Shivanee Pawar, an Asian Championships bronze-medal winning wrestler, had hoped to begin her 2025 season at either the Zagreb Ranking Series in Croatia in early February or at Muhamet Malo Ranking Series in Albania later this month. However, the 26-year-old wrestler missed both tournaments because of reasons beyond her control — the long-standing administrative tussle […]

Sunelita Toppo is on the move, and four Germans are running to stop her. A pass is played in her direction from the right flank and even before it reaches her, the puny attacker is surrounded by the quartet in pink, each one at least a head taller than her. On the run, Sunelita opens […]

The Sports Ministry has introduced a ‘Special Capacity Building Course’ aimed at helping elite athletes to become coaches, referees, and technical officials. The decision was taken keeping in mind the lack of coaches in the country at the elite level. Talking about the ‘Special Capacity Building Course’, sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “I see a […]

In a crucial Indian Super League (ISL) encounter on February 26, 2025, East Bengal FC secured a vital 2-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, bolstering their aspirations for a play-off berth. The match remained goalless until the 86th minute when an own goal by Hyderabad’s Manoj Mohammed handed […]

hreyas Iyer’s journey to the 2025 Champions Trophy has been a testament to resilience and seizing opportunities. Despite initial uncertainties surrounding his inclusion in India’s squad, Iyer’s recent performances have solidified his position as a linchpin in the team’s middle order. In the lead-up to the tournament, Iyer showcased his prowess during the ODI series […]