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IOC threatens to suspend IOA if it fails to conduct elections amid concerns

Concerned at the state of affairs of the Indian Olympic Association, the International Olympic Committee has threatened to suspend the governing body if it fails to conduct its election within weeks

With 44th Olympiad a week away, Tamil Nadu is going to town with chess

The story of how Mamallapuram came to be the venue began far away from Indian shores

Will Magnus Carlsen's refusal to defend world chess title devalue it?

There's only one instance where a reigning world champion relinquished his title without playing: Bobby Fischer in 1975

CWG 2022: India's gold medal prospects at Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Here is a list of players and teams that could be prospective gold medal winners for India in the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022, which begin on July 28, 2022, in Birmingham, England

CWG 2022: 10 Indian stars to watch out for at Birmingham Commonwealth Games

In absence of the shooters, here are the top ten individual sportspersons from India who are going to be the showstoppers at Birmingham 2022. The list obviously includes Neeraj Chopra

Commonwealth Games 2022: India's Day 1 schedule for Birmingham showdown

The likes of Squash stars Sourav Ghoshal and Josahana Chinappa and promising medal winners like the Indian Table Tennis team, Boxer Shiva Thapa and Indian Badminton team will all be in action on Day 1

Neeraj Chopra headlines 37-member Indian team selected for CWG 2022

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra headlined the 37-member squad named by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday to compete in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham

CWG 2022: Rid of injuries, boxer Rohit Tokas eyes glory at Birmingham

When injuries robbed boxer Rohit Tokas of a chance to compete at the World Championship and the Tokyo Olympics, he was devastated but the eternal optimist wasn't bogged down.

Online petition signed for Novak Djokovic to play in US Open

The 21-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic remains out of contention for the US Open unless there is some substantial change before the tournament starts at the end of August.

Javelin thrower Annu Rani qualifies for 2nd straight World C'ships finals

A last attempt throw of 59.60m, though well below her season's best, ensured javelin thrower Annu Rani qualify for her second consecutive finals in the World Championships here

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen not to defend his crown in 2023

The 32-year-old from Norway, who has spent over a decade as the undisputed world no. 1, however, clarified that he is not retiring from the game.

Khachanov, Krejcikova win opening matches in Hamburg European Open

Karen Khachanov saved two match points as he won his first-round match at the Hamburg European Open and Barbora Krejcikova won her opener in the women's draw

England all-rounder Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODI cricket

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Monday made a surprise announcement to retire from ODI cricket

New Zealand's Melie Kerr tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of CWG 2022

New Zealand women's team WHITE FERNS's all-rounder Melie Kerr has tested positive for COVID-19 and currently is in isolation.

PM lauds Sindhu on Singapore Open win, says proud moment for country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated ace shuttler P V Sindhu on winning her first ever Singapore Open title, saying it is a proud moment for the country

IOA declares 322-strong Indian contingent for Birmingham Commonwealth Games

The India contingent will look to improve upon its Gold Coast 2018 CWG performance, where it finished third behind traditional powerhouses Australia and England.

ACG-Jump 2022 National Tryout ends, 11 players to join NBA Academy India

ACG-NBA Jump is India's first national basketball scouting programme that provides aspiring basketball players from across the country with a platform to compete alongside one another

Shooting World Cup: Aishwary strikes gold in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions

Junior world champion Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar struck gold in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) event beating Hungarian Zakan Pekler 16-12 in the gold medal

Williams set to play in WTA 1000 event in Toronto after losing at Wimbledon

After a disappointing run at Wimbledon 2022 where she lost in the first round, former World No 1 Serena Williams is set to play her first North American hard-court event in two years

Young Indian weightlifter Achinta Sheuli is set for debut at CWG 2022

At the SAI centre NSNIS Patiala, Achinta Sheuli can be seen constantly hustling and making his calm nature do the talking at every training session. The Bengal weightlifter has his priorities in place