New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat has broken her silence on the show-cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), dismissing allegations of rule violations and saying the federation has misinterpreted the timelines of her sabbatical from the sport.WFI had issued a show cause notice to the three-time Olympian, citing “grave acts of indiscipline” and multiple rule violations that the federation claims have caused “national embarrassment”. The federation also declared Phogat…
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New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Hockey India announced the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held from 11th to 20th May 2026. The preparatory camp is important as the team will travel to Australia for an exposure tour ahead of the FIH Nations Cup, which will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, from 15th to 21st June.This is an important camp for the women’s team as it will provide them with an opportunity to assess their strengths ahead of key fixtures later this year, includi…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said the National Sports Federation Conclave 2026 represents a key step in streamlining India’s preparations for major international sporting competitions over the next decade.The conclave brought together officials from 37 National Sports Federations (NSFs), including the Indian Olympic Association, to discuss India’s sporting roadmap and strategies for upcoming events such as the 2026 Commonw…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) As the 2026 Indian Open approaches, India’s squash star Ramit Tandon is gearing up to showcase his skills on home soil. Scheduled from March 18 to 22 at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, the tournament is crucial in Tandon’s busy year, which also includes preparing for the 2026 Asian Games, a major event that doubles as a pathway to the Olympics. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Tandon reflected on the current state of Indian squash, the pressures and perks of play…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday chaired a meeting at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) headquarters to review preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, scheduled to be held from September 19 to October 4.Over 700 Indian athletes are expected to compete across more than 40 sports disciplines at the Games scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya.During the meeting, Mandaviya reaffirmed the government’s commitment to athlete …
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India men’s hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are eyeing Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 as a pivotal platform to shape their form and confidence ahead of a demanding international calendar that features the FIH Pro League, FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, and 2026 Asian Games. India and Soorma Hockey Club captain Harmanpreet Singh stated that he is keen to maximise the Hero HIL 2025-26 window before a decisive year for the national team.“Hero HIL 2026…