November 10, 2018 02:36 IST
These are the biggest wins the Chennai-lad Gnanasekaran Sathiyan has picked up in a career that had been halted for three years due to an engineering degree.
Sat, Nov 10, 2018November 05, 2018 02:52 IST
Luksika Kumkhum’s first ever title will potentially take her up to a new career high, 80, when the world rankings are updated on Monday.
Mon, Nov 05, 2018November 03, 2018 03:34 IST
In the tennis world, Luksika Kumkhum is among the few in the present generation of athletes to have come out as openly gay.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018November 01, 2018 03:56 IST
In an eventful career that lasted only seven years, Anastasia Myskina last played a competitive match at the 2007 French Open before leaving the game without officially retiring.
Thu, Nov 01, 2018October 31, 2018 03:47 IST
From being one of the big names in a tournament, Lisicki has been forced to start in the qualifying stages. At the same time, she hasn't shied away from taking a step down from the WTA Tour, to the Futures circuit.
Wed, Oct 31, 2018October 29, 2018 04:11 IST
Finishing the gruelling Louisville Ironman competition made Megh Thakar the youngest ever Indian to do so – given that the minimum age for competing is 18.
Mon, Oct 29, 2018October 29, 2018 03:53 IST
The decision to delay the tennis event was made on the back of the BCCI shifting the cricket match from its regular venue Wankhede Stadium to the Brabourne Stadium, which is housed within the CCI complex.
Mon, Oct 29, 2018October 28, 2018 04:53 IST
India collected 13 medals at the Youth Olympics, leaving powerhouses such as Britain and Germany in the shade but is the big haul a pointer to a golden future?
Sun, Oct 28, 2018October 14, 2018 01:14 IST
With Asian Cup on mind, Stephen Constantine’s India manage to hold higher-ranked China to a goalless draw.
Sun, Oct 14, 2018September 29, 2018 00:54 IST
Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson is in India for a promotional event and says there are no ‘personalities’ in boxing today.
Tue, Jun 30, 2020September 27, 2018 00:45 IST
India will play World Group Playoff at home against opponents Italy, who are ranked 10th in the Davis Cup
Thu, Sep 27, 2018September 17, 2018 00:45 IST
The final reading of the scoreline was Serbia 4, India naught.
Mon, Sep 17, 2018September 16, 2018 00:49 IST
Rohan Bopanna-Saketh Myneni lose to Serbian scratch pair Nikola Milojevic and debutant Danilo Petrovic as hosts take unassailable 3-0 lead in Davis Cup.
Sun, Sep 16, 2018September 15, 2018 00:56 IST
Ramkumar Ramanathan’s mistimed net approaches backfired against Serbia’s Laslo Djere; Prajnesh Gunneswaran goes down against Dusan Lajovic
Sat, Sep 15, 2018September 14, 2018 05:04 IST
The High Court case is against officials of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), who face allegations of wrongdoing in the selection of Asian Games teams.
Fri, Sep 14, 2018September 14, 2018 00:53 IST
Anand Amritraj says it’s difficult to police coaching so ban should be lifted, while Ankita Raina says those who don’t have resources will be at a disadvantage.
Fri, Sep 14, 2018September 11, 2018 00:41 IST
Ahead of Serbia’s Davis Cup World Group Playoff tie at home against India, Filip Krajinovic, their ace singles player has been ruled out with a shoulder injury.
Tue, Sep 11, 2018September 06, 2018 00:20 IST
The country’s highest ranked singles player Yuki Bhambri (96) and second highest doubles player Divij Sharan (38) both suffered injuries at US Open and have hence pulled out of the tie.
Thu, Sep 06, 2018September 05, 2018 00:51 IST
As Serbia prepares to host India in the Davis Cup World Group Playoffs in 10 days' time, the home-team will compete without the services of their talisman Novak Djokovic.
Wed, Sep 05, 2018September 02, 2018 00:35 IST
India return from Indonesia with a tally of 69 medals, their best-ever at Asian Games whereas the number of gold medals are best since the first Asiad in 1951.
Sun, Sep 02, 2018August 30, 2018 01:43 IST
Sharath Kamal has not been blessed with a mixed doubles partner who could strike the ball with enough venom to complement his power-playing style. Until he took to the table with Manika Batra at Jakarta.
Thu, Aug 30, 2018August 30, 2018 01:35 IST
Yuki Bhambri, India’s highest ranked player at 96, spearheads the singles roster also comprising of Ramkumar Ramanathan (134) and Prajnesh Gunneswaran (160).
Thu, Aug 30, 2018August 29, 2018 02:39 IST
It’s a historic achievement for table tennis in the country, for no Indian has won a medal at the Asiads since the sport was added to the roster at the 1958 Games (held in Japan).
Wed, Aug 29, 2018August 27, 2018 01:32 IST
The US Open will mark Yuki Bhambri’s 6th appearance in the main draw of a major.
Mon, Aug 27, 2018August 25, 2018 00:44 IST
Heena Sindhu rose from the seventh position in the early stage of the 10m women’s air pistol final to winning Asian Games bronze.
Sat, Aug 25, 2018