Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday remembered Captain Vikram Batra, who died during Kargil war and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously, on his death anniversary.


Rahul remembers Capt Vikram Batra, wishes Dhoni happy birthday


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Actor Akshay Kumar, who is playing the lead role in his multi-starrer upcoming film "Gold", based on hockey, says the game should get more spotlight and encouragement from people as it holds a strong value of history and pride of the country.


Hockey should be encouraged more: Akshay Kumar


Dubbing betting in sports a worse idea, the Congress on Friday said the Law Commission's recommendation for such a step will turn every shop selling betel leaves into a gambling den.


Legalising betting in sports worse idea: Congress


Indian women's cricket team is appreciated and respected like their male counterparts in today's time, feels the captain of the ship Mithali Raj who credits the team's impressive stint at the World Cup in 2017 for turning the tide in their favour.


Today, Indian women cricket team is treated on par with men's team: Mithali Raj


Colombia's national football team arrived here after losing in the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia and received a heroes' welcome from tens of thousands of adoring fans.


Colombians pour into streets to welcome national squad home


The Supreme Court on Thursday asked all state cricket bodies not to hold elections till it pronounced a verdict on finalisation of the draft constitution of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), which incorporates the recommendations made by the Justice R.M. Lodha Committee on the organisational reforms in the apex cricketing body.


SC asks state cricket bodies not to hold election till it passes order


There's an exhaustive list of films made on the life of sports stars. Actor Manav Gohil, known for shows like "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii" and "Kkusum", wants TV show makers to follow suit.


Manav Gohil up for sports show


"Neerja", "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" and "Sanju". Not to miss "Dangal" and "Mary Kom". What's common?


Bollywood bowled over by biopics (Cinema Feature)


Fans around the world on Wednesday were praising the impeccably polite behaviour shown by Japanese supporters at the World Cup in Russia, where they cleaned up the stands despite suffering a heartbreaking last-minute defeat.


Japanese players, fans impress with tidiness in defeat


Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated Maj Gen V.D. Dogra for completing a gruelling triathlon to earn the title of "Ironman", terming him a role model and inspiration for all Indians.


Rahul congratulates Maj Gen Dogra for completing Ironman triathlon


Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj says being a sport person makes no difference to her love for diamond -- she likes to wear precious gemstones.


I would love to wear diamonds any day: Mithali Raj


A England overcame Colombia 4-3 (1-1) via penalty shootout in a FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinal here on Tuesday.


England pip Colombia to enter FIFA World Cup quarters


In a startling revelation, Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel said he learnt that his father had been kidnapped just hours before he led Nigeria into their final World Cup group phase tie against Argentina.


World Cup: Nigeria captain played with news of father's kidnapping


The men and women national basketball teams of South Korea left on Tuesday for North Korea to play friendly matches amid the ongoing rapprochement on the peninsula.


South Korean basketball teams travel to Pyongyang for friendlies


Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy, who has solo circumnavigation of the globe to his credit, set sail on a unique voyage on Sunday as the only invitee from Asia to participate in the Golden Globe Race (GGR).


Indian Navy officer sets sail for global circumnavigation race


For Indian fans of the football World Cup in Russia, it may come as pleasant consolation that this country will feature at the event, but in spirit alone, with the unveiling of an installation by Georgian-born American artist David Datuna, who is greatly-inspired by the works of Delhi-based Subodh Gupta.


India-inspired US artist to unveil Russia World Cup installation


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met a group of tribal students from Maharashtra who had scaled Mt. Everest last month.


PM meets tribal students who scaled Mt Everest


Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar himself rode a motorcycle to inspect development works at the Karan Stadium in the state's Karnal town on Friday.


Khattar rides motorcycle to inspect sports stadium


Former Indian cricketer Y. Venugopal Rao on Thursday joined Jana Sena party of actor-politician Pawan Kalyan.


Former cricketer Venugopal Rao joins Jana Sena


Former Australian pacer Brett Lee, who is a popular face on Indian television, wants One-day international (ODI) cricket to return to the days when totals in the range of 250-280 were considered competitive. And for that to happen in today's "batsmen friendly" game, pitches that give bowlers something to work with have to be curated. He says he always feel "so welcomed" in India which has accepted him "as part of its own".

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