New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Indian tennis great Leander Paes on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, adding star power to the party’s campaign ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections.Paes formally joined the BJP in New Delhi in the presence of senior party leaders, days after meeting state BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Kolkata, which had fuelled speculation about his political move.Welcoming him into the party, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said, “There is no need for a separat…
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Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) When Rohan Bopanna decided to quit the international circuit in November 2025, Indian tennis fans had only one question on their mind — will India produce another Grand Slam winner in the next few years? Bopanna won the Men’s Doubles title at the Australian Open 2024 with local star Matthew Ebden to add to the Mixed Doubles crown he claimed at the 2017 French Open, Gabriela Dabrowski. His 2024 title made Bopanna, at 43 years, 10 months, and 24 days, the oldest major winn…
Singapore, March 12 (IANS) The LIV Golf-backed International Series and the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) have unveiled a direct performance pathway that will propel India’s top performers onto the global stage. Leading IGPL players will gain access to various International Series events and further opportunities to compete at LIV Golf Promotions, accelerating their progression into elite-level golf.The collaboration was formalised at LIV Golf Singapore, where leaders from both organisatio…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Former India captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar will host a star-studded charity golf event in Mumbai this week to raise awareness for his CHAMPS Foundation, which supports former India players facing financial and medical challenges. Since its inception in January 1999, the CHAMPS Foundation, which stands for (Caring, Helping, Assisting, Motivating, Promoting Sportspersons), has played a vital role in providing dignity, care, and assistance to sportspersons who h…
Bengaluru, Feb 3 (IANS) As India prepare for the Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1 match against the Netherlands on 7-8 February, the national team is engaged in a rigorous training camp at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru, supervised by captain Rohit Rajpal. Karan Singh and Rithvik Bollipalli started their training sessions on Thursday evening, while Sumit Nagal, Dhakshineswar Suresh, and Yuki Bhambri are scheduled to rejoin the team in Bengaluru today, as preparations intensify for the …
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), together with the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the Professional Golfers’ Association of India (PGAI), and The Golf Foundation (TGF), announced the ‘Golf Growth Initiative’ on Thursday, a groundbreaking programme that aims to develop the next generation of Indian golfers.Launched at Delhi Golf Club (DGC) with tennis legend Leander Paes in attendance, it represents a significant shift in golf’s development by bringing the sport dire…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Fit India’s flagship fitness initiative, Sundays on Cycle (SoC), made a lively return in the national capital on Sunday. Over 1,000 participants, including 500 Young Leaders, joined a fitness festival followed by a Cycle Rally, despite the 6-degree winter cold at 7 am. The rally was led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, with tennis legend Leander Paes, badminton star Pullela Gopichand, and emerging international wrestler Shivani Pawar amo…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) After a brief pause, the Fit India movement’s flagship initiative ‘Sundays on Cycle’ is all set to make a grand comeback in the national capital, with a special high-energy edition dedicated to “young leaders”. The event will be graced by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, who has also been the visionary force behind this nationwide fitness movement.This special edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will see the participation…