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Neeraj off to Potchefstroom as Ministry MOC greenlights pre-season camp

Two-time Olympic medal-winning Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has begun his pre-season training in his preferred South African base of Potchefstroom after the Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approved a 32-day camp for him under new coach Jai Chaudhary. Chopra parted ways with Czech legend Jan Zelezny as his coach last week, deciding to partner with Chaudhary, who was his formative coach and trains javelin throwers in Panipat, which is the superstar's home town. The 28-year-old will stay in Potchefstroom, a major training base for javelin throwers from across the world, till February 5 and the total sanctioned assistance for him stands at Rs 11.80 lakh, a source in the Sports Authority of India (SAI) told PTI. Mission Olympic Cell, which decides on the financial and logistical assistance to elite athletes in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), met here on Wednesday. Chopra's support team at the training camp also includes his long-time physiotherapist Isha

Neeraj Chopra parts ways with Jan Zelezny ahead of Asian Games 2026

Chopra acknowledged that working alongside Zelezny, widely regarded as the greatest javelin thrower of all time, proved to be a deeply enriching experience

Are we ready to host 2036 Olympics? Sports secretary cracks whip on NSFs

Cracking the whip on federations, he cautioned officials against treating international competitions as family outings and stressed that administrators must be available for athletes at all times.

Jemimah Rodrigues joins Tvarra as investor partner to empower women riders

Tvarra was established by Alpana Parida to solve a long-standing problem in India's two-wheeler safety space.

ISL to start Feb 14 with all clubs participating, says Sports Minister

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced that the Indian Super League (ISL), which was on pause due to the lack of a commercial partner, will start on February 14, ending a crisis that paralysed Indian football for close to six months. The ISL, which used to start in September, will feature all 14 clubs, including Mohun Bagan and East bengal, which were opposed to the financial model suggested by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The second division I-League, which was also on pause for the same reason, will be held "around the same time" with all 11 clubs in participation. "There was lot of speculation regarding ISL but today government, the football federation and all 14 clubs, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal included, had a meeting and we have decided that the ISL will start on February 14. All clubs will participate," Mandaviya announced in a brief statement flanked by CEOs of ISL clubs. Also joining him at the long-awaited resolution table was under-fire All

NADA crackdown: Full list of Indian athletes who failed latest dope test

All the athletes named in the list have been handed a provisional suspension from active competition, except Dhanalakshmi, who has been served with a ban

IPL unlikely to see any major impact due to Bangladesh broadcast ban

Experts say there will be no revenue loss due to the ban, and it will not have any impact on the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) revenue from the IPL

Panghal, Sagar open campaigns with wins at National Boxing Championships

The tournament is being held with the men's and women's National Championships running simultaneously at the same venue for the first time. But the start was delayed by over four hours and 30 minutes

Here's why start of National Boxing Championships delayed in Greater Noida

Start of Senior National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida was delayed by over four hours and 30 minutes due to absence of properly constructed rings at the venue

T20 World Cup to CWG: Full list of Indian sporting events in 2026

Here's a glimpse into the action-packed calendar that will keep sports enthusiasts on the edge of their seats from January to December.

Sports@2025: Of crowns, cracks and goodbyes that shaped the sporting year

Landmark wins, uneasy moments and defining exits shaped the sporting year

Multi-layered security at Arun Jaitley Stadium ahead of Messi's visit

In view of chaos during an event featuring Lionel Messi in Kolkata, the Delhi Police has made multi-layered security arrangements at and around the Arun Jaitley Stadium where the Argentine football icon will attend another event on Monday. The event will be held at the stadium here between 1 pm and 4 pm, officials said on Sunday. On Saturday, chaos erupted at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata as thousands of fans protested after failing to catch a clear glimpse of Messi during a much-hyped event, prompting police to resort to lathi charge. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. The Delhi Police said an elaborate and multi-layered security bandobast is being put in place for Messi's visit. A senior police officer said comprehensive arrangements are being made to ensure the smooth conduct of the event, with a strong focus on crowd management, access control and traffic regulation. According to the police, multiple security rings

Gunther or LA Knight: Who will John Cena face in his WWE farewell match?

WWE created The Last Time Is Now Tournament specifically to determine Cena's farewell opponent, a fittingly competitive setup given his legendary impact on the industry

Ahmedabad confirmed as official venue for 2030 Commonwealth Games by CSGA

The formal ratification of Ahmedabad as the 2030 host city concluded months of planning, diplomacy and detailed proposals

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.

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

Young Indian shooter Samrat Rana came up with breathtaking show of marksmanship to clinch the men's 10m air pistol gold at the prestigious ISSF World Championships, here on Monday. 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. India's Varun Tomar, who hails from Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh, shot 221.7 to take the bronze in a high-intensity final, which saw lead changing hands between the three shooters multiple times.

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

HIL 2026: Full schedule, format, teams, match timings and live streaming

The live streaming of all HIL 2026 matches will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India

India emerges frontrunner to host 2030 CWG; Ahmedabad proposed as venue

India earlier hosted the Commonwealth Games back in 2010 in New Delhi

World Para Athletics 2025: Final medal tally; list of Indian medallists

Hosts India managed to enjoy a successful tournament as, with 22 medals (6 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze), they surpassed their overall best medal tally record of 17 set in 2024 in Kobe