Saina Nehwal regrets participating in Rio Olympics, says she should not have gone
That was a year ago. Now, a rejuvenated Saina marked her return to the big league by reaching the semifinals of the World Badminton Championships here.
Aug 26, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
Sports minister Vijay Goel hails PV Sindhu as youth icon, wishes ace shuttler happy birthday
Sindhu is currently preparing for the BWF World Championships, which is scheduled to be held from August 21–27 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Jul 05, 2017, 16:54 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel promises to seek details before sending anyone to Olympics
He said the CBI is probing two doctors, Pawan Deep Singh and R.S. Negi, who were allegedly sent to last year`s Olympics with the 118-member Indian contingent without having the required qualifications.
May 20, 2017, 18:27 PM IST
Two undeserving medicos in Rio team? CBI registers preliminary enquiry
It is alleged that Dr Pawandeep Singh and R S Negi did not have requisite qualification and experience but were sent to the games from July 24, 2016 to August 23, 2016 with the Indian contingent.
May 19, 2017, 20:52 PM IST
WADA could lift Russia anti-doping suspension later this year
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has been suspended since 2015 in the wake of the report by Richard McLaren which uncovered widespread doping in Russian sport.
May 19, 2017, 20:49 PM IST
After missing Rio Olympics, fit-again Parupalli Kashyap racing against time for CWG qualification
The 30-year-old recovered from the knee injury and made a comeback late last year only to hurt his shoulder at the Premier Badminton League in January.
May 09, 2017, 12:39 PM IST
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar undergoes knee surgery, to miss Asian Championships
Karmakar shot to fame by becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics. She finished fourth in her pet event of vault at the Rio Games.
Apr 04, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
Sakshi Malik, Olympic bronze medalist, ties the knot with Satyawart Kadian
Sakshi, who created history by becoming India's first female wrestler to win an Olympic medal, got engaged to Satyawart in October last year.
Apr 03, 2017, 10:19 AM IST
Sakshi Malik wedding: Star wrestler shares beautiful MEHENDI before tying the knot — PHOTO
Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik is all set to tie the knot with fellow wrestler Satyawart Kadian on Sunday.
Apr 02, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
Frank Fredericks steps aside from IAAF role, says Sebastian Coe
Frank Fredericks has temporarily stepped aside from his duties on the IAAF Council pending the results of an ethics investigation, the governing body`s President Sebastian Coe said on Saturday.
Mar 26, 2017, 10:12 AM IST
Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik sends this inspiring video message to every women — WATCH
Sakshi is regarded as a trendsetter in Indian sports.
Mar 08, 2017, 22:27 PM IST
Haryana sports minister rejects Sakshi Malik's claim of govt not fulfilling its promise after her Rio success
Sakshi earlier lashed out at the Haryana government for not fulfilling its promise after she bagged a historic Bronze medal at the Rio Games.
Mar 06, 2017, 12:29 PM IST
IOC ethics committee looks into 2016 Rio Olympics payment claims
The IOC said on Friday that its commission has started investigating the allegations.
Mar 04, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
Michael Phelps urges US lawmakers to push for anti-doping reform, ensure fair system
The most decorated Olympian Phelps, expressed his frustration at the lack of progress in the battle against the use of performance enhancing drugs in sport.
Mar 01, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
Income per minute: IPL's record buy Ben Stokes is no match for wrestling star Mariya Stadnik
Stadnik, who bagged silver in 48kg weight category at Rio Olympics, was signed for Rs 47 lakh by PWL franchise Delhi Sultans.
Feb 23, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
Russia banned from London World Athletics Championships: IAAF
The ban had already been extended in March and then June 2016, preventing Russia`s athletes from competing at the Rio Olympics.
Feb 07, 2017, 09:44 AM IST
Union Budget 2017: Sports budget hiked by Rs 350 crore; focus on Commonwealth Games, Asiad
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley allocated a total of Rs 1943 crore, compared to Rs 1592 crore earmarked last year.
Feb 01, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
Russia stripped of London 2012 women's relay silver medal over doping charges
Antonina Krivoshapka, tested positive for the banned steroid turinabol which means whole Russian 4x400m women`s team is disqualified.
Feb 01, 2017, 16:39 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee lauds PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar's performances at Rio Olympics
Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament on Tuesday ahead of the budget session, Pranab Mukherjee lauded the strength of India's women,
Jan 31, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
Japan`s Ippei Watanabe sets breaststroke world record in swimming
Watanabe clocked a time of 2:06.67 at the Kosuke Kitajima Cup in Tokyo, eclipsing the previous best set by countryman Akihiro Yamaguchi.
Jan 29, 2017, 17:34 PM IST
