Rio: Goel congratulates Dattu Bhokanal for qualifying for q/f

Aug 07, 2016, at 02:13 am

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday congratulated Dattu Bhokanal for qualifying for men's single sculls quater-finals at the ongoing Rio Olympics.

Daren Sammy removed as West Indies T20 skipper

Aug 06, 2016, at 10:50 pm

Antigua, Aug 6 (IBNS): Two-time World T20 champion Daren Sammy has been removed as the skipper of the T20 side.

Andre Russel's century take Tallawahs to Hero CPL final

Aug 06, 2016, at 07:24 pm

Basseterre, Aug 6 (IBNS): The fastest ever Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) century by Andre Russell helped the Jamaica Tallawahs defeat the Trinbago Knight Riders in Warner Park to secure a place in Sunday’s final.

Leander Paes creates history, participates in record seventh Olympics

Aug 06, 2016, at 07:12 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IBNS): Indian tennis great, Leander Paes wrote himself in the pages of history books when he walked alongside the other Indian athletes in the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday in Rio de Janeiro.

Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel launches rap track for Rio Olympics

Aug 06, 2016, at 07:03 pm

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): The official song for India for the Rio Olympics 'Born a Champion' was launched at Olympic Carnival by union Sports Minister Vijay Goel, a release stated.

An honor to be the flag bearer for Denmark, says Caroline Wozniacki

Aug 06, 2016, at 05:02 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IBNS): Attending the opening ceremony of the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, female tennis ace Caroline Wozniacki expressed her delight to be the flag bearer for her country, Denmark.

Grand Opening ceremony marks the beginning of Rio Olympics

Aug 06, 2016, at 03:12 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IBNS) With a glittering and grand ceremony, the 31st Olympics officially commenced in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro city on Friday as athletes from across the world geared up to fight and clinch medal and glory for their nations.

Probe: FIFA President Gianni Infantino cleared

Aug 06, 2016, at 01:35 am

Zurich, Aug 5 (IBNS): Giving relief to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, he has been cleared of wrongdoing after a probe into his expense,recruitment and alleged sacking of whistleblowers.

Bengaluru FC signs Cameron Watson

Aug 06, 2016, at 01:18 am

Bangalore, Aug 8 (IBNS): Bengaluru FC on Friday said it has signed Australian midfielder Cameron Watson.

Sonia Gandhi wishes Indian contingent of athletes for Olympics

Aug 06, 2016, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday congratulated the Indian contingent of athletes for the Olympics.

MoC Manoj Sinha unveils postage stamps on Rio Olympics

Aug 06, 2016, at 01:08 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the Commemorative Postage Stamps on Rio Olympic Games and said the unique initiative will motivate the Rio-bound Indian athletes.

More than 2000 participate in ‘Run for Rio’

Aug 05, 2016, at 11:09 pm

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): As the world’s biggest sporting extravaganza begins, more than 2000 people participated in the ‘Run for Rio’ campaign in Kolkata.

Rio set for grand Olympic ceremony

Aug 05, 2016, at 10:03 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Maracana Stadium is all set to witness a major ceremony which will mark the opening of the grand sporting event of the year Olympics on Friday.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes Indian contingent for Rio Olympic Games 2016

Aug 05, 2016, at 09:44 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday sent his good wishes to the Indian contingent in the Rio Olympic Games 2016 on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games.

It’s a challenge to get the best Indian Players: Kila

Aug 05, 2016, at 09:00 pm

Hero I-League Champions Bengaluru FC have come up with an ambitious Academy Programme within three years of their inception. The Academy as their Head Coach John Kila points out is to develop the Academy wards “physically, tactically and in terms of technique.” In a freewheeling interview with www.the-aiff.com, Kila speaks at length about the project, the yardstick, his experience in youth programmes, the future road map and much more. Exceprts:

PGTI members cheer on Indian Olympic hopefuls

Aug 05, 2016, at 06:17 pm

Noida, Aug 5 (IBNS): As Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri, SSP Chawrasia and Aditi Ashok gear up to fly the tricolor at the Rio Olympics in a few days from now, they received support from the members of the golfing fraternity of India.

Trinbago Knight Riders set up titanic clash with Tallawahs in race to Hero CPL final

Aug 05, 2016, at 03:10 pm

Antigua, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Trinbago Knight Riders have defeated the St Lucia Zouks at the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) to set up an effective semi-final against the Jamaica Tallawahs.

India to play Bhutan in a practice match on Aug 13

Aug 04, 2016, at 07:49 pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Indian National Team will play Bhutan in an unofficial away practice match on Aug 13, 2016.

Guyana Amazon Warriors book place in Hero CPL final

Aug 04, 2016, at 07:43 pm

Antigua, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Guyana Amazon Warriors have secured a place in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final with a dramatic win over the Jamaica Tallawahs in the first playoff match at Warner Park, St Kitts.

Chase denies India victory, West Indies earn draw

Aug 04, 2016, at 03:51 pm

Jamaica, Aug 4 (IBNS): Roston Chase (137) remained unbeaten as he joined other West Indies players to manage a draw against India in the second Test here on Wednesday.

Amarjit steals a draw against FC Koln

Aug 04, 2016, at 03:31 pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): India U16 boys shared the spoils with FC Koln tonight, all thanks to a first-half goal by Joysana and a late penalty by Amarjit in the dying minutes of the game. Indian boys came back twice from behind against FC Koln, who have conquered the U17 Bundesliga (West region) twice in recent history.

Man City signs Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras

Aug 04, 2016, at 05:09 am

London, Aug 3 (IBNS): British football giant Manchester City on Wednesday said it has signed Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras.

West Indies narrow deficit, batsmen keep side afloat

Aug 04, 2016, at 04:25 am

Kingston, Aug 3 (IBNS): A counter attacking and determined brand of cricket from the Caribbean batsmen on Wednesday morning proved to be useful for their side, as it kept them in the game, after a mini collapse in a rain truncated session triggered a scare on Tuesday.

India to take on Bangladesh for an one-off Test in Hyderabad

Aug 03, 2016, at 07:45 pm

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IBNS): India will play Bangladesh in a historic one-off Test match from February 08-12, 2017 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, an official release stated.

World wrestling body clears Narsingh Yadav for Rio Olympics

Aug 03, 2016, at 06:25 pm

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS) : Wrestler Narsingh Yadav's chances of participating in the Rio Games were boosted after the world wrestling body, United World Wrestling, gave him a clean chit on Wednesday.

West Indies in dire straits after losing four wickets in first session

Aug 03, 2016, at 05:27 am

Kingston, Aug 2 (IBNS): In a session's play marred by rains, the Indian bowlers picked up four wickets to leave the host team reeling, who is fighting hard to save the Test match, here on Tuesday, day four of the second Test match.

Manchester City signs Leroy Sane from Schalke

Aug 03, 2016, at 01:36 am

London, Aug 2 (IBNS): English club Manchester City on Tuesday said it has signed footballer Leroy Sane from Schalke 04.

India to play two T20Is against WI in USA

Aug 03, 2016, at 12:10 am

Mumbai,Aug 2 (IBNS): The BCCI Working Committee on Tuesday met on Mumbai where decision on Indian team playing two T20 International matches against the West Indies in the United States of America was approved.

50 teams to participate in U-16 youth league

Aug 02, 2016, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): In what is a balanced representation of Teams from all over India, the second edition of the U-16 Youth League scheduled to kick-off in September 2016 will feature 50 odd Teams battling for the top honours. This comes after the grand success of the inaugural edition where 39 Teams had participated last season.

Rain hits third day, India take 304 runs lead against WI

Aug 02, 2016, at 03:39 pm

Jamaica, Aug 2 (IBNS): Rain disrupted the smooth proceedings of the day as India declared at 500 runs for the loss of nine wickets, 304 runs ahead of West Indies, on the third day of the second Test here on Monday.