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.

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.