio Olympic dreams by defeating her in the second round of the 2016 World Championships in Astana.
IOC is desperate to avoid the sporting event being torn asunder by the bloody conflict unfolding in Ukraine.
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