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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

Govt steps up efforts to involve private firms in Khelo India mission

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse said providing employment for sportspersons in the private sector is entirely at the discretion of companies

Manika Batra keeps her campaign alive with big win in Table Tennis WC

The 30-year-old Batra rallied past Zhang 11-7, 11-2, 14-16, 5-11, 11-6 in a 43-minute Group 4 clash, bouncing back from her opening match defeat to Japan's Miwa Harimoto

Praggnanandhaa loses to Sindarov, slips to third in Candidates Tournament

The defeat with the white pieces could prove costly for Praggnanandhaa, who had begun his campaign on a high by defeating Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri, leaving the Indian on 1.5 points

Tiger Woods to undergo treatment after not guilty plea in DUI case

Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida on Tuesday, hours after a sheriff's report said deputies found two pain pills in his pocket