Usha slams EC members for not felicitating Olympic medallists

Usha slams EC members for not felicitating Olympic medallists

Tuesday, 01 October 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is “deeply concerning” that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes’ preparation for the Paris Games. India secured six medals, including two historic bronze by...

Wet outfield wipes out play for second day

Monday, 30 September 2024 | PTI | Kanpur

No play was possible for the second consecutive day in the second Test between India and Bangladesh due to a wet outfield at the Green Park Stadium here. Overnight rain had caused a delay to the start of action but even as the sun was shining bright around 2:00pm and there...

Indian shooters win two gold medals in Peru

Monday, 30 September 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Indian shooters began their ISSF Junior World Championship (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) campaign in Peru on a good note, winning team gold in men’s and women’s 10m air pistol events, though a potential top-podium finish was lost in the individual category after a marksman was docked two points for reporting late for the...

Sri Lanka crushes New Zealand to clinch historic series win

Monday, 30 September 2024 | AP | Galle (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka stormed to a series victory over New Zealand, securing the two-match test series with a resounding innings and 154-run triumph on the fourth day in Galle on Sunday. This victory, Sri Lanka’s most dominant over the Kiwis, also marks their first win against New Zealand in 15 years. The hero...

Rain delays start of third day's play in 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh

Rain delays start of third day's play in 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh

Sunday, 29 September 2024 | PTI | Kanpur

A wet outfield due to overnight rain has delayed the start of play on day three of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium here on Sunday. Bangladesh are scheduled to resume their first innings from 107 for 3, which they managed on the rain-hit opening...

Michael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner

Michael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner

Sunday, 29 September 2024 | AP | Washington

Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization while Andretti will stay on as a strategic advisor of the team he has led since 2002. Andretti in early 2023 confirmed he’d sold part of the company to Towriss, owner of Gainbridge and holding company...

Barcola scores twice as PSG extends unbeaten run in France with 3-1 win over Rennes

Sunday, 29 September 2024 | AP | Paris

Bradley Barcola scored one goal in each half and Lee Kang-in added a third as Paris Saint-Germain beat Rennes 3-1 to extend its unbeaten run in the French league. Barcola took a pass from Ousmane Dembélé after half an hour on Friday and steered a right-foot shot inside the far post. Lee...

Wimbledon’s plans for expansion approved by London authorities despite residents’ concerns

Sunday, 29 September 2024 | AP | London

A proposal by Wimbledon organizers to expand the site of the Grand Slam tournament with 39 new tennis courts has been given the green light by local authorities. The All England Club’s plans — which include a new 8,000-seat show court with a retractable roof — were approved Friday by the...

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