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- India
- March 31, 2017, 08:33 IST
IPL 2017: 'Million dollar' Afghan Baby Eager to Prove His Worth
Known to fox the batsmen with his googly and accurate quicker ones, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan told CricketNext in an exclusive interview that he wants to target top batting stars in the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.
- India
- March 27, 2017, 15:56 IST
A Dangal With A Cause In Haryana's Wrestling Heart
Keeping the tradition of wrestling alive, the Bharat Kesari Dangal, came into existence last year when it was held in Gurugram. This year the venue shifted to Ambala Cantonment. Thousands gathered at War Heroes Memorial Stadium in Ambala to cheer for their favourite wrestlers.
- India
- March 24, 2017, 13:27 IST
World Cup Gold Shooter May Have to Change Discipline For Olympics
Double World Cup medallist shooter Ankur Mittal could be forced to leave his per event (double trap) in order to keep his 2020 Olympic hope alive.
- India
- March 22, 2017, 08:22 IST
Exclusive Interview: RCB Hungry For Maiden IPL Title, Says Chahal
RCB leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal feels once the captain backs a bowler like Virat Kohli does, he can bowl with a free mind without succumbing to any pressure.
- India
- March 14, 2017, 12:16 IST
Patience And Persistence Bear Fruit for Shooter Amanpreet Singh
It took 21 World Cups for Amanpreet Singh to win a medal in the prestigious tournament but the Punjab shooter finally ended his long wait and tasted success at the ISSF World Cup 2017 on home soil.
- India
- March 03, 2017, 13:17 IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup Will Bring 'Football Revolution' In India, Says Tournament Director Javier Ceppi
The FIFA U-17 World Cup will be hosted by India and will be held across six cities — New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Margao, Kochi and Navi Mumbai — from October 6 to 28 and tournament director Javier Ceppi, who is in India to take a look at the progress, is confident about its success.
- India
- March 02, 2017, 08:48 IST
Wanted To Win Gold, Says Harika Dronavalli After Winning Bronze at World Chess Championships
Harika Dronavalli has won the bronze medal for the third time. In 2012, Harika had lost the semi-final against Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria while in 2015 she had lost to eventual winner Mariya Muzychuk of Ukraine.
- India
- February 28, 2017, 13:54 IST
Shooter Pooja Ghatkar Credits Mentor Gagan Narang for World Cup Success
Pooja Ghatkar missed out on a Rio Olympics berth by a whisker last year, but the young shooter was determined to start a new chapter when she aimed with her rifle at the ISSF World Cup. Pooja gave India its first medal in the World Cup by clinching the women's 10m air rifle bronze at the Dr. Karni Shooting Range in New Delhi.
- India
- February 21, 2017, 17:08 IST
Boxers Diwakar Prasad, Pawan Maan Follow Vijender's Footsteps, Turn Pro
After big names like Beijing Olympians Vijender Singh and Akhil Kumar turned professional boxers, two more pugilists have joined the list.
- India
- February 16, 2017, 17:07 IST
Table Tennis: Manika Batra Eyes India Open Glory
Manika Batra's Rio Olympics appearance was short-lived but India's young table tennis star is keen to make a mark at the ITTF World Tour India Open 2017, the country's biggest international event.
- India
- February 13, 2017, 13:31 IST
Indian Hockey Team is Hungry for a World Cup Medal, Says Drag-Flicker Rupinderpal Singh
After Indian hockey's dominating show in the year 2016 where it scaled new heights, ace drag flicker Rupinderpal Singh said the team's main target is to win a World Cup medal.
- India
- February 08, 2017, 15:53 IST
Yuzvendra Chahal Attributes Success on Cricket Pitch to Chess
Yuzvendra Chahal’s spectacular show in Bengaluru in the last T20I against England bore testimony to the fact that the leg-spinner believes in using his guile to plot the opposition’s downfall.
- India
- February 06, 2017, 15:43 IST
Introducing Youngsters to AstroTurf Behind Indian Hockey Resurgence: Sardar Singh
The year 2016 was a big year for Indian hockey, where it scaled new heights - bringing back the glory days. Silver medal in Champions Trophy, Gold in Asian Champions Trophy and Junior World Cup title made it one of the most successful years in recent times.
- India
- January 30, 2017, 08:12 IST
Saina Nehwal Targets Big Tournaments on Comeback Trail
Comebacks are never easy in sports, more so when you have been competing at the highest level for close to a decade. But for Saina Nehwal, who should rightfully be hailed as Indian badminton’s first global superstar, it was about reminding people of her status as a champion athlete.
- India
- January 27, 2017, 08:48 IST
Dipa Karmakar Dedicates Padma Shri to Coach; Says Best is Yet to Come
Elated after being named for the prestigious Padma Shri - India's fourth highest civilian award - gymnast Dipa Karmakar said this is just the beginning and she will strive to bring more laurels to the country.

Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

IPL 2017: 'Million dollar' Afghan Baby Eager to Prove His Worth

A Dangal With A Cause In Haryana's Wrestling Heart

World Cup Gold Shooter May Have to Change Discipline For Olympics

Exclusive Interview: RCB Hungry For Maiden IPL Title, Says Chahal

Patience And Persistence Bear Fruit for Shooter Amanpreet Singh

FIFA U-17 World Cup Will Bring 'Football Revolution' In India, Says Tournament Director Javier Ceppi

Wanted To Win Gold, Says Harika Dronavalli After Winning Bronze at World Chess Championships

Shooter Pooja Ghatkar Credits Mentor Gagan Narang for World Cup Success

Boxers Diwakar Prasad, Pawan Maan Follow Vijender's Footsteps, Turn Pro

Table Tennis: Manika Batra Eyes India Open Glory

Indian Hockey Team is Hungry for a World Cup Medal, Says Drag-Flicker Rupinderpal Singh

Yuzvendra Chahal Attributes Success on Cricket Pitch to Chess

Introducing Youngsters to AstroTurf Behind Indian Hockey Resurgence: Sardar Singh

Saina Nehwal Targets Big Tournaments on Comeback Trail

Dipa Karmakar Dedicates Padma Shri to Coach; Says Best is Yet to Come

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