Tokyo, July 19 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu was visibly emotional after her Japan Open title win as she said that the victory brought tears in her eyes, and also explained how much it meant for her to bag the crown. She said that years of perseverance, self-belief and the support of her family and coaching team finally paid off after she ended a 19-month title drought by lifting her maiden Japan Open crown on Sunday.The two-time Olympic medallist defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 2…
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New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications from retired footballers for inclusion in its Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) roster, a key step in implementing the National Sports Governance Act that the federation adopted during its Special General Body Meeting in May. Under the new rules, the AIFF will create separate rosters of 20 male and 20 female Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit. From these, at least four voting members – two men and …
Tokyo, July 13 (IANS) India’s top badminton stars will be back in action at the BWF Japan Open Super 750, beginning Tuesday at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, with the return of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty headlining the country’s campaign.The tournament, carrying a prize purse of USD 950,000, is a key stop on the BWF World Tour as players chase crucial ranking points ahead of next month’s World Championships in New Delhi and the Asian Games later this year.The spotlight will be …
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Paralympic medallist Rakesh Kumar has rejected the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council’s assertion that he never applied for appointment under S.O.-12 of 2022, maintaining that he had submitted his application offline and questioning how he could now produce documentary proof. Responding to the Council’s statement denying his allegations of exclusion from the recruitment process, the para archer said he was only seeking what he believed was rightfully due to him and insist…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) As India accelerates its preparations to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 and strengthens its bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2036, Union sport minister Mansukh Mandaviya stressed that hosting international competitions enhances the nation’s global reputation and provides invaluable competitive exposure for Indian athletes. From New Delhi and Ahmedabad to Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Goa, Guwahati, Rajgir, Patna, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow and Mahabalipuram, cities acros…
Doha, June 18 (IANS) India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra believes the absence of the Olympics or World Championships this season will do little to reduce the standard of competition he faces, insisting that the upcoming Commonwealth Games will be as demanding as any global event.Speaking during the Wanda Diamond League media interaction in Doha on Thursday, the Olympic champion said India’s busy athletics calendar, coupled with the depth of talent expected at the Commonwealth Games, leaves no ro…
Doha, June 18 (IANS) Tokyo Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has shed light on the decision to end his coaching partnership with javelin legend Jan Zelezny, revealing that the move was driven more by practicality than performance.Speaking during the Wanda Diamond League media interaction in Doha on Thursday, Chopra said that while working with the three-time Olympic champion helped him achieve the long-awaited 90-metre milestone, he eventually decided to return to a setup centred around familiarity…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India’s javelin campaign for the Commonwealth Games 2026 has suffered a significant setback, with World Championships finalist Sachin Yadav confirming that he has withdrawn from the multi-sport event due to an elbow injury that is expected to require surgery.The development comes after months of discomfort for the 23-year-old, who has struggled to replicate the form that established him as one of India’s leading athletics stars last year. The injury, which has troubled …
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…