BFI adopts World Boxing’s new weight classes
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men’s national championships here in 10 weight categories, in line with the classification introduced by the breakaway World Boxing. The ongoing event is being held under World Boxing’s Technical and Competition Rules, which has 10 instead of the 13 weight categories that...
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Women’s Hockey India League will provide financial stability to junior players: Savita Punia
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France coach Didier Deschamps says he will leave after 2026 World Cup
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Isak strikes again as Newcastle beats Arsenal 2-0 in League Cup semifinal
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Shastri, Ponting question Shami’s injury management, say his inclusion could have boosted India
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Don’t feel I was in race for opener’s slot in Border-Gavaskar Tests: Renshaw
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Whitewash at home bigger failure than BGT loss: Yuvraj
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England urged to boycott Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan by UK politicians
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We know how to beat Aussies: Rabada
Fiery South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, no stranger to beating Australia, believes the prospect of facing them in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June has already sparked anticipation and motivation in his side. Reigning champions Australia secured their spot in the WTC final with a six-wicket victory over...
Rohit and Kohli’s Test future depends on selectors: Gavaskar
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test future is now in the hands of selectors, said former India captain Sunil Gavaskar while advocating an honest deep-dive into the team’s downward spiral in the last six months. In an interview to PTI, Gavaskar spoke about India’s recent debacles, including the home whitewash by...
Former Aston Villa forward Vassilev on US roster ahead of friendlies against Venezuela, Costa Rica
Former Aston Villa forward Indiana Vassilev was picked Monday for a U.S. Training camp ahead of friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica and is among 10 players who could make their national team debuts. Vassilev made his first Aston Villa appearance on Jan. 4, 2020, against Fulham in the FA Cup...
China’s most successful club folds under weight of debts
Guangzhou FC, the most successful soccer club in Chinese history, disbanded on Monday due to crippling debts. The club, formerly known as Guangzhou Evergrande, has been unable to meet the Chinese Football Association's financial entry requirements needed to compete in the 2025 domestic season. “Due to heavy financial burdens resulted from previous...
Over 300 athletes to participate in Boccia nationals
Over 300 athletes from across the country will participate in the 9th Boccia Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior National Championship, scheduled to be held at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone in Visakhapatnam from January 8 to 14. The championship, held annually, provides a platform for athletes with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and...
India to host top javelin competition with Neeraj and best in world competing later this year
Olympic gold and silver medallist Neeraj Chopra will headline a star-studded global javelin competition which India will host most likely in September, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced on Tuesday. This event is in addition to a slew of competitions India has expressed its interest to host, including the marquee...
Malaysia Open: Treesa-Gayatri pair makes pre-quarters
India's women's doubles duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand easily overcame the challenge from Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai, beating the Thai pair in straight games in the opening round of the Malaysia Super 1000 tournament here on Tuesday. The Indian pair, seeded sixth here, won 21-10, 21-10 in just...
