Indian women’s chess team confident of Olympiad medal
Chennai, Aug 31 The fifth-seeded Indian women's chess team, spearheaded by World No.5 Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavalli, is confident of putting up a good show at the upcoming World Chess Olympiad...
Indians missed several chances at chess Olympiad: GM Harikrishna
Chennai, Sep 22 . Several Indian players missed winning chances after being in promising positions at the just concluded World Chess Olympiad at Baku, Azerbaijan, but nevertheless did well overall, a top...
Thangavelu wins gold at Rio Paralympics
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 10 . India's Mariyappan Thangavelu created history on Friday night by winning a gold medal in the men's high jump T-42 event at the Rio Paralympics. His compatriot...
Chawrasia ready to challenge for European Masters golf title
Crans Montana (Switzerland), Aug 30 Indian seasoned golfer S.S.P. Chawrasia says he is getting positive vibes as he chases a first victory on European soil at the Omega European Masters, which...
15 Defence Services players included in Pro Kabaddi League
New Delhi, June 14 . Pro Kabaddi League has announced the allocation of 15 players from the Indian Defence Services who will be an integral part of the fourth edition starting from...
Saina to face Sun Yu in Australian Open final; Srikanth bows out
Sydney, June 11 - London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal stormed into the final of the $750,000 Australian Open Superseries badminton tournament here on Saturday, beating World No.2 Wang Yihan of China...
All eyes on Rio as India aim for record medals tally
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4. With India's largest contingent travelling to the 2016 Summer Olympics here, billions back home will hope that the blend of experience, youth and debutants participating in the...
FIFA former president Blatter attends hearing in Lausanne
Geneva, Aug 26 . FIFA former president Sepp Blatter on Thursday attended a hearing in Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, in his final attempt to overturn the six-year...
Manohar Aich – India’s pocket sized Mr Universe
Kolkata, June 5 - In the early years of independent India, when the newly-freed nation was desperate to make its mark in the world, a 4 feet 11 inch body builder --...
Hockey Champions Trophy: Gutsy India settle for maiden silver medal
London, June 18 - India were pipped by reigning world champions Australia 1-3 via penalty shoot-out to settle for their maiden silver medal in the Hockey Champions Trophy here on Friday.After the...