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Golf: India’s Rayhan Thomas starts getting his career back on track

Updated on Oct 26, 2024 05:58 AM IST

He shot a bogey-free seven-under-par 63 in the second round of the International Series Thailand at Thai Country Club on Friday

Rayhan Thomas of India during Round One of the International Series Thailand at the Thai Country Club, Bangkok. (HT Photo)

ByJoy Chakravarty

Coaches fume after ‘equipment damaged’ ahead of Dosanjh concert at JLN

For the Dosanjh concert, the JLN Stadium’s main track has been closed for more than a week and athletes have been moved to warm up area

Hurdles were allegedly dumped in a corner by the organisers of a concert at the JLN Stadium. (HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 26, 2024 12:11 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Pranavi best Indian on view as Tan, Hewson lead women’s Indian Open golf

At the HWIO, Sara Kouskova fell to 11th as greens challenged players. Shannon Tan and Alice Hewson share the lead; only nine scored under par.

Singapore’s Shannon Tan is in joint-lead with England’s Alice Hewson after Day 2 of the Women’s Indian Open on Friday. (LET)

Updated on Oct 26, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Sports Minister resolve wrestling crisis after meeting wrestlers

WFI clears India team for World Championship after Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assures support

Wrestlers selected for the World Championships at Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s residence in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI)

Published on Oct 25, 2024 09:47 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Muhammad Ali's ex-wife is in Afghanistan: Taliban govt

The head of the Taliban government's sports directorate, Ahmadullah Wasiq, said Muhammad Ali's ex-wife had arrived in Kabul.

Khalilah Camacho-Ali(Ariana News, Afghanistan)

Published on Oct 25, 2024 03:31 PM IST

AFP |

India cruise to 59-run win over NZ in first ODI

Seamer Saima Thakor (2/26) and Radha Yadav were in fine form as the hosts restricted the visitors to just 168

India's Radha Yadav took 3/ 35 against New Zealand in the first ODI in Ahmedabad on Thursday. (AP)

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 01:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

WFI pulls out Indian team from Worlds C’ships, cites ‘government interference’

“Forward formal complaint to the IOC as autonomy of the National Federations is being compromised by the MYAS,” WFI to UWW

The Indian team will not compete in the Senior World Championships scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from Oct 28. (HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 25, 2024 05:12 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800, makes history

The 21-year-old’s Round 5 European Club Cup win saw him become only the second Indian player after five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand to cross 2800 Elo

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi beat Dmitry Andreikin in Round 5 of European Club Cup Championship on Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 24, 2024 11:09 PM IST

BySusan Ninan

Kouskova leads, field seeks to course-correct

At the Hero Women’s Indian Open, fast greens troubled players; only seven shot under par. Czech Sara Kouskova leads after a challenging first day.

With a superb three-under, Czech Republic’s Sara Kouskova is in solo lead in Women’s Indian Open on Thursday. (LET)

Updated on Oct 24, 2024 09:09 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Gaganjeet Bhullar reaches the business end of his season

As many as 10 of his 11 wins on the Asian Tour have come in the second half (post July) – with three in August, two in October, and two in November

Gaganjeet Bhullar of India during the International Series Thailand at the Thai Country Club, Bangkok on Thursday. (Asian Tour)

Updated on Oct 24, 2024 04:20 PM IST

ByJoy Chakravarty

Neeraj Chopra calls for improving sports infrastructure

Neeraj Chopra urged better sports infrastructure and coach empowerment at a Sports Ministry meeting on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill.

Athletes and coaches during a consultation meeting with Sports Ministry on draft National Sports Governance Bill. (PIB)

Updated on Oct 23, 2024 10:41 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

The dream that’s still driving Deepika forward

Deepika Kumari returns to training post-Olympics, craving gold after winning silver at the World Cup Final, fueled by a desire for more medals.

Deepika Kumari won silver at the World Cup Final in Mexico. (REUTERS)

Updated on Oct 23, 2024 10:14 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Women’s Indian Open: Will 7-year wait for a home winner end?

In the Hero Women’s Indian Open, Indian golfers aim to end a seven-year wait for a home winner, led by Diksha Dagar and Tvesa Malik.

India golfer Diksha Dagar practices ahead of the Hero Women’s Indian Open golf tournament starting on Thursday at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram. (LET)

Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:45 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Golf: Veer Ahlawat eyes a world of opportunities

He currently leads the domestic Professional Golf Tour of India’s Order of Merit by a healthy margin of over ₹35 lakh

Indian golfer Veer Ahlawat, the current Professional Golf Tour of India Order of Merit leader. (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 23, 2024 05:48 PM IST

ByJoy Chakravarty

LeBron and Bronny create history in ‘straight out of Hollywood’ father-son show

LeBron and Bronny James took the court together late in the second quarter at the Crypto.com Arena, with the Lakers leading 51-35

LeBron James and Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers on defense during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Oct 23, 2024 10:08 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Draft Sports Bill: Step towards reforming sports administration

The Draft National Sports Governance Bill will promote good governance within the National Sports Federations (NSFs)

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and sports secretary Sujata Chaturvedi during the stakeholders consultation meeting on Draft National Sports Governance Bill. (SAI)

Updated on Oct 22, 2024 09:29 PM IST

BySujata Chaturvedi andAatman Shah

Diksha to lead home hopes at Hero Women’s Indian Open

Swiss Chiara Tamburlini, the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit leader, starts favourite in the $400,000 event

India’s (from left) Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik and Hitaashee Bakshi pose with the trophy ahead of the Hero Women's Indian Open golf tournament starting on Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 22, 2024 09:28 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time record

In the NBA’s all-time won-lost standings, among active franchises, the San Antonio Spurs enter this season with the best record.

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown dunks the ball(REUTERS)

Published on Oct 22, 2024 05:12 PM IST

AP |

Rude shock to India; no cricket, hockey, badminton, shooting in CWG 2026

To further streamline costs, table tennis, squash, and triathlon will also be excluded, as the entire event will take place across just four venues.

India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur, second right, and teammates react after their loss in the women's cricket T20 final match against Australia at Edgbaston at the Commonwealth Games 2022(AP)

Updated on Oct 22, 2024 12:42 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Deepika Kumari bags her fifth silver at Archery World Cup Final

It was Deepika Kumari's ninth appearance at the World Cup Final where she has also bagged a bronze.

Four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari returned the World Cup Final after three years following the birth of her daughter in December 2022(AP)

Published on Oct 21, 2024 09:09 AM IST

PTI |

Joshua Cheptegei pips Matata to win Delhi half marathon

Uganda’s double Olympic track gold medallist wins in a thrilling finish, Ethiopia’s Alemaddis Eyayu takes women’s race

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei wins the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, at JLN stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

Published on Oct 20, 2024 07:48 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

UK Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Doctors told Hoy that his cancer was incurable and would likely take his life within two to four years.

British cyclist Chris Hoy takes takes part in a parade during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, marking the end of the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London,(REUTERS)

Published on Oct 20, 2024 07:24 PM IST

AP |

Neeraj Chopra to wait before groin surgery decision

India’s double Olympic medallist is focused on rehab and will resume new season before taking the big call

Neeraj Chopra celebrates his silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. (AFP)

Published on Oct 19, 2024 10:58 PM IST

BySharad Deep

Sports bill right move but must be robust: AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla

Seasoned sports administrators make a pitch for state Olympic bodies having a role in the planned legislation

AFI president Adille Sumariwalla. (Getty Images for IAAF)

Updated on Oct 19, 2024 09:59 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Delhi half marathon amid spike in air pollution

AQI levels slip to ‘poor’ category as athletes face breathing issues during training. Organisers say all precautions taken for safety of athletes

Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei addresses a press conference ahead of the Delhi Half Marathon 2024 on Friday. (PTI)

Published on Oct 19, 2024 08:49 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

LeBron numbers: Entering Year 22, James' statistical resume only keeps growing

A look inside James' statistics and his still-evolving place in NBA history:

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James(AP)

Published on Oct 18, 2024 10:02 PM IST

AP |

Shooting World Cup Final: India’s young guns fire

The 23-member Indian squad, missing its Paris Olympic medallists, finished with four medals and has positives to build on as they aim for LA 2028

India’s Sonam Maskar won the silver medal in 10m air rifle at the World Cup Final as the hosts finished with four medals. (NRAI)

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 07:09 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Battle of Breath takes centre stage as PKL 11 is set for a grand opening

This year, the PKL returns to a three-city format, with the 2024 edition starting at the GMCB Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, from October 18 to November 9

Ahead of the new season, a grand launch event was held at Hyatt Place, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Published on Oct 18, 2024 10:20 AM IST

ANI |

Usha says some clauses in draft may violate IOC norms

According to officials present, IOA president said setting up a regulatory board to recognise NSFs could be seen as interference

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 17, 2024 11:17 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Kapoor, Naruka cap successful day for India

Vivaan Kapoor won silver in men's trap at the World Cup, aiming for Olympic gold. Anant Jeet Singh Naruka secured bronze in skeet, boosting India's medal count.

India’s Vivaan Kapoor celebrates after winning silver in men’s trap ISSF World Cup Final on Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 17, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

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He shot a bogey-free seven-under-par 63 in the second round of the International Series Thailand at Thai Country Club on Friday

For the Dosanjh concert, the JLN Stadium’s main track has been closed for more than a week and athletes have been moved to warm up area

At the HWIO, Sara Kouskova fell to 11th as greens challenged players. Shannon Tan and Alice Hewson share the lead; only nine scored under par.

WFI clears India team for World Championship after Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assures support

The head of the Taliban government's sports directorate, Ahmadullah Wasiq, said Muhammad Ali's ex-wife had arrived in Kabul.

Seamer Saima Thakor (2/26) and Radha Yadav were in fine form as the hosts restricted the visitors to just 168

“Forward formal complaint to the IOC as autonomy of the National Federations is being compromised by the MYAS,” WFI to UWW

The 21-year-old’s Round 5 European Club Cup win saw him become only the second Indian player after five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand to cross 2800 Elo

At the Hero Women’s Indian Open, fast greens troubled players; only seven shot under par. Czech Sara Kouskova leads after a challenging first day.

As many as 10 of his 11 wins on the Asian Tour have come in the second half (post July) – with three in August, two in October, and two in November

Neeraj Chopra urged better sports infrastructure and coach empowerment at a Sports Ministry meeting on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill.

Deepika Kumari returns to training post-Olympics, craving gold after winning silver at the World Cup Final, fueled by a desire for more medals.

In the Hero Women’s Indian Open, Indian golfers aim to end a seven-year wait for a home winner, led by Diksha Dagar and Tvesa Malik.

He currently leads the domestic Professional Golf Tour of India’s Order of Merit by a healthy margin of over ₹35 lakh

LeBron and Bronny James took the court together late in the second quarter at the Crypto.com Arena, with the Lakers leading 51-35

The Draft National Sports Governance Bill will promote good governance within the National Sports Federations (NSFs)

Swiss Chiara Tamburlini, the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit leader, starts favourite in the $400,000 event

In the NBA’s all-time won-lost standings, among active franchises, the San Antonio Spurs enter this season with the best record.

To further streamline costs, table tennis, squash, and triathlon will also be excluded, as the entire event will take place across just four venues.

It was Deepika Kumari's ninth appearance at the World Cup Final where she has also bagged a bronze.

Uganda’s double Olympic track gold medallist wins in a thrilling finish, Ethiopia’s Alemaddis Eyayu takes women’s race

Doctors told Hoy that his cancer was incurable and would likely take his life within two to four years.

India’s double Olympic medallist is focused on rehab and will resume new season before taking the big call

Seasoned sports administrators make a pitch for state Olympic bodies having a role in the planned legislation

AQI levels slip to ‘poor’ category as athletes face breathing issues during training. Organisers say all precautions taken for safety of athletes

A look inside James' statistics and his still-evolving place in NBA history:

The 23-member Indian squad, missing its Paris Olympic medallists, finished with four medals and has positives to build on as they aim for LA 2028

This year, the PKL returns to a three-city format, with the 2024 edition starting at the GMCB Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, from October 18 to November 9

According to officials present, IOA president said setting up a regulatory board to recognise NSFs could be seen as interference

Vivaan Kapoor won silver in men's trap at the World Cup, aiming for Olympic gold. Anant Jeet Singh Naruka secured bronze in skeet, boosting India's medal count.

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