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Indian boxer Nishant makes a winning start at 2024 Olympics Qualifier

The 23-year-old Indian became even more dominant in the second round with the help of his long reach and delivered some effective right hooks to win it 5-0.

Khelo India medal winners now eligible for government jobs: Anurag Thakur

Thakur said the move is in keeping with Prime Minister's 'vision of a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option'

French Open Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri, Lakshya in round two

Satwik and Chirag, who finished second best in their last three tournaments, will face another Malaysian pair of Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee in the next round

Olympic Boxing Qualifier: Horrid run for India, 4th boxer out in 1st round

Five Indian boxers, including world championships bronze medallist Mohammed Hussamudin and six-time Asian Championships medal winner Shiva Thapa, are still in the fray for earning Paris Olympic quotas

Sports ministry revokes Paralympic Committee of India's suspension

On February 2, the ministry terminated PCI's recognition for "intentional delay to elect a new executive committee" as per the National Sports Code

Indian badminton duo Satwik-Chirag eye 2022 en core in French Open

The world No. 1 Indian pair faltered at the finishing line thrice to sign off as second best at the 2023 China Masters Super 750 in November, Malaysia Open Super 1000 and India Open Super 750 events

Max Verstappen wins season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix amid Red Bull turmoil

Verstappen started on pole position and was never seriously challenged on his way to a commanding one-two win for Red Bull ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez.

Paralympic javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia set for political plunge

The 42-year-old will be contesting on a BJP ticket in the general elections 2024 from his birthplace, which is the gateway to the Thar desert

Defending Asian champions Trophy crucial to becoming best: Hardik Singh

Since emerging victorious in the Asian Champions Trophy last year, the Indian hockey team went on to win the Asian Games and directly qualify for the Paris Olympics

Selection trials: Bajrang Punia, others wrestlers move Delhi HC against WFI

The petitioners claim that they, along with numerous other athletes, have been selectively targeted and harassed by WFI for being evidently vocal, outspoken and critical of WFI's blatant illegalities

Registered athletes to be issued digital certificates: Anurag Thakur

The digital certificate will have dates of the athletes' participation in competitions and serve as proof of their achievements

We must embed sports science into every layer of athletic framework: Bindra

Sports minister Anurag Singh Thakur said sports science plays an important role in the development of players.

Olympics 2024: Parul among ones to watch out for - Anju Bobby George

So far, nine Indian track-and-field athletes have qualified for the Games in July and August, with defending gold- medalists Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena making the cut in javelin throw.

Turmoil in hockey: HI head Tirkey, secretary Bhola Nath Singh deny rift

"Hockey India is an autonomous and professional body dedicated to the development of Indian hockey," president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said in a joint statement

Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so quiet even his parents didn't know

The British driver rocked the F1 world when it was announced on Feb. 1 that he was joining the Italian manufacturer next year, despite signing a new contract with Mercedes last summer

It was becoming suffocating: Hockey India CEO Elena Norman on resignation

After holding the position for 13 years, Norman resigned and even though HI did not reveal the specific reasons for her decision in its official statement

WFI invites Bajrang, Vinesh, retired Sakshi to appear for national trials

One of the conditions put by the United World Wrestling (UWW) while lifting the suspension on WFI earlier this month was that the three grapplers would not be discriminated

Bring a law to free sports from politicians, bureaucrats: Gopichand

Legendary shuttler Pullela Gopichand was extremely critical of politicians and bureaucrats running sports administration in the country

FIH Pro League: India end home leg on winning note, beat Ireland 4-0

The Harmanpreet Singh-led side will continue their FIH Pro League campaign in the European leg in May-June.

It makes sense for IOC to give 2036 Olympics to India, says Anurag Thakur

'Then, the target I have set for 2036, India will be among the top-10 medal winning countries, and (by) 2047, among the top-5 to win medals,' he said