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Fostering talents

In a bid to make a difference, a slew of sports persons have set up their own academies to nurture young talentl.

8 Jan 2020 12:00 AM IST

(L-R) Gadi Chandrasekhar Reddy, Siva Kishore Kosaraju, Thomas Govathoti and Baskaran Arunachala Reddy

The winning quartet

City rowers make the country proud with their maiden victory at the Asian Rowing Masters Regatta 2019.

6 Jan 2020 1:11 AM IST

Jhanavi Goli pose with her medal on Sunday.

Telangana swimmers impress at SZ meet

Ruthvik emerged individual champion in Group I with 35 points.

6 Jan 2020 12:01 AM IST

India shooter Manu Bhaker on Saturday said that even an Olympic gold medal cannot satisfy her hunger as she will always try her best to make the country proud. (Photo:Instagram)

Even an Olympic gold can-'t satisfy my hunger: Shooter Manu Bhaker

In December 2019, Bhaker clinched two gold medals in the 63rd National Shooting Championship Competitions.

4 Jan 2020 5:52 PM IST

India spinner Harbhajan Singh on Saturday urged Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to do the needful after vandalism at Nankana Sahib Gurdwara. (Photo:AFP)

Harbhajan Singh urges Pakistan PM to -'do needful-' after Gurdwara...

On Friday, a violent mob gathered outside Nankana Sahib Gurdwara and pelted stones.

4 Jan 2020 1:39 PM IST

A man takes pictures of the participants vehicles outside the technical verification area in the Saudi port city of Jeddah on January 2, 2020 ahead of the Dakar Rally which starts in the kingdom on January 5. (AFP)

Former F1 champ Alonso aims to make history as Dakar Rally goes to...

The Spanish legend aims to add the tough rally to his two Formula One titles and the Le Mans 24-hour race. Also in his...

3 Jan 2020 10:35 AM IST

Rahul Srivatsav.

Rahul Srivatsav is closer to becoming a Grand Master

Slated to play a few more tournaments in Italy, Rahul is likely to complete the required rating points in a fortnight.

2 Jan 2020 1:00 AM IST

Sports Village Academias CFO Durdana Arshi (right) presents a memento Ivica Kekez, President of Tenis Klub Split, in Croatia on Monday.

Croatian experts for camp in Hyderabad

The sports promoterâ€™s CEO and CFO Mohd Shamsuddin and Durdana Arshi signed a deal with Croatian Tennis Klub Split.

1 Jan 2020 3:07 AM IST

Koneru Humpy with her daughter Ahana.

For World champâ€™s daughter, B is for Bishop

Chess queen Humpy is inspired by winning mothers Mary Kom, Serena.

1 Jan 2020 2:12 AM IST

Koneru Humpy with her daughter Ahana and husband Anvesh Dasari in this file photo.

Ahana! This oneâ€™s for the baby

Itâ€™s been a challenge for Humpy, who started preparing for her second innings, baby in tow.

30 Dec 2019 1:53 AM IST

Bad sport?

Boxer Mary Komâ€™s act of refusing the customary handshake and hug to her younger opponent, Nikhat Zareen has evoked...

30 Dec 2019 12:01 AM IST

M.C. Mary Kom celebrates after winning the 51kg final bout of the womens boxing trials for Olympics 2020 qualifiers in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: PTII

Mary delivers at Christmas!

Nails Nikhat to the Baseline in trial bout for next yearâ€™s Olympic qualifiers.

29 Dec 2019 6:07 AM IST