KOLKATA: “Didi, my best friend is not talking with me,” a budding gymnast ran up to her coach seeking intervention. The coach was all ears and promised to look into the matter.This has been a new journey for coach Dipa Karmakar, who almost single-handedly put Indian gymnastics on the world map. The girl from Agartala…
Two weeks after presiding over the men’s world cup, Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing the biggest challenge yet to his job that until recently looked untouchable. Fifa president Gianni Infantino is silhouetted as he walks past the world cup trophy after addressing the Fifa Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP File) A cluster of…
For a sport that exploded in popularity across the world during the Covid pandemic, pickleball remains in its formative years in India. Yet its rise has been remarkable, drawing participants across age groups and backgrounds. The first major step in giving that boom a structured foundation came last year when the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)…
Neymar Jr cut a frustrated figure despite Santos booking their place in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over 10-man Remo in the Round of 16. Emotions spilt over after the final whistle as the Brazilian forward became involved in heated exchanges with opposition fans, staff and players in the mixed…
AICF confirms new dates GM Abhijeet Gupta flags 2026 chess nationals snub (Photo by Amit Sharma) NEW DELHI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has officially announced new dates for the senior National Chess Championship, ensuring the event is held in 2026 rather than being pushed into 2027. The tournament will now take place from…
Australia to skip practice matches ahead of 2027 BGT (Image: ICC) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has revealed that his side will not play any practice matches before the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, opting instead for an extended training camp tailored to Indian conditions.The five-Test series, scheduled from January 21 to March 3, 2027,…
The PCB said it has taken “serious notice” of the participation of former Pakistan cricketers in the tournament. NEW DELHI: Several former Pakistan cricketers could face disciplinary action from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after taking part in the Asian Legends League in Zambia without the required approval, according to ESPNcricinfo. More than a dozen…
Alex de Minaur blew through the opening set but needed some good luck in the second to emerge with a 6-2, 7-6 opening win over James Duckworth on Tuesday at the ATP Montreal Masters. De Minaur fights past Duckworth in all-Aussie Montreal battle De Minaur, seeded third, hasn’t lost to a fellow Aussie in four…
Harsh Dubey and Vipraj Nigam NEW DELHI: Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam have linked up with the Indian team as net bowlers ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15. The four players will assist the Shubman Gill-led side during its preparations in Sri Lanka.India have…
St. Louis , Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa topped the the rapid section of the St. Louis Rapid and blitz, scoring 12 points out of a possible 18 to keep his hopes alive for a place in the Grand Chess Tour finals to be held later this year. Praggnanandhaa leads after rapid phase at St. Louis,…
