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In the past couple of years, an increasing number of sporting associations around the world have tweaked their regulations to allow for the wearing of the hijab while competing in a match.

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Sportswomen have had qualms with the hijab law' in Iran. If a country demands it, should women athletes be okay with...

18 Jun 2018 12:24 AM IST

S. Selena represents Maharashtra United in the Ultimate Table Tennis league.

S Selena eager to prove a point

Selena was United's second pick in Round 7 at the draft.

17 Jun 2018 3:19 AM IST

Coach Harendra Singh.

SAI orders review of regional centres

Harendra on Monday had expressed serious concern over quality of food and hygiene at the SAI South Centre.

13 Jun 2018 6:37 AM IST

Priya was one of six candidates selected for the 50-meter rifle prone ISSF Junior World Cup scheduled to be held in Suhl, Germany. (Photo: ANI)

After Yogi Adityanath, Meerut District Magistrate gives financial aid...

Singh had written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking monetary aid for travel and accommodation in Germany.

12 Jun 2018 12:19 PM IST

The couple had two kids together, a 3-year-old son, Edward Nash Skan Miller, and late baby Emeline Grier. (Photo: Screengrab/Instagram)

Olympian Bode Miller mourns death of 19-month-old daughter who drowned...

Miller shared the news on his Instagram account on Tuesday, which left his friends and well-wishers in a state of shock.

12 Jun 2018 11:38 AM IST

Coach Harendra Singh.

Food foul, cries hockey coach

Mess at SAI Bengaluru Lack of meat, too much oil, fat.

12 Jun 2018 1:52 AM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath grants shooter Priya Singh fund for ISS Junior World Cup

UP CM Yogi Adityanath grants shooter Priya Singh fund for ISS Junior...

Priya was selected for the 50-meter rifle prone for ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany.

9 Jun 2018 2:26 PM IST

Warriors joined an elite group of teams to win multiple championships in a four-year span. (Photo: AP)

2018 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Cavaliers to win 3rd title...

The Warriors beat Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a 4-0 sweep in the best-of-seven championship series.

9 Jun 2018 9:56 AM IST

Before leaving to attend the Group of Seven summit in Canada, Trump told reporters he was considering pardoning some 3,000 people, including Ali, who died in 2016. (Photo: AP)

Muhammad Ali family lawyer to Donald Trump: thanks, but no pardon...

It was unclear why Trump would consider a pardon, given that Ali's conviction was overturned.

8 Jun 2018 9:26 PM IST

Hockey Champions Trophy: India has calibre to finish on top, says PR...

The skipper also said the Champions Trophy provides India the best chance to judge its potential ahead of the...

8 Jun 2018 7:16 PM IST

Manohar Lal Khattar government makes a bizzare move to improve infrastructure of sports in Haryana. (Photo: PTI)

Haryana issues bizarre 'diktat', asks athletes to share income with...

Athletes to deposit one-third of their income earned from professional sports or commercial endorsements.

8 Jun 2018 11:54 AM IST

Juan Martin del Potro said he never imagined that the likes of the 20-time Grand Slam champion and Nadal would still be standing in his path at major tournaments almost a decade later. (Photo: AP)

2018 French Open: Del Potro has 'nothing to lose' against 'king of...

Del Potro will be playing in a Grand Slam semi-final for the fifth time when he steps onto Court Philippe Chatrier.

8 Jun 2018 8:54 AM IST