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India wins big at 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship with record 83 gold medals
New Delhi, April 27: India delivered a historic performance at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, sweeping the medal tally with a record 83 gold medals at the prestigious event held at the KD Jadhav Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi.
Anderson Peters, Thomas Rohler among stars unvieled for Neeraj Chopra Classis 2025
Bengaluru, April 24: Top-time World Champion Anderson Peters and 2016 Olympics gold medallist Thomas Rohler are among the top stars that will be participating in next month's Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 one-day javelin throw meet in Bengaluru.
India to host 2nd Asian Yogasana Sports Championship at IGI Stadium
New Delhi, April 22: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Yogasana Bharat, has announced that India will host the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sports Championship at the prestigious Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from April 25 to 27.
Jharkhand CM explores sports partnership with FC Barcelona VP, Elena Fort
Barcelona, April 22: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accompanied by his delegation, met with the Vice President of FC Barcelona, Elena Fort, on Monday to discuss a potential partnership.
ISSF World Cup: Simranpreet Kaur wins silver in women's 25m pistol
New Delhi, April 21: Simranpreet Kaur Brar, won a first ever senior international medal for India, bagging a splendid silver in the women's 25m pistol competition at the Las Palmas shooting range in Lima, Peru, on the concluding day of the second leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup circuit.
Shooting WC Lima: Arjun Babuta bags silver in men's air rifle, Arya finishes fifth in women's event
Lima, April 20: Indian shooter Arjun Babuta pocketed a silver in 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 after finishing just 0.1 points behind reigning Olympic champion Lihao Sheng of China.
Sports Minister Mandaviya inaugurates Athlete Passport Management Unit at NDTL
New Delhi, April 17: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi on Thursday. This initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to promoting clean and transparent sports practices on both national and international platforms.
Shooting: Raiza Dhillon finishes fifth in her maiden World Cup final
Peru, April 17: Paris Olympian Raiza Dhillon made it to her first World Cup final, finishing a credible fifth in the women's skeet event, as India ended competition day two of the second leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, with a tally of two golds, one silver and a bronze medal, second behind China in the standings.
India face Canada, Nigeria in seven-nation race to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
New Delhi, April 16: India’s ambition to host the centennial edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030 faces tough competition as Commonwealth Sport has officially confirmed receiving expressions of interest (EOIs) from seven nations and territories across four continents.
Shooting World Cup: Saurabh Chaudhary's bronze finish secures first medal for India
Lima, April 15: Former Asian Games and Youth Olympic champion Saurabh Chaudhary, added yet another World Cup medal to his bulging kitty, winning bronze in the 10m air pistol men's event on competition day one of the year's second International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage, at the Las Palmas shooting range in Lima, Peru.
ASIP announces its inaugural management board; former AIFF general secretary named as president
New Delhi, April 15: The Association for Sports Industry Professionals (ASIP) on Tuesday announced the formation of its Founding Management Board, which will steer the organization towards achieving its vision of driving excellence, innovation, and inclusivity within the sports industry.
Trials underway in Sonipat for second Asian Yogasana Sport Championship
Sonipat, April 14: The Sports University of Haryana in Sonipat is hosting the national trials for the upcoming 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship. These trials will determine the athletes who will represent Team India at the prestigious championship, scheduled to take place from April 25 to 27, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi.
Thinking of season ahead not LA28, says Jyothi Vennam after India win gold, bronze in archery World Cup
Auburndale: , April 13 (IANS) As India became the first mixed team to claim 2025 World Cup glory as the compound archery world builds towards its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav faced questions over India's chances in the Olympic Games.
BJK Cup 2025: Vaidehi, Shrivalli help India down Chinese Taipei; close in on a playoff spot
Pune, April 11: The young guns, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Vaidehi Chaudhari, helped India take a significant stride towards their quest for a playoff spot at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, guiding the hosts to a 2-1 victory against Chinese Taipei, here on Friday. This was the hosts' third consecutive win, helping them climb to the second spot on the points table in this prestigious tournament, organized by MSLTA in association with ITF, AITA, and PMDTA.
Rudrankksh Patil strikes air rifle gold in ISSF World Cup Argentina
Buenos Aires, April 7: Former world champion Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, struck his second individual International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup gold, shooting 252.9 in a pillar to post effort to win the men's10m air rifle final on Sunday, competition day four of the first Shooting World Cup leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rudrankksh strikes gold in 10m air rifle at ISSF World Cup
New Delhi, April 6: Former world champion Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil struck his second individual International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup gold, shooting 252.9 in a pillar to post effort to win the men's 10m air rifle final on Sunday, competition day four of the first Shooting World Cup leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Barcelona and Real Madrid icons gather for 'Legends Faceoff' in Mumbai
Mumbai, April 5: In a moment that marks a defining milestone in India’s sporting journey, global football giants FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends are all set to reignite their historic rivalry here in Mumbai for the ‘Legends Faceoff’ on Sunday.
Niharika Singhania wins gold in international equestrian event in Belgium
New Delhi, April 1: In a remarkable display of skill and dedication, young Indian equestrian player Niharika Singhania has brought immense pride to the nation by clinching first position in the prestigious Azelhof CSI Lier equestrian competition held in Belgium.
Kho Kho Senior Nationals begins with highest-ever participation
Puri, March 31: The 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship sets new benchmarks with the highest-ever participation and a strong emphasis on technology-driven innovations, making it a standout edition among national tournaments.
Kapil Dev inaugurates ISSO swimming regional at Adani International School
Ahmedabad, March 30: Adani International School on Saturday hosted the International Schools Sports Organization (ISSO) Swimming Regional Championships with cricketing legend and former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev gracing the occasion to inaugurate the event.
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.
Manisha Bhanwala bags gold; Antim Panghal clinches bronze at Asian Wrestling Championships 2025
Amman, March 29: Wrestlers Manisha Bhanwala (62 kg) and Antim Panghal (53 kg) brought laurels for India as they bagged gold and bronze medals, respectively, in their respective categories at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan, on Friday, as per the Olympics.com.
PM Modi congratulates India Sepak Takraw teams for winning 7 medals at World Cup
New Delhi, March 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Sepak Takraw contingent for their phenomenal performance at the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025, held at Patliputra Stadium in Patna, Bihar.
Sr Asian wrestling: Sunil Kumar wins bronze in Greco-Roman 87 kg in Amman
Amman, March 26: Greco-Roman grappler Sunil Kumar gave India a strong start by winning a bronze medal on the first day of competitions in the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship, which got underway in Amman, Jordan, on Tuesday.
Women's Boxing Nationals: WC medallist Simranjit, dominant Jaismine storm into semis
Greater Noida: , March 25 (IANS) World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria put on dominant displays to storm into the semifinals of the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship 2025 here on Tuesday. Simranjit, the first female boxer from Punjab to compete at the Olympics, showcased her experience with a unanimous decision victory over Railways' Prachi in the 60-65kg category.
I want to win a medal for India in LA 2028 Paralympics: Jaspreet Kaur
New Delhi, March 24: A thunderous ovation reverberated across the JLN Stadium weightlifting auditorium as Punjab's Jaspreet Kaur set a new national record in powerlifting at the Khelo India Para Games 2025.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India's medal count surges to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India’s remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on the third and fourth days of the event, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India’s total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events.
India shine with 15 medals on Day 3 and 4 of Special Olympics World Winter Games, total medal count increases to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India's remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on day three and four, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India's total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
India finishes Day 2 of Special Olympics World Winter Games with 5 medals, medal tally rises to 9
New Delhi, March 13: Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines on Wednesday, India's total medal count in the tournament has now reached nine, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
India dominate medal tally in World Para Athletics Grand Prix
New Delhi, March 13: As the final day of competition approaches, India continues to assert its dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, leading the medal tally with an astounding haul of 95 medals -- 33 gold, 29 silver, and 33 bronze.
World Para Athletics GP: Rinku Hooda excels as India dominate Day 2
New Delhi, March 13: Rinku Hooda was the star performer as hosts India had another dominant outing on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with several standout performances across multiple competitions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday.
World Para Athletics Grand Prix: India sweeps men's discus throw F11; Preeti Pal shines with silver in 100m sprint
New Delhi, March 11: The first day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 saw a series of remarkable performances across track and field events, highlighting both international flair and strong home-ground domination by Indian athletes.
World Para Athletics Grand Prix: 280 athletes to compete over next three days
New Delhi, March 11: The World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 officially commenced on Tuesday at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in the national capital.
India pocketed six gold medals in Spanish Para-Badminton International
Vitoria: , March 10 (IANS) India’s para shuttlers delivered an outstanding performance in the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2025 – II in Vitoria, Spain, with Sukant Kadam leading the charge, as they bagged six gold medals and a silver.
German team prepares for Para Athletics Grand Prix; Coach Peters calls stadium 'Impressive'
New Delhi, March 8: The World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025 is set to take place from March 11 to 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking a significant moment for para-athletics in India. With 20 countries participating and a total of 250 para-athletes, including 145 Indian and 105 international competitors, this event is shaping up to be one of the largest para-athletics competitions hosted in the country, as per a release from PCI.
We must host the Olympics, says Mahesh Bhupathi
Kolkata, March 7: Former Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi said that India must host the Olympics and also talked about the challenges non-cricket sports face in India.
Preparations for LA28 and India's bid for 2036 Olympics discussed at Chintan Shivir
New Delhi, March 7: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a two-day Chintan Shivir focused on India's preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and strengthening the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Friday.
Special Olympics Bharat sends off largest ever Indian contingent for World Winter Games
New Delhi, March 5: Special Olympics Bharat, on Wednesday, organised a grand send-off ceremony for the 49-member contingent (comprising 30 athletes and 19 support staff members) ready to represent India at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.
MoS Raksha Khadse graces Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, March 5: Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, inaugurated the Australia–India Sports Excellence Forum at GIFT City, here on Wednesday. The two-day forum is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at strengthening sports cooperation between the two nations.
Gujarat: MoS Raksha Khadse graces Australia-India Sports Excellence forum
Gandhinagar, March 5: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, inaugurated the Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday.