New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday set an ambitious target for Indian sport, saying the country should aim to compete in at least three-fourths of all events at the 2036 Olympics while announcing a nationwide talent identification programme for children aged 5 to 15. On Independence Day, Modi spoke to the nation from the Red Fort and said that India’s progress in the field of sports has sped up in recent years, with the country becoming more prominent on the internat…

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Rome, Aug 15 (IANS) Former Italy international Ciro Immobile announced Friday his retirement at the age of 36 following his departure from Paris FC. In the video, Immobile spoke to his Paris FC teammates, having joined the French Ligue 1 club in January.”It’s a very difficult moment for me because it’s the end of one of the greatest periods of my life. I loved this job with all my heart but I want to be honest with myself about the current situation,” he explained.”If I can no longer keep pushin…

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Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) India have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The encounter marks a milestone moment as the picturesque coastal venue plays host to its 50th Test match.India is also playing its 600th Test match on the day the country marks its 80th Independence Day. After winning the toss, India confirmed that they have picked Devdutt Padikkal at number three in place of B Sai Sudharsan, with Ravi…

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