Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the exceptional performance of 15-year-old badminton prodigy Tanvi Sharma from Punjab. Sharma's stellar displays at both national and international levels during the 2023 Badminton Championships have captured the nation's attention, particularly her gold medal triumph at the Senior Asian Championship in Malaysia. PM Modi conveyed heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the entire nation, recognising her outstanding achievements on the global stage. Through initiatives like the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), he stressed the government's commitmen
The introduction of a Smart Replay System (SRS) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) aims to revolutionise decision-making processes, enhancing both speed and accuracy. According to a report, SRS will integrate the TV umpire directly with operators of the Hawk-Eye system, who will be stationed alongside, providing inputs based on images captured from eight high-speed cameras strategically positioned around the ground. This innovative setup eliminates the need for a TV broadcast director to act as an intermediary between the umpire and the Hawk-Eye operators, streamlining the deci
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is urging national federations to detach from the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA) and form a new governing body to ensure boxing's place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Since 2019, the IOC has disavowed the IBA due to financial and governance issues, with the Paris 2024 boxing events overseen by the IOC. However, boxing's inclusion in LA28 remains uncertain without a recognised governing body. IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell emphasised the need for a new body driven by national federations to facilitate the sport's future pa
Indian tennis sensation Sumit Nagal made an impressive debut at the Miami Open, displaying remarkable composure as he clinched a straight-set victory over Canada's Gabriel Diallo in the first-round qualifier match. The 26-year-old, who recently ascended to the top 100 of the world rankings after winning the Chennai Open, displayed steely composure on Monday as he defeated the imposing 6 feet 8 inches tall opponent 7-6(3) 6-2. Nagal's deft performance in the first set's tiebreaker and his dominance in the second set, during which he secured crucial breaks in the first and seventh games,
On Sunday, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz marked his win over Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5) and 6-1 in the BNP Paribas Open men's singles final, successfully defending his title. This victory marked his first title since Wimbledon 2023 and made him the first man since Novak Djokovic to defend the BNP Paribas Open trophy. Despite spraining his ankle at the Rio Open, Alcaraz persevered with just 30 minutes of practice upon arriving in Indian Wells. He expressed growing confidence with each match and highlighted the importance of winning such a prestigious tournament. In the award ceremony, Medvedev ack
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