Sports
Parvej Khan: From backwaters of Nuh to university circuit of USA
The runner used a mile-long stretch in his village, which borders Gurugram, to fulfill dreams of becoming an athlete; he is now on a scholarship at University of Florida, earning honours and medals
IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 19 runs
DC posted 208 for four in their must-win game against LSG. Opener Abhishek Porel scored a 33-ball 58 at the top while a rearguard act by Tristan Stubbs (57 not out off 25 deliveries) took DC over the 200-run mark
Wrestling hub Chhatrasal Stadium set to cut number of grapplers
Following the thrashing of a wrestling coach by a trainee, the administration is planning to reduce the strength, weeding out those staying without permission
Rishabh Pant scripts turnaround, makes it to India team with IPL performances
The Uttarakhand-born Pant, who was groomed as a cricketer in the Capital and has also led Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, has hammered 413 runs in 11 matches at an average of 41.3, which is his second best in an IPL season
GD Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj launches sports arena
Actor and TV host Rannvijay Singha asks students to stay active; arena includes facilities for football, basketball, badminton, pickleball, volleyball and swimming
Make in India: Gymnast takes up manufacturing kits
However, the problem of “not having good quality playing kits in India” had a lasting impact on Ritika Kulshreshtha and she decided to set up her own unit to support the female gymnastics fraternity in India
IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs
Delhi now joined Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants with 12 points each in a mid-table scramble for the playoffs
Gymnastics temple of North India
Dhoolsiras village in South West Delhi has become a hub of gymnastics for aspirants from NCR and neighbouring states; encouraged by the response, the owners are eyeing a foreign coach
