Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh on Sunday became the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body here. A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president’s post. His tenure will run from 2024…
Jack Grealish admitted his goal-scoring role in England’s 2-0 win against Ireland on Saturday was the ideal way to forget the “worst summer” of his life. Grealish was left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad by Gareth Southgate after an inconsistent season with Manchester City. But with the departure of Southgate after England’s loss to…
Despite there being an abundance of ‘experts’ in the coaching profession, it remains to be understood why there is a significant lack of genuine expertise in the Strength and Conditioning (S&C) domain. In the current scenario, one must be mindful and intelligent enough to separate the wheat from the chaff. Not everyone who claims to…
Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David scored off defensive misplays, and Canada beat the United States 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday for its first win over the Americans on US soil since 1957. Coming off defeats to Panama and Uruguay at the Copa America, the US has lost three straight games for the first time…
Aryna Sabalenka dedicated her US Open title to her family who “never gave up on my dream” after a third Grand Slam title was achieved in a year of personal torment. World number two Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 to add a maiden New York crown to her back-to-back Australian Open titles. This year’s…
India C spinner Manav Suthar on Saturday said his seven-wicket haul, which paved the way for India C’s four-wicket victory over India D, in the first round of Duleep Trophy, was a result of waiting for the right moment and attacking the rough areas on offer. “You just have to bowl at the beginning like…
The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics, which began on August 28., concludes on September 8. On the final day, medal events will be held across para athletics, para powerlifting, wheelchair basketball and para canoe. Here are the medal events on the final day of Paris 2024 Paralympics (timings in IST):- 11:30 onwards – Para…
The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics, which began in Paris on August 28, conclude on September 8. The Paris Paralympics feature 549 events across 22 sports. On the final day, Indian athletes will be in action in para canoe. INDIANS IN ACTION – SEPTEMBER 8 (Timings in IST) 13:30 – Para Canoe – Women’s…
Paris 2024 Paralympics: Simran (bottom right), with guide Abhay Singh, celebrates along with fellow medallists after winning a bronze in women’s 200m T12 final at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Paris 2024 Paralympics: Simran (bottom right), with guide Abhay Singh, celebrates along with fellow medallists after winning a bronze in…
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with a unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday. The tourists collapsed to 93-5 before tea, but had recovered to 211-5 when bad light forced an early close. That left Sri Lanka 114…
