New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist boxer Manoj Kumar has questioned the transparency of the new athlete assessment system introduced by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for the selection of boxers for upcoming international competitions, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games 2026. Reacting to the federation’s latest notification regarding boxer assessments, Manoj raised questions over the absence of former players, Arjuna Awardees, Dronacharya…
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Scottish cycling great Katie Archibald has announced her retirement from the sport, bringing an end to one of Britain’s most successful track careers despite having already been selected for Scotland’s squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.The 32-year-old confirmed she would step away from elite cycling to pursue a new chapter in nursing, admitting the desire to experience life beyond the velodrome had steadily grown stronger in recent years.Archibald leav…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has intensified its support for Indian weightlifting with a combined investment of nearly Rs 1.95 crore towards international competition exposure and long-duration national coaching camps, as the country’s lifters compete at the ongoing Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar.The government had sanctioned approximately Rs 70.45 lakh for India’s participation in the ongoing Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships b…
Gandhinagar, May 9 (IANS) Around 200 athletes from 31 countries are set to compete at the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championship-2026 in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, marking one of the largest international sporting gatherings to be held in India this year. The championship, organised by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF), will take place at Mahatma Mandir from May 11 to 17.Alongside the athletes, nearly 200 coaches, support staff, team officials and delegates are expected to attend, as…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Sports Ministry on Wednesday said India’s ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan will continue, while also maintaining that Pakistan players and teams will be able to participate in multilateral events hosted by India.In an official circular issued to the National Sports Federations, the Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs, the ministry stated that, “Insofar as bilateral sports…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has revealed for the first time that she is one of the six women wrestlers who filed a formal complaint of sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Breaking her silence while the matter remains sub-judice, Phogat also issued a stern warning to the Central Government and the Sports Ministry regarding the upcoming National Open Ranking Tournament scheduled to be held in Gonda,…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has established the assessment framework for the Elite National Coaching Camp, a crucial process that will influence national rankings and guide selections for upcoming international events.The assessment results will play a key role in finalising India’s participation in major international events, including the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, World Boxing Cup 2, and other tournaments. The rankings will stay valid until the next as…
Glasgow, April 29 (IANS) The organising committee of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games has unveiled the medals that will be awarded to the athletes finishing on the podium during the scaled-down edition of the Games later this year. The medals, which have been designed to celebrate achievement, inclusion, and the city of Glasgow, have been created by award-winning artist, designer, and maker, and The Glasgow School of Art Artist in Residence, Militsa Milenkova. The medals are inspired by the c…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has admitted the team has not fulfilled their potential in the years following the iconic 2017 World Cup triumph at Lord’s, saying a major title this summer could redefine the landscape of women’s cricket in the country. Widely considered contenders in most global tournaments, England have endured a prolonged drought since that historic victory, failing to secure a major ICC title or an Ashes series in the years that followed. As th…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker is gearing up for a fresh competitive cycle with renewed focus, setting her sights on the Asian Games and World Championships as she looks to rediscover peak form following her success at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Looking ahead, Manu expressed excitement over shooting’s return to the Commonwealth Games programme for the 2030 edition, which India is set to host. The sport had notably been excluded from both the 2022 Birmingham Games …