Raipur, March 27 (IANS) “Perhaps he’s busy at the construction site,” Monikha Sonowal quipped as she tried calling her father again. Moments earlier, Monikha had clinched the gold medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting category at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 here and wanted to convey the news to her father Padmadhar Sonowal, a mason who spends long days at construction sites to support his family of four and has been the 19-year-old’s biggest supporter in her sporting …
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Raipur, March 26 (IANS) India’s weightlifting ace Mirabai Chanu has revealed her strategic approach to managing weight categories for major international events, stating that she will maintain her weight within the 48kg category for the Commonwealth Games, but will need to move up to the 49kg category shortly after, as the Asian Games follow within two months. For more than a decade, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has been the face of Indian weightlifting. During this period, she has bagged an impressive…
Hyderabad, March 11 (IANS) Indian Women’s Hockey Team defender Nikki Pradhan achieved a remarkable milestone by completing 200 International Caps during the team’s match against Wales in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana on Wednesday at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex).Pradhan made her international debut during the India Tour of South Africa in 2016, and since then has been a consistent presence in the Indian defence across several …
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu was left stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday en route to Birmingham in England as flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel. Sindhu is travelling to Birmingham to participate in the prestigious All-England badminton championship.Sindhu, the former World No.1 in women’s singles, put out a video on her Instagram story, showing a crowded airport as people wait for an updat…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) Shrachi Bengal Tigers captain Jugraj Singh expressed confidence and optimism ahead of the final leg of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, praising the growing fan support across venues and highlighting Odisha’s pivotal role in promoting the sport in India.Speaking at the captains’ press conference, Jugraj said it feels “extremely encouraging” to see strong public backing for hockey wherever the teams play. “From Chennai to Ranchi, the support has bee…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Boxing World Cup Finals silver medallist Jadumani Singh displayed a mix of aggression and technical superiority to defeat fellow international and SSCB teammate Pawan Bartwal to clinch his first Senior National crown in men’s 50-55kg category while SSCB topped the overall standings with 12 gold medals in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with easy wins at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida on Saturday. This was the first time that the men and w…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The 2020 Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra and javelin legend Jan Zelezny have mutually agreed to end their coaching partnership, during which the Indian star crossed the 90-metre barrier but failed to retain his World Athletics Championship gold medal.However, both Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, and Zelenzy described their association as a partnership characterised by growth, trust, and meaningful collaboration.Chopra, who made history by winning India’s firs…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Boxing World Cup Finals silver medallist Jadumani Singh dominated the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal in the semifinals of the men’s 50-55kg category to set up a mouth-watering summit clash against Pawan Bartwal in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with easy wins at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Friday.This is the first time that the men’s and women’s National Championships are being held simultaneously at the same ven…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India’s legendary javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, ended the year 2025 with “beautiful memories”, thanking everyone for being part of his marriage celebration.Neeraj Chopra, the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal, and his spouse, Himani Mor Chopra, threw a reception party on December 26 and hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other big dignitaries in New Delhi. The couple got married to each other earlier this year, in Janua…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey stalwart Savita Punia is in a reflective yet determined phase of her career as he prepares herself for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.Speaking exclusively to IANS ahead of the Hockey India League (HIL) season with Soorma Hockey Club, the experienced goalkeeper opened up about her retirement plans, evolving relationship with Rani Rampal, the rise of young talent, leadership dynamics and her hopes for World Cup qualification.Soorma had a strong s…