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JLN stadium set for demolition to make way for modern sports city

The vision for the Delhi sports city draws inspiration from Qatar's model, including the Aspire Complex and Lusail Stadium.

IOC eyes ban on transgender women athletes in female Olympic competitions

IOC President Kirsty Coventry has emphasized the need for a unified approach across all Olympic sports.

Ferrari boss tells Hamilton, Leclerc to focus on driving and talk less

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc need to focus on driving and talk less, Ferrari executive chairman John Elkann warned Monday after the drivers failed to finish the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Sinner begins ATP Finals title defense with win over Auger-Aliassime

Jannik Sinner got his title defense at the ATP Finals off to a solid start before his home fans with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Indian shooter Samrat Rana becomes world champion in 10m air pistol

Samrat, who hails from Karnal, shot 243.7 in the final to beat back the challenge of China's Hu Kai, who took the silver in a nerve-wracking medal round with a score of 243.3

Indians eye momentum shift at Japan Open with Lakshya, Prannoy in focus

Prannoy, a 2023 World Championships bronze-medallist, has struggled since his pre-Olympic bout of chikungunya hampered his preparation for Paris, where he played through pain but exited early

FIDE World Cup 2025 Round 4: Arjun, Pragg in spotlight after Gukesh's exit

Erigaisi, the country's top-rated player, takes on veteran Hungarian Peter Leko, while Praggnanandhaa faces the inventive Daniil Dubov under the FIDE flag

Djokovic claims Athens crown but withdraws from ATP Finals soon after

Djokovic said a shoulder injury would prevent him from playing in the season-ending event for the top eight men's players that starts on Sunday in Turin, Italy

Elena Rybakina beats top-ranked Sabalenka to claim WTA Finals championship

The sixth-ranked Rybakina struck eight aces and converted the sole break of the match on the indoor hardcourt in Riyadh on Saturday

Sanjay to lead new-look India at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup as seniors rested

India will open their campaign against Korea on November 23, followed by matches against Belgium (November 24), hosts Malaysia (November 26), New Zealand (November 27), and Canada (November 29)

Former No.1 Tai Tzu-ying bids farewell, Sindhu shares touching note

"A beautiful chapter has come to an end. Thank you, badminton, for everything you have given me," Tai Tzu wrote on her Instagram account on Friday

PM Modi meets women's cricket team, engages in candid conversation

During the interaction with PM Modi, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's encouragement over the years

Sabalenka-Kyrgios set for Battle of Sexes; know full history of the event

The concept of the "Battle of the Sexes" in tennis took shape in the early 1970s, against the backdrop of a growing movement for gender equality in sports and society

SC may exempt online sports events from gaming ban; next hearing on Nov 26

The Supreme Court has orally indicated that regular online competitions and tournaments could be kept out of the scope of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

Olympics 2028: Will Mirabai shift to 53-kg category in Los Angeles?

The IWF's decision means Mirabai, who has been competing in lower weight categories for most of her career, will need to adapt if she wants to continue her Olympic journey.

A win, a new home: Djokovic marks Greece's tennis comeback with win

Both players held their serve under pressure in the first set until Djokovic edged out the tiebreaker.

When Mandira Bedi gave up her endorsement fee to keep women's cricket alive

Long before equal pay and packed stadiums, actor Mandira Bedi kept Indian women's cricket alive by giving up her endorsement fee to sponsor the team's 2004 ODI series

Do mega-sporting events pay off? Here's the economic reality behind them

Mega-events can also generate significant reputations benefits for host cities and countries, including heightened global media exposure

Rohan Bopanna announces retirement, vows to give back to Indian tennis

One of India's finest tennis ambassadors, Bopanna built his reputation on a powerful serve, sharp net play, and incredible longevity.

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Gukesh key for India's success

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will hope for an encore as he takes on a strong field, minus the top-three ranked players in the world, in the FIDE World Cup that gets underway here on Saturday.