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Murali Karthikeyan dumps Kuzubov; in joint lead

Murali Karthikeyan dumps Kuzubov; in joint lead

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 14:01

Young International Master Murlai Karthikeyan made a decisive stride forward towards his GM title defeating Yuriy Kuzubov of Ukraine in the sixth round of Abu Dhabi Masters chess tournament now in progress here.

Tech Mahindra ties up with Dhanraj Pillay to promote hockey

Tech Mahindra ties up with Dhanraj Pillay to promote hockey

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 17:56

IT firm Tech Mahindra has partnered with an academy promoted by Indian hockey icon Dhanraj Pillay to encourage people to take up the sport.

AFI President Sumariwala to be Chef-de-Mission for Asian Games

AFI President Sumariwala to be Chef-de-Mission for Asian Games

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 17:46

Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwala has been appointed the Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent for next month`s Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

Indian Mountaineering Foundation organises Climbathan 2014

Indian Mountaineering Foundation organises Climbathan 2014

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 16:38

To provide a new dimension to mountaineering in the country, Indian Mountaineering Foundation has embarked on a unique project -- Climbathan 2014 -- in and around Bara Shigree glacier in Himachal Pradesh.

District athletics association wants free access to Berhampur stadium

District athletics association wants free access to Berhampur stadium

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 15:36

Ganjam district Athletic Associatoin has decided to seek permission from Odisha government to use Berhampur stadium free of cost.

Florence Kiplagat warms up for Chicago Marathon in style

Florence Kiplagat warms up for Chicago Marathon in style

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 15:04

Kenya`s Commonwealth Games 10,000 metres silver medallist Florence Kiplagat warmed up in style for the 2014 Chicago Marathon slated for Oct 12 with a stunning win at the County Pensions Fund (CPF) Nairobi Diamond 10-km run.

Sting in the ear for Singaporean youth shooter in Nanjing

Sting in the ear for Singaporean youth shooter in Nanjing

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 12:50

Every breath Singaporean shooter Teh Xiu Yi took and every move she made in the final of the Youth Olympics was accompanied by music, especially the 1983 hit song by The Police -- and it proved a bum note.

Invest for cycling success, UCI president tells China

Invest for cycling success, UCI president tells China

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 12:46

Emulating British cycling success on the Olympic stage will not come cheap but China has the potential to be a major player in the sport if it commits the proper investment, International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson said on Monday.

Visa woes for Pakistani squash players

Visa woes for Pakistani squash players

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 12:28

Pakistani players were forced to miss the Professional Squash Association`s CIMB Malaysian Open Squash Championship since they were not issued visas by the Malaysian High Commission.

White water rafting gives a boost to Goa`s adventure tourism

White water rafting gives a boost to Goa`s adventure tourism

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 12:05

The white waters of Mandovi river in Goa`s North Eastern terrain have emerged as an alternate ground for tourism, attracting those looking for adventure.

Pakistan hockey Olympians arrested for gambling

Pakistan hockey Olympians arrested for gambling

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 09:04

Eight Pakistani hockey officials including four former Olympians appeared in court on Sunday on gambling charges.

London Broncos lost for words after ending win drought

London Broncos lost for words after ending win drought

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 08:59

London Broncos head coach Joe Grima admitted his side were not quite sure how to celebrate after they finally ended their 23-game Super League losing streak with a shock 40-36 win over Leeds Rhinos.

I need more races: Usain Bolt

I need more races: Usain Bolt

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 08:44

Usain Bolt admitted he lacked sharpness after taking gold in a 100-metre race in Rio de Janeiro Sunday.

Iran wins World Military Taekwondo Championship

Iran wins World Military Taekwondo Championship

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 08:39

The Iranian women team has won the 22nd World Military Taekwondo Championship, a media report said here Sunday.

England beat Canada to win women`s World Cup

England beat Canada to win women`s World Cup

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 08:21

England ended a run of three straight final defeats with a 21-9 victory over Canada to be crowned women`s World Cup champions on Sunday.

Will Power wins in Milwaukee to strengthen IndyCar lead

Will Power wins in Milwaukee to strengthen IndyCar lead

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 04:42

Australian Will Power closed in on his first IndyCar series title on Sunday with a victory in the 250-mile race at the Milwaukee Mile.

Usain Bolt wins Copacabana 100m

Usain Bolt wins Copacabana 100m

Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2014, 22:01

Olympic champion and world record holder Usain Bolt won his first 100m of 2014 on Sunday in an exhibition race run on Rio`s iconic Copacabana beach, two years out from the 2016 Olympics.