India secured its seventh gold medal at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday, September 7, thanks to javelin thrower Navdeep Singh. He set a new Paralympic record with a powerful throw of 47.32 metres, surpassing the previous record held by China’s Pengxiang Sun from Tokyo 2021.Initially, Navdeep had won the silver medal, but a dramatic turn […]
Experienced Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has formally declared his exit from international and local cricket. The 38-year-old player announced his retirement on social media, contemplating his successful career with satisfaction and appreciation. Dhawan who began his international career in 2010 has been a part of India’s cricketing history since then. His last match in an […]
The Chandigarh Golf Club is set to host the third edition of the Chandigarh Golf League starting September 12, with 21 teams vying for supremacy on the greens. The tournament, which will run until October 12, promises an exciting month of competitive golf. Last season saw Captain’s 18 emerge victorious after an unbeaten run, clinching […]
According to a report released in The Age, it is speculated that BCCI Secretary Jay Shah will emerge as the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). This comes after current ICC chairman Greg Barclay announced that he will not be seeking a third term. Barclay has held this position since November 2020 and […]
Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against being disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The judgement, which came out on Wednesday, is a big setback to Phogat who was expecting an overturning of her disqualification that happened just before her gold medal fight after weighing in with an […]
In a significant turn of events, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected the ICC’s offer to host the Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for October 2024. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah revealed the decision, attributing it to the ongoing monsoon season and India’s commitment to hosting the Women’s ODI World Cup […]
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has guaranteed that an appeal judgment on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will be rendered before the end of the Paris Olympics, allowing her to continue her quest for Olympic gold. Vinesh filed an appeal after being disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final on a technicality that […]
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were graced by Arshad Nadeem, a Pakistani javelin thrower who threw an Olympic record-breaking 92.97 meters. The accolade of the gold medal he received not only added his name among world greats but also carved it into history as one of the most distinguished athletes ever. An impressive throw […]
The Indian sports community was taken aback by the sudden announcement of Indian wrestling icon Vinesh Phogat’s retirement. Just one day later, the 29-year-old was ruled out of the women’s 50 kg gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Having made it to the last round after defeating strong opponents, including Olympic […]
The Indian batting lineup was completely shattered by Sri Lanka’s comprehensive 110-run victory over them in the third and final ODI played at home ground, thereby sealing the series 2-0. In every department, all-rounders gave an effective display as the hosts bowled out their counterparts in a mere 48 overs. When Sri Lanka batted first, […]