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We hear Indian athletes running away from doping control: ITA head

ITA Director General Benjamin Cohen said in a report that the IOC has passed on the message that if India wants to host the 2036 Games, the country needs to undergo 'a lot of structural reforms'

Lakshya Sen ruled out of Thomas Cup semifinal vs France due to injury

India will be without the services of Lakshya Sen during their semifinal clash against France in the Thomas Cup Finals as he is recovering from a swollen right elbow.

Thomas Cup 2026: Lakshya-Ayush star as India down Chinese Taipei 3-0 in Q/F

India will now face the winner of the France vs. Japan quarterfinal in the semifinals

Four-time Order of Merit winner, golfer Vijay Kumar passes away at 57

Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar has died in his home town Lucknow due to a heart attack. He was 57.

Datanomics: Creating history on 64 squares as Vaishali Rameshbabu shines

In the last decade, Ukraine won two Women's World Champions, followed by one champion each from Hungary, Bulgaria and Russia

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes 1st person to run a sub-2-hour marathon

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in an official marathon.

1984 Olympic bronze medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal passes away at 84

Grewal was known as a pacey forward who represented India at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, where the team secured a bronze medal

Asian Games 2026 live telecast: Sony acquires broadcasting rights for India

The Games will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, with live coverage available on Sony Sports Network channels and streaming platform Sony LIV

Hockey India secretary general held guilty of contempt by Delhi HC

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said he would hear the issue of sentence on May 4 but granted Singh liberty to "purge" the contempt by undertaking "such measures as found fit."

How rise in doping cases can impact India's performance in global events

India has topped WADA's doping charts for three straight years, raising concerns over its global sporting credibility

Inside Olympic branding: Decoding the meaning behind iconic logos

From traditional motifs rooted in history to modern, experimental designs aimed at global appeal, Olympic logos have evolved significantly over the years

Govt to criminalise administration of prohibited substances: Mandaviya

Currently, India does not have penal provisions to tackle supply of banned substances to athletes and disciplinary action is limited to bans.

R Vaishali beats Keteryna Lagno to become Women's Candidates champion

Often mentioned alongside her younger brother R Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali has now stepped firmly into the spotlight with this landmark achievement.

Formula One's April pause: Between Antonelli's rise and changing rulebook

With two races cancelled this month, a disrupted calendar sharpens early signals as the Mercedes driver's control stands out

India's esports ecosystem grows beyond gameplay, prepares for global stage

From arenas to national teams, esports in India is evolving into a structured, multi-billion ecosystem with global ambitions, creator economies and policy backing

Divya storms into joint lead, Pragg hopes all but over in Candidates

Deshmukh did well to fight on and equalise and then capitalised on an unforced error by her opponent in the queen-and-pawns endgame to score a vital victory

Indian women's hockey team gears up for Argentina four-match series

India and Argentina have enjoyed competitive encounters in recent years, including a thrilling 2-2 draw decided by shootout in the FIH Pro League 202425 last June

Lakshya, Sindhu spearhead India's campaign at Badminton Asia Championships

Satwik and Chirag, who had won the title in 2023, opted out as the former continues to recover

Tasked to work on 2036 Olympic bid, 2030 Commonwealth Games: Leander Paes

The seven-time Olympian said PM Modi had given him the task of working on youth development and sports

Indian-origin Bodhana Sivanandan becomes England's top female chess player

The 11-year-old, whose parents moved from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to England in 2007, has 2366 FIDE rating points