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Ladakh gears up for winter sports season

Last Updated: Thursday, December 23, 2010, 13:02

As north India comes under the grip of chill, the `cold desert` of Ladakh is gearing up for another season of winter sports.

Shimla`s skaters happy as thick ice sheet covers rink

Last Updated: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 16:17

Skaters here are a happy lot as a thick layer of ice enveloped Asia`s only natural ice skating rink in this Himachal Pradesh town on Thursday, thanks to the sharp fall in temperature.

Becks shows off skating skills

Last Updated: Monday, November 15, 2010, 13:52

David showed off his skateboarding skills as he took his sons on a trip.

IOC forces postponement of Korean sponsorship deal

Last Updated: Thursday, November 4, 2010, 09:10

The International Olympic Committee forced Korean Air to delay a deal with the International Skating Union (ISU) after ruling it presented a conflict of interest for Pyeongchang’s 2018 Winter Games bid.

Japanese figure skating stars eye golden season

Last Updated: Friday, October 22, 2010, 10:03

Japanese figure skaters will be eyeing a golden season in the absence of Olympic champions Kim Yu-Na and Evan Lysacek as the road to Sochi 2014 begins this week.

Kim Yu-Na to skip Figure skating GP series

Last Updated: Monday, July 19, 2010, 10:11

South Korea’s figure skating Olympic gold medallist Kim Yu-Na said Monday she will skip the upcoming Grand Prix series and focus instead on next year’s world championships.

Osmanabad girl makes it to Limca Book of Records

Last Updated: Friday, April 9, 2010, 22:52

A seven-year-old girl from the Bhoom tehsil of Osmanabad, Vaishnavi Repal has made it to the Limca Book of Records in Limbo Skating when she passed below 84 Sumo vehicles in only 54 seconds.

Virtue and Moir add Spanish twist to lead dance

Last Updated: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 22:34

Olympic champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir flashed some Flamenco flair to strengthen their grip on the ice dance competition at the world figure skating championships on Thursday.

Yuna crowned Olympic figure skating champion

Last Updated: Friday, February 26, 2010, 11:12

Kim Yuna produced a riveting women’s free skate on Thursday to obliterate the opposition and become the first South Korean to win an Olympic figure skating gold medal.

Don`t compare new crop to us, says skater Witt

Last Updated: Monday, February 8, 2010, 12:44

Katarina Witt`s wobbly steps on the ice rink were a far cry from the artistry that took her to two Olympic golds and the athleticism she said had transformed her sport in the 22 years since her last victory.

South Korea wants first figure skating gold

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 09:55

South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na, the favourite for the gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, is blazing a trail in a nation better known for its speed skating success.

Kawaguchi braves taunts to skate for Russia

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 15:39

Yuko Kawaguchi was branded a traitor in her native Japan when she changed nationality to pursue her childhood dream of competing in the Olympics.