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10-yr-old Atiqa Mir to become 1st Indian female to race in World Series Karting
This was after her impressive results in a test session conducted at La Conca circuit in south of Italy
23 January,2025 02:29 PM IST | Muro Leccesse (Italy) | mid-day online correspondent
ICC Chair meets with IOC Prez to discuss key LA 2028 Initiatives for Cricket
This was the first time Shah was meeting with Bach and they explored potential avenues for collaboration in promoting the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect within the cricketing world
21 January,2025 08:57 PM IST | Lausanne (Switzerland) | mid-day online correspondent
Lone wrestler at sumo's highest rank set to retire
The Mongolian-born 33-year-old has been the only top-ranked sumo for more than three years, and only 73 wrestlers have reached his level in the history of the centuries-old sport
17 January,2025 05:50 PM IST | Tokyo | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan Olympic Association elects Arif Saeed as new president for 2025-2029
Arif's unopposed election follows the resignation of Lt. General (retd) Arif Hasan in January 2024 due to health reasons. At one stage, a parallel POA was formed with the backing of the PSB to force him to step down, but the body failed to gain recognition from the IOC
31 December,2024 02:14 PM IST | Karachi | PTI
Magnus Carlsen returns to Blitz worlds after FIDE allows jeans
Magnus Carlsen had met FIDE vice president and Indian great Viswanathan Anand on the sidelines of the tournament. Carlsen also confirmed his participation in the event
30 December,2024 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
There really was no need for that, Kohli won't want such legacy: Gavaskar
The incident happened after the 19-year-old Konstas had left India in a state of shock with his sensational stroke-play, taking down Jasprit Bumrah, on his way to a 65-ball 60
26 December,2024 11:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Lakshya eyes good show at inaugural King Cup International
The 12th ranked Indian, who narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics after losing the playoff, will meet Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long, ranked 17th, in the first round of the competition, which will feature a total of 10 matches
26 December,2024 09:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gukesh becomes the youngest chess champion in world, beats China's Ding Liren
The grandmaster defeated title-holder Ding Liren of China in the 14th and last game of a thrilling showdown in Singapore
12 December,2024 07:47 PM IST | Singapore | mid-day online correspondent
FIFA prepares to give Saudi Arabia its biggest sports win yet as host
FIFA and Saudi officials say hosting the 2034 tournament can accelerate change, including more freedoms and rights for women. It will kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi labor laws and treatment of workers mostly from South Asia needed to help build and upgrade 15 stadiums, plus hotels and transport networks ahead of the 104-game tournament
11 December,2024 06:32 PM IST | Zurich | AP
Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed offers clarity on his retirement plan
With Sarfaraz Khan's limited appearance for Pakistan, people believe that he will soon bring curtains on his career. With Sarfaraz Khan at the helm, Pakistan stood victorious in 11 consecutive T20I series, the most by any captain from the country
10 December,2024 05:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent