Page 19 - Other Sports News

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem unlikely in Poland: Pakistani Javelin Coach

The 27-year-old Chopra, who had won gold in Tokyo Olympics in 2021, had to settle for a silver in Paris with a best throw of 89.45m.

Positive on India hosting 2036 Olympics, but prediction premature: IOA CEO

Qatar is the latest country to reveal that it has begun a "dialogue process" with the Future Host Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the hosting rights of the 2036 Games

Pakistan hockey faces cash crunch, uncertain about Pro League participation

The Pakistan men's hockey team, which has won the World Cup four times, has been invited to compete in the FIH Pro League 2025-26

IOA panel to urge ministry for criminal law on doping substance peddlers

The panel was formed after India's poor doping record was flagged by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during a national delegation's visit to push for the 2036 Olympic bid.

BFI interim body seeks Vijender's help to revamp training system

The boxer-turned-politician has also plied his trade in the professional circuit, but hasn't competed there since 2022. Singh added that Vijender's involvement is in its early stages.

Anti-doping amendment bill tabled to boost NADA's operational autonomy

The contentious National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports has been retained but it would no longer have the NADA appeals panel under its jurisdiction as was the case in the original act passed in 2022

Sports Minister tables bill for cleaner, accountable sports governance

The proposed National Sports Governance Bill is designed to promote transparency and strengthen accountability across national sports bodies.

Govt to impose restrictions on Indian teams' international play under bill

Covered in the clause on "Power to issue directions and impose restrictions in national interest," it clarifies a grey area on participation that often crops up with regards to arch foes Pakistan.

Appointment of IOA CEO awaits EC ratification, announcement Thursday

The warring EC members had refused to ratify Iyer's appointment made by Usha in January 2024, the bone of contention being the Rs 20 lakh per month salary for the CEO, along with other perks.

AIFF technical team to shortlist coach candidates in midweek meeting

After Spaniard Manolo Marquez and the All India Football Federation mutually agreed to part ways earlier this month following the team's downward spiral

DC Open 2025: Raducanu downs Kostyuk, Osaka awaits in next round showdown

This was the fifth tournament in a row where Kostyuk exited in the first round; she also lost in the fourth round at Rome, starting the current rut

45-year-old venus matches Navratilova with historic singles victory

Navratilova is the only woman older than Williams to win a singles match in Tennis

US Olympic officials exclude trans women from women's sports events

The new policy, announced Monday with a quiet change on the USOPC's website and confirmed in a letter sent to national sport governing bodies

PV Sindhu, Unnati win; Satwik-Chirag progress at China Open 2025

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu overcame world number six Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan to make a promising start to her campaign at the China Open Super 1000 badminton tournament here on Wednesday.

Centre to table Sports Bill today; BCCI to come under govt purview

Once the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 is enacted, the BCCI will need to apply for annual recognition just like any other National Sports Federation.

Visa delay worries wrestlers for U17 World Championship ahead of departure

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had sought an appointment on July 10, but 12 days have passed and it is yet to hear a positive response from the embassy

Anush Agarwalla with his mare Floriana wins dressage event in Germany

India's Anush Agarwalla won the the dressage event of the Jubilaumsturnier Hofgeismar Open to record his maiden victory with his mare Floriana here.

Former Puma India head Abhishek Ganguly eyes a long run with new company

Abhishek Ganguly is planning to scale up multiple sports apparel brands to multimillion-dollar levels through his venture Agilitas Sports

Satwik-Chirag eye strong start at China Open ahead of World Championships

The China Open is the last major event before the World Championships, scheduled from August 25 to 31 in Paris, and all players will be hoping to register some wins to build confidence.

Six Indian shuttlers barred from World University Games over admin lapse

Twelve players were selected and sent to represent India, but only six were allowed to compete as officials failed to submit all names correctly during the managers' meeting on July 16.