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Matches will be played on a league-cum-knockout basis from 8 am to 8 pm daily and entry to the stadium is free to enable spectators to witness the spectacular sport. (Image courtesy: APK-Dl.com)

Hyderabad is up for Sepak Takraw World Cup

The November 2 to 5 event has drawn 16 men and 12 women teams.

28 Oct 2017 3:58 AM IST

Indias top boxers Manoj Kumar and Shiva Thapa registered comprehensive victories to cruise into the quarterfinals of the Second Elite Mens National Boxing Championship being held in Visakhapatnam, on Friday.

National Boxing Championship: Manoj Kumar and Shiva Thapa punch into...

Shiva, the 2015 World Championship bronze medalist, lived up to his favourite tag in the lightweight category.

28 Oct 2017 3:53 AM IST

Action from the Girls Under-16 100 metres final at the Junior Athletic meet for Boys and Girls of U-14 & U-16 held at GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad.

Double for Akhilesh Konajya

Padma Sree too claims top spot in 100m & 200m race events.

27 Oct 2017 11:58 PM IST

Sangram Dahiya missed gold by a whisker as he had to settle for the silver medal in the final round of the mens double trap of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range on Friday.(Photo: Facebook)

ISSF World Cup Final: India's Sangram Dahiya wins silver in double...

Sangram Dahiya gave a tough competition to Hu Binyuan of China before eventually finishing second to pick up silver.

27 Oct 2017 8:46 PM IST

Golfing, wedding and exotic destination lure Indians to Mauritius which had welcomed about 83,000 Indians during 2016.

Indians get new window to PGA Tour

With the resumption of the PGA Tour China, now with a totally international flavour, it opens the door for Indian...

27 Oct 2017 2:49 AM IST

Sai Neeths father, Mahesh, said his son has been boxing from the age of 10 and always wore headgear. (Representational Image)

Men's National Boxing Championship: Mandeep Jangra, Manoj Kumar are...

Manoj maintained a safe distance from Rahul but still kept landing his jabs and hooks.

27 Oct 2017 2:40 AM IST

Sports Authority of Telangana State chairman A. Venkateshwar Reddy.

Big plans to boost sports in Telangana

Recently, the Union government decided to dole out Rs 50,000 per month as stipend to 152 sportspersons.

27 Oct 2017 2:35 AM IST

After all, they claim to play games in which the least element of chance has been taken away and these pursuits challenge the application of pure mental skills.

In big blow, EU court rules bridge not sport

The players of cerebral games like bridge, chess and Go may feel insulted at such a narrow legal interpretation of...

27 Oct 2017 1:26 AM IST

British courts and officials have already refused bridge, claiming a sport must have a significant element of physical activity.

Mind game: This bridge is too far for the card game

Bridge is not sport, EU court rules casting shadow over chess, Go.

27 Oct 2017 1:12 AM IST

The hijab-sporting powerlifter, is an icon of strength, determination and faith.

Majiziya Bhanu: The powerpuff girl

A silver medallist in the Asian powerlifting championship, Majiziya Bhanu.

27 Oct 2017 12:05 AM IST

Meanwhile, former World Youth Boxing Champion L. Devendro Singh from Manipur emerge victorious with a 5-0 victory against Arunachals Kumar Beyong.

Boxer Kranthi wins, catches coach's eye at national meet

Assam's Shiva Thapa stayed on track to win his second consecutive gold at the National Championship.

26 Oct 2017 2:07 AM IST

The powerpuff girl

Majiziya Bhanu the hijab-sporting powerlifter, is an icon of strength, determination and faith.

26 Oct 2017 12:00 AM IST