Category: Other Sports

Boxer Amir Khan knocked out in world title bout

Las Vegas, May 8 (IANS) Mexican professional boxer Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez knocked out Britain's Amir Khan in the sixth round…

9 years ago

Rio-bound wrestler Vinesh elated to achieve dream

Istanbul, May 7 (IANS) After booking the Rio Olympic berth in women's 48kg category, wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday admitted…

9 years ago

I will be next superstar in boxing: Amir Khan

Las Vegas, May 7 (IANS) Ahead of the biggest fight of his career, British boxer Amir Khan has asserted that…

9 years ago

Wrestlers Vinesh, Sakshi grab Rio 2016 berths

Istanbul, May 7 (IANS) Reigning Commonwealth Games champion Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik booked Rio 2016 berths in their respective…

9 years ago

IPL: Formidable Mumbai face confident Hyderabad

Visakhapatnam, May 7 (IANS) Refreshed and relaxed after a week's break, a formidable Mumbai Indians will be raring to go…

9 years ago

Over 1,000 compete at China-Mongolia friendly sports meet

Hohhot (China), May 7 (IANS) More than 1,000 sports lovers from China and Mongolia participated in a friendly sports meet…

9 years ago

Argentine president predicts ‘great party’ at 2018 Youth Olympics

Buenos Aires, May 7 (IANS) Argentinian President Mauricio Macri has predicted that the 3rd Youth Olympic Games 2018 here will…

9 years ago

Vijender expected to face tough fight in 6th pro bout

Bolton (UK), May 7 (IANS) Just one fight away from a shot at the WBO Asia title, star Indian boxer…

9 years ago

India, Japan to sign MoU on cooperation in sports

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) In the run-up to the Under-17 World Cup set to be hosted in the country…

9 years ago

Shooters finish fourth at Junior World Cup

Suhl (Germany), May 6 (IANS) The Indian squad ended their campaign at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World…

9 years ago

For a change Soumyajit, not Sharath, is India’s top-ranked paddler

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Rio Olympics-bound Soumyajit Ghosh jumped 20 places to be 65th in the world table tennis…

9 years ago

Chinese sports industry aims to reach $460 bn in 5-year plan

Beijing, May 5 (IANS) The Chinese sports industry will amount to over three trillion yuan ($460 billion) by the end…

9 years ago

Women shooters take bronze at junior World Cup

Suhl (Germany), May 5 (IANS) Indian shooters took bronze in the women's 25m Pistol event on the fourth day of…

9 years ago

Ganguly wishes Sachin luck as Olympic goodwill ambassador

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday wished luck to his former-teammate Sachin Tendulkar after…

9 years ago

Triathlon World qualifier to take place in central Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, May 4 (IANS) A qualifying race of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship will take place in…

9 years ago

Rio 2016 torchbearers describe ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ thrill

Rio de Janeiro, May 4 (IANS) The first of Brazil's Rio 2016 Olympic torchbearers have described their emotion at carrying…

9 years ago

Nissan’s Kicks unveiled as official Rio Olympics automobile

Rio de Janeiro, May 3 (IANS) Japanese automaker Nissan presented the new Kicks crossover SUV in Rio de Janeiro as…

9 years ago

NBA stars set to storm Australia to find next generation of talent

Melbourne, May 3 (IANS) Some of the National Basketball Association's biggest stars will journey to Australia this off-season to impart…

9 years ago

Pyeongchang Winter Olympics 2018 chief steps down

Seoul, May 3 (IANS) Cho Yang-ho, the chief of the organising committee of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, stepped down…

9 years ago

What makes Rio 2016 torch special?

Rio de Janeiro, May 3 (IANS) At the Olympic torch-lighting ceremony in Greece last month, International Olympic Committee president Thomas…

9 years ago



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