
March 04, 2020 19:25 IST
The ISSF said there will no ranking points in the tournament as the organisers are not in a position to guarantee participation of all athletes owing to the extraordinary situation.
Thu, Mar 05, 2020
February 27, 2020 22:57 IST
Sonam's second win over Sakshi, in the domestic qualifiers, came in a most dramatic fashion. In the dying seconds, Sonam pulled off the ‘Dhak’ routine – a move that requires a wrestler to pull the opponent over the shoulder and throw her onto the mat.
Thu, Feb 27, 2020
February 27, 2020 04:31 IST
The only big name missing from the Croatian squad is current world no. 28 Borna Coric. Nonetheless, the European side will be a tricky opponent for the Indians.
Thu, Feb 27, 2020
February 26, 2020 01:46 IST
The Croatian team hasn’t officially been announced yet, but the team’s new non-playing captain Vedran Martic ‘expects’ to have Marin Cilic in the squad.
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
February 25, 2020 15:33 IST
The irony of Habbab’s decision is that he comes from a country that was on the brink of making it to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but is looking to launch a career in India, a world football minnow.
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
February 22, 2020 06:28 IST
Poonam Yadav had been around long enough, she isn't afraid of giving the ball air. It’s a tactic that has helped her stand at No. 7 in the ICC ODI rankings, 12th in T20s.
Sat, Feb 22, 2020
February 12, 2020 00:25 IST
This is the seventh time in as many years that the Indian team has made it to the qualifier stage of the elite team competition, but is yet to make it to the World Group. The tie will be played on March 6 and 7, with the Croatians set to field the same team that won them the 2018 title.
Wed, Feb 12, 2020
February 10, 2020 00:15 IST
In the past few days, Vesely has spoken often about being ‘lucky’ on court. He faced two match points in his quarterfinal against Ilya Ivashka, and then four more in the semifinal against Ricardas Berankis. On Sunday though, all that hadn’t been working well for him, did at the right time.
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
February 09, 2020 00:49 IST
In the second semifinal of the Tata Open Maharashtra, India’s only ATP event, Egor Gerasimov progressed into the final with a 7-6(2), 6-4 win over James Duckworth.
Sun, Feb 09, 2020
February 08, 2020 00:26 IST
For Vesely, that’s a position he wants to be in, a position he’s been feeling pressure from back home to be in.
Sat, Feb 08, 2020
February 07, 2020 02:06 IST
A last-minute cancellation of an event would cause greater problems to lower-ranked players, as tournaments accept entries based on rankings.
Fri, Feb 07, 2020
February 07, 2020 02:01 IST
Prajnesh suffers defeat to Soonwoo Kwon in second round as Indian singles challenge ends at Pune Open
Fri, Feb 07, 2020
February 06, 2020 00:48 IST
He was Lithuania's first Jr Grand Slam winner; a former Jr world No. 1; has defeated likes of Dimitrov and Anderson; but his career never really took off. At Tata Open Maharashtra, he hopes to revive it.
Thu, Feb 06, 2020
February 05, 2020 04:43 IST
India’s top singles player records first-ever ATP main draw win at home; Paes-Ebden in second round
Wed, Feb 05, 2020
February 04, 2020 04:01 IST
In the 2019 season, Nagal decided to play clay tournaments to help consolidate his return to the tour after a long bout with shoulder problems.
Tue, Feb 04, 2020
February 03, 2020 11:33 IST
A depleted foreign field means that there is more scope for lower ranked Indian players to make it to the main draw.
Mon, Feb 03, 2020
February 03, 2020 04:40 IST
After turning pro in 2010, the 30-year-old has lost five years to injuries, contemplated quitting, built some momentum, got up to a career-high 75, but couldn’t stay in the top 100 for too long.
Mon, Feb 03, 2020
February 03, 2020 04:25 IST
Time was off the essence for the veteran Serbian, for there was another match he wanted to catch – the Australian Open men’s singles final.
Mon, Feb 03, 2020
February 02, 2020 00:10 IST
Ever since the start of the tournament in its former host city Chennai, it was played as a season-opener and attracted top stars – the likes of Carlos Moya, Patrick Rafter, three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, and even a certain Rafael Nadal.
Sun, Feb 02, 2020
January 27, 2020 01:35 IST
The Indian men table tennis team lost 3-1 in the match against the Czech Republic, bringing an end to the Olympic dream.
Mon, Jan 27, 2020
January 26, 2020 09:42 IST
Lower-ranked France deny Indian women’s TT team Olympic berth; Individual quota places still up for grabs.
Sun, Jan 26, 2020
January 25, 2020 05:49 IST
The Indian women’s team, seeded 17th defied all odds when they stretched the fifth seeded Romania to the final rubber of the best-of-five tie, only for Manika Batra to stumble at the final hurdle. A few hours later, the fifth seeded Indian men’s team were unexpectedly beaten 3-1 by Slovenia.
Sat, Jan 25, 2020
January 22, 2020 05:26 IST
At match point, in the first round of the Australian Open, Prajnesh, who made it to the main draw as a lucky loser, had a chance to prolong the contest.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
January 20, 2020 01:09 IST
The popularity of the shoe has been undeniable. In the first week of January, Japan holds the annual Hakone Ekiden event - a relay two-day marathon held between around 10 colleges in Japan.
Mon, Jan 20, 2020
January 19, 2020 01:31 IST
The shoes were first designed as a part of an attempt to enable an athlete to run the length of a marathon in under two hours – a feat that was seemingly impossible.
Sun, Jan 19, 2020


