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IOA cannot exercise control over WFI; UWW should lift ban: WFI chief tells world body chief Lalovic

Sanjay, who won the polls on December 21 by a huge margin, also drew UWW’s attention to a Delhi High Court order which prohibits IOA’s interference in the affairs of the National Sports Federations.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni allegedly duped of Rs 15 crore, files case against ex-business partners

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s lawyers claimed that terms in the agreement were not honoured.

Gautam Adani meets R Praggnanandhaa, extends his support: 'His success is an inspiration'

Praggnanandhaa found support from Adani Group Chairman and industrialist Gautam Adani who wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that the 18-year-old's success was an inspiration to 'countless young Indians'.

Fresh protest erupts in Indian wrestling; this time against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh

Punia had returned his Padma Shri while Vinesh had returned her Arjuna and Khel Ratna awards, saying that these awards mean nothing when they are struggling to get justice.

2023 recap: Why did wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Padma Shri?

2023 ended the way it began—with some of India’s finest sportspeople protesting against a seemingly immoveable political force. Even a cursory glance at India’s sporting bodies will show administrators who have been in power for decades without showing results.

Gukesh D secures spot in FIDE Candidates 2024, becomes third Indian to qualify

Gukesh’s qualification means that for the first time in history, three Indian players -- Praggnanandhaa R (a World Cup finalist) and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi (the winner of FIDE Grand Swiss) being the other two, will compete in the FIDE Candidates.

India's most Googled: How to get good at kabaddi was at No. 3 among 'how to' searches in 2023. What gives?

Year ender 2023: Crores to be made in Pro Kabaddi League auctions and initiatives to connect with grassroots talent and recruit them young are among the reasons why kabaddi is piquing India's interest again.

2023 recap: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, DP Manu and the year of India's javelin throwers

Year Ender 2023 special: How Indian javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena and DP Manu dominated the world in championships across Doha, Budapest, Hangzhou could be an inflection point for India's track and field as we enter 2024, an Olympic year.

Nepal's former cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane convicted of raping a minor

In January, Nepal court released Lamichhane who was arrested after a 17-year-old girl alleged that he raped her in a hotel room in Kathmandu in August last year.

Meet the millionaires of the Esports arena, powered by India’s growing gaming industry

Esports is on the threshold of big growth. Its appeal both for participants and content creators has gone up many fold. It is all set to touch Rs 1,100 crore by 2025.

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Start of play delayed after third umpire gets stuck in lift

Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: The on-field umpires-Michael Gough and Joel Wilson-informed the two batters David Warner and Steve Smith about the delay and play resumed after the fourth umpire took Richard Illingworth's place until he returned to the box.

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards

Vinesh Phogat posted the news on her X (formerly Twitter) and shared a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi where she wrote about her decision to return both the Khel Ratna and the Arjuna awards.

India’s Asian Games high gave cricket a complex in an eventful 2023

Paris Olympics 2024 will test India’s progress as a global sports power but aspiration levels must be modest

In Pics: Javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra turns 26, celebrates birthday

The coming year promises to be a huge one for Neeraj Chopra, who will defend the men's javelin Olympic title he earned in Tokyo in 2021 at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Ex-West Indies captain Kieron Pollard to join England coaching staff for 2024 T20 World Cup

England will defend the title they won for the second time in Australia 13 months ago in a tournament expanded from 16 to 20 teams.

India record maiden Test win over Australia, win by 8 wickets in one-off women's Test

While India scripted the biggest win for any team by margin of runs against England, their first-ever triumph over Australia in 11 Tests now has ensured more entries in the column of matches won’ compared to matches lost’

'Have taken retirement from wrestling,' says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan after ministry suspends WFI

Brij Bhushan's comments came soon after WFI's suspension by the Sports Ministry till further orders.

Moneycontrol Weekend Selects: Top stories this afternoon

A compilation of top weekend reads to keep you informed of the latest trending stories.

The prescient film that told the story of the Indian wrestlers

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik announced her retirement shortly after Sanjay Singh's appointment as Wrestling Federation of India chief, recalling a film called Dear Comrade about sexual harassment in sport.

Yogeshwar Dutt on Sakshi Malik's retirement from wrestling: 'Saddest part of their career'

Reacting to the Sakshi Malik's decision to retire, Yogeshwar Dutt said retiring from sport was the saddest part of any athlete's career, but it was a personal decision to move on.

Moneycontrol Weekend Selects: Top stories this afternoon

A compilation of top weekend reads to keep you informed of the latest trending stories.

Year Ender 2023 | 7 reasons why 2023 is a year to remember in Indian sports

Welcome 2024: Things that happened in Indian sports in 2023 that bode well for India in 2024, as we get set for the Paris Summer Olympics.

Sakshi Malik gets teary eyed & quits Wrestling as Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI chief

Olympic medalist Sakshee Malikkh (Sakshi Malik) said she was quitting wrestling if Sanjay Singh, who won the WFI elections for the president post, is appointed as the chief of the wrestling body. Sanjay Singh is the close aide of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Bajrang Punia to return Padma Shri after Sanjay Singh's appointment as WFI chief

Bajrang Punia released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, citing his decision to give back the Padma Shri that was bestowed upon him in 2019.