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Pro Kabaddi League: Player auction postponed to keep focus on Asian Games

This decision has been taken at the request of the Administrator of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, the officially recognized body for Kabaddi in India

Formula One: Verstappen bids for record-breaking 10th straight win at Monza

Having equalled Sebastian Vettel's F1 record of nine straight victories at the Dutch GP last weekend, Verstappen can break it on the famous Monza track

Gukesh replaces Viswanathan Anand as India's top chess player after 37 yrs

The 17-year old Chennai GM, who recently lost in the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup in Baku to Magnus Carlsen, moved ahead of Anand to be ranked No.8 in the world. Anand is currently ranked No.9

Roger Federer in attendance during Neeraj Chopra's event in Diamond League

Federer, his wife Mirka, and one of their daughters were among the 25,000 crowds watching what one called a 'mini Olympics' - the one-day spectacle of Diamond League.

Felipe Massa ready to go to court as he claims was robbed of 2008 F1 title

Massa's claim centers around an infamous crash by Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr. in Singapore in 2008, which led to a drawn-out scandal the following year

World champion Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Zurich Diamond League

The Indian superstar, who was unbeaten this season before Thursday, qualified for the Diamond League finals to be held on September 17 in Eugene, USA, with 23 points from three meets

Zurich Diamond League Highlights: Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd; Yakub at top

Neeraj Chopra remains at the third spot in Diamond League standings with total points of 23 behind Czech's Yakub Vadlejch (29) and Germany's Julian Weber (25)

PM Modi meets chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa who won silver at FIDE World Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who recently made history by clinching the silver medal in the FIDE World Cup.

Asian Games 2023: Akashdeep, Karthi big miss outs in India's hockey squad

Veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young Karthi Selvam have been dropped but experienced Lalit Upadhyay made a comeback to the 18-member Indian men's hockey squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games

Men's Asian Hockey WC Qualifier: India beats Oman 12-2, loses to Pak 4-5

India will next face off against Malaysia at 1430 hrs IST and Japan at 1930 hrs IST on Thursday, August 31

India set to bid for 2027 World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra

India will be bidding for the 2027 World Athletics Championships, claims Olympic and World Championship gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra

US Open noisiest Grand Slam thanks to planes, trains, music and, yes, fans

The US Open is loud. Insane loud, 2022 semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe called it

Chess prodigya Praggnanandhaa arrives home after winning silver in FIDE WC

His mother Nagalakshmi too expressed glee over the grand reception accorded to her 18-year-old son

US Open 2023: Venus Williams crashes out in first round; Alcaraz advances

Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the US Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches at the Grand Slam tournament

Anurag Thakur launches several digital initiatives on National Sports Day

On the occasion of National Sports Day 2023, honourable Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched the third edition of the Fit India Quiz

Prannoy achieves career-high world ranking of No. 6, Sindhu jumps to No 14

On a high after his maiden World Championship bronze medal, Indian shuttler H S Prannoy soared to career-high world ranking of No 6 in the latest BWF rankings published on Tuesday.

WFI elections: SC refuses to interfere with Punjab and Haryana HC order

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Punjab and Haryana High Court order staying the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections.

National Sports Day 2023: Date, Wishes, Theme, History and Importance

National Sports Day serves as a platform for the promotion of a robust sports culture in the nation. It focuses around the a healthy lifestyle and unites people

Neeraj Chopra's win at World Athletics Championship: Achievements so far

While Neeraj Chopra has defeated biggies like Johannes Vetter, Julius Yego, and Arshad Nadeem at various events, Chopra still chases his first 90-metre throw, unlike these rivals

Here's how Neeraj Chopra achieved best fitness ahead of historic feat

No Sugar, no cold drinks and a lot of Gymnastics were Neeraj Chopra's go-to mantra apart from medications to come back from injury. It required mental strength more than physical for Chopra to recover