New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Indian badminton icon Jwala Gutta has never been one to hold back, either during her playing days or after retirement. In a candid interaction with IANS, the 2011 World Championships bronze medallist criticised what she described as a growing culture of silence and compromise within Indian sport, particularly badminton. In an exclusive interview, Gutta questioned why athletes — especially established stars — avoid speaking openly about structural problems within the …
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New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) On the eve of taking on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the social media accounts of Rajasthan Royals (RR) posted an interesting 20-second clip of its fielders taking catches at practice with both hands and Ravi Bishnoi completing a grab with his right hand.More than the video, the caption caught the eye, as it said ‘Don’t drop your catches,’ along with laughter and folded hand emojis attached. If one were living under a rock, then that line would have …
Bhopal, May 11 (IANS) Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winning all-rounder Kapil Dev paid a courtesy visit to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at his residence in Bhopal on Monday evening.During the meeting, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav apprised Kapil Dev of the sports landscape in Madhya Pradesh and the steps being taken by the state government to promote various sports, including cricket.“Madhya Pradesh is working to create a strong ecosystem for all sports. We are developing i…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian star shuttler and Khel Ratna awardee Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has hit back to those who had misinterpreted his recent comments on the lack of public reception for the Thomas Cup bronze medal-winning team, saying his disappointment did not come from a desire for personal glory or financial gain but was about the emotional impact of “silence” following major international milestones. The 2022 champions, India, returned to the podium in 2026 Thomas Cup and returned wit…
Lucknow, April 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a key announcement on Tuesday, regarding the upgradation and modernisation of the state police force, besides undertaking a large-scale recruitment drive to fill vacancies and shoring up its various wings.The Chief Minister said that one lakh new recruitments will be done in the Uttar Pradesh Police this year. He announced this at a function held for the distribution of appointment letters to 936 Head Operators/Head Opera…
Bonn (Germany), April 27 (IANS) The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is inviting organisations to apply for grants of up to EUR 150,000 to fund multi-disciplinary classification research as part of its coordinated efforts to enhance classification systems and processes in Para sport.Offered under the IPC’s Sport for Mobility programme, this is the second time the IPC has made grant funding available for classification research in the last nine months. Funding opportunities are availabl…
London, April 26 (IANS) Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe clocked a winning time of one hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds in the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. The 31-year-old broke the previous world record of 2:00:35, set by the late Kelvin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.Runner-up Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia also shattered the two-hour barrier in 1:59:41, while Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo took bronze in 2:00:28. Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia broke he…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Emphasising a player-first vision, the Delhi Pro Volleyball League (DPVL) aims to build a future where athletes are not limited to playing for passion alone, but are also empowered with professional growth, financial stability, and long-term recognition. Delhi Pro Volleyball League (DPVL) was announced in January this year with the vision of creating a structured, professional, and sustainable platform for volleyball talent in the city. The league has the backing of th…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has underlined the unifying potential of sport amid rising global tensions, urging policymakers to safeguard its neutrality and independence. Speaking at the EU Sport Forum in Cyprus, Coventry said sport continues to serve as a rare platform that brings people together beyond political and cultural divides. Drawing on the example of the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Coventry said inter…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) fraternity has risen in unison to congratulate wrestler Abhimanyu on winning a gold medal in the 70 kg freestyle category at the Asian Wrestling Championship held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.The CISF fraternity hailed Abhimanyu for this outstanding success, which stands as a testament to his perseverance and serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across the country.Head Constable Abhimanyu, a 24-year-old wrestler from His…