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Roelant Oltmans

Hockey India invites applications for new coach

It was the first time HI has advertised for the position on its website.

6 Sept 2017 1:00 AM IST

Usain Bolt of Jamaica gestures with maiko, or an apprentice geisha, during a promotional event in Kyoto, western Japan on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Usain Bolt feels his records will last long

The only sprinter to capture the 100-metre and 200-metre track titles at three consecutive Olympics.

6 Sept 2017 12:48 AM IST

Students currently learning under Ilavazhaki.

Fostering champions

The three-time world carrom champion is on a mission to help underprivileged players to groom their talent.

6 Sept 2017 12:18 AM IST

Oltmans was sacked on last Saturday citing a string of poor performances in the recent past. (Photo: PTI)

Hockey India invites applications for chief coach after Roelant...

The chief coach will be given a three-year term till December 31 i.e. 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games cycle.

5 Sept 2017 4:56 PM IST

By the look of her stint at Mae Young Classic, a WWE womens event, the 2016 Asian Games power lifting gold medallist is destined for greatness.(Photo: Youtube/Screengrab)

Watch: Indian WWE woman wrestler Kavita Devi steals hearts, gets...

The Haryana girl is the first Indian women's wreslter to appear in WWE.

5 Sept 2017 11:47 AM IST

Rossis enforced absence leaves his teammate Maverick Vinales to fly the Movistar Yamaha teams flag in San Marino. (Photo: AP)

Crash victim Valentino Rossi to miss San Marino Moto GP

The Italian nine-time world champion is recovering from a broken leg after a training crash last week.

5 Sept 2017 9:57 AM IST

Badminton Association of India secretary Punnaiah Chowdary, centre, and other members address the media on fake sports certificates in Vijayawada.

Practical selection sought in admissions: R K Purushottam

The Association also passed a resolution named the 32 Krida Vikas Kendras (KVK) in the name of Arjuna and Dronacharya...

5 Sept 2017 6:44 AM IST

Last week, Roelant Oltmans was sacked as the head coach of the Indian mens hockey team, following a three-day meeting of the Hockey India High Performance and Development Committee.(Photo: AFP)

Post Roelant Oltmans' termination, Hockey India begins search for new...

It should be noted that the new head coach has to commit with the Indian hockey team till 2020.

4 Sept 2017 8:33 PM IST

Bengal tied their yesterdays match against UP as they consolidated their position atop the Zone B standings with 40 points from 11 matches. (Photo: AP)

Pro Kabaddi: Jaipur Pink Panthers topple Gujarat, Bengal Warriors pip...

The Gujarat Fortune Giants faced the third defeat of their Pro Kabaddi campaign, losing 2 matches on the trot.

4 Sept 2017 11:00 AM IST

ISSF World Championship: Kynan Chenai finishes sixth at Shotgun Worlds

He had the chance to become the fourth Indian shotgun shooter to win a championship medal, but missed the opportunity.

4 Sept 2017 1:34 AM IST

Manipurs Lalhruaizela fell behind state mate Lalnunsanga early in the race and thereafter, struggled to his way past the pack.

JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship: Reddy opens up big lead in...

Aizawl's Malsawmdawngliana took the top spot followed by Ahmedabad's Sachin Chaudhary while Chennai's Mathew finished...

4 Sept 2017 1:27 AM IST

The 47-year-old Rathore was till now serving as minister of state for information & broadcasting.(Photo: PTI)

Rajyavardhan Rathore replaces Vijay Goel as India's sports minister

Rathore becomes the first sportsperson to head India's sports ministry.

3 Sept 2017 3:23 PM IST