Category: Sports

Kenya ensures safety for U20 athletics worlds as terror attack rocks Nairobi

Nairobi, Jan 16 (IANS) Kenyan sports officials have reassured visiting International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) officials of athletes' safety…

6 years ago

Verdasco says he is not anxious about upcoming clash with Cilic

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Spain's Fernando Verdasco, the World No.28, said on Wednesday he was focusing on playing well in…

6 years ago

Saina ‘coaches’ Kashyap to next round of Malaysia Masters

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 16 (IANS) After sailing into the season-opening Malaysia Masters women's singles pre-quarters, London Olympics bronze medallist Saina…

6 years ago

Nadal books a spot in Australian Open Round 3 against De Minaur

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) World No.2 Rafael Nadal breezed past Australian Matthew Ebden, the World No.48, in straight sets in…

6 years ago

At 35, Siddhanta is world’s youngest mountaineer to climb 7 volcanic peaks

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) Well-known mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta, 35, on Wednesday conquered Antarctica's highest point, Mount Sidley, to become the…

6 years ago

Pandya refuses to step out of home, says father

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) All-rounder Hardik Pandya's father said on Wednesday that his son has become a social recluse…

6 years ago

Golfer Priyanshu extends lead in Round 3 of PGTI’s Final Qualifying Stage

Ahmedabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Gurugram's Priyanshu Singh extended his lead to four shots in Round 3 of the PGTI's Final…

6 years ago

Bautista Agut beats Millman, moves to Australian Open Round 3

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut on Wednesday won a marathon five-set duel against home-favourite John Millman 6-3,…

6 years ago

Federer says Zverev could win a Grand Slam this year

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) World number three Roger Federer on Wednesday said that Germany's Alexander Zverev, the winner of the…

6 years ago

India women’s football team to play friendlies against Hong Kong, Indonesia

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) In preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, the Indian women's football team…

6 years ago

Golfer Diksha takes sole lead on pro debut in Hero women’s Tour opener

Pune, Jan 16 (IANS) Golfer Diksha Dagar opened her professional career in style with a one-under 70 that put her…

6 years ago

TVS rider Aravind breaks into top-40 in 2019 Dakar Rally

San Juan de Marcona (Peru), Jan 16 (IANS) Seasoned Indian rider Aravind KP battled low visibility before successfully completing Stage…

6 years ago

Kohli wants India to be superpower in Test cricket

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Virat Kohli added another feather to his cap after becoming the first ever India skipper to…

6 years ago

Federer overpowers Evans in round 2 of Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Roger Federer overpowered British qualifier Dan Evans in a hard fought game on…

6 years ago

Schwartzman pulls off tough win against Kudla in round 2 of Australia Open

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Argentina's Diego Schwartzman picked up a hard-fought 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-7 (6), 6-4 win against Denis…

6 years ago

Tiafoe upsets Anderson in Australian Open 2nd round

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) American Frances Tiafoe recorded a surprise victory over fifth-seeded Kevin Anderson of South Africa 4-6, 6-4,…

6 years ago

Favourites Bertens, Kontaveit stumble in second round of Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Dutch Kiki Bertens and Estonia's Anett Kontaveit stumbled in the second round of the Australian Open…

6 years ago

Olympic champion Zhou Yang to become ISU Athletes Commission member

Beijing, Jan 16 (IANS) Two-time Chinese short track speed skating Olympic champion Zhou Yang will be elected as the International…

6 years ago

Wozniacki beats Larsson at Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Defending Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki defeated Sweden's Johanna Larsson in straight sets to notch up…

6 years ago

Verdasco first Spaniard in Oz Open third round

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Spain's Fernando Verdasco defeated Radu Albot of Moldova 6-1, 7-6(2), 6-2 to become the first Spaniard…

6 years ago



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