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States to get funds from Centre for developing sport they've adopted: Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju addressed the meeting with the sports ministers and officials from 18 states and the union territories today and asserted that the states would receive funding for developing the sport they've adopted under the 'One State One Sport' policy.

Jul 15, 2020

Facing discrimination because of my name & religion, alleges former HI chief

The former Hockey India President Mohammad Mushtaque Ahmad wrote a strong letter claiming the Sports Ministry was discriminating against his name and religion.

Jul 14, 2020

BCCI should probe Gupta's admission of requests to draft mails: Aditya Verma

IPL petitioner Aditya Verma said that the BCCI should immediately look into the claims made by Sanjeev Gupta and those trying to taint BCCI's image.

Jul 14, 2020

Would like to see East Bengal be a part of ISL, says Bengaluru FC CEO

Bengaluru FC CEO Mandar Tamhane revealed that JSW isn't investing in East Bengal to bring the club into the competition but would like to see the club in the top teams to increase the level of competition.

Jul 14, 2020

Bhaker to train for 25m pistol at Delhi's Karni Singh Shooting Range

Due to a lack of ranges in Haryana ace shooter Manu Bhaker moves to Delhi's Karni Singh Shooting range to train for the 25m pistol category.

Jul 14, 2020

Yuvraj recalls NatWest final, takes friendly dig at Hussain

Yuvraj Singh takes a stroll down memory lane recalling the NatWest Trophy final 18 years ago and made sure to jog Nasser Hussain's memory too.

Jul 14, 2020

BCCI vs WSG: Tribunal rules in favour of Indian cricket board

The verdict is out on the Board of Control for Cricket in India versus the World Sports Group as the Tribunal have upheld the termination of media rights agreement with the WSG.

Jul 14, 2020

'Sweat is not possible everywhere in the world': Bhuvneshwar

Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar recently spoke about the saliva ban and how it will be difficult to shine the ball once the game begins again.

Jul 12, 2020

Rijiju to hold 2-day video conference with sports ministers of all states, UTs

India's Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has called a two-day video conference with the sports ministers of all the states and Union Territories to review the action taken during COVID-19 and to chart a way forward for Indian sports in the unlock phase.

Jul 12, 2020

'In an Oly final, it's that 1% edge that makes all the difference': Bindra

At the launch of India's first High-Performance Leadership Program by the Abhinav Bindra Foundation and Loughborough University, the Olympian spoke about what it takes to compete in the Olympics and win an Olympic final.

Jul 12, 2020

Dhoni won so many trophies because of Ganguly's hardwork, feels Gambhir

Gambhir recently spoke about Dhoni's captaincy and feels he was lucky to inherit great teams with good players and Sourav Ganguly had set the stage for him.

Jul 12, 2020

'Never stopped believing': Nadal on epic 2008 Wimbledon final

Rafael Nadal recalls his historic win at Wimbledon in 2008 over Roger Federer, regarded as one of the greatest matches in the history of Tennis.

Jul 12, 2020

COVID-19: Former India all-rounder Shukla's wife tests positive

Former Indian cricketer and Minister of State for Sports in West Bengal confirmed on Friday that his wife tested positive for Coronavirus.

Jul 12, 2020

As IOA power battle rages on, associate EC member calls for introspection

The Indian Olympic Association has been facing internal discord for the past few weeks. Executive Council member of the National Olympic Council has demanded 'introspection' on part of the IOA.

Jul 11, 2020