"Iran will be a real test for us"
Sep 17, 2015, at 09:20 pm
A day after the formidable 5-0 victory against Bahrain and a day prior to the clash against a formidable Iran, Nicolai Adam, Head Coach, India U-17 World Cup Team feels “it’s important for the boys to know where they stand and how good they are.â€In a freewheeling interview to www.the-aiff.com, Nicolai spoke at length about the “tough†clash against Iran, the “encouraging†start, the vision to be the top Team, his views on Iran, search for “better Players†and much more. Excerpts:
World Senior Badminton Championships to be held at Helsingborg in Sweden
Sep 17, 2015, at 03:05 am
Kolkata, Sept 16 (IBNS) Bengal Badminton Academy and South Calcutta District Badminton Association (SCDBA) on Wednesday congratulated Sanjay Ray, Secretary of SCBDA also Trustee of BBA and Hirak Kanti Sengupta Trustee of BBA for being selected to participate in World Senior Badminton Championships to be held at Helsingborg, Sweden from Sept 20-26.
Saina Nehwal meets PM Narendra Modi, presents him badminton racquet
Sep 17, 2015, at 01:42 am
New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.
India U-16 players pump five against Bahrain
Sep 17, 2015, at 01:32 am
Tabriz City, Sept 16 (IBNS) India got off to a winning start in the AFC U-16 Qualifiers when they pumped in five past Bahrain in the Group E opener at Tarbriz City, Iran on Wednesday.
Mahela is one of the best, a brilliant appointment for the team: Ian Bell
Sep 17, 2015, at 01:25 am
London, Sept 16 (IBNS) England cricketer Ian Bell on Wednesday expressed his delight over the selection of former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene as the consultant coach of the national side, terming it as a "brilliant appointment".
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PCB names squads for Zimbabwe tour, Test series against England
Sep 17, 2015, at 01:05 am
Lahore, Sept 16 (IBNS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour and England series.
India A maul Bangladesh A by 96 runs in first ODI
Sep 17, 2015, at 12:25 am
Bangalore, Sept 16 (IBNS) India A mauled their Bangladeshi counterpart by 96 runs in the first ODI here on Wednesday.
FC Goa record an emphatic win over Al Shabab
Sep 16, 2015, at 11:08 pm
Dubai,Sept 16 (IBNS): FC Goa beat Al Shabab 2-1 in their second friendly ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season 2, at the Al Shabab stadium in Dubai, on Tuesday.
Sep 16, 2015, at 10:17 pm
Mumbai, Sept 16 (IBNS) In light of Narsingh's bronze-medal winning effort and his splendid run through the World Wrestling Championships where he won three out of five bouts by a fall verdict, JSW announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for the grappler in Mumbai on Wednesday.
SAFF Suzuki CuP: India-Pakistan clash on Dec 23
Sep 16, 2015, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS) : Hosts and six-time winners India have been drawn into Group A for the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015, the draw for which took place at a snazzy Hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Hero I-League grassroots workshop concludes with Football Festival
Sep 16, 2015, at 09:57 pm
New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS) The Hero I-League Grassroots Workshop which kicked-off on September 14, 2105 with an aim of harnessing grassroots through educating grassroots instructors and coaches of various clubs, who in-turn will develop grassroots football in their respective areas, concluded on Wednesday in New Delhi.
Doubles teams of Ekaterina-Elena and Casey-Yaroslava qualify for BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore
Sep 16, 2015, at 04:44 pm
St. Petersburg, FL, Sept 16 (IBNS) The Women’s Tennis Association on Tuesday (WTA) announced that the doubles teams of Ekaterina Makarova/Elena Vesnina and Casey Dellacqua/Yaroslava Shvedova have qualified for this year’s BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global.
Saeed Ajmal dismisses reports of his plan to retire from international cricket
Sep 15, 2015, at 09:31 pm
Islamabad, Sept 15 (IBNS) Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal on Tuesday refused reports that he has decided to retire from international cricket.
Ghosh Yoga Institute Japan student awarded "Padma Bhusan"
Sep 15, 2015, at 09:02 pm
Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS): Tokyo based Ghosh Yoga Institute Japan ( GYIJ), founded by top yoga exponents Jibananda Ghosh and his wife Karuna Ghosh, the daughter of Yoga Guru late Bishnu Charan Ghosh, added one more feather to its cap when one of its veteran students Saichiro Misumi was conferred "Padma Bhusan" by President of India Pranab Mukherjee in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year.
Roshan Mahanama to step down at end of the year: ICC
Sep 15, 2015, at 08:36 pm
Dubai, Sept 15 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that Roshan Mahanama will step down from the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees at the end of the year.
Australian selectors pick up 15-men squad for Bangladesh Test series
Sep 14, 2015, at 11:04 pm
Sydney, Sept 14 (IBNS): Cricket Australia has announced a 15 -men Australian squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
Delhi Dynamos FC to travel to Denmark to complete their pre season tour
Sep 14, 2015, at 07:43 pm
New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): After a good outing in Sweden, Delhi Dynamos FC are now headed to Denmark as a part of their Pre-season tour where they will play a game against FC Vestsjælland on Sept 16. Vestsjælland also known as FCV Vikings are one of the top teams from Denmark who finished runners up in the Danish cup this year.
You need courage to pursue Tennis as career for a girl in India: Ankita Raina
Sep 14, 2015, at 06:55 pm
While Sania Mirza continues to rock as with Martina Hingis she just claimed the US Open title more women tennis sensations are in the making in India. Ankita Raina has been climbing the WTA rankings pretty steadily. At 16 she was both the Junior and Senior National champion. India's highest ranked Women's Singles Tennis player opens up about her goals and the different aspects of her life to TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity
US Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer to win his second US Open Grand Slam
Sep 14, 2015, at 06:49 pm
New York, Sept 14 (IBNS) In a big, full-house final on Sunday, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer entertained the crowd with some scintillating tennis for 3 hours and 20 minutes, post which Djokovic lifted his second US Open Men’s Singles Grand Slam title beating the Swiss legend in a four set match.
US Open: Sania-Martina makes it 2 in a row, lifts up the Doubles title
Sep 14, 2015, at 04:54 am
New York, Sept 13 (IBNS) Months after winning Wimbledon title, Sania Mirza repeated her dominance in the US Open as the Indian tennis star along with her seasoned Swiss partner Martina Hingis won the Women’s Doubles title with some authority, here on Sunday.
AIFF organises FIFA Women's Refresher Course
Sep 14, 2015, at 03:39 am
New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS): Following on the heels of FIFA Live Your Goals and keeping in tune with the promotion of Women’s Football while providing a catalyst to the evolution of the Women Coaches in the country, All India Football Federation will kick-off the FIFA Women' Refreshers Course in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh from Monday.
Atletico de Kolkata showcases the Indian Super League trophy to Atlético de Madrid fans
Sep 13, 2015, at 11:29 pm
Madrid, Sept 13 (IBNS) The champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Super League, Atletico de Kolkata showcased the Indian Super League (ISL) trophy which it won last season to the fans at Vicente Calderón Stadium.
Ravi Shastri to continue as Indian Team director till ICC World T20 2016
Sep 13, 2015, at 11:09 pm
Mumbai, Sept 13 (IBNS) Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri will continue as the Team director of the Indian Cricket Team till the ICC World T20 2016, the BCCI said on Sunday.
Ex-Australian cricketer Shane Warne turns 46
Sep 13, 2015, at 07:19 pm
Kolkata, Sept 13 (IBNS) 'The Sheikh of Tweak', ex-Australian cricketer Shane Warne, celebrated his 46th birthday on Sunday, posting a “Happy Birthday to me,†on Twitter.
US Open: Flavia Pennetta wins Women's Singles title
Sep 13, 2015, at 04:25 pm
New York, Sept 13 (IBNS) Flavia Pennetta emerged victorious after a grueling match of tennis, battling against fellow compatriot Roberta Vinci to lift the Women's Singles title, here on Saturday.
Delhi Dynamos FC to face Skene IF on Sunday
Sep 13, 2015, at 04:46 am
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): After an impressive display of football from Delhi Dynamos in both their pre season games, it’s time for their third one.
Heath Streak to coach Bangladesh 'A' squad for upcoming India tour
Sep 12, 2015, at 09:57 pm
Dhaka, Sept 12 (IBNS): Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Heath Streak will coach the Bangladesh 'A' squad for the upcoming India tour, officials said on Saturday.
Ireland confirm Zimbabwe series
Sep 12, 2015, at 07:19 pm
Dubai, Sept 12 (IBNS) Ireland on Friday have confirmed they will travel to Harare in October to take part in a 3-match ODI series against hosts Zimbabwe.
President, Prime Minister congratulate Leander Paes and Martina Hingis for US Open victory
Sep 12, 2015, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated Leander Paes and Martina Hingis, on winning the mixed doubles title at US Open .
Guernsey survive scare to beat Norway and win promotion to ICC World Cricket League Division 5
Sep 12, 2015, at 06:46 pm
Dubai, Sept 12 (IBNS) Guernsey survived a scare against a spirited Norway side to claim a 22-run win – and promotion to the ICC World Cricket League Division 5.