The BWF World Championships returned to India after 17 years, and there was plenty of anticipation among the home fans as they waited to see the Indian shuttlers in action. Though the day 1 began at 09:00 AM, the Indira Gandhi Arena started filling up around 4:30 pm. Several sections of the stands remained empty…
New Delhi: PV Sindhu cruised through her first match at the BWF World Championships, beating Sophia Noble of Ireland 21-7, 21-11 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Monday. For the biggest star of the Indian contingent, assessing the court conditions on the opening day was the main focus. The good turnout of fans…
New Delhi: There was a time when Ashmita Chaliha could only watch while fellow players were training, travelling and discussing their next tournaments.The Assam shuttler was confined to rehabilitation for a career-threatening medial meniscus tear in her right knee that she sustained during the 2024 Korea Open in Aug. She was repeating the same exercises…
London: From the start, Formula E has been a championship defined by evolution. As the Gen3 era – initially met with skepticism but ultimately defined by record-breaking racing – concluded on Sunday, the paddock is already bracing for the next big leap. LE CASTELLET, FRANCE – APRIL 21: James Rossiter of Great Britain driving the…
Team India (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India head coach Craig Fulton has urged his side to show greater composure and sharpen their defensive discipline against Pakistan after England exposed their weaknesses in a 2-4 defeat in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup on Monday.India produced a strong first half…
Mumbai: Hardik Singh dribbled swiftly on the left flank. He passed the ball into the circle where Abhishek collected it close to the backline. A quick and smart dribble later, he played a low cross across England’s goal. England’s Stuart Rushmere (L) and Nicholas Bandurak celebrate their first goal vs India at the Hockey World…
India coach Sjoerd Marijne A day after the Indian women’s hockey team held China to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup opener at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, coach Sjoerd Marijne questioned the interpretation of the penalty-stroke rule by the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Rules Committee.Marijne took to social media to share footage of…
Denmark’s Anders Antonsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: World No. 4 Anders Antonsen has urged the BWF to reconsider the timing of the India Open, arguing that the tournament should be held in Delhi during a season when the capital’s air quality is more conducive to high-intensity sport.The Danish shuttler, who defeated Azerbaijan’s Dicky Dwi Pangestu…
Pakistan captain Babar Azam remains doubtful for the first Test against England at Headingley, with the match set to begin on Wednesday.Azam is still recovering from a finger injury and only had a short batting session during Pakistan’s first practice at the venue on Monday.Azam hurt his right hand during the second Test against the…
India’s 32-year wait for a Hockey World Cup victory over England continued on Monday as Craig Fulton’s side surrendered a 2-1 half-time advantage to lose 4-2 in their second Pool D match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. India had recovered impressively after Nick Bandurak gave England the lead late in the opening quarter….
