OIC to hold meet over combating violence, terrorism
Abu Dhabi, Aug 10 (IANS/WAM) The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is scheduled to hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday to further strengthen, solidify...
From a rustic sport, kabaddi enters elite drawing rooms
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian kabaddi had for decades been a story of kingsize performance but minuscule recognition. The indigenous sport has fetched the...
Kashyap, Prannoy start with wins at badminton Worlds
Jakarta, Aug 10 (IANS) Top Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and H.S. Prannoy got off to winning starts at the World Championships with straight game...
Women tennis players as consistent as men
New York, Aug 10 (IANS) Challenging current assumptions, a new research suggests that female tennis players are no less consistent than their male counterparts.
The...
Swimmer Sun apologises for withdrawal from 1,500m final
Kazan, Aug 10 (IANS) China's swimming superstar Sun Yang has apologised for his withdrawal from the men's 1,500m freestyle final here.
The world record holder...
HIL side Waveriders releases Sardar, retains Child, Yuvraj
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Hockey India League (HIL) franchise Delhi Waveriders on Monday retained three overseas players and three young Indian talents for...
Hospitalisation of South Africa A players forces tour schedule change
Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS) As many as 10 South Africa A cricketers were on Sunday hospitalised after suffering food poisoning here, forcing a change...
Ponting backs Clarke’s decision to retire
Nottingham, Aug 9 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Sunday supported Michael Clarke’s decision to retire following Australia’s Ashes series-defeat.
Ponting also drew parallels...
Man United defender Jones ruled out for three week
Manchester, Aug 9 (IANS) Manchester United defender Phil Joneshas been suffering from "mild thrombosis" and the England international footballer will miss at least three...
BFI picks 15 probables for Asian meet
Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) selection committee here on Sunday selected a 15-member probables squad for the Indian senior...
