Grappling with ban, Bajrang Punia eyes comeback and 2028 Olympics

Battling a four-year ban and parallel court cases, Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia says he is training for a return to the mat. In a conversation with Patriot, the wrestler alleges procedural lapses and insists he never refused testing

Virat Kohli’s brief return powers Delhi into Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals

Delhi seal first knockout berth in five years after Kohli’s century and match-winning cameo

I have won the Worlds and CWG titles, want an Olympic medal : Nitu Ghanghas

Nitu, the 2023 world champion and 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist in the non-Olympic 48kg division, suffered a surprise quarterfinal exit at last year's women's nationals, going down to Meenakshi Hooda, who also went on to win the World's gold medal.

Delhi cricket’s shrinking footprint in Indian teams

From senior women to juniors, Delhi’s presence in Indian squads has dwindled sharply in recent years, prompting former players and coaches to question selection policies, accountability, and the Capital’s fading dominance

Vinesh Phogat targets 2028 Olympics; Punia offers unconditional support

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who recently announced her return to the sport following the birth of her son, has found a steadfast ally in fellow Olympian Bajrang Punia

Marijne returns as chief coach of embattled Indian women’s hockey team

Marijne would be replacing Harendra Singh, who had to resign in December last year due to the team's underwhelming results

Vijay Hazare: Kohli to play Jan 6 game for Delhi, says DDCA chief Rohan Jaitley

Star batter Virat Kohli is set to play Delhi’s Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Railways on January 6 as he prepares for the upcoming home ODI series against New Zealan

Indian badminton in 2025: Sen, Satwik-Chirag deliver highs as youth offer hope in transition

In an otherwise stop-start year, Satwik and Chirag reaffirmed their status as India's premier doubles pair despite battling injury and illness early in the season.