Rio Olympics: IOC not to impose blanket ban on Russia
Lausanne, July 24 (IBNS): Giving relief, the The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided not to impose blanket ban on Russia from Rio Olympics following the doping scandal which hit the nation recently.
Serena Williams withdraws from Coupe Rogers
New York, July 24 (IBNS): US Tennis star Serena Williams has withdrawn her name from Coupe Rogers due to injury.
Indian hockey team departs for Rio Olympics
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): With dreams of creating a new history, Indian men's hockey team departed for Madrid from where the players will head to play the Rio Olympics.
Zouks maintain winning feeling against Tridents in Hero CPL
Antigua, July 24 (IBNS) The St Lucia Zouks have made it two Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) wins in two at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium thanks to the bowling of Sammy himself and runs from Johnson Charles and Andre Fletcher. The win takes them to six points and makes qualification for the knockout stages for the first time in their history a real possibility for the St Lucian side.
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/c) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for creating world record on way to the gold in the IAAF world Under -20 athletics Championship at Bydgoszcz, Poland on Saturday.
Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails dope test
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Indian contender in wrestling (74kg) at the 2016 Rio Olympics Narsingh Yadav has failed a dope test conducted on him.
Third day: Umesh Yadav, Shami puts India on top,WI struggle at 21-1 in 2nd innings
Antigua, July 24 (IBNS): Brilliant bowling by Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav put India in a dominating state at the end of the third day of the firs Test against West Indies here on Saturday.
Shadab Jakati joins political party in Goa
Panaji, July 23 (IBNS) Cricketer Shadab Jakati, who is known for his appearances in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), on Saturday said he has joined Goa Forward Party.
PM Modi says sports can be a great means of national integration
New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports, through video conferencing, in New Delhi on Saturday.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 logo unveiled
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): With exactly a year to go to the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, the International Cricket Council on Saturday released the event logo which reflects the unique connection between the spirit of the sport and its place of origin in England and Wales, an official release said.
Countdown for ICC World Cricket League Division 4 begins
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Friday marked the 100 days until the opening of ICC World Cricket League Division 4 to be played at Woodley Park in Los Angeles, CA, an official release said.
PNG qualifies for ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Papua New Guinea has qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 after winning the East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier, which concluded in Samoa on Friday, an official release confirmed.
2nd Day: Kohli hits double century, India take command
Antigua, July 23 (IBNS): Charismatic batting by Indian skipper Virat Kohli and a late wicket by pacer Mohammed Shami left India dominating the proceedings at the end of the second day of the first Test against West Indies here on Friday.
Virat departs post lunch, Ashwin reaches 3-figure mark
Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Continuing his rich vein of form against the West Indies, Ravichandran Ashwin scored yet another century, here on Friday, day two of the first Test match.
Virat scores maiden double ton, India firmly at top
Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Resuming at an overnight score of 144 runs, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli registered his maiden double hundred, here at day two of the first Test match against West Indies.