New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) When Wayne Madsen takes the field at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 9, he will inscribe his name in the history books for more than one reason. Apart from being the captain of Italy playing its first-ever cricket World Cup match against fellow European nation Scotland, Madsen will join a select list of athletes who have featured in World Cups in two different sports. But in Madsen’s case, it will also be for different nations. Back in 2006, Madsen played in the H…
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Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) When the Kalinga Lancers take to the field at Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, they will not only aim to maintain their top position in the standings but also enter an environment that their captain, Arthur Van Doren, considers one of the most unique in world hockey.The last stage of the Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 kicks off in Odisha’s capital, a city that has earned a quiet reputation as the spiritual birthplace of Indian hockey. For Van Doren, this…
Varanasi, Jan 4 (IANS) Underlining India’s growing sporting ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is making strong and sustained efforts to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship virtually via video conferencing, PM Modi highlighted India’s recent experience and capability in successfully hosting major global sporting events.”In the past decade, more than 20 major international events have been …