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PTI -January 7, 2026

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

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.

PTI -January 2, 2026

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

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

PTI -November 30, 2025

Recognise your child’s potential and stand by them, success will follow: Anju Bobby George

Recognise your child’s potential and stand by them, success will follow: Anju Bobby George

The message was clear: understand your child, recognise the talent hidden within them, and stand by them - then success will never be far.

VIVEK SHUKLA -November 26, 2025

Prakash Bhandari: Delhi’s first test cricketer and master of three sports

Prakash Bhandari: Delhi’s first test cricketer and master of three sports

A rare, multi-disciplinary talent who moved with ease from cricket to golf and bridge, he spent seven decades nurturing Delhi’s sporting culture. Bhandari’s teammates recall his journey from Anand Parbat’s grounds to international arenas

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -November 19, 2025

Delhi cricket grapples with poor form, planning gaps

Delhi cricket grapples with poor form, planning gaps

With early Ranji setbacks and no clear Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 roadmap, Delhi’s domestic campaign highlights wider issues of planning, selection stability and DDCA administration.

PTI -November 6, 2025

Women’s World Cup triumph a watershed moment for Indian sports not just cricket: Amol Muzumdar

Women’s World Cup triumph a watershed moment for Indian sports not just cricket: Amol Muzumdar

The Indian women's cricket team clinched its first-ever World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai last week.

PTI -September 21, 2025

Pycroft is not a schoolteacher, or principal: Ravichandran Ashwin

Pycroft is not a schoolteacher, or principal: Ravichandran Ashwin

Pycroft was the referee last Sunday when India, as a policy decision, did not shake hands with Pakistan after their Asia Cup match.

PTI -September 17, 2025

Mastantuono becomes youngest starter for Real Madrid in Champions League

Mastantuono becomes youngest starter for Real Madrid in Champions League

At 18 years, 33 days old, Mastantuono started Tuesday in Madrid's league phase opener against Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.