The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.
It seemed like UP Yoddhas were running away with the win, but Masanamuthu entered the fray and changed the complexion of the match.
Patna Pirates made a remarkable comeback to beat UP Yoddhas 42-37 in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted India's readiness to host the 2036 Olympics at the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games in Haldwani.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and six-time Asian champion Shiva Thapa secured impressive victories in their respective boxing bouts at the 38th National Games in Dehradun.
The UP Yoddhas delivered a dominant performance to trounce Gujarat Giants 59-23 in their Pro-Kabaddi League in Pune on Thursday.
Security beefed up for Kohli's Ranji comeback
The eliminator 1 was a completely one-sided contest as Rajput (12 points) and Hitesh played starring roles with High-5.
Javelin thrower Sachin Yadav of Uttar Pradesh, 18-year-old high jumper Pooja Singh of Haryana and long distance runner Sawan Barwal of Himachal Pradesh rewrote National Games records and won gold medals on the concluding day of athletics competition. Yadav sent his spear to a Games-record distance of 84.39m in his fifth attempt, while Pooja cleared 1.84m to defend the women's high jump gold. Barwal won the men's 5000m in a time of 13 minutes and 45.93 seconds, bettering the earlier Games record.
For the Thalaivas, a Super Tackle sent Arjun to the bench but the impressive start by the defenders did not last for too long.
Flag-bearers PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal will lead the 78-strong Indian contingent, representing 12 disciplines, on a historic journey down the Seine River.
Neeraj Narwal and Arjun Deshwal shone bright as Jaipur Pink Panthers prevailed over the UP Yoddhas 33-30 in a tightly contested Pro Kabaddi League match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Actor Mamta Kulkarni has renounced the worldly life at the Maha Kumbh and will be consecrated as a Hindu nun under the Kinnar Akhara. She performed her own 'Pind Daan' and will be consecrated as 'mahamandaleshwar'.
Increased participation should be our goal in new Olympic cycle: Chef de Mission Gagan Narang
Indian men's hockey team reaches Paris for Olympics 2024
Rubina Francis won a bronze medal in the women's air pistol SH1 event final to continue the strong show from the country's shooters in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday.
Seasoned marksman Gagan Narang applauds the systematic selection process, government investment, and improved infrastructure for India's impressive haul of 15 shooting quota places for the Paris Olympics
Manu Bhaker etched her name in the annals of Indian sports history on Sunday by clinching the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics.
'The SGM shall be a hybrid meeting as per Article 8.3 of the Constitution of the IOA. Those who are unable to join the meeting physically, can join the meeting through Webex for which the online link would be available on the website of the IOA.'
In Agartala, the Group A match between Mumbai and Tripura ended in a draw with the reigning champions earning three points by virtue of the first-innings lead.
Ace marksman Gagan Narang on Monday opened India's account in the London Olympic Games by clinching the bronze medal in the men's 10m Air Rifle event in London.
Manu Bhaker breaks jinx, earns India Olympic bronze in shooting after 12 years.
Reports from around the country in the latest round of matches in the ongoing Ranji Trophy
IOA President PT Usha said Sreejesh was "both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership".
The ace forward, who was suspended for unruly conduct, was named in the 26-man probables' list for the eight-nation hockey tournament in Holland.
Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling arthritis and will have to decide on her future in badminton by the end of this year.
Dilip Tirkey will lead an 18-member team for the eight-nation hockey tournament in Holland, from August 14 to 21.
The feud between Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha and revolting Executive Council members took another ugly turn after a dozen of them shot off a letter to senior IOC official Jerome Poivey accusing the legendary athlete of running the organization in an "autocratic" manner.
Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha had another heated confrontation with the body's Executive Council on Thursday after a majority of its members reiterated their opposition to Raghuram Iyer's appointment as CEO but the embattled track-and-field great refused to back down and rejected their demand for his removal.
Vinesh Phogat received a grand welcome on her return to the country with hundreds of supporters gathering outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Gagan Narang continued to draw a blank at the Beijing Olympics and -- along with Sanjeev Rajput -- failed to qualify for the final of the shooting competition's 50m Rifle prone event on Friday.
Arthritis affects people of all ages, including those in their 20s and 30s, says Dr Prashant Kamble, consultant-orthopedics at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.
IOA president P T Usha on Sunday slammed the revolting executive council members, saying they 'seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain'
'Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,' says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang
The former junior India captain will captain the team for the Champions Trophy as Dilip Tirkey has been ruled out following an illness.
2008 Olympic gold medallist shooter, Abhinav Bindra took to his official X handle and thanked Neeraj for inspiring every Indian to dream big.
Gagan Narang claimed the silver medal in men's 10 metre air rifle event at Munich Open Shooting Championship.
India forward Gagan Ajit Singh and Daljit Singh Dhillon were banned by the IHF for assaulting an IOC player.
Moved by the overwhelming support of his fans, Indian ace shooter Gagan Narang said he has got back his motivation and would participate in the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games.
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