Guiyang (China), June 19 (IANS) With pugilist Prachi leading the charge, India delivered a commanding performance at the World Boxing Cup 2026 (Stage 2), confirming six medals for the country following a strong showing in the quarterfinals.Prachi (57kg) produced the standout performance of the day, defeating Paris Olympics bronze medallist Shih Yi Wu of Chinese Taipei in a hard-fought 4-1 verdict to secure her place in the semifinals and guarantee a podium finish.World No. 1 in 48kg, Minakshi, c…
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New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Paralympic gold medallist Avani Lekhara paid her tribute to Jaspal Rana after the celebrated shooter and coach passed away at the age of 49, saying she was “deeply anguished” by the loss of a man who played a defining role in Indian shooting.Taking to X, Lekhara wrote: “Deeply anguished by the passing of Jaspal Rana sir. He has been instrumental in shaping the dominance of our country in the sport of shooting, both as a distinguished athlete and a coach. My deepest …
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The passing of coach Jaspal Rana has left double-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker devastated, with the pistol shooter saying, “the shooting range will never feel the same again”. Rana passed away in New Delhi early on Friday morning at a hospital to which he was admitted, apparently due to complications arising from a recent stent procedure after suffering chest discomfort late in May. He was 49.Manu paid emotional tribute to the coach who played a key role in her making a…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) His motto was simple: hit the 10-ring, stay focused, and win medals. That philosophy defined the life and career of Jaspal Rana, one of India’s greatest shooters and most influential mentors, who passed away on Friday, leaving the shooting fraternity in mourning.For Indian shooting, Rana was much more than a champion athlete. He was a mentor, a teacher, a reformer and a fearless voice who never hesitated to speak his mind for the betterment of the sport. Whether it wa…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Olympian Vinesh Phogat cleared a major procedural hurdle ahead of the Asian Games selection trials after successfully completing the weigh-in for the women’s 53kg category at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. According to officials, Vinesh was among all eligible wrestlers who reported for the scheduled weigh-in and fulfilled the necessary formalities, making her eligible to compete in the selection trials that are set to get underway shortly.”The weigh-…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) With the Supreme Court refusing to stay the Delhi High Court order allowing Olympian Vinesh Phogat’s participation in the Asian Games selection trials, the Wrestling Federation of India has insisted that she will be allowed to participate only in the 50kg weight category, in which he took part in Paris two years back.The WFI had approached the SC seeking a stay on the Delhi High Court order, but with the SC refusing to stop Phogat’s participation in the trials, the feder…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will not challenge the Delhi High Court’s order permitting Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials, federation sources confirmed on Sunday. The development comes a day after the Delhi High Court directed the WFI to allow the Olympian and two-time World Championships medallist to compete in the trials, which are scheduled for May 30 and 31 in New Delhi.The court also ordered that the entire selection proc…
Bengaluru, May 19 (IANS) Praise from one of the world’s most celebrated athletes has struck a special chord with Indian hockey players. Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart, highlighted the extraordinary fitness standards of Indian hockey players, acknowledging the physical demands of the sport and calling attention to an often-underappreciated aspect of hockey.During the third edition of the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit on Tuesd…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Two-time Olympic bronze medallist and former India goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh has publicly expressed his frustration after learning that his stint with the junior men’s side might not be extended, claiming his coaching career may already be nearing an abrupt end despite a successful run that included five podium finishes in five tournaments.In a strongly worded social media post, Sreejesh questioned Hockey India’s continued reliance on overseas coaches and suggested t…
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 …