Sardar eager to find his `scoring stick` in upcoming HIL

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 19:44

He has not been on target for quite some time now and India captain Sardar Singh is itching to get a few in order to end his goal-scoring drought while leading his team Delhi Waveriders in the second edition of cash-rich Hockey India League that starts in Mohali on Saturday.

Walsh is right man to be men`s hockey coach: Harendra

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 21:50

Former India hockey coach Harendra Singh on Thursday came out in support of current coach Terry Walsh saying the ex-Australia forward was the right choice as the team had improved under him, but cautioned that further progress to medal status would be gradual.

Russian martial art Sambo is now part of Asian Games

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 18:05

The Russian martial art of sambo has earned recognition of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and has become part of the Asian Games.

Trying to combine work with serious practice, says Vir Khade

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 20:56

India`s brightest hope to win a swimming medal in next year`s Commonwealth and Asian Games, Virdhawal Khade, is trying to balance his professional career as a government servant and his sport, but says no one should be surprised if he prefers the former to swimming in near future.

Squash stars Ghosal, Joshna eye 2014 CWG, Asian Games medals

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 19:03

Indian squash stars Saurav Ghosal, Joshna Chinappa, along with top-100 player Harinder Pal Sandhu, are all set to go into the New Year with an eye fixed on two big multi-sporting events, the Commonwealth and Asian Games, in 2014.

Lifting of Olympic ban will be `perfect gift` for athletes: Sushil

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:04

Star wrestler Sushil Kumar friday said, the country`s sports administrators have been provided with an opportunity by the world body to present a "perfect gift" to its athletes before next year`s Commonwealth and Asian Games.

Luthra eyes top show at Delhi Golf Club

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 20:27

Former Asian Games gold medallist Amit Luthra is keen to put on a strong show in 0-6 handicap category at the Epson Delhi Golf Club (DGC) qualifier of Toyota IGU National Club Challenge, starting here on friday.

After IBL, Saina is focusing on Super Series, CWG and Asiad

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 16:21

After a splendid run in the Indian Badminton League (IBL), star shuttler Saina Nehwal is now hoping to do well in the upcoming Super Series events and next year`s Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

SAI DG to submit report on Youth Games fiasco by Sep 5

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 19:26

Sports Authority of India Director General Jiji Thomson is likely to submit his report on 17 track and field athletes being disqualified from the second Youth Asian Games in Nanjing due to overage.

IWF officials claim lifters disqualified for medals only

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 16:20

Indian officials claim that the four weightlifters disqualified from the Nanjing Youth Asian Games were allowed to take part in their respective events.

More embarrassment for India as 3 more athletes disqualified from Youth Asian Games

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 18:16

In yet another embarrassing goof-up, three Indian weightlifters were disqualified from the second Youth Asian Games in Nanjing because of overage.

Embarrassment for India, 18 overage athletes to return back from Youth Asian Games

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 15:33

Just a day after badminton players were thrown out of the second Youth Asian Games in Nanjing, China, 18 track and field athletes are set to return home due to official bungling as Athletics Federation of India has sent over aged players for the multi-sporting event.