Sports News

Sports minister asks tennis players to focus on singles

Sports Minister M.S. Gill Saturday asked Indian tennis players to concentrate on singles events ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

BCCI to reconsider Deodhar Trophy's fate after Sena threats

Stung by threats from the Shiv Sena, the Indian cricket board is contemplating to accommodate the Deodhar Trophy tournament in a cramped 2009-10 schedule.8:01 PM on July 04

Indian hockey captain to be made police officer in Haryana

Indian hockey team captain Sandeep Singh will be inducted as an officer in the Haryana police, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda announced Saturday.8:00 PM on July 04

Yuki wins Central Bank ITF tournament

Birthday boy Yuki Bhambri overcame a second set fightback from Rohan Gajjar 6-2, 7-6 (6) to clinch the Central Bank $15,000 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures at the DLTA complex here Saturday.7:33 PM on July 04

Saina is now World No.6, aims for top spot by year end

India's teenage badminton sensation Saina Nehwal, who moved up one spot to sixth place in the latest world rankings, said she is aiming to become World No. 1 by the year end.7:33 PM on July 04

Subash may join Indian football team's Barcelona camp

East Bengal's young forward Subash Singh has been put on the standbye for injured Sunil Chettri for the national football team's camp in Barcelona.7:30 PM on July 04

Pakistan likely to recall Asif for Champions Trophy

Pakistan is seriously considering recalling Mohammad Asif in the 30-member preliminary squad for this September's ICC Champions Trophy after the International Cricket Council (ICC) said it would not raise any objection against the pacer's inclusion once he completes his doping ban.3:33 PM on July 04

India bag five golds, take tally to 10 in Asian Youth Games

Indian athletes kept up their fine performance as they won two more golds to take their tally to 10 medals at the Asian Youth Games in Singapore Friday.9:30 PM on July 03

IOA hails government's decision to keep sports in state list

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and national sports federations Friday welcomed the government's decision to allow sport to remain in the state list.8:02 PM on July 03

Yuki to take on Gajjar in ITF tournament final

Yuki Bhambri overcame a stubborn Vishnu Vardhan 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) to get into the final of the $15,000 International Tennis Federation (ITF) at the DLTA complex here Friday.8:01 PM on July 03

Government aborts bid to have say in sports

The union cabinet Thursday aborted its two-decade-old bid to have a say on sports issues by transferring the matter from the state list to the concurrent list.11:02 PM on July 02

Somdev surprised his Grand Slam debut came in doubles

Somdev Devvarman, back from his maiden stint at the Wimbledon tennis championships, says he is amused that his Grand Slam debut happened to be in the doubles event.8:31 PM on July 02

Sports to remain on state list, amendment bill dropped

The union cabinet Thursday decided to withdraw in the Rajya Sabha a 20-year-old amendment bill that sought to transfer the subject of sports from the state list to the concurrent list.8:02 PM on July 02

India bag three more medals at Asian Youth Games

Indian athletes continued their impressive run at the Asian Youth Games in Singapore, winning three medals Thursday to take their tally to six.8:00 PM on July 02

Commonwealth Games venues will be completed in time: Sports ministry

India's junior sports minister Pratik Prakashbapu Patil Thursday assured Parliament that construction of venues for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the city will be completed in time.7:31 PM on July 02