Sports

‘M.S. Dhoni was a straightforward captain’

30 Jun 2020 04:59 AM IST

Former ace bowlers Praveen Kumar and R.P. Singh talk about their past, and how injury can wreak havoc on a sporting career.

Archers Deepika, Atanu to tie the knot today amid Covid concerns

30 Jun 2020 04:58 AM IST

Former World No. 1 Deepika Kumari, the only Indian archer to win World Cup gold medal, is all set to tie the knot with star archer Atanu Das on 30 June, at Morabadi in Ranchi. While Das will make his second successive appearance at the Games, it will be the

Dragon’s long shadow over Indian sports

29 Jun 2020 05:34 AM IST

Our sports and sportspersons—from Virat Kohli to P.V. Sindhu—are too dependent on Chinese sponsorships and products. In such a situation, are we really in a position to boycott Chinese products?

13-year-old Mumbai racer gets selected for ‘Girls on Track’ project

29 Jun 2020 05:33 AM IST

A great moment for women in Indian motorsport as Mumbai’s rising racing star Aashi Hanspal has been shortlisted for FIA’s ambitious “Girls on Track: Rising Stars Project”, the Federation of Motor Sports Club of India (FMSCI) announced. The 13-year-old has been selected along with 19 others in the age group

People thought I made a mistake by joining Liverpool: Milner

29 Jun 2020 05:33 AM IST

Liverpool footballer James Milner took a dig at the critics who, according to him, had questioned his move to Anfield from Manchester City in 2015. Following a slow start initially, Milner has now added a Champions League and a Premier League medal into his illustrious trophy cabinet with Liverpool in

I miss wearing the blue jersey: Chahal

27 Jun 2020 05:14 AM IST

Ace leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal talks to The Daily Guardian about his lockdown routine, closed door games, and how he yearns to play for India.

Liverpool wins first Premier League title since 1990

27 Jun 2020 05:13 AM IST

The year 2020 will always remain infamous. The pandemic has completely changed our lives and will most likely change the world in the near future. However, the year would also be remembered as the year of Liverpool, for which Jurgen Klopp deserves all the credit. Five years ago, when Klopp

‘Olympics postponement is a blessing in disguise’

26 Jun 2020 04:55 AM IST

Shooter Anjum Moudgil talks about her early life, hobbies, preparations for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, and how she is dealing with the lockdown.

What ails pentathlon in India

26 Jun 2020 04:55 AM IST

Modern pentathlon is a point-based game, a contest featuring five events — fencing (one-touch épée), freestyle swimming (200m), equestrian show jumping (15 jumps), and a final combined event of pistol shooting and cross country running (3,200m). In the game, where swimming gives the maximum points, there is no one from

We played for pride, not money: Azad on 1983 win

25 Jun 2020 11:55 AM IST

Former cricketer Kirti Azad recalls how the 1983 World Cup victory opened the doors for Team India to rock on the cricketing world.

Every sport needs a Sachin says AFI chief Sumariwalla

25 Jun 2020 11:54 AM IST

As Indian athletes resume training after the long halt, aiming to achieve their best in the upcoming Olympics, Vice-president of Indian Olympic Association and president of Athletics Federation of India, Adille Sumariwalla remarked, ‘India needs a Sachin Tendulkar in every sport to achieve its dream of becoming an Olympic power’