Tripura accords a grand welcome to gymnast Dipa Karmakar
Aug 22, 2016, at 09:24 pm
Agartala, Aug 22 (IBNS): The government and people of Tripura gave a rousing welcome to Olympian and gymnast Dipa Karmakar and her coach Bisweshwar Nandi on Monday as they arrived in Agartala, the media reported.
A grand welcome accorded to Sindhu in Hyderabad
Aug 22, 2016, at 08:43 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IBNS): Shuttler PV Sindhu, silver medallist in the Rio Olympics, and her coach Pullela Gopichand, were give a grand welcome on their return to Hyderabad on Monday, according to media reports.
Dockrell returns to Ireland squad
Aug 22, 2016, at 06:44 pm
Dubai, Aug 22 (IBNS): George Dockrell returned to the Ireland squad for the upcoming ICC InterContinental Cup clash against Hong Kong, and also for the one-day internationals in South Africa next month, an official release confirmed.
Aug 22, 2016, at 03:27 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IBNS): India's badminton sensation PV Sindhu will be given a rousing state reception as she will arrive at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad from Rio on Monday, reports said.
Virat Kohli enjoys dinner with 'great people'
Aug 22, 2016, at 03:12 pm
Port of Spain, Aug 22 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli, who is in the Caribbean, leading the side in a four-match series, posted picture from his outing with head coach Anil Kumble and national selector Saba Karim.
Sania Mirza beats Martina Hingis, lifts Cincinnati Open Women's Double title
Aug 22, 2016, at 03:09 pm
Cincinnati, Aug 22 (IBNS): Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza recorded a major win against her former partner Martina Hingis, when she and her doubles partner Barbora Stycova defeated the Swiss and her American partner Coco Vandeweghe 7-5,6-4 in the Cincinnati Open Women's doubles final.
Day four of India-WI Test abandoned
Aug 22, 2016, at 04:39 am
Port of Spain, Aug 21 (IBNS): The fourth and final Test between India and West Indies is heading towards a draw as the fourth day of the rain-hit match was also abandoned due to wet outfield on Sunday.
Andy Murray reaches Cincinnati Masters final
Aug 22, 2016, at 03:44 am
Cincinnati (Ohio), Aug 21 (IBNS): British Tennis star Andy Murray is all set to play the final of the Cincinnati Masters.
Starc takes fastest to 100 ODI wickets in ODIs
Aug 22, 2016, at 01:33 am
Sydney, Aug 21 (IBNS): Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc on Sunday added a record to his name by becoming the fastest bowler to pick up 100 wickets in ODIs.
Stuart Broad to play for Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash Twenty20
Aug 22, 2016, at 01:21 am
Sydney, Aug 21 (IBNS): England pacer Stuart Broad is all set to play for Hobart Hurricanes in the upcoming Big Bash Twenty20 in Australia.
Saina Nehwal thanks fans for their support
Aug 22, 2016, at 12:09 am
Rio, Aug 21 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal, who underwent a knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital, thanked her fans and supporters on Sunday.
Atlético de Kolkata to have new home at Rabindra Sarobar Stadium for Hero ISL 2016
Aug 21, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): ISL side Atlético de Kolkata, champions of the inaugural Hero ISL season and last year’s semi-finalists , will create a new fortress at Rabindra Sarobar Stadium as they prepare to begin their campaign for year 2016.
Rio: Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt defeated in qualifying round
Aug 21, 2016, at 10:55 pm
Rio, Aug 21 (IBNS): Shattering hopes of all his fans, Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt was defeated by Mongolia's Mandakhnaran in the 65kg wrestling freestyle qualifying event at the ongoing Rio Olympics here on Sunday.
ICC to conduct technology trial to detect front foot No balls in England, Pakistan ODI series
Aug 21, 2016, at 04:36 am
Dubai, Aug 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that it will conduct a trial to better understand whether the third umpire is able to use instant replays to call front foot No balls more accurately in international cricket.
N Chandrababu Naidu announces Rs. 3 cr cash prize for Sindhu
Aug 21, 2016, at 02:18 am
Vijayawada, Aug 20 (IBNS): A day after she won the silver medal at the Rio Olympics, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that his government has decided to award Rs 3 crore cash prize to badminton sensation PV Sindhu.
Crystal Palace signs Belgium international striker Christian Benteke
Aug 21, 2016, at 02:11 am
London, Aug 20 (IBNS):Football club Crystal Palace has signed Belgium international striker Christian Benteke.
Atletico Madrid reached agreement with Sporting de Braga for the loan of Velázquez
Aug 21, 2016, at 01:02 am
Madrid, Aug 20 (IBNS): Football giant Atletico Madrid on Saturday announced it has signed an agreement with Sporting de Braga for the loan of Velázquez.
Atletico Madrid signs Argentine goalkeeper Axel Werner
Aug 21, 2016, at 12:59 am
Madrid, Aug 20 (IBNS): Atletico Madrid football club on Saturday announced that it has reached an agreement with Atlético Rafaela for the transfer of Axel Werner.
Guwahati to host Hero ISL 2016 grand opening ceremony
Aug 20, 2016, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS) :Football Sports Development Ltd, the promoters of Hero Indian Super Leaguehave awarded Guwahati, Assam the coveted rights to host the opening ceremony and the season opener match of Hero ISL 2016.
Bolt feels blessed as his fans never 'doubted' him
Aug 20, 2016, at 10:39 pm
Rio, Aug 20 (IBNS): Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt, who clinched his third gold medal at the Rio Olympics following his 4x100m relay final victory, thanked his fans for supporting him and never doubting his capabilities.
Saina Nehwal undergoes surgery
Aug 20, 2016, at 10:11 pm
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IBNS): Injured Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal underwent a right-knee surgery at a hospital in Mumbai on Saturday.
Virender Sehwag urges govt to remove tax deduction from Olympians' prize money
Aug 20, 2016, at 08:04 pm
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on Saturday has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to remove tax deduction from Olympians' prize money.
Never thought I would make it this far: Sindhu
Aug 20, 2016, at 03:43 pm
Rio, Aug 20 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu, who won silver at the Olympics, said she never thought she will reach so far in the mega sports event of the year.
Aug 20, 2016, at 03:35 pm
Rio, Aug 20 (IBNS): Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt made a wonderful end to the Olympic campaign by clinching third Olympics gold medal in the 4x100m relay final in Rio.
Rio: President congratulates PV Sindhu
Aug 20, 2016, at 03:38 am
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday congratulated badminton sensation PV Sindhu afte she won silver medal att he Rio Olympics.
It's a Silver for India's 'golden girl' PV Sindhu
Aug 20, 2016, at 03:02 am
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 19 (IBNS): Playing the finals of women's badminton, India's PV Sindhu lost the match 21-19, 12-21 and 15-21, thereby settling for an Olympic silver medal, which she had confirmed earlier.
Your accomplishment at Rio is historic: Modi tells Sindhu
Aug 20, 2016, at 02:43 am
Rio, Aug 19 (IBNS): Congratulating Indian badminton sensation PV Sindhu for winning the silver medal at the Olympics, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said her accomplishment at the mega sporting event of the year was 'historic'.
Rio: PV Sindhu defeated in final, wins silver
Aug 20, 2016, at 02:38 am
Rio, Aug 19 (IBNS): Ending a thrilling encounter, which was played brilliantly by both the players, Spain's Carolina Marin defeated India's badminton sensation PV Sindhu in the final of the women's singles event at the Olympics to clinch the gold medal here on Friday.
Rio wrestling: India's Sandeep Tomar defeated
Aug 20, 2016, at 02:18 am
Rio, Aug 19 (IBNS): Victor Lebedev of Russia defeated India's Sandeep Tomar in the men's Freestyle wrestling 57 kilogram's 1/8 final round at the Rio Olympics here on Friday.
Pack ur bags: netizen suggests Saina, later apologises
Aug 20, 2016, at 01:58 am
Rio, Aug 19 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal was attacked by a netizen over Twitter and was suggested to 'pack her bag', but the Indian player responded in the most dignified way possible, making him apologise for the comment.