No one took my fixing claim seriously: Sushil

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 19:50

India`s double Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar today said the sports administrators in the country did not take his claims seriously that he was offered to lose the 2010 World Championship final in Moscow in return for huge money.

Russians offered me crores to lose World Championship final: Sushil Kumar

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 12:17

Sushil Kumar, star Indian wrestler, who is the first to win two consecutive Olympic medals for the country, revealed to the Times of India that in 2010 he was offered cash to lose the World Championship in Moscow

Carlsen happy with arrangements for World Championship match

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 20:21

World number One Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen on Monday expressed satisfaction at the arrangements made for his World Championship match against Indian great Viswanathan Anand as he inspected the venue along with his team.

I`ve crossed the stage of feeling disappointed, says Saina Nehwal

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 18:40

An upset stomach spoilt her campaign at the World Championship last week but India ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is not too upset and said she has crossed the stage of feeling disappointed.

Teenage Thai claims shock title, Super Dan wins again

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 20:02

Thai Ratchanok Intanon won her first badminton world championship title when she upset Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the women`s singles on Sunday to end China`s decade of domination in the event.

Medal again eludes Saina, Kashyap too losses at World C`ships

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 15:12

A World Championship medal remained elusive for Saina Nehwal as the Indian ace suffered a straight-game defeat against Korean Yeon Ju Bae in the quarterfinals of the prestigious event.

Frenetic Lochte inspires golden day for U.S

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 09:06

American Ryan Lochte produced one of the most inspired day`s swimming in world championship history to claim his second and third golds of the week and set a personal best in qualifying for the 100 butterfly on Friday.

Gopichand upbeat about India`s chances at World C`ship

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 23:29

Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand is upbeat about Indian shuttlers` chances in the upcoming World Championship and said they have prepared well for the tournament, starting August 5 in China.

India to field strongest ever squad in badminton World Championship

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 19:35

Led by London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, India will be fielding its strongest ever squad at the 2013 BWF World Championship to be played in Gungzhou, China from August 5-11.

Women`s 9-Ball World Championship to be held in China

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 19:54

A nine-ball world championship will be held next year in Guilin City in south China`s Guangxi Zhuang Region, authorities said on Monday.

Cuba gears up for athletics World Championship in Moscow

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 19:10

Cuban athletes have intensified training for the 2013 IAAF World Championship to be held in Moscow Aug 10-18.

Saina Nehwal confident of a strong comeback at World Championship

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 18:21

Saina Nehwal on Friday revealed that there was "doubt" in her mind during her campaign at the Southeast Asian circuit last month but said the much-needed six-week break will help her to regain fitness and come back strongly at the World Championship next month.