In Pics: Legendary athlete Milkha Singh’s inspirational journey
India track and field legend Milkha Singh breathed his last on Friday night. The 91-year-old passed away due to COVID-19 complications and was undergoing treatment at the PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Jun 06, 2021, 14:11 PM IST
The saree conundrum at Commonwealth Games: It's comfort over convention for quite a few
The tradition of saree will make way for the "comfort" of blazers and trousers for India's women athletes at this year's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and quite a lot of them are happy with the departure from convention.
Feb 25, 2018, 16:08 PM IST
World Athletics Championships: Indian players disappoint as Dutee Chand crash out
Dutee, who got a quota entry despite failing to come up with the qualification standard, finished sixth in heat number five of the women's 100m first round after clocking a below- par 12.07secs.
Aug 05, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
Top stars to feature in 57th National Inter-State Athletics
The four-day Championships, which will see a newly-laid blue synthetic track, will be the last chance for those athletes who are yet to attain the qualifying mark for the IAAF World Championships scheduled for August 4-13 in London.
Jul 14, 2017, 22:34 PM IST
Sprinter Dharambir Singh slapped a massive eight-year ban for failing dope test
The 27-year-old Haryana-lad was earlier stripped of his gold medal won in 100m race during the National Inter-State Championships in 2012.
Nov 17, 2016, 21:04 PM IST
Sports Ministry puts blame on coach Nikolai for OP Jaisha's water fiasco at Rio Olympics
The committee recommended that in future events, written consent of the athlete should be taken on this matter to avoid any confusion.
Oct 21, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
Paralympics performance changed our approach towards divyaangs: PM Modi
Modi assured that his government is moving ahead to formulate a proper scheme for the development of Paralympics.
Sep 25, 2016, 20:09 PM IST
Sourav Ganguly rues of lack of infrastructure, says Indian athletes will be 'world beaters' with right platform
The Eden Gardens is gearing up to host the second India versus New Zealand Test from September 30.
Sep 23, 2016, 22:38 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar's coach Bisweshwar Nandi not in favour of pre-event financial backing
This is India, you have to first perform (before reaping rewards), said Nandi.
Sep 17, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
Accepting the increased weight of responsibility, PV Sindhu vows to work harder
Sindhu lost to Spain's reigning world champion and top seed Carolina Marin in three games at Rio Olympics final.
Sep 07, 2016, 19:39 PM IST
Narendra Modi's advice to media - Stop chasing politicians, highlight daily struggles of India's athletes instead
Throughout Rio Olympics, Modi was very optimistic about India's performance at the biggest sporting spectacle.
Sep 02, 2016, 23:17 PM IST
READ! How Goodwill Ambassador Salman Khan is set to fulfill his Rio Olympics promise
Salman Khan had earlier this month pledged to present a cheque of Rs 1,01,000 to each of the athletes.
Aug 31, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
Didn't recommend beef consumption, my tweet was to inspire athletes: BJP MP Udit Raj
Raj also issued an statement to elaborate his views and put an end to this "artificially created controversy", saying it was his personal opinion.
Aug 29, 2016, 23:34 PM IST
In awe of the Master! WATCH how Sakshi Malik requested Sachin Tendulkar to take a selfie with her brother
Dipa Karmakar, PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik received another felicitation ceremony in Hyderabad.
Aug 28, 2016, 10:09 AM IST
Olympic Dreams: Rickshaw driver buys shooter daughter rifle worth 5 lakh that was saved for her wedding
The Ahmedabad girl had earlier won a bronze medal at the National Championships, that too with a rented rifle.
Aug 26, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
Athletes’ Report Card: See how the Indian athletes performed at the 2016 Olympic Games
India's repord card includes performance of every athlete at the Rio Olympics.
Aug 22, 2016, 07:45 AM IST
Rio Olympics: How Indian athletes performed on Day 14
Aditi Ashok, PV Sindhu, Sandeep Kumar and Men’s & Women’s relay teams were in action on Day 13.
Aug 20, 2016, 06:09 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Check out Salman Khan’s gesture of appreciation for Indian athletes
As a gesture of appreciation, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has decided to present each of the Indian athletes with a cheque of Rs1,01,000.
Aug 18, 2016, 08:22 AM IST
Rio Olympic 2016: Know what Amitabh Bachchan has to say about Indian athletes
Rio Olympic 2016 is nearing its end but India still awaits a tick on its medal tally.
Aug 18, 2016, 07:54 AM IST
Rio Olympics: How Indian athletes performed on Day 12
Sakshi Malik openend India's medal account at the Rio Olympics with a bronze.
Aug 18, 2016, 07:38 AM IST