Ashvir Singh Johal has become the first Sikh to coach a professional club in England after being named as first-team manager at fifth-tier Morecambe on Tuesday.
'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.' 'But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.'
American great Brady Ellison believes India's archers are always "in hunt" for that elusive Olympic medal.
Dipa confirmed that, after 2014, this was the first time she had participated in a National tournament.
Sweden's hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup are hanging by a thread after Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka scored from the spot to help the visitors win 2-0 in their qualifying Group B clash on Friday.
Niraj Kumar stunned Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kumar and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar to win gold in the men's 50-metre rifle 3 positions event at the National Games.
India-Pakistan bilateral relations must improve before engaging in cricket: Harbhajan Singh
The suspended WFI, despite being warned of legal action by the Sports Ministry for organising the 'nationals', went ahead with the tournament in Pune from January 29-31.
France claimed their seventh Six Nations trophy in a record-strewn 35-16 victory Scotland on Saturday, shaking off their beautiful runners-up tag on a crisp evening at the Stade de France.
'I see an unjust personal attack by some players, probably due to sheer jealousy.'
The ad-hoc panel announced that it will host the senior national championships in Jaipur from February 2-5.
'She is now a role model for the upcoming young generation. And I am sure that this victory will definitely motivate and inspire the Indian women, and those who are coming up.'
Kujur fourth in Under-23 200m event
On Friday morning, the ICC World Test Championship winner's name popped up in Samoa's squad as they prepare to embark on the final journey towards the qualification of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.
This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.
There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players -- defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh.
Jhandu Kumar, who has polio-affected legs since birth, won a gold medal at the recently-concluded Khelo India Para Games. The powerlifter broke his own National record on March 23 in the men's 72kg category with a lift of 206kg.
Pakistan, traditionally one of the biggest names in Asian hockey, will not participate, paving the way for Bangladesh to enter the competition. Oman, too, decided against participation, with Kazakhstan taking their place.
Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif are set to create history as the first Indian pairing to compete in the World Rally Championships.
Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani secured gold medals at the Elite Women's National Boxing Championships
The nerves were all too familiar for the former world No 1 Deepika who has failed to win a medal despite qualifying for multiple Olympic Games.
Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from ODI cricket and has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the Pakistan tour.
Manoj Tiwary shared his thoughts on whether the India-Pakistan clash should take place
Anmol Kharb continued her impressive run, defeating top seed Anupama Upadhyaya in straight games in the women's singles final to clinch the gold medal at the 38th National Games.
'It cannot be the case that there's fighting on the border, tensions between the two nations, and we go to play cricket. Until these big issues are resolved, cricket is a very small matter. The nation always comes first.'
Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss.
Jasmine Kaur has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing a dope test.
"Commonwealth Games in India would leave lasting impact by boosting tourism, and creating jobs, the Government said in a statement.
Twinkle Chaudhary tested positive for Methyltestosterone, a banned anabolic steroid.
This is the first time that Sindhu has lost to a fellow Indian in an international event in seven years.
Two-time Asian champion boxer Pooja Rani is contemplating a move down to the 70kg weight class as she targets a comeback for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Grappling with unprecedented uncertainty over the fate of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, the AIFF on Saturday moved in to "calm" fears among its referees, assuring them that their contracts will be renewed "as per established procedure."
The Wrestling Federation of India conveyed to the world governing body UWW that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy.
Michael Phelps has launched a scathing attack on USA Swimming's leadership, with the 23-times Olympic gold medallist branding the body weak and demanding sweeping reforms
'It is a beautiful portrait of Ek Bharat, Sreshth Bharat.'
Out of the 10 gold on offer on the opening day of athletics competitions, Maharashtra and Services picked up two each, while Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu claimed one each.
Leylah Fernandez earned the biggest win of her career as she beat Anna Kalinskaya in the Washington Open final on Sunday.
'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship Finals.'
'When I played against Sindhu didi in China, I am happy I managed to play better than I did last time.'
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