Asian Games bronze medalist athlete Gulveer Singh displayed exceptional prowess in the men’s 10,000m event at The Ten in San Juan Capistrano, California, setting a new national record that had stood for 16 years. The 25-year-old Gulveer completed the race in a remarkable time of 27:41.81, surpassing the previous record held by Surendra Singh since 2008 by over 20 seconds. Despite his outstanding performance, Gulveer fell short of the Olympic qualification mark for the Paris Games, missing it by a significant margin of over 41 seconds. Meanwhile, Kartik Kumar also demonstrated remarkab
The 22-year-old, promising young Indian cricketer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, clinched the esteemed ICC Player of the Month title for his outstanding performance throughout February. His stellar display outshone renowned players like Kane Williamson and Pathum Nissanka. Jaiswal's remarkable achievement of scoring back-to-back double centuries during the Test series against England, emerging as the top run-scorer in the IND vs. ENG contest highlighted his exceptional form. His efforts were crucial to India's victory, which resulted in a 4-1 series win. His record-breaking innings included a stunn
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty triumphed at the French Open, securing their second men's doubles title in Paris by defeating Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan from Chinese Taipei. The Indian duo, former runners-up, clinched the championship with a commanding 21-11, 21-17 victory in just 37 minutes. This win marks their first title of the season after reaching three finals in 2023. Coach Pullela Gopichand believes they're strong contenders for gold in Paris despite previous runner-up finishes. Their seventh BWF World Tour title showcased their dominance throughout the tournament
PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open Super 750 after defeating Beiwen Zhang. Initially, Sindhu struggled with her strategy, opting for clears to the backcourt, which often failed. Coaching adjustments by Prakash Padukone and Agus Dwi Santoso proved crucial. Padukone's calming advice helped Sindhu regain focus and control. She dominated the last two games, winning 13-21, 21-10, and 21-14. Padukone's straightforward but insightful coaching during breaks improved Sindhu's performance. In her quarterfinal matchup with Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei, Sindhu will now face her
The competition for Olympic qualification intensifies as the full-strength Indian squad participates in the French Open and All England tournaments this fortnight. These competitions, which give significantly more points than the Swiss Open and Madrid Masters later this month, will determine the destiny of several Indian athletes as the qualification deadline of April 28 approaches. Notably, the Thomas and Uber Cup stands as the sole tournament in April. HS Prannoy and the top-ranked doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have secured Olympic berths. PV Sindhu's qualificati
On Sunday, Hakahiro Hataji made history by winning the New Zealand Open, becoming the first Japanese golfer to achieve this milestone. His remarkable performance at Millbrook Golf Resort saw him finish 17-under par, securing victory with a composed four-under 67. The tournament reached a climax as Hataji narrowly edged out Australian contender Scott Hend, who missed a crucial 4-foot putt on the 18th green, sparing Hataji from a playoff. The 30-year-old Japan Golf Tour player's victory resonated deeply within the Japanese golfing community, which had previously seen its players secure ru
On Monday, the Indian men's and women's teams created history by earning their first Olympic qualification based on their world rankings. Seven spots in the team events remained after the World Team Championships Finals in Busan, which acted as the last Olympic qualifying event for Paris 2024. These spots were assigned based on rankings. According to the ITTF, the highest-ranked teams that have not yet qualified in the latest World Team Ranking secured their tickets to Paris 2024. In the women's category, India (ranked 13), Poland (12), Sweden (15), and Thailand clinched their passage. Mea
Tickets for India's T20 World Cup matches, notably against Pakistan and Canada, have sold out, with resale prices soaring to over double the original cost, reaching a staggering ₹1.86 crore on platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek. Initially priced between ₹497 and ₹33,148, these VIP tickets are now fetching close to ₹33.15 lakh, ballooning to ₹41.44 lakh with platform fees. Comparatively, the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup's highest-priced secondary market ticket for India vs. Pakistan was ₹57.15 lakh. Phase 1 sales for the 2024 T20 World Cup began on February 22, with tickets quickly e
On February 24, the promising Indian batsman, Yashasvi Jaiswal, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fifth Indian cricketer to surpass 600 runs in a Test series. He reached this landmark during the ongoing fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Jaiswal, who made his India debut in July 2023, accomplished the feat in his seventh inning by scoring 73 runs off 117 balls before Shoaib Bashir dismissed him. The left-handed batter from Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, impressed with two double centuries in the series against England, aiding India to a 2-1 lead. His total tally stands at 618 r
The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is scheduled to kick off on March 22, according to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, with all matches set to be played in India despite coinciding with general elections. The BCCI is closely coordinating with government agencies and stakeholders to ensure the smooth conduct of the IPL. The tournament schedule will be revealed in stages, with the first 15 days being revealed first, followed by the remaining days when election dates are confirmed. IPL has occasionally taken place overseas, but this time around, special efforts are being made to make sure t