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Asia C’ships: PV Sindhu makes winning start
Sindhu, 29, won 21-15, 21-19 against 19-year-old Wardoyo
Top seed Zverev out in 2nd Rd at Monte Carlo
The unseeded Berrettini secured victory when serving for the match for the second time and on his first match point against the top-seeded German
Djoko ousted by Tabilo in Monte Carlo Masters
Djokovic, 37, went into the tournament hampered by an eye infection that has been troubling him since the semi-finals in Miami at the end of March
Sidhu bags gold medal at Shooting World Cup
Vijayveer shot 29 in a thrilling, but low-scoring final to get the better of experienced Italian Riccardo Mazzatti, who was left one short after the eight series of five rapid-fire shots each
Hockey India sends medical support for Nat’l C’ship players
Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton emphasised the importance of this initiative
Country’s first Grade-1 karting track in Chennai
The circuit, measuring 1.17 kms, is the longest karting track in India with a multiple track configuration suitable for competitive racing as well as corporate and leisure activities
Bombay Gymkhana win inter-club squash championship
In the semis, Bombay Gym beat Poona Club 6-3 while CCI cruised past Garware Club 8-1. The third-place playoff saw Poona Club overpower Garware
Pressure to take Sinner’s No. 1 ranking is ‘killing’ Alcaraz
Four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz has endured a tough start to 2025, with his only title coming on the hard courts of Rotterdam two months ago
Priya stuns top seed Namita to clinch badminton title
After winning the opening game rather easily, 21-11, Priya endured a tough comeback from Namita in the next two games
Gritty Namita fends off Priya’s challenge for singles title at GD Birla tourney
Namita started strong, breezing through the opening game 21-11, but Priya bounced back with renewed determination to take the second game 21-16
Rugby Premier League: Six teams locked and loaded after inaugural draft event
Each team had 8 slots to fill from the draft and another 5 in the auction, with the pool in the latter comprising Indian players only
Terrific Trevor, super Sandesh delight crowds on final day
A neck-and-neck fight between the two top Mahalaxmi jockeys--A Sandesh & P Trevor--was highlight of the final day of the season
Rugby Premier League: Six teams locked and loaded after inaugural draft event
Each team had 8 slots to fill from the draft and another 5 in the auction, with the pool in the latter comprising Indian players only
07 April,2025 04:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Terrific Trevor, super Sandesh delight crowds on final day
A neck-and-neck fight between the two top Mahalaxmi jockeys--A Sandesh & P Trevor--was highlight of the final day of the season
07 April,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash Gosavi
Verstappen holds off McLarens for 4th Suzuka win
“We still have work to do,” Verstappen said. “But it does show if we nail everything we can be up there”
07 April,2025 08:12 AM IST | Suzuka (Japan) | AP | PTI
India’s campaign ends on a high with six medals
It’s India’s first-ever outing in an elite-level international meet organised by World Boxing. Hitesh became the first Indian boxer to clinch a gold medal in the World Boxing Cup
07 April,2025 08:10 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Jamwal enters 65kg final
Jamwal, 22, stayed away from Malanga’s reach and was quick to pounce when his rival’s guard was down
06 April,2025 08:21 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Olympian duo Mandeep Singh-Udita Duhan's wedding festivities begin; See photos
In yet another Olympian alliance, Indian women’s hockey team defender Udita Duhan is set to tie the knot with men’s team forward Mandeep Singh. The couple, both esteemed athletes, were part of the Indian contingent at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where the men’s team clinched a historic bronze medal, while the women’s team narrowly missed out, finishing in fourth place (Photos: Udita & Mandeep)
F1 Japan GP: Verstappen clinches pole
Meanwhile, Williams’ Carlos Sainz was given a three-place grid penalty for impeding Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton during the qualifying session
06 April,2025 08:19 AM IST | Suzuka (Japan) | Agencies
Samra claims gold medal at World Cup
It was also India’s first gold-medal at the event. Samra, 23, was trailing Anita Mangold of Germany after 15-shots in the first Kneeling position
06 April,2025 08:17 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Dyf for CN Wadia Gold Cup (Gr 2)
The duo, along with ten other top class horses will compete in the Gr 2, CN Wadia Gold Cup powered by Zavaray S Poonawalla, the feature event of the final day's seven-race card. I expect Dyf to prevail in the hands of jockey P Trevor
06 April,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash Gosavi
Pegula fights back to reach Charleston semis; Kenin, Alexandrova also through
Pegula stormed through the remainder of the match, winning the last nine games to seal the victory and book a semifinal date with Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova
05 April,2025 06:16 PM IST | Charleston | IANS
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Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem
Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.