Angela to head IOC Athletes Commission

Aug 02, 2016, at 03:19 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IBNS): Angela Ruggiero is the current Vice-Chair of the Commission, which acts as the voice of the athletes within the IOC and the Olympic Movement, and is a former ice hockey player who has played more games for Team USA than any other man or woman.

India, West Indies share first session honours

Aug 02, 2016, at 04:26 am

Kingston, Aug 1 (IBNS): A dogged display of fast bowling from the Caribbean bowlers paid off as they broke an important partnership by removing Wriddhiman Saha at the nick of lunch, therefore sharing honours with the the Indian team, who have extended their lead to a substantial number, here on Monday, day three of the second Test match of the four match series.

Rio: Wrestler Narsingh Yadav cleared of doping charges

Aug 02, 2016, at 02:04 am

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): Narsingh Yadav was on Monday cleared by the National Anti Doping Agency's (NADA) disciplinary panel of any wrongdoing in the ingestion of a prohibited substance.

It is a good news: Sushil says on Narsingh Yadav

Aug 02, 2016, at 01:50 am

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): Olympic media winning wrestler Sushil Kumar on Monday said he was happy that Narsingh Yadav has been cleared of doping charges.

I am happy: Narsingh Yadav

Aug 01, 2016, at 11:47 pm

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): Cleared by the national anti-doping panel on doping charges on Monday, wrestler Narsingh Yadav said he is looking forward to 'win' Olympics medal for his nation.

Narsingh Yadav cleared of doping charges

Aug 01, 2016, at 11:13 pm

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): National anti-doping panel on Monday cleared wrestler Narsingh Yadav of doping charges.

Indian referees need to earn a slot in FIFA U-17 WC India 2017

Aug 01, 2016, at 09:07 pm

Massimo Busacca, FIFA Head of Referees who visited Kochi last week maintains that it’s time to continue the good work if Indian Refereeing is to attain the next level. In an exclusive interview withwww.the-aiff.com, Busacca who was declared ‘Best Referee in the World’ in 2009 spoke at length about Indian Referees “earning” a slot in FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, FIFA’s support for India, preparation for a match and much more. EXCERPTS.

KL Rahul smashes 158, India take 162 runs lead against WI

Aug 01, 2016, at 03:36 pm

Jamaica, Aug 1 (IBNS): Young KL Rahul showed his brilliance as an opener as he smashed 158 runs to help India take 162 runs lead against West Indies on the second day of the second Test here on Sunday.

Zouks close out Hero CPL group stages with a win over Tallawahs

Aug 01, 2016, at 03:22 pm

Antigua, Aug 1 (IBNS): The St Lucia Zouks continued their winning form at the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as they defeated the Jamaica Tallawahs for the second time in two days. This win was not enough to secure a place in Playoff 1 where a route straight to the final was up for grabs but they will head to their Playoff 2 match against the Trinbago Knight Riders full of confidence and hopeful of victory.

BTTA brings paddlers' premiere league

Aug 01, 2016, at 05:34 am

Kolkata, Jul 31 (IBNS): BTTA is going to host the 1st ever Bengal Table Tennis Premiere League under the able organisation of North 24 Parganas DSA on Sunday.

Mahadik, Kush win Euro JK 16 National Racing

Aug 01, 2016, at 05:27 am

Kolkata, Jul 31 (IBNS):The 19th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship got off to a flying start, with Krishnaraaj Mahadik pulling off a dramatic win in Race 2 of the Euro JK 16 category here at the Kary Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on Saturday.

Rahul reaches hundred with a six, India yet to take lead

Aug 01, 2016, at 04:24 am

Kingston, July 31 (IBNS): Starting the second day of the second Test match against West Indies with a 70-run deficit, the Indian batsmen are yet to take lead, though KL Rahul reached his third hundred of his career with a massive six off Roston Chase, here on Sunday.

International Kabaddi Federation announces the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup

Aug 01, 2016, at 02:58 am

New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) on Sunday announced the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, set to take place in October.

Herath returns to the top 10, Mendis just outside the top 20

Aug 01, 2016, at 02:44 am

Dubai, July 31 (IBNS): Rangana Herath and Kusal Mendis have charged up the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after steering Sri Lanka to a 106-run victory over number-one ranked Australia in the first Test in Pallekele on Saturday. It was only the second Test victory for Sri Lanka over Australia, the previous one being way back in September 1999.

Asghar Stanikzai elated after Afghanistan overtakes Ireland

Aug 01, 2016, at 02:27 am

Dubai, July 31 (IBNS): Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai was elated after an impressive all-round effort against the Netherlands saw his team reach the top spot in the ICC Intercontinental Cup points table, but cautioned that more needed to be done by his team.

VK Dhall appointed as Manager of Indian Shooting Team for Rio Olympic Games

Aug 01, 2016, at 01:01 am

New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): V K Dhall, President of West Bengal Rifle Association and Vice President of National Rifle Association of India, has been nominated as the Manager of Indian Shooting Team for Rio Olympic Games.

Glenn Maxwell axed from Australia's ODI squad against SL

Aug 01, 2016, at 12:37 am

Sydney, July 31 (IBNS): Australian selectors have dropped cricketer Glenn Maxwell from the ODI side that will clash against Sri Lanka.

Warriors move to the top of Hero CPL 2016 as Tridents hopes end

Jul 31, 2016, at 09:26 pm

Antigua, July 31 (IBNS): The Guyana Amazon Warriors claimed a tight victory in the 2016 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) against the Barbados Tridents at the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.

PM Modi flags off 'Run For Rio' in Delhi

Jul 31, 2016, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi here flagged off the Run For Rio from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium(MDCNS), India Gate to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JNS), Lodhi Road amidst Olympic spirit and cheers to celebrate the Olympic mood in the country.

West Indies fold for 196; Ashwin, Rahul key performer for India

Jul 31, 2016, at 03:39 pm

Kingston, July 31 (IBNS): Ravichandran Ashwin's dream run continued as the spinner picked up his 18th five wicket haul of his career on Saturday to skittle out the home side for 196 runs on the first day of the second Test match against West Indies.

Chennaiyin FC signs Hans Mulder

Jul 31, 2016, at 05:32 am

Chennai, July 30 (IBNS): ISL side Chennaiyin FC on Saturday said it has signed Hans Mulder to their squad.

Manchester United ambassador Dwight Yorke visits Kolkata, launches Formula GX

Jul 31, 2016, at 04:44 am

Kolkata, July 30 (IBNS): Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke recently launched the Formula GX synthetic car engine oil in association with Gulf Oil International at a hotel in Kolkata.

Blackwood departs after scoring a brisk fifty, India firmly at top

Jul 31, 2016, at 04:40 am

Kingston, July 30 (IBNS): After conceding the first Test match of the four match series, home side West Indies are under pressure in the second one, losing four batsmen already, here on Saturday, day one of the second Test match against India.

Double delight for Souvik Nayak at the Odisha Juniors 2016

Jul 31, 2016, at 04:28 am

Bhubaneswar, July 30 (IBNS): Kolkata lad Souvik Nayak fired the tournament best round of two-over 74 and a gross of 158 to clinch the Odisha Juniors 2016 by four strokes over city mate Smito Snigdho Deb at the Bhubaneswar Golf Club here on Saturday.

West Indies win toss, opt to bat

Jul 31, 2016, at 02:20 am

Jamaica, July 30 (IBNS): West Indies on Saturday won the toss and elected to bat first here.

Patriots claim second Hero CPL win to hold up Knight Riders’ qualification

Jul 30, 2016, at 03:38 pm

Lauderhill, July 30 (IBNS): The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots claimed just their second win of the 2016 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) against the Trinbago Knight Riders at the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.

Ready for Olympic Games, UN-supported refugee athletes set out for Rio

Jul 30, 2016, at 03:26 pm

New York, July 30 (Just Earth News):Five middle-distance runners from South Sudan, until recently living in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, have flown out of the capital city of Nairobi to take part in the first-ever Olympic refugee team for the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the United Nations refugee agency has said.

Samridh Sen hits front at the Odisha Juniors 2016

Jul 30, 2016, at 01:45 am

Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IBNS): Siliguri lad Samridh Sen took the halfway lead at the Odisha Juniors 2016 after carding a 79 at the Bhubaneswar Golf Club here on Friday.

BBL: David Hussey named Melbourne Stars skipper

Jul 29, 2016, at 11:21 pm

Kolkata, July 29 (IBNS): Australian cricketer David Hussey has been named as skipper of Melbourne Stars for the BBL tournament.

German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger retires from international football

Jul 29, 2016, at 11:07 pm

Berlin, July 29 (IBNS): German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday announced his retirement from international football.