A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
India's golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar romped home to a three-shot victory at the Macao Open to bag his eighth Asian Tour title in Macau on Sunday.
The IPL teams are expected to splurge on players like Pat Cummins, Harry Brook and Mitchell Starc.
Bajrang Punia along with the protesting wrestlers are stepping up their efforts to gather support in their fight against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
Harmilan's father, Amandeep Bains, is also a South Asian Games medallist and a former men's 1500m national champion.
A magnificent 60th-minute goal by Dabang Mumbai's Robbert Kemperman snatched victory from defending Champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors by a narrow 2-1 margin in the Hockey India League, in Chandigarh, on Saturday.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday requested the UWW to "keep in abeyance" the WFI suspension, insisting that it was making efforts to resume the election process.
Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Thursday termed the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the international body as "very distressing".
The self-styled Sikh preacher managed to give police a slip after changing his vehicle on Saturday when police had launched a crackdown against him and his outfit 'Waris Punjab De'.
Mumbai Tennis Masters overcame Punjab Marshalls 29-20 in the inconsequential final North Zone round robin match of the Champions Tennis League at the Kalina University Sports Complex on Monday.
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana's Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation.
Simon Orchard and Satbir Singh scored a field goal each as Jaypee Punjab Warriors registered a thumping 4-1 victory over Kalinga Lancers to climb to the second position in the Hockey India League, in Bhubaneshwar, on Sunday.
A Parliamentary Standing Committee praised the government for the wrestling and boxing facilities at the Sports Authority of India's Sonepat Center but pointed out that "excellence needs to be replicated for other sports disciplines".
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, told a UK court on Thursday that he could be in England for years as some ongoing proceedings prevent his extradition. The 52-year-old former billionaire appeared for a hearing at Barkingside Magistrates' Court in east London via video link from Thameside prison in relation legal costs, or fines, amounting to GBP 150,247.00, accrued over his failed extradition appeal proceedings in the London high court. Dressed in a pink prison-issue outfit and sporting a moustache, a plump and bald Nirav addressed the three-member magistrates' bench to reveal that he had complied with the previous court direction to pay in GBP 10,000 per month towards the fines.
Munita Prajapati (Uttar Pradesh), daughter of a construction labourer, and 17-year-old Parvej Khan (Services) were the stars of the day, with Munita setting the first record of this edition in the Women's 20km walk. She clocked a commendable 1 hour 38 minutes 20 seconds.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday
The first NBA Academy India graduate to sign a professional contract, Princepal Singh on Wednesday said his aim is to play in an NBA team in the future and he is ready to work hard to improve his overall game. Singh, a forward of six feet and 10 inches from Punjab, has signed to play in the NBA G League next season. He is the first NBA Academy graduate to sign with the NBA G League and first NBA Academy India graduate to sign a professional contract.
The AIFF issued a show-cause notice to senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac for making comments construed as a breach of agreement by his employers.
The club said it had not received the assurances it had sought as far as security of its players are concerned
Jofra Archer had a minor operation on his troublesome right elbow earlier this month
Following their thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya said his batters need to take more risks.
Youngster Rudrankksh Patil has emerged as a hot contender to emulate 2008 Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra's feat at the 2024 Paris Games.
Manoj Tiwary played 12 ODIs and three T20Is for India between 2008 to 2015, but had a nearly two-decade long career for Bengal during which he featured in 141 first class games,.
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta relaxed the interim bail conditions imposed on Mishra by the court on January 25.
Blowing hot and cold, Lucknow Super Giants will look to return to winning ways when they clash against table-toppers Rajasthan Royals
Delhi police sources on Sunday said a team of the crime branch in a joint operation with the Rajasthan police nabbed the duo from Chandigarh's Sector 22.
Having made the cut for the 18-member squad for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, the Indian men's hockey team forward Gurjant Singh is looking to make an impact with his skills.
Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak spoke about his selection in the team for the Asian Games and his family's reaction when he broke the news to them.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.
CSK, coming off consecutive losses to Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, will be aiming to bounce back against Lucknow Super Giants.
KKR batter Rinku Singh has been in sizzling form and Harbhajan Singh believes an India call-up isn't too far away.
Bhajji said that he has joined the RS to "contribute to the betterment" of the nation.
Feeling 'insulted' after his name was not added to this year's list of Arjuna awardees, boxer Manoj Kumar on Wednesday said he would sue the Sports Ministry for the 'injustice' meted out to him.
Services added three gold to their collection and remain on top of the charts with 56 gold, 34 silver and 30 bronze medals for a total of 120.
IOA's ad-hoc panel plans trials for Asian C'ships from May 17.
Come May, the Deltin Royale, which boasts of the country's largest poker room, will play host to India's first Poker Sports League.
'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'
Former India player Harabhajan Singh, who is Punjab Cricket Association's chief advisor, alleged that "illegal activities" are being carried out by certain office-bearers in the state body.
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