Pakistan didn't send its team to India for the men's Asia Cup in August in Rajgir, Bihar, with Bangladesh replacing them.
Hitesh, Sakshi assure India two more medals at World Boxing Cup
National record holder in women's javelin throw, Annu Rani would consider herself to be lucky to make it to the squad as she has been struggling for some time to reach the 60m mark.
Mothers competing in elite chess will be able to take advantage of a new set of family-friendly policies being introduced by the International Chess Federation
Prince Abdullah said Saudi players have become 'extras' since the number of foreign players per team on matchdays rose to eight, urging a cut to seven and more investment in youth development.
'Yes, this is an away game against a good team, but we have to prepare accordingly and think only of one thing -- a positive result.'
She won the long jump gold medal at the 12th Federation Cup Athletics Championship on Friday.
With few exceptions, female fans have been banned from sports events in the Islamic republic since the 1979 revolution and FIFA faced calls for the men's team to be banned from the 2022 World Cup over the issue.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said it will seek the relocation of the upcoming Asia Cup from India if visas are not guaranteed for its national team.
Bengaluru FC lifted their maiden Federation Cup football tournament title when they edged past 10-man Dempo FC 2-1 in the summit clash.
Six months on, AIFF presents replica I-League trophy to Inter Kashi after CAS verdict
Xavi, it is learnt, "sent an email from his own account" to apply for the post.
India are clubbed alongside Pakistan in Pool B in Junior Men's Hockey World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai.
Williams, Bharti join camp, signalling new chapter for Indian football
Kinshuk Debnath scored the lone goal to guide Mohun Bagan to a 1-0 win over Shillong Lajong to end their campaign on a happy note in an inconsequential Group B league match of the 36th Hero Federation Cup football tournament at Tilak Stadium in Vasco on Tuesday.
The Swiss tennis great will lower the flag to start the 93rd edition of the endurance race on June 14.
As the results of last year's AITA elections stay unannounced, the rival factions in the national tennis federation have picked separate team managers for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Switzerland, leading to an ego tussle between the members.
Pakistan's participation in the tournament, to be held in Rajgir, Bihar is in serious doubt because of the tensions between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack.
It was a mere formality for the general assembly of 74 members to put a seal of approval on India's bid after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host of the centenary edition by the Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board last month. India last hosted the CWG in 2010 in Delhi.
'I have no idea what's happening right now, I'm not in a dream, it's just crazy. I'm just so happy with my performance these past two weeks.'
The upcoming Durand Cup may have only six Indian Super League (ISL) teams in the fray, down from 12 last season.
Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".
Pakistan is set to review the security situation in India before taking a call on sending its national hockey team for the upcoming Asia Cup and Junior World Cup later this year.
10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"
Brazilian Ranti Martins scored the only goal of the match in the 87th minute.
FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it approved constitutional amendments.
After the national anthems, players from both sides lined up and high-fived each other before they moved into their designated half.
East Bengal came back from behind and scored twice in the extra time to beat Dempo 3-2 for their eighth Federation Cup triumph at the floodlit Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri on Sunday night.
FIDE, which has listed the venue for all its global events, has not yet announced the venue for the World Cup.
There is no competition between India and Pakistan in hockey: Hardik Singh
Bengaluru FC rode on Sunil Chhetri double strike as they beat Salgaocar FC 3-2 in their Group B league match as the 36th Federation Cup football tournament kicked off in Vasco.
Two-time gold medallist Nikhat Zareen has put behind the disappointment of missing out on a third World Championships medal, and is now focussed on collecting maximum ranking points by winning the top prize in the upcoming World Boxing Cup Finals.
The country comes first for us. Asia Cup is happening in India, and whatever the government advises us, we will abide by tha
Nupur storms into final, Abhinash enters semis at World Boxing Cup
Indian trio of Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, Sahil Silwal named for NC Classic
All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Friday said the governing body has been working in a "dedicated" manner to start this season's Indian Super League (ISL), currently on hold due to uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL).
'Khalid will have to begin with consistency and with new players and good strikers from U-23 because he has to build for the future.'
The IKF said that the Indian team that had gone for the Kabaddi World Cup in the United Kingdom was not sent by the AKFI, the national body of the sport.
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives and injured many, the government ordered all Pakistani nationals to leave the country and revoked their visas.
Indian women boxers, led by star pugilist Nikhat Zareen, lived up to their top billings to claim seven gold medals, while Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach also clinched the coveted yellow metal at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida on Thursday.
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