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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.

Terry Walsh confident about India breaking Asian Games gold jinx

Terry Walsh confident about India breaking Asian Games gold jinx

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 19:15

It`s been 16 long years that Indian men`s hockey team won a gold medal at the Asian Games, but its chief coach Terry Walsh said that the Sardar Singh-led side has a realistic chance of breaking the jinx in the upcoming continental event to be held in Incheon, South Korea.

Good Asiad and early quota will boost confidence: Manavjit Singh Sandhu

Good Asiad and early quota will boost confidence: Manavjit Singh Sandhu

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 17:48

Ace trap shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu is eyeing an Olympic quota place in the upcoming World Championships and is also confident of winning a medal at the Inchon Asian Games that follows.

Working on my loopholes, medals not on mind right now: Lajja Gauswami

Working on my loopholes, medals not on mind right now: Lajja Gauswami

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 16:23

Her plan to make a camouflaged entry into her native state Gujarat was put to rest when a crowd flocked in hordes to greet Lajja Gauswami at the airport and the Commonwealth Games medallist, in hindsight, is only "happy" about the "positive" developments around shooting.

Over 500 entries for Indian Jr Open squash

Over 500 entries for Indian Jr Open squash

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 15:37

The Rs.5 lakh Indian Junior Open will be held at the Indian Squash Academy here from Aug 23-27, with the tournament receiving a record 503 entries as against 320 last year.

High hurdler Siddhanth Thingalaya aims Asian Games medal

High hurdler Siddhanth Thingalaya aims Asian Games medal

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 14:57

Back in form with a national record-equalling performance after a "horror show" in the Commonwealth Games, high hurdler Siddhanth Thingalaya feels he stands a bright chance of winning a medal in the upcoming Asian Games.

BFI fumes after Sikh player asked to remove Patka

BFI fumes after Sikh player asked to remove Patka

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 14:49

The Basketball Federation of India today condemned FIBA Asia for forcing Sikh player Anmol Singh to remove his `Patka` during an Under-18 Championship match in Doha, saying that the "unwarranted action" was discriminatory and humiliating.

Billiards Premier League is good for the sport: Pankaj Advani

Billiards Premier League is good for the sport: Pankaj Advani

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 13:37

Cue sports ace Pankaj Advani says tournaments like the Billiards Premier League need to be encouraged and conducted at the national level to make the game popular.

Hockey India inducts Madhya Pradesh as new Associate Member

Hockey India inducts Madhya Pradesh as new Associate Member

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 13:31

Hockey India today added its 23rd associate member by welcoming on board Hockey Madhya Pradesh under its wings. Prior to being the associate member of Hockey India, Hockey Madhya Pradesh was known as Madhya Pradesh Hockey Association, HI said in a statement.

World champion Missy Franklin fails to make 200 freestyle final

World champion Missy Franklin fails to make 200 freestyle final

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 11:24

World champion Missy Franklin failed to make the 200 metres freestyle final at the Pan Pacific swimming championships on Australia`s Gold Coast, despite setting the fourth-fastest time in Thursday`s qualifying.

Team Chennai replaces Sun Group in ISL

Team Chennai replaces Sun Group in ISL

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 10:49

Team Chennai has replaced the Sun Group promoted Bangalore franchise in the Indian Super League football tournament set to be held tentatively between October 12 and December 20, the organisers announced here today ahead of the International Player Draft featuring 49 players.

Usain Bolt wants roof over his head for Polish race

Usain Bolt wants roof over his head for Polish race

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 08:57

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt is hoping the roof will be closed when he runs his first-ever race in Poland at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Warsaw on Saturday.

HC seeks info on rules barring athletes from being awarded

HC seeks info on rules barring athletes from being awarded

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 00:00

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the city government to inform it about the rule which is coming in its way to recommend an international athlete based in the national capital for Rajiv Gandhi State Sports Award.

Indian shooters aim for World Championship, glory at Asian Games

Indian shooters aim for World Championship, glory at Asian Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 23:54

After winning a host of medals in the Commonwealth Games, the Indian shooters are now aiming to bring laurels to the country in the upcoming World Shooting Championship in Granada and Asian Games in Incheon.

Sachin Tendulkar meets Tashi, Nungshi Malik - first Indian twins to scale Mt Everest

Sachin Tendulkar meets Tashi, Nungshi Malik - first Indian twins to scale Mt Everest

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 23:43

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday met Tashi Malik and Nungshi Malik, two 23-year-old twin Indian sisters who have scaled summits of six of the highest mountains across six continents.

Gowda, Arpinder, Luka in Asian Games athletics team

Gowda, Arpinder, Luka in Asian Games athletics team

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 21:17

Strong medal prospects Arpinder Singh, Vikas Gowda and Tintu Luka were on Wednesday named in a 56-member Indian athletics team, which included 30 women, for next month`s Asian Games in South Korea.

I will leave boxing after 2016 Olympics, announces Sarita Devi

I will leave boxing after 2016 Olympics, announces Sarita Devi

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 21:06

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Sarita Devi plans to hang up her boxing gloves after the 2016 Olympic Games to be held in Rio De Janeiro and said that she will certainly work towards an Olympic medal.