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The Indian Olympic Association unanimously approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing an inclusive edition with all medal-winning and traditional sports. Ahmedabad is the frontrunner host city, with Delhi and Bhubaneswar also in contention after Canada’s withdrawal

Railways Sports Promotion Board won the overall title at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament with nine medals. Standout wins from Nitu, Lovlina, and Saweety marked an impressive finish to the event

Nitu Ghanghas defeated Railways’ Manju Rani to enter the 48kg final at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament on Monday, setting up a title bout with Chanchal

India led global celebrations of International Kho Kho Day with a rally at Jantar Mantar and events across states, highlighting Kho Kho’s evolution into an internationally played and recognised sport

India No.1 Sreeja Akula reflects on Paris Olympics lessons in a candid chat with teen prodigy Divyanshi Bhowmick; both laud Dream Sports Foundation for crucial support.

The Telangana government’s new sports policy promises increased cash incentives of up to Rs 6 crore for Olympic winners, the establishment of a sports university, and revived support for state-level sports associations

JSW Sports, that double-Olympic medalist Javelin thrower and global sports icon, Neeraj Chopra, will partner with German Automotive Manufacturer Audi, marking a powerful collaboration

Table tennis, squash and triathlon have also been axed in a bid to limit the cost and streamline logistics given that only four venues will host the entire showpiece

The Glasgow organising team has earlier said they will include just 10 sports in the 2026 Games

Singh, who became the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal in the Asian Games in 1978 in Bangkok, was the sole candidate contesting for the position.

I am not sure whether she will be at the Shooting World Cup in October because she is taking a three-month break, says her coach Jaspal Rana

Siddhanth scored a hat-trick in Royal United FC’s 8-0 win over BHEL in the Telangana Football Association’s (TFA) Shiv Kumar Lal B Division Football League at Gymkhana football ground on Monday.

Cricket has been played in the Olympics only once before, in Paris in 1900, when England and France battled for the gold medal

2022 has been a great year for sports as it witnessed one of the most talked about sporting events like the FIFA World Cup and ICC T20 World Cup. This year, India also saw many athletes scaling greater heights in sports.

The Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS) chairman A Venkateshwar Reddy felicitated reigning world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nikhat Zareen at his office

Hyderabad paddler Akula Sreeja, who scripted history by winning India’s first-ever mixed doubles gold with veteran Sharath Kamal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, has been felicitated by CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, in the city on Friday.

Hyderabad: Nizamabad MLC K Kavitha felicitated Commonwealth Games gold medal winner Nikhat Zareen at her residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Speaking on this Kavitha said, “It is a proud moment for the State, hailing from Nizamabad and becoming a world champion and her achievements are inspiration for young athletes.” Nikhat thanked CM KCR for sanctioning […]

Hyderabad: Telangana boxer Nikhat Zareen is on a roll. Starting her campaign this year with national gold and winning her second medal at the prestigious Strandja Memorial Boxing tournament, she extended her run with a fine show at the World Championships. She then capped the sensational run with a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games […]

New Delhi: Indian athletes expressed their elation at being honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their superlative showing at Birmingham Commonwealth Games with Nikhat Zareen gifting him her boxing gloves and sprinter Hima Das giving the traditional Assamese gamocha. Modi, on Saturday, hosted the Indian contingent at his residence to felicitate the players. The […]

Hyderabad: Hyderabad paddler Akula Sreeja, who along with Achanta Sharath Kamal scripted history by bagging India’s first-ever mixed doubles gold at the Commonwealth Games, dedicated her success to parents and coaches who played key roles in her growth. Speaking after her return to the city from Birmingham Games, the 24-year-old said winning India’s first mixed […]