FICCI set to organize 9th Global Sports Summit ‘TURF 2019’
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) After the successful execution of the previous 8 editions, FICCI returns with the highly prestigious Global Sports Summit “TURF” which …
Sports Literary Festival comes to Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Post its inaugural season held last year in Bhubaneswar, the Ekamra Sports Literature Festival will now move to New Delhi …
Delhi Assembly passes bill for new sports university
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly on Monday passed a bill to establish a new sports university in the national capital. Education Minister …
Bhutia, Gopichand, Narang & Anju in ministry body to review National Sports Code
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Former football captain Baichung Bhutia, ace badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, Olympic bronze-medallist shooter Gagan Narang and former long jumper Anju …
Sports Ministry forms committee to review National Sports Code
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Former football captain Baichung Bhutia, ace badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, Olympic bronze-medallist shooter Gagan Narang and former long jumper Anju …
Mumbai Games back with addition of 4 new sports
Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) Riding on the high of the first season, Mumbai Games is back with yet another season with the addition of four …
Indian sports media still challenging for women: Kanthi Suresh
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) One year after establishing Power Sportz, India’s first over-the-top sports news channel, Kanthi D. Suresh believes that things have not …
Focus on fitness, health at Siri Fort Sports Carnival
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The five-day long Sports Carnival organized by Siri Fort Sports Complex here has been abuzz with sports activities, yoga, dance …
Rohit, Pollard to promote India-Windies series on Star Sports
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Star Sports – India’s sports broadcaster on Thursday announced to rope in India opener Rohit Sharma and West Indies all-rounder Keiron …
Have spoken to SAI about access to sports psychologists: Reid
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Indian men’s hockey coach Graham Reid said that there have been conversations with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to …
IOA raises objections to draft Sports Code
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association has raised several objections in its feedback to the draft of the National Code for Good …
Parineeti to stay in sports stadium for 15 days to film ‘Saina’
Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Parineeti Chopra will spend a fortnight at Navi Mumbai’s Ramsheth Thakur International Sports Complex in a bid to cut down on …
Drinking coffee improves sports performance: Study
London, Oct 30 (IANS) Researchers have found that drinking coffee is associated with improving sports performance in both men and women. For the study, published …
Barty’s campaign to inspire Aussie girls to choose sports
Sydney, Oct 30 (IANS) World No. 1 women’s tennis star Ash Barty will feature in a new marketing campaign aimed at inspiring young Aussie girls …
Sports fraternity condoles death of Tamil Nadu toddler
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The sports fraternity on Tuesday expressed its condolences over the tragic death of two-year-old boy Sujith Wilson, whose body was …
Online fantasy sports gaming in top gear in India
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Not just mobile or PC gaming, the e-sports and particularly fantasy gaming has gained much popularity in India in the …
SAI sports facilities to be made free of cost from Nov 1
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Sports facilities and stadia across the country under the auspices of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) would be made …
Playing sports linked with lower mental health issues
New York, Oct 21 (IANS) Adolescents who play contact sports, including football, are no more likely to experience cognitive impairment, depression or suicidal thoughts in …
Babita Phogat cast vote, vows to promote sports if elected
Chandigarh, Oct 21 (IANS) Wrestler-turned-politician and BJP candidate Babita Phogat on Monday cast her vote in her native village in Bhiwani along with her father …
Goa to emerge as hub for sports tourism: CM
Panaji, Oct 17 (IANS) The government is working towards making Goa a premier hub for sports tourism, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Thursday. Jointly …
Pathi, Mujtaba claim honours in Sports For All archery c’ship
Hyderabad, Oct 16 (IANS) Aryan Pathi of Delhi Public School, Abhinav Perikett of Little Flower School, Kasvi Agarwal of Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan and Mujtaba Ali …
Adidas unveils match ball for EA SPORTS FIFA 20 global series
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Sportswear manufacturer Adidas and Electronic Arts (EA) on Wednesday revealed the official match ball for the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 …
BJP’s Babita Phogat advocates sports for women in Haryana polls
Dadri (Haryana), Oct 16 (IANS) Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Babita Phogat, who is making her debut in ‘political dangal’ with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) …
Derbies, Oxfords or Sports? The best shoe picks to match your wedding attire
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANSlife) A pair of good shoes can make or break your wedding look. But shoes shouldnt just look good, they also …
Why Rajkummar Rao sports unibrow in ‘Made In China’
Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) Actor Rajkummar Rao says he decided to sport unibrow in “Made In China” because of director Mikhil Musale. Rajkummar, who essays …
India’s rise will be complete if we become sports power: Rijiju
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday called for creating a sports culture in the country. “Sporting culture has to become …
Historic day for sports in India: Modi on NBA Games
Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the ongoing NBA India Games as a “historic day for sports in India and …
Indian Sports Fan’s UK head awarded Excellence Award
London, Sep 28 (IANS) Kuldeep Ahlawat, operations head of Indian Sports Fan UK, was bestowed the Excellence Award for Sports Community and Social Service at …
Anushka praises husband Virat for hosting Indian Sports Honour
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actress Anushka Sharma says she is proud of her cricketer husband Virat Kohli for hosting Indian Sports Honours (ISH), which recognises …
Tamannaah Bhatia to play sports coach in next
Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia will be seen in the role of a coach in Sampath Nandis sports drama. She will be playing …
Kohli & Goenka Group announce date of Indian Sports Honours
Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) The second edition of the Indian Sports Honours, an initiative by Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RP-SG Group and India captain Virat Kohli, …
Chennaiyin FC join inter-school sports fest
Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champion Chennaiyin FC has associated with inter-school sports fest ‘Skoolympics 2019 as their Official Football Partner. …
Sports Minister felicitates boxing medal winners
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju felicitated Indias boxing stars Amit Panghal and Manish Kaushik who won a medal each at …
Gokulam rope in Kaizen Sports & Fitness as kit sponsors
Kozhikode, Sep 23 (IANS) Gokulam Kerala FC have signed a three-year kit sponsorship deal with Kaizen Sports and Fitness, a sporting goods business company owned …
Star Sports launches MISSION 2020 with the Men in Blue
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) The ‘Men in Blue’ have embarked on their quest to bring the ICC T20 World Cup Trophy home next year, beginning …
Neena Gupta sports sneakers with neon green outfit
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Veteran actress Neena Gupta ditched heels and flowing gown for a gala. Instead, she picked a neon cold shoulder outfit with …
Thakur announces new cricket, sports academy in Leh
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) In a bid to develop the Ladakh region, Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur on Tuesday …
Sachin, Hima lead sports fraternity’s wishes on PM’s B’day
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Various sports personalities on Tuesday took to Twitter to wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday. While legendary …
Kapil Dev named Chancellor of Haryana’s Sports University
Chandigarh, Sep 14 (IANS) Former India captain Kapil Dev was announced as the first Chancellor of Haryanas Sports University in Rai town of Sonepat district …
Star Sports gears up for Indian cricket home season
Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) With the South Africa tour of India beginning this Sunday with the first T20I to be played between the two countries, …
Period sports drama: B-Town’s new winning trick
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Simply making a period movie isnt enough anymore. Not unless you have a budget that can give a Mughal emperor some …