Aug 24, 2016, at 12:09 am
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IBNS): After a break of almost a month, junior golf returns to the City of Joy, which is in all readiness to host the seventh leg of the 2016 season of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub Junior Tour at the mecca of Indian golf, the Par – 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club.
I believe my present is the best phase: Paul
Aug 23, 2016, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Arjuna Awardee Subrata Paul feels the present phase is the best moment in his career. “I believe in the present and never look back at the past or pre-empt the future,†he says. In a freewheeling interview with www.the-aiff.com, he speaks at length about the value of the Award, the honour, his career so far, India’s match against Puerto Rico and much more. Excerpts:
Aug 23, 2016, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Kerala Blasters today announced the signing of Chadian international midfielder Azrack-Yassine Mahamatto bolster its team for the Indian Super League 2016.
AFC , AIFF set up joint task force
Aug 23, 2016, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) today visited the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur to share their plans for the future structure of Indian Football.
Sakshi Malik missed proper breakfast
Aug 23, 2016, at 04:46 am
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS):Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik on Monday shared a selfie on her Twitter page and said she was missing 'proper breakfast'.
BCCI increases daily allowance of women, U-19 teams
Aug 23, 2016, at 01:21 am
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IBNS): The Working Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) met today at the Hotel ITC Maurya, Delhi.
Pakistan achieves number-one Test ranking for the first time
Aug 23, 2016, at 01:01 am
Dubai, Aug 22 (IBNS): Pakistan has topped the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings for the first time after wet ground at the Queen Park Oval, Port of Spain, denied India the opportunity to defend the top spot which it had reclaimed from Australia on Aug 17, an ICC statement said.
Adidas joins forces with Reliance Foundation Youth Sports to take football to campus
Aug 23, 2016, at 12:40 am
New Delhim Aug 22 (IBNJS): German sportswear giant adidas has joined forces with Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) to be part of one of the most ambitious Campus football growth phases in the country.
Tripura accords a grand welcome to gymnast Dipa Karmakar
Aug 22, 2016, at 09:24 pm
Agartala, Aug 22 (IBNS): The government and people of Tripura gave a rousing welcome to Olympian and gymnast Dipa Karmakar and her coach Bisweshwar Nandi on Monday as they arrived in Agartala, the media reported.
A grand welcome accorded to Sindhu in Hyderabad
Aug 22, 2016, at 08:43 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IBNS): Shuttler PV Sindhu, silver medallist in the Rio Olympics, and her coach Pullela Gopichand, were give a grand welcome on their return to Hyderabad on Monday, according to media reports.
Dockrell returns to Ireland squad
Aug 22, 2016, at 06:44 pm
Dubai, Aug 22 (IBNS): George Dockrell returned to the Ireland squad for the upcoming ICC InterContinental Cup clash against Hong Kong, and also for the one-day internationals in South Africa next month, an official release confirmed.
Aug 22, 2016, at 03:27 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IBNS): India's badminton sensation PV Sindhu will be given a rousing state reception as she will arrive at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad from Rio on Monday, reports said.
Virat Kohli enjoys dinner with 'great people'
Aug 22, 2016, at 03:12 pm
Port of Spain, Aug 22 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli, who is in the Caribbean, leading the side in a four-match series, posted picture from his outing with head coach Anil Kumble and national selector Saba Karim.
Sania Mirza beats Martina Hingis, lifts Cincinnati Open Women's Double title
Aug 22, 2016, at 03:09 pm
Cincinnati, Aug 22 (IBNS): Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza recorded a major win against her former partner Martina Hingis, when she and her doubles partner Barbora Stycova defeated the Swiss and her American partner Coco Vandeweghe 7-5,6-4 in the Cincinnati Open Women's doubles final.
Day four of India-WI Test abandoned
Aug 22, 2016, at 04:39 am
Port of Spain, Aug 21 (IBNS): The fourth and final Test between India and West Indies is heading towards a draw as the fourth day of the rain-hit match was also abandoned due to wet outfield on Sunday.
Andy Murray reaches Cincinnati Masters final
Aug 22, 2016, at 03:44 am
Cincinnati (Ohio), Aug 21 (IBNS): British Tennis star Andy Murray is all set to play the final of the Cincinnati Masters.
Starc takes fastest to 100 ODI wickets in ODIs
Aug 22, 2016, at 01:33 am
Sydney, Aug 21 (IBNS): Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc on Sunday added a record to his name by becoming the fastest bowler to pick up 100 wickets in ODIs.
Stuart Broad to play for Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash Twenty20
Aug 22, 2016, at 01:21 am
Sydney, Aug 21 (IBNS): England pacer Stuart Broad is all set to play for Hobart Hurricanes in the upcoming Big Bash Twenty20 in Australia.
Saina Nehwal thanks fans for their support
Aug 22, 2016, at 12:09 am
Rio, Aug 21 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal, who underwent a knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital, thanked her fans and supporters on Sunday.
Atlético de Kolkata to have new home at Rabindra Sarobar Stadium for Hero ISL 2016
Aug 21, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): ISL side Atlético de Kolkata, champions of the inaugural Hero ISL season and last year’s semi-finalists , will create a new fortress at Rabindra Sarobar Stadium as they prepare to begin their campaign for year 2016.
Rio: Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt defeated in qualifying round
Aug 21, 2016, at 10:55 pm
Rio, Aug 21 (IBNS): Shattering hopes of all his fans, Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt was defeated by Mongolia's Mandakhnaran in the 65kg wrestling freestyle qualifying event at the ongoing Rio Olympics here on Sunday.
ICC to conduct technology trial to detect front foot No balls in England, Pakistan ODI series
Aug 21, 2016, at 04:36 am
Dubai, Aug 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that it will conduct a trial to better understand whether the third umpire is able to use instant replays to call front foot No balls more accurately in international cricket.
N Chandrababu Naidu announces Rs. 3 cr cash prize for Sindhu
Aug 21, 2016, at 02:18 am
Vijayawada, Aug 20 (IBNS): A day after she won the silver medal at the Rio Olympics, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that his government has decided to award Rs 3 crore cash prize to badminton sensation PV Sindhu.
Crystal Palace signs Belgium international striker Christian Benteke
Aug 21, 2016, at 02:11 am
London, Aug 20 (IBNS):Football club Crystal Palace has signed Belgium international striker Christian Benteke.
Atletico Madrid reached agreement with Sporting de Braga for the loan of Velázquez
Aug 21, 2016, at 01:02 am
Madrid, Aug 20 (IBNS): Football giant Atletico Madrid on Saturday announced it has signed an agreement with Sporting de Braga for the loan of Velázquez.
Atletico Madrid signs Argentine goalkeeper Axel Werner
Aug 21, 2016, at 12:59 am
Madrid, Aug 20 (IBNS): Atletico Madrid football club on Saturday announced that it has reached an agreement with Atlético Rafaela for the transfer of Axel Werner.
Guwahati to host Hero ISL 2016 grand opening ceremony
Aug 20, 2016, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS) :Football Sports Development Ltd, the promoters of Hero Indian Super Leaguehave awarded Guwahati, Assam the coveted rights to host the opening ceremony and the season opener match of Hero ISL 2016.
Bolt feels blessed as his fans never 'doubted' him
Aug 20, 2016, at 10:39 pm
Rio, Aug 20 (IBNS): Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt, who clinched his third gold medal at the Rio Olympics following his 4x100m relay final victory, thanked his fans for supporting him and never doubting his capabilities.
Saina Nehwal undergoes surgery
Aug 20, 2016, at 10:11 pm
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IBNS): Injured Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal underwent a right-knee surgery at a hospital in Mumbai on Saturday.
Virender Sehwag urges govt to remove tax deduction from Olympians' prize money
Aug 20, 2016, at 08:04 pm
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on Saturday has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to remove tax deduction from Olympians' prize money.