Guwahati/ Shillong : The 12th edition of the ongoing South Asian Games in Guwahati and Shillong showcases India’s northeastern region’s ability to hold a mega sports extravaganza.The 12th South Asian Games was declared open by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Guwahati on February 5. Guwahati is co-hosting the 12-day event with Meghalaya’s capital Shillong.The hosting […]
Mirpur : The West Indies broke Bangladeshi hearts with a thrilling three-wicket win over the host in Mirpur on Thursday to set up the title clash with India in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.Shamar Springer followed his two for 36 with an unbeaten 62, which steered the West Indies past Bangladesh’s 226 all out […]
Johannesburg : IAAF chief Sebastian Coe has hit back at Nestle’s move to terminate its sponsorship with the scandal-hit world athletics body, saying that he is not ready to accept the decision.Nestle spokeswoman Lydia Meziani confirmed the news, saying they had decided to terminate its sponsorship with the IAAF Kids Athletics programme a year early […]
New Delhi : Indian tennis ace Somdev Devvarman has been granted a financial assistance of Rs 35 lakh by the Sports ministry to meet the expenses on training, travel, accommodation during this season.”The ‘in-principle’ approval of the Competent Authority for financial assistance of Rs. 35 lakh from National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) has been granted […]
Madrid : Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has thrown his support behind an underperforming Cristiano Ronaldo, labelling the star striker as the best player in the world. The French manager dismissed suggestions that Ronaldo has now past his best and couldn’t compete with Lionel Messi, insisting that the rivalry between the duo was good for […]