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Veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who passed away at 93, was a pivotal sports administrator. He introduced and nurtured archery in India, leading the AAI for over 40 years and establishing Asian and Commonwealth archery bodies. Malhotra also guided the IOA as interim president during a challenging period. Aside from being a seasoned politician, veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra was also an accomplished sports administrator and will be remembered as the man who introduced and moulde ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) India's Yogesh Kathuniya won yet another silver medal in the men's F56 discus throw event at the World Para Athletics Championships here on Tuesday, as his quest for a maiden gold at the global level continued. The 28-year-old Kathuniya sent the disc to 42.49m in his second attempt to win the silver. He has been winning a medal in all the four world championships since 2019. He picked up his third successive silver in the World Championships -- the other two being in 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): India continued its solid run at the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, securing their first double podium at the marquee event with Rinku Hooda and Sundar Singh Gurjar earning gold and silver medals in the men's javelin F46 event on Monday. As per ESPN, Rinku and Gurjar had a see-saw battle right from the start, and it was Rinku's fourth attempt of 66.37 m, which landed him the gold and also broke the Championship record. Gurjar was ...Read More >
Mumbai: "Please be seated and don't stand when our guest of honour walks into the hall," was the gentle but firm instruction from the smiling teacher on the stage.She was addressing the 400-odd students of Jamnabai Narsee School and Jamnabai Narsee International School, who were restless with excitement. Could you blame them? After all, how often does a student in this part of the world get to go home and brag to friends or relatives: Did you know Usain Bolt visited my school today?Yes, THE Usai ...Read More >
IMAGE: India's Jonathan Gavin Antony won gold in the men's 10m air pistol with a score of 244.8 in the final. Photograph: NRAI/X India's 16-year-old Jonathan Gavin Antony stole the limelight on day two of the ISSF Junior World in New Delhi by winning the men's 10m air pistol title with a flawless performance. The young Indian, who had topped qualification with 586-19x, carried his form into the finals, shooting 21 of 24 shots in the 10s to secure gold with a commanding margin of 8.5 points. I ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian skater Anandkumar Velkumar created history by winning India's first-ever gold medal at the Speed Skating World Championships 2025 in China on Monday. The 22-year-old athlete clinched gold in the Senior Men's 1000, Sprint event at the championships. Velkumar clocked 1:24.924 to secure the top spot, becoming India's first world champion in the sport. The triumph just came days after Velkumar had secured a historic bronze in the 500 m sprint event in the same championship event ...Read More >
Beijing, Sept 16 (UNI) India's speed skater Anandkumar Velkumar carved out a golden chapter for the country, winning India's maiden gold medal at the Speed Skating World Championships here. Velkumar stormed to victory in the senior men's 1,000m sprint, clocking 1 minute 24.924 seconds to finish ahead of a competitive international field. His triumph marked a watershed moment for Indian roller sports, which has long sought recognition on the global stage. The 23-year-old from Tamil Nadu had alr ...Read More >
China: Indian skater Anandkumar Velkumar made history, securing the nation its first-ever gold medal at the Speed Skating World Championships in China on Monday. The 22-year-old skater Anandkumar Velkumar wins gold and also won the top prize in senior men's 1,000 m sprint with a time of 1:24.924, as per ESPN. The triumph just came days after Velkumar had secured a historic bronze in the 500 m sprint event in the same championship event at Beidaihe, clocking 43.072s to claim India's first senio ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Indian skater Anandkumar Velkumar after he scripted history by winning the country's first-ever gold medal at the Speed Skating World Championships 2025 in China. Velkumar clinched the top podium finish in the Senior Men's 1000m Sprint, becoming India's first world champion in skating. On his X handle, PM Modi said, "Proud of Anandkumar Velkumar for winning the Gold at the Senior Men's 1000m Sprint in the Spee ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14: India's campaign at the World Boxing Championships was a tale of two extremes. While the women scripted history, delivering the country's best-ever overseas showing, the men endured a humbling low, returning without a single medal for the first time in 12 years. Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg) rose to the occasion with breakthrough triumphs, showcasing grit and tactical maturity to begin a the LA Olympics cycle on a high. The seasoned Pooja Rani (80kg) an ...Read More >
New Delhi: Aman Sehrawat, a bronze medallist at the Paris Games and one of India's leading prospects in the men's freestyle 57-kg category at the World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, was disqualified on Sunday after failing to make weight ahead of his opening match. According to sources in the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Sehrawat exceeded the weight limit by a significant 1.7 kg, an oversight unacceptable given his status as an experienced wrestler. The federation has sought explana ...Read More >
Mumbai: Minakshi Hooda had to punch above adversity as a young girl and Jaismine Lamboria had a family reputation to live up to. Both delivered sporting glory for India by winning its first gold medals at the women's World Boxing Championships in Liverpool. The 24-year-old Jaismine won the 57kg title before Minakshi secured victory in the non-Olylmpic 48kg final, extending a tradition for India built by six-time champion Mary Kom and then by twice winner Nikhat Zareen, who was eliminated early ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda for winning the gold medal in the 57 kg and 48 kg categories, respectively, at the 2025 World Boxing Championships, and said that their stupendous performances will inspire countless athletes. The PM also hailed the Indian women's hockey team for making the nation proud by winning the silver medal in the Women's Asia Cup 2025. "Proud of Minakshi on her outstanding performance at th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) When Jaismine Lamboria missed a medal by a whisker at the 2022 World Championship, she was crushed. "I need to be more aggressive," the then 21-year-old had admitted to PTI, her voice heavy with regret. It was a lesson that would come back to her in painful ways. The following year, she stumbled again, falling at the quarterfinal stage of both the World Championships and the Asian Games. Each defeat added to the agony but Jaismine treated them as learnings. The Asian ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) Olympian and reigning mixed team pistol world champion Esha Singh, ended India's medal drought at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China, in style, bagging gold in the women's 10m air pistol, leaving home favourite and in-form Yao Qianxun 0.1 behind in the final at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre on Saturday (Sep 13, 2025) morning. Reigning Olympic champion in the event, Oh Yejin of Korea, had to settle for bronze. Thr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Jaismine Lamboria and Nupur Sheoran stormed into the finals, while Minakshi confirmed India's fourth medal at the ongoing World Boxing Championships on Friday. However, the men's campaign ended on a disappointing note, with the 10-member squad returning without a medal for the first time in 12 years. Jaismine, a World Cup gold medallist, was at her clinical best in the 57kg semifinal, outclassing Venezuela's Omailyn Alcala 5-0. Using her long reach and sharp jabs, the 22-year-old con ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) For years, Minakshi waited in the wings, honing her ring craft and watching others take centre stage. Accustomed to playing second fiddle to 2023 world champion Nitu Ghanghas for years, the 24-year-old seized her maiden chance with poise and purpose. On the grandest platform of her young career, she confirmed a medal on debut at the World Championships, defeating England's Alice Pumphrey with authority to move into the women's 48kg semifinal on Friday. The lanky Minaks ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) For years, Minakshi waited in the wings, honing her ring craft and watching others take centre stage. Accustomed to playing second fiddle to 2023 world champion Nitu Ghanghas for years, the 24-year-old seized her maiden chance with poise and purpose. On the grandest platform of her young career, she confirmed a medal on debut at the World Championships, defeating England's Alice Pumphrey with authority to move into the women's 48kg semifinal on Friday. The lanky Minaks ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) announced Prasar Bharti, India's public service broadcaster, as Official Broadcast Partner for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, taking place from 27 September to 5 October 2025 in the capital city, as per a release from PCI. In addition, PCI on Friday confirmed that Indian Oil Corporation Limited has been named the Title Sponsor of the Championships. With this partnership, the event will officially be tit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former world No. 1 and 2018 Changwon World Champion Ankur Mittal created a new Asian Championship record on his way to clinching a gold medal in the Double Trap event at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Friday. The gold took India's tally past 100 medals to 103 for their best-ever performance in the Asian Championship with 52 gold, 26 silver, and 25 bronze medals. Ankur Mittal also combined with Bhanu Pratap Singh and Harshvardh ...Read More >
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a customs superintendent posted at Sahar airport in Mumbai, for allegedly taking a Rs 10.20 lakh bribe from an agent, an official said Sunday. The central probe agency booked Krishan Kumar for allegedly demanding a bribe at the rate of Rs 10 per kg for facilitating clearance of imported consignments from a customs house agent, a CBI spokesperson said. It was also alleged that Kumar threatened the agent when he refused to pay the bribe, and deliberately withheld ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Easily the most successful wrestler among the contenders at the World Championship trials, Antim Panghal sealed her berth in the Indian team without much fuss in the women's 53kg weight class while Vaishnavi Patil (65kg) and Manisha Bhanwala (62kg) also qualified with impressive show, here Sunday. All of 20 and already a medal winner at the senior Worlds, Asian Games and the Asian Championships, Antim outplayed Madhya Pradesh's Pooja and Gujarat's Hinaben without concedin ...Read More >
Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Jul 18 (PTI) Jasmine Shekar carded a sublime final-round 4-under 68, marked by a flawless back nine, to clinch the ninth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour here on Friday. Jasmine became the fifth different winner this season as she totalled 9-under with two superb rounds of 67-68 on the last two days. Also Read | WWE SmackDown Tonight, July 18: Undisputed Champion John Cena & Cody Rhodes SummerSlam 2025 Contract Signing and Other Exciting Matches on WWE Friday Night Sma ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): The World Pickleball League (WPBL) on Friday announced Jio World Garden as the host venue for Season 2, set to take place in Mumbai from January 24 to February 8, 2026. Located in the heart of Mumbai's financial hub, Bandra Kurla Complex, Jio World Garden is one of Mumbai's premier event venues, known for its world-class infrastructure and versatility, having hosted international artists like Backstreet Boys, Bryan Adams, Slash and Armin van Buuren al ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: After three consecutive wins, 3-time FIM World Champion Aishwarya Pissay, is gearing up for a potentially historic performance at Round 4 of the MRF MoGrip FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship 2025 for 2 Wheelers, set to take place in Coimbatore over the weekend. Riding for Petronas TVS Racing, Aishwarya enters this crucial round as the current Women's Championship leader. A victory here would not only extend her unbeaten streak for the season but also put her on track to become ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: After three consecutive wins, 3-time FIM World Champion Aishwarya Pissay, is gearing up for a potentially historic performance at Round 4 of the MRF MoGrip FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship 2025 for 2 Wheelers, set to take place in Coimbatore over the weekend. Riding for Petronas TVS Racing, Aishwarya enters this crucial round as the current Women's Championship leader. A victory here would not only extend her unbeaten streak for the season but also put her on track to become ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeh ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 10: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) on Thursday awarded New Delhi two major competitions -- the combined World Cup in 2027 and the Junior World Championship in 2028 -- during its executive committee meeting here. Announcing the calendar for the crucial 2026-27 season, the ISSF said that New Delhi, which will also organise the Junior World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) in September-October this year, will host the prestigious World Cup leg in all three disciplines ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The National Rifle Aociation of India (NRAI), ha revealed the India quad for upcoming international competition, including the enior quad for the 16th Aian Shooting Championhip (ASC) Rifle/Pitol/Shotgun, cheduled in Shymkent, Kazakhtan, between Aug 16-30, 2025. The other quad revealed include thoe for International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pitol in Ningbo, China, in September (7th-15th) and the junior India quad for the 16th ASC a well a ...Read More >
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