Category: Sports

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will declare open Khelo India University Games 2022 today  at 7 PM via video conferencing. The state capital Lucknow, is all set for a spectacular opening ceremony to usher in the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2022 Uttar Pradesh (UP), the third edition of what is now India’s biggest multi-sport competition at the higher education level. Among other dignitaries present will be the Shri Yogi Adityanath Chief Minister, UP, and Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur,  Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting, Government…

Kabaddi kicked-off the first competitive day of the Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh (KIUG22UP) games amidst much fanfare at the SVSP Sports Complex, Gautam Buddha Nagar on 23rd May The official opening ceremony of the Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh (KIUG22UP) will on 25th May 2023 and the  edition of the KIUG22UP will see over 4000 athletes representing over 200 Universities in 21 sporting disciplines. The opening day of the competitive proceedings for Kabaddi at the SVSP Sports Complex was preceded by a small cultural program that…

Former Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said that skipper MS Dhoni can prolong his IPL career due to the new Impact Player rule. Dhoni led CSK to a 15-run win over defending champions Gujarat Titans at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai to qualify for the final of IPL 2023. Speaking to Star Sports after the game, Bravo said Dhoni can keep prolonging his career in the IPL due to the Impact Player rule, adding that his ability to keep the team calm under pressure is unmatched. CSK defeated GT…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Anthony Albanese to watch the Cricket World Cup and the Diwali celebrations in India later this year. He also spoke about the recent attacks on temples in the country, saying PM Albanese assured him of action against separatist elements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended an invitation to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and Australian fans to watch the Cricket World Cup and the Diwali celebrations in India later this year. The Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be held in India in October-November.…

The protesting wrestlers said they were willing to ‘sacrifice’ their careers in the sport, in order to ensure justice for the women grapplers.  They won’t budge till Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is arrested for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers including a minor.  “Our fight for justice will continue. We are getting great support from the entire country.” Bajrang said.  IOA panel’s decision to conduct the selection trials for U-17 and U-23 Asian Championships, scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from June 10 to 18.  The protesting wrestlers said…

Punjab Kings (PBKS) became the latest team to get eliminated from the Indian Premier League 2023 after a narrow four-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Friday, May 19. Both RR and PBKS needed to win their last group-stage game to remain alive in the playoff qualification race with just four group-stage matches to go. Rajasthan Royals moved to fifth position with a win and are tied with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) with 14 points. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clash against already eliminated Delhi Capitals (DC)…

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of May 18th approved proposal of Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) shooters Ganemat Sekhon and Gurjoat Singh’s proposals to train in Italy under foreign coaches Piero Genga and Ennio Falco respectively. Ganemat, who recently won mixed team event Gold in the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, is currently ranked India’s number one in the Women’s Skeet event, would be spending 11 days training in Bari under Italian coach Genga while Gurjoat will head to Capua, to train at…

Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 5 runs to stay alive in the race of playoffs. Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first. In reply, LSG have posted 177 runs on the board. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are getting ready to host five-time former champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in match no. 63 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Only one points separates the two sides with MI on 14 points with LSG on 13 points after 12…

In a major development, International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the decision to eliminate the soft signal rule starting from World Test Championship (WTC) final on May 15. ICC also altered a few changes to their rulebook ahead of the upcoming summit clash between India and Australia starting on June 7 at London’s The Oval. The soft signal rule is given by the on-field umpire, in case he/she is not sure to take a conclusive decision, to the third umpire before the latter review it. If the replay is not conclusive to…

Olympian Archer and World Championship Silver Medallist Atanu Das was re-inducted in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) after his recent performances at the domestic circuit and the Archery World Cup in Antalya this year. Atanu, who had scored 673 points to claim the fourth spot in the Men’s Recurve individual rankings, was making a return to international outdoor competition after nearly one-and-a-half years. Other big names to be included in TOPS is Rifle shooter Mehuli Ghosh who won the 10m Air Rifle…