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State award motivates Asian Games medallist Hriday Chheda to go for glory at World Championships, Olympics

Mumbai, April 23: Making history comes easy for Maharashtra's equestrian sportsperson Hriday Chheda.

Asiad medallist equestrian rider Hriday Chheda honoured with Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award

Mumbai, April 22: The Amateur Riders’ Club's (ARC) equestrian rider Hriday Chheda has been honoured with the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award for 2023–24. This prestigious accolade, the highest sports recognition bestowed by the Government of Maharashtra, was presented by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan at a grand ceremony held in Pune.

Not feeling much of a difference...: Shooter Rudrankksh Patil on shooting's exclusion from 2026 CWG

Buenos Aires, April 17: India's World Championships and Asian Games gold medalist rifle shooter Rudrankksh Patil spoke on his World Cup gold medal win in Argentina and the omission of his sport from 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saying that it does not make a much of a difference to him since his coaches prioritise other competitions, which he finds much tougher.

National Taekwondo star Rodali Barua selected for Target Asian Games Scheme

Guwahati, April 10: National Taekwondo 2016 Senior Gold Medalist Rodali Barua is the first of Guwahati to be shortlisted in the prestigious Target Asian Games (TAG) scheme, a new initiative under the TOP (Target Olympic Podium) initiation aimed at preparing athletes for upcoming Asian Games competition.

Kevin sireau hails 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle', highlights importance of regular sports for fitness and health

New Delhi April 6: India Cycling's foreign coach, Kevin Sireau, has highlighted the importance of regular sports participation for maintaining health and fitness. He praised the Fit India initiative and emphasized the significance of the upcoming 2026 Asian Games.

Athletics: Gulveer Singh betters his 10,000m national record in California meet

San Juan Capistrano (USA), March 30 (IANs) India's long-distance runner Gulveer Singh bettered his own men's 10,000m national record, clocking 27:00.22s at The Ten 2025 athletics meet.

India's history-making Sepak Takraw team eyes Asian Games 2026 medal

New Delhi, March 29: The historic gold medal clinched by the Indian men's regu team at the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025 in Patna, Bihar, has been a result of multiple years of training at various Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres. India defeated Japan 2-1 in a dramatic final showdown in the competition, held from March 20 to 25 at the Pataliputra Indoor Stadium, as per the SAI Media press release.

Indian wins first gold at 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship

Amman, March 28: The day 3 of the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship proved to be a historic day for Indian wrestling, as the Indian Women's Wrestling Team secured a gold and bronze medal each, bringing India's total medal count to five, including a gold, a silver and three bronze medals.

There is a lot of competition...: Pooja Rani on women's boxing in India after gold medal in National Championship

By Sahil Kohli, Greater Noida, March 27: Following her gold medal win at the women's National Boxing Championships, Asian Games medalist Pooja Rani expressed happiness at her ninth national-level gold and pointed to the high level of competition in Indian boxing.

Recognition is very encouraging: Deepika reflects on Hockey India Upcoming Player of the Year Award

New Delhi, March 21: Considered to be one of the brightest and most dynamic youngsters in the set-up, Deepika, who was recently awarded the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women - Under 21), is keen to leave her mark at the highest level.

SFI releases 2025 National Surfing and Stand-Up Paddle Event calendar

Chennai, February 24: Following a historic year that saw Indian surfers clinch the first set of quotas for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan, the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) is doubling down on efforts to provide maximum ocean time for the country's top surfers.

Surfing Federation of India unveils a robust 2025 national calendar

Chennai, Feb 24: Following a historic year that saw Indian surfers clinch the first set of quotas for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan, the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) is doubling down on efforts to provide maximum ocean time for the country’s top surfers. With exposure trips in the pipeline, the governing body has also announced an extensive national event calendar to ensure optimal preparation ahead of the sport’s debut at the prestigious continental games.

'Challenging times help you learn,' Arjuna Awardee Jarmanpreet Singh shares comeback journey after doping setback

New Delhi, February 21: Jarmanpreet Singh faced a major setback in 2015 when, at the age of 19, he failed a doping test as a result of back pain medicine given by his doctor. This was followed by a two-year ban for the then-junior Hockey player. However, not letting this setback distance him from the sport, Jarman continued to work hard and successfully made a comeback.

OCA expands esports program for 2026 Asian Games, boosting India's medal hopes

Harbin, Feb 21 : India's prospects for a stronger Esports presence at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have received a boost, with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announcing an expanded lineup of 11 Esports titles for the event.

National Equestrian: Top stars in fray as Showjumping event kicks off in Meerut

Meerut, Feb 11: Top stars like Asian Games participants Sehaj Singh Virk, Tejas Dhingra, Kirat Singh Nagra and Ashray Butta with start favourites in various categories of the Showjumping event of the National Equestrian Championship (NEC) 2025 officially commenced at the prestigious Modi Equestrian Academy in Modi Puram, here on Tuesday.

We don't wake up everyday...: Abhay Singh on Indian squash's chances for Olympics 2028

Dehradun, February 4: Indian squash player Abhay Singh, an Asian Games gold medalist and Arjuna awardee, talked about the direction of the sport in the country as squash will make its Olympics debut in 2028 Los Angeles edition of the competition.

Lakshay Sheoran, Neeru bag trap titles at Digvijay Singh Memorial Shooting Championship

Bhopal, Jan 30: Asian Games silver medallist Lakshay Sheoran of Haryana and local favourite Neeru, picked up the men's and women's trap titles at the 3rd Digvijay Singh Memorial Shooting Championship for shotgun events, which concluded here at the MP State Academy (MPSA) Shooting range.

Winning Asian Games gold will bring us closer to our Olympic dream: India Women's Hockey team captain

By Diptayan Hazra, Ranchi, January 24: India women's hockey team captain Salima Tete has set her sights firmly on her future goals, both personal and team-oriented, after recently being honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award.

We have been working hard for many years: Pratik Waikar after clinching Kho Kho World Cup 2025

New Delhi, January 22: Indian Men's Kho Kho team skipper Pratik Waikar expressed his elation after his team made history by winning the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.

Bahadur Singh Sagoo thankful for being elected as President of Athletics Federation of India

Chandigarh, January 8: After being elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Bahadur Singh Sagoo on Wednesday said that he is "thankful" for the appointment and called it the "best" organisation for its 'transparency'.

Asian Games gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo elected as new Athletics Federation of India President

New Delhi, January 7: Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday.