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]How Hillier helped Jyothi find her light
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Jyothi Yarraji and James Hillier have scaled language barriers and those on the track for her to become the first Indian female 100m hurdler at the Olympics
Rutvick Mehta
Tiger Woods bows out but refuses to throw in the towel
Throughout the 36 holes, Woods had only three birdies to show on his card and it resulted in the third straight missed cut for the former world No. 1
Published on Jul 19, 2024 10:25 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty
UTT 2024 schedule announced; Goa to take on Jaipur Patriots in opener
The defending champions, the Goa Challengers, and newcomers, the Jaipur Patriots, will kickstart the table tennis extravaganza in the tournament opener.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 04:26 PM IST
ANI |
Golf: McIlroy, Woods spice up The Open
Rory McIlroy aims to bounce back at the Open Championship after US Open disappointment, while Tiger Woods eyes a 16th major title at Royal Troon.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:25 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty
Anjum Moudgil overcomes mental demons to secure place in Paris Games
Former world no.1 Moudgil, a world championships and Commonwealth Games medallist, competed in two events during the last edition in Tokyo
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:56 AM IST
PTI |
McIlroy aims to end decade-long drought as Scheffler eyes first British Open
The final major of 2024 gives McIlroy a chance to forget blowing two short putts at Pinehurst last month which cost him the chance to end a long major drought
Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:22 AM IST
AFP |
Golf: Shubhankar is keeping an ‘Open’ mind
Shubhankar Sharma takes a mature approach to Royal Troon, skipping practice before Open Championship, confident in his early preparation and physical rest.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 10:17 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty
Udaya Kumar appointed as Tamil Thalaivas chief coach for PKL 11
For the first time in PKL history, a team has chosen to proceed without a traditional head coach and assistant coach
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Mayweather fan Nishant Dev confident of making his mark in Paris
Nishant Dev, an Indian boxer training in Germany, aims for Olympic gold in a tough 71kg division, drawing inspiration from Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 10:26 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava
Euro final, Alcaraz vs Djokovic rematch and...: Your guide to Super Sunday
Five years hence, another Super Sunday awaits on July 14, with as many as four big matches in store for sports fanatics
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 10:33 AM IST
My only target is to give my 100 percent: Rhythm
Rhythm Sangwan, a young Indian pistol shooter with an impressive record, aims for success at the Olympics, drawing inspiration from experienced teammate Manu Bhaker.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava
Sports Minister calls for ‘co-ordination among stakeholders’
Sports Ministry, IOA, and SAI officials met to review India's Paris Olympics preparation, emphasizing coordination and prioritizing country's interest.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Avishek Roy
Breaking is ready for the Olympic stage
There will be no Indian breaker at Paris but the attention will certainly draw more youngsters to the art that is also a sport
Published on Jul 12, 2024 07:58 PM IST
WFI asks SAI to hold fitness tests for Olympics-bound wrestlers
WFI president Sanjay Singh in a letter to SAI’s TOPS division says his body won’t be responsible if wrestlers have fitness issues
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 11:17 PM IST
Avishek Roy
Hunner Singh shines again in senior category at National Karting Championship
Hunner Singh demonstrated his prowess again, securing a remarkable position in this prestigious competition.
Published on Jul 10, 2024 03:25 PM IST
India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts
Indian athletes set a new record for most medals won at an Olympics in 2008, and then went on to rewrite that record twice.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 04:59 PM IST
Shooters in Bhopal camp hassled due to NRAI mess
Paris Olympics-bound rifle shooters training in Bhopal faced inconvenience as they were asked to shift hotels with just 20 minutes notice. They are upset with the situation.
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 10:16 PM IST
Avishek Roy
‘Glad to have contributed to Gukesh’s first GM norm & now hosting his match’
In an interview with HT, Singapore Chess CEO GM Kevin Goh Wei Ming speaks about winning the World Championship bid and his role in Gukesh’s first GM norm
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 03:51 PM IST
Wrestler Nisha Dahiya chases Olympic medal dream
The 68kg grappler has surmounted a series of injury setbacks as she bids to emulate her inspiration Sakshi Malik
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Emotional Hamilton rolls back the years
The Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton had just enough to hold off a late charge from Max Verstappen to take his first win since 2021
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:46 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Hamilton holds off Verstappen's late charge for thrilling F1 win at British GP
Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen's late charge to win a thrilling British Grand Prix on Sunday.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:15 PM IST
AP |
Jyothi Yarraji confident of running faster now, says coach James Hillier
The 100m hurdler has shaken off a hip flexor issue and is expected to be ready to run her best at the Paris Games
Published on Jul 06, 2024 10:22 PM IST
Avishek RoyAvishek Roy
Ziaur Rehman: An imaginative risk-taker who didn’t play for draws
The 15-time Bangladesh national chess champion died after suffering a stroke during a game on Friday. He was 50
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 09:50 PM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Paris 2024: Indian athletes looking for the personal touch
Indian elite athletes for Paris Olympics are increasingly opting for personal coaches and training programmes, branching off from the national set-up.
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 06:32 PM IST
Rutvick MehtaAvishek Roy
Throwback to when Bindra's gold added a new chapter in India's Olympic history
Abhinav Bindra was independent India's first-ever individual gold medallist and remained alone in that category until Neeraj Chopra joined him in 2021.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 04:42 PM IST
From record Olympic ‘A’ cuts to Universality – why the ebb in Indian swimming
Indian swimmers miss direct qualification for Paris Olympics, relying on Universality Places. Lack of depth in Indian swimming highlighted by coaches.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 08:37 PM IST
Vinesh receives Schengen visa for Spain with help from sports ministry, MEA
After her training-cum-competition stint in Spain, Phogat will travel to France for a 20-day training stint in preparation for the Paris Olympics.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 09:23 AM IST
PTI |
Cavendish breaks Merckx’s record for most career Tour de France wins
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win in the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the line despite being bunched in.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 11:32 PM IST
AP |
Dressage pick for Paris Olympics Games: Delhi High Court ruling likely today
The court indicated that it would pass orders on Wednesday, since its June 28 order restraining EFI from sending Anush Agarwalla’s name to the IOA was in operation till Tuesday
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Three years on, consistent Neeraj is India’s biggest hope in Paris
India’s contingent size is expected to be between 110-120, marginally down from the squad that won 7 medals in Tokyo
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
