Saina Nehwal thanks fans for their support
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday congratulated badminton sensation PV Sindhu afte she won silver medal att he Rio Olympics.