Neeraj Chopra and his wife Himani Mor (PTI Photo) Neeraj Chopra has spent years perfecting the art of throwing a javelin beyond 90 metres. Now, India’s golden boy is pursuing a different kind of ambition — building a sports business that can outlast his competitive career. And he is doing it alongside his wife, Himani…
Archer Sheetal Devi from India prepares to fire during the Paralympic Games in Paris on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (File Photo/ AP) Indian athletes will compete in para archery, athletics, badminton, swimming, shooting and table tennis on October 22, the fourth day of the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.India have won 62 medals so…
Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Santner BENGALURU: Home advantage is losing its sheen in international cricket, with teams increasingly equipped to beat opponents in the latter’s own backyard. Former head coach Gary Stead believes hosts New Zealand may not enjoy the edge they once did when India begin their tour with the T20 series beginning on Thursday,…
Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Santner India, led by Shreyas Iyer, will look to extend their unbeaten run in T20I series in New Zealand as they begin a five-match rubber against the hosts on Thursday. The visitors, despite having limited time to rest, acclimatise and train after their arrival, will rely on their batting strength to take…
Yuki Bhambri (Image credit: X) ALMATY: Yuki Bhambri’s smile is revealing. It belongs to someone who has learnt to accept what life throws at him, not with resignation, but with the understanding that there is little point railing against what cannot be changed. You work with what you have, make the best of it and…
Jalaj Saxena (File photo) Veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena took five wickets as Kerala bowled Odisha out for 143 in their second innings to secure an innings and 36-run victory in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.The win took Kerala to third place in the standings, behind Maharashtra and Bengal. Bengal…
L-R: Sheetal Devi, Payal Nag; Mohd Yasser, Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, and Parveen NEW DELHI: India returned to the top five of the Asian Para Games medal standings after another bumper day on Wednesday, adding 27 medals, including five gold, to take their overall tally to 62 after three days of competition in Aichi-Nagoya.After slipping to…
Amit Mishra (left) of Delhi Capitals celebrates the wicket of Kieron Pollard of Mumbai Indians at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Tuesday April 20, 2021. (PTI File Photo) Delhi Capitals (DC) have appointed former India spinner Amit Mishra as their spin bowling coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. Mishra, who…
Indian swimmer Himanshu Nandal won his second bronze medal at the Asian Para Games after finishing third in the men’s 100m breaststroke S11 event in Nagoya on Wednesday.The 22-year-old from Rohtak, Haryana, clocked 1:20.72 seconds. Nandal has been completely visually impaired since birth due to optic nerve failure. China’s Yang Bozun won gold in a…
Dilip Gavit won gold medal in men’s 100m T47 event, while Mohammed Morssinganakath clinched silver (Photo/Screengrab) Dilip Gavit won gold in the men’s 100m T47 event, while Mohammed Morssinganakath took silver in the same race as India’s medal tally crossed the 50 mark at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday.Gavit clocked 10.69 seconds…
