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Paris Olympics 2024 sets $26 lowest rate for 1 million tickets

The Paris proposal to the IOC sets the basic price lower than at the 2012 London Olympics, where the 20 pounds tickets cost more than $31 at the exchange rate then

Devendra Jhajharia receives Padma Bhushan, first para athlete to do so

The javelin thrower competes in the F46 events in the Paralympics and was among the four Paralympic medallists to be conferred with the Padma awards this year

American Taylor Fritz stuns Rafa Nadal to clinch Indian Wells title

It was 21-time Grand Slam-winner Nadal's first defeat of the 2022 season, while it was the biggest career win for the 24-year-old American, who lifted his second ATP Tour trophy

Hockey Pro League: Mandeep scores winning goal as India edge past Argentina

Hardik Singh scored a goal too while Jugraj Singh scored a brace for India to avenge the previous match defeat against Argentina in the shootout

ICC rates Bengaluru pitch for India-SL second Test rated as 'below average'

The Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch in Bengaluru, which was used for the second Test between India and Sri Lanka earlier this month, was on Sunday rated "below average" by the ICC.

Star women's hockey striker Vandana eyeing gold in Asian Games

Star Indian women's hockey team striker Vandana Katariya has set her eyes on wining the gold in this year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, China to help them directly qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Odisha to fast-track hockey stadium construction ahead of World Cup

The Odisha government directed officials on Friday to expedite the construction work of the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, which will host the Men's Hockey World Cup next year.

Lakshya Sen enters men's singles semifinals of All England Championships

World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen advanced to the men's singles semifinals of the All England Championships after his opponent Lu Guang Zu of China gave a walkover here on Friday.

Hockey Pro League: India bank on experience, home conditions vs Argentina

Olympic bronze medallist India take on Rio Olympics gold medallist Argentina in an FIH Hockey Pro League double-header over this weekend.

Tokyo Gold has motivated me to do even better, says Neeraj Chopra

The javelin gold medal winner from Tokyo Games, Chopra earned a nomination for the prestigious 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards in the World Breakthrough of the Year category

Arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner extended to May 19: Russian media

Griner was detained at a Moscow airport, reportedly in mid-February, after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges allegedly containing oil derived from cannabis

Ukraine war: Russia, Belarus banned from multi-sport Euro Championships

Athletes from Russia and Belarus were formally banned from the multi-sport European Championships in August.

Lots of money but greens still wanting: Experts on golfer Anirban Lahiri

Anirban Lahiri, two-time Olympian, one-time prodigy and Indian golf's eternal journeyman, finished solo-second at the Players Championship day on Tuesday

A proud moment, says Anand as Chennai chosen to host 44th Chess Olympiad

Legendary Viswanathan Anand says it's a proud moment for Chennai and the chess fraternity in the country as the capital city of Tamil Nadu has been chosen to host the Chess Olympiad, later this year

Wimbledon, British government in talks about Russian tennis players

Wimbledon organisers are having conversations with the British government about whether Russian tennis players such as No 1-ranked Daniil Medvedev should be allowed to compete

Brand Rohit Sharma: 'Hitman' on field, an 'Everyman' in the mad ad world

Rohit Sharma, whom advertisers count on for reliability, faces stern test to grow brand equity as India captain

Need to finish games in regulation time: India women's hockey coach

Indian women's hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman on Monday said the side should close down games in regulation time instead of allowing them to stretch till shoot-outs.

Sebastian Coe says sports must fight to keep Russia banned

Sports federations have set precedents by banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competition following the invasion of Ukraine and they must remain firm: Olympic great Sebastian Coe

Lewis Hamilton worried Mercedes lacks speed heading into F1 opener

Lewis Hamilton believes fans will be in for an unusual surprise when the Formula One season starts next weekend and he begins his quest to wrestle back the title

Rafael Nadal becomes latest big draw to pull out of Miami Open

Rafael Nadal has become the latest big draw to pull out of the Miami Open.