Category: Sports

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the Indian Women’s Hockey Team on winning the Gold medal at Asian Champions Trophy 2023. The Prime Minister posted on X: “India’s Nari Shakti excels yet again! Congratulations to our stellar hockey team for clinching the prestigious Gold at the Asian Champions Trophy 2023! Their outstanding display of skill, unwavering passion and relentless determination has indeed filled our hearts with pride. Well done to the champions for elevating the nation’s glory on the international stage!”

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised Vidit Gujrathi and Vaishali for their outstanding victories in FIDE Grand Swiss Open. Both players have also secured their spots in the prestigious 2024 Candidates, to be held in Toronto. In a X post, the Prime Minister said; “A moment of immense pride as India takes the top spot in the FIDE Grand Swiss Open. Congratulations to @viditchess and @chessVaishali for their outstanding victories, and for securing their spots in the prestigious 2024 Candidates, to be held in Toronto. This is yet…

Sri Lanka is taking on Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi in a bid to stay in the top seven on the points table. First time in international cricket, Angelo Mathews got timed out and lost his wicket in an uncanny fashion. Angelo Mathews creates unwanted records as Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign goes from bad to worse. The dramatic event unfolded in the 25th over of the Sri Lankan innings after the fall of Sadeera Samarawickrama’s wicket. As per the playing guidelines during the ongoing ICC…

Sri Lanka sacks cricket board days after World Cup thrashing  Sri Lanka’s sports minister, Roshan Ranasinghe, on November 6 took the decision to dismiss the national cricket board following the team’s disappointing performance at the World Cup.   Arjuna Ranatunga, who captained the Sri Lankan cricket team to victory in the 1996 World Cup, has been named as the interim chairman of the board,   The new seven-member panel also includes a retired Supreme Court judge and a former board president.  Ranasinghe, in his statement, held the selection committee and…

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in buying a multibillion-dollar stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s richest cricket league, a leading  News agency reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s advisers have spoken to Indian government officials about moving the IPL into a holding company valued at as much as $30 billion, the report said. The talks were held when the crown prince visited India in September, the report said, adding that the kingdom proposed investing as much as $5 billion…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, expressed joy as Indian athletes won their 100th medal at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games today. He hailed the athletes, coaches and their support system for the historic feat. The Prime Minister posted on X: “100 MEDALS at the Asian Para Games! A moment of unparalleled joy. This success is a result of the sheer talent, hard work, and determination of our athletes. This remarkable milestone fills our hearts with immense pride. I extend my deepest appreciation and gratitude to our incredible athletes, coaches…

Indian cricketing legend Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday (Oct 23), after a prolonged illness, at 77.   The former Indian captain was regarded as one of the greatest spinners to have ever graced the game.  The legendary spinner played 67 Tests for India between 1967 and 1979 and picked 266 wickets.  He also took seven wickets in 10 One-Day Internationals and played a key role in India’s first win in the format.  Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi is survived by his wife Anju, son Angad and daughter…