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Sports ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport

This will enable the ancient practice to avail government funding

India contributes $1 million to WADA to support anti-doping research

India has pledged a sum of $1 million to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

Zimbabwe to host qualifiers of 2023 ODI World Cup to be held in India

Zimbabwe will host the qualifiers of the 2023 ODI World Cup between June 18 and July 9, according to a revised scheduled announced by the ICC due to the postponements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quinton de Kock appointed as South Africa's Test captain for 2020-21 season

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has been named South Africa's Test captain for the 2020/2021 season, Cricket South Africa announced

Pit-vertising: Deodorant brand feature on Big Bash League umpires' armpits

Umpires officiating matches in the Big Bash League this season will give air-time to Australian deodorant and antiperspirant brand Rexona whenever they lift their arms to signal six, out or byes

Ireland name 16-member squad for ODI series against UAE, Afghanistan

Cricket Ireland has announced a 16-man squad for the two ODI series against the UAE and Afghanistan set to be played in January

Breakdance becomes an official Olympic sport, to debut at 2024 Paris Games

Breakdancing will be called breaking at the Olympics, as it was in the 1970s by hip-hop pioneers in the United States

Niti Aayog proposes self-regulatory body for online fantasy sports industry

Niti Aayog has pitched for setting up a single self-regulatory organisation for the online fantasy sports industry to be governed by the independent oversight board

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson retires from international cricket

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson, who once held the record for fastest ODI hundred, called time on his international career and signed a three-year deal with USA's Major League Cricket

BCCI to decide on two new IPL teams from next season in AGM on Dec 24

The BCCI will hold its Annual General Meeting on December 24 to discuss the induction of two new IPL franchises besides the appointment of India's ICC representative and three new national selectors. Also on the agenda is the election of a new vice-president. As per norm, the BCCI has sent a 23-point agenda to all affiliated units 21 days prior to the holding of the AGM. The most significant point is seeking approval for two new teams to make it a 10-team IPL. It is understood that the Adani Group and Sanjeev Goenka's RPG (owners of the Rising Pune Supergiants) are interested in owning new teams with one franchise surely from Ahmedabad. Another important point will be BCCI's representative to the ICC and the Asian Cricket Council. It is expected that secretary Jay Shah will be the BCCI representative in the global committees. Appointment of three new selectors, along with a chairman of selectors, is also on cards given that Cricket Committees and Standing Committees are part of th

Can get you in as a counter attacking batsman: Kohli to Harry Kane

England football team captain Harry Kane tweeted a video of his batting skills with tennis ball in an indoor nets

None can do what Maradona did for Argentina in 1986 World Cup: Novy Kapadia

In a Q&A, the author and football critic dwells on the late legends football style, his failure as a coach and his political leanings

Comrade Maradona: The anti-establishment football God with leftist leanings

Diego was a flawed genius who fought for democracy and social justice and saw a second father in Cuba's Fidel Castro

Fatima Rezaei - Bringing New Meaning To The Man's World Of Sports

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Wasn't sure about playing again as I gained 23kg during pregnancy: Sania

Ace Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has opened up about her time during pregnancy and how she felt she could never return to the court again

ISL 2020-21: Check FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC match details and live streaming

ISL 2020-21- Teams eager to start their campaign on a winning note after missing the final of last season narrowly, falling short in the playoffs

ISL 2020-21: Check NorthEast vs Mumbai match details and live streaming

Head to head, Mumbai City has won seven out of 12 matches while two games ended in a draw. Check NorthEast United vs Mumbai City live streaming, squad and team news here

Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan: All you need to know about ISL 2020-21

Indian Super League is first major tournament in India to take place amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Check Kerala vs Mohun Bagan live streaming and other rules changes for ISL 2020-21 here

The Crowns: India's Rahil Gangjee makes cut in Japan, lies Tied-34th

Rahil Gangjee makes cut in Japan, lies Tied-34th

Abhishek, Prathish move into third round of all-India open snooker tourney

Tamil Nadu's Abhishek posted a 4-1 win over state-mate Shriram in a second round match of the Ajay Rastogi Memorial-All India Open Snooker Championship 2020, here on Friday