A goal by Ahmed Rasheed deep into second half stoppage time saw Maldives edge past Syria 2-1 and stay in the hunt for a place in the final of the Nehru Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. While Maldives have six points from three matches, Syria could muster only one from that many outings.
The Maldives kicked off their campaign in the Nehru Cup football tournament on a perfect note, beating Nepal 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, in Delhi, on Thursday.
'When I threw in the warm-up, I knew I would do well. I thought I would touch 67-68. But I got a gold medal at 66m.'
Star striker Sunil Chhetri has been named aomng the Indian probables for the forthcoming Nehru Cup which will kick off at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from August 22 in New Delhi.
An effigy of Ravan ahead of Dussehra at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Guwahati.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party, alleging that the dropping of important stanzas from the national song 'Vande Mataram' in 1937 sowed the seeds of partition. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the year-long commemoration of 'Vande Mataram'.
Star striker Sunil Chhetri was named captain of the Indian team for the Nehru Cup international football tournament starting at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from Wednesday.
Tournament director of the Local Organising Committee, Javier Ceppi made the announcement at a press conference in Kochi after inspecting the works being carried out in the stadium and the training sites.
Ouday Abduljaffal turned out to be Syria's saviour as his crucial strike helped the west Asian nation hold Cameroon to a 2-2 draw and stay alive in the Nehru Cup football tournament in New Delhi on Friday.
Dutchman Wim Koevermans's stint as coach of the Indian football team started on a positive note as Portugal-returned skipper Sunil Chhetri and Anthony Pereira's strikes propelled the hosts to a 2-1 win over Syria in the Nehru Cup opener in Delhi on Wednesday.
Cameroon pumped in five goals against a hapless Nepal in their second match of the Nehru Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition
Dayawanti breaks Asian record but finishes fourth
All matches of the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy 2024 will be broadcast live on Sportscast India's YouTube channel and live-streamed on FIFA+.
The Delhi Cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs 5,100 crore for implementing the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, under which women in the national capital will receive Rs 2,500 each per month. The scheme was announced by BJP national president J P Nadda on the occasion of International Women's Day and will be launched immediately. The scheme was a key promise made by the BJP during the recent Delhi Assembly elections, where the party secured a sweeping victory. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the initiative while others have raised concerns about its feasibility.
Sunil Chhetri returns to the national team,
Skipper Sunil Chhetri led by example scoring twice while Syed Rahim Nabi found the target once, as India posted a convincing 3-0 win over Maldives for their second victory in the Nehru Cup football tournament, in New Delhi on Saturday.
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Monday visited BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill at the latter's residence in the national capital.
Substitute Jordan Murray struck in stoppage time as Jamshedpur FC rallied to prevail over FC Goa 2-1 in their Indian Super League match in Margao on Tuesday.
The wet surface at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium had the final say as defending champions India and Nepal played out a goalless draw in the Nehru Cup football tournament in New Delhi.
Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, who was in the capital on Saturday and Sunday to see for himself Jawaharlal Nehru stadium came to the rescue of Suresh Kalmadi and company when he lashed out at the foreign media and athletes and CWG officials who have been crying foul from the roof tops by giving credit to the organizing comittee for the work.
The ISL final will be played between Kerala Blasters and Hyderabad FC on March 20.
With Fatorda buzzing and continental football back where it belongs, the Gaurs will hope to make a statement and prove they belong among Asia's elite.
Sanju Samson became the co-owner of Malappuram Football Club, which competes in the Super League Kerala.
Defending champions NorthEast United FC secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Malaysian Armed Forces FT in their opening Group E match of the Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday.
Sharath Kamal's illustrious two-decade career came to an end on Saturday as he lost to Snehit Suravajjula in the men's singles round of 16 match at the WTT Star Contender 2025.
'India is now adopting and recognising para sports and our performances.'
Paris Paralympics club throw gold medallist Dharambir Nain and double bronze winner sprinter Preethi Pal have been named as India's flag bearers for the opening ceremony on September 27.
Following are the various means to get to the Nehru stadium for the CWG opening ceremony on Sunday.
Sachin Yadav, who will be competing in his first international competition in the Asian Championships, is considered the next big thing in men's javelin after Neeraj Chopra.
FC Goa join fellow ISL team Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the continental tournament's group stage. The Mariners had secured a direct berth by clinching the 2024-25 Indian Super League Shield.
Rajasthan FC continued their impressive form in the I-League, securing a dominant 4-0 victory over Dempo Sports Club.
The Gaurs were relentless in their attack post the 30-minute mark and their persistence eventually bore fruit when Sahil Tavora found Boris on the right flank with acres of space.
Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur set a new national record in the 45kg category at the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025, lifting 101kg to win the gold medal.
Kerala Blasters came back from a goal down to beat East Bengal 2-1 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday.
As the country gears up for two-month long football extravaganza, second edition of the Hero Indian Super League, a colourful ceremony will flag off the first match between the defending champions, Atletico de Kolkata and the home team Chennaiyin FC, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Chennai, on Saturday.
Mumbai City FC secured a 2-0 victory over NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) match.
India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics is not merely an attempt to make a statement internationally but also a well thought out plan to create world-class infrastructure, said Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse.
FC Goa held total control over this game, keeping 58.6% of the possession and taking eight shots on target as opposed to none of Chennaiyin FC.
Athletes lauded for their performances on National Sports Day
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