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Already assured of DL Final slot, Neeraj Chopra to skip last meeting in Brussels on August 22

India’s Neeraj Chopra. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Through to the high-profile Diamond League Finals, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will skip the last leg of the prestigious series in Brussels, Belgium on Friday (August 22, 2025). Out of the 14 DL meetings, four have men’s javelin throw on their roster. Chopra competed […]

Ruud hails Swiatek, hopes to jump on the winning train

Iga Swiatek, left, of Poland, plays with Casper Ruud, of Norway, during their mixed doubles match at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in New York. | Photo Credit: AP Around 8 p.m. Monday, Iga Swiatek was holding up her Cincinnati Open championship trophy. Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, she was getting ready […]

Asia Cup: BCCI above national interest? Aditya Thackeray on India vs Pakistan

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday wrote to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya against a proposed match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup and asked whether the BCCI is above the national interest. The letter said many nations have been isolated in sports over a cause that is for the greater […]

IND vs PAK | ‘Is the BCCI above national interest?’: Letter to sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya reignites debate

India to take on their arch-rival in the Asia Cup 2025 (Photo by Ryan Lim/Getty Images) Aaditya Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has addressed a letter to union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressing concerns about the planned India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup and questioning BCCI‘s position regarding national interest.The letter highlighted how various […]

Sara Tendulkar recalls Australia memories, reveals why she never pursued cricket

For most of her childhood, Sara Tendulkar’s connection with Australia was shaped by the rhythm of her father Sachin Tendulkar’s cricketing tours. Today, years later, those personal memories are coming full circle as she steps into the spotlight in her own right as the new face of Tourism Australia’s Come and Say G’day campaign for […]

Asia Cup squad: ‘His case needs to be discussed’ – Ex-India cricketer slams Harshit Rana’s selection | Cricket News

Harshit Rana (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: The announcement of India’s Asia Cup squad on Tuesday has ignited intense debate, with Ajit Agarkar and his panel facing scrutiny over the omission of proven performers like Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. One of the most polarising decisions has been the inclusion of […]

India banks on balance and continuity for women’s World Cup

Key role: India will be well served by Pratika’s consistency at the top of the order. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: VIJAY SONEJI The Women in Blue have never kissed a World Cup. Of any kind, actually – the 50-over one, or the 20. The ODI World Cup, which starts on September 30 and is […]

India thrash Nepal 7-0 in SAFF U17 Women’s Championship campaign opener

Thimphu, Aug 20 (PTI) A clinical India thrashed Nepal 7-0 in their opening match of the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with three players scoring a brace each, here on Wednesday. Nira Chanu Longjam (25th, 56th), Abhista Basnett (16th, 41st), and Anushka Kumari (37th, 62nd) scored twice, while captain Julan Nongmaithem (45 1) struck once to […]

Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Top national, international athletes to vie for 24 gold medals

The best national athletes in the country will vie for the 24 gold medals at stake in the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) to be held at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar. The three-day event will see more than 400 compete for the medals events – rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The Khelo […]

Vinod Kambli health update | ‘He needs your love and support,’ says brother, hopeful of full recovery | Cricket News

File Pic: Vinod Kambli (TOI Photo) Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli continues to battle health challenges, with his younger brother Virendra Kambli offering an emotional update on his condition. Kambli, who represented India in 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, was admitted to Akruti Hospital in Thane in December 2024 due to a urinary infection and […]