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Midfielder Ritu Rani had announced her retirement in September last year, post her wedding. (Photo: Hockey India)

Ritu Rani comes out of retirement as Hockey India announce squad for...

India will be up against Belarus, Canada, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Chile in the Hockey World League...

9 March 2017 7:53 PM IST

Venue, weather are the X-factors

With unsettled weather predicted over the weekend, it promises to be among the most open of Indian Opens for some time.

9 March 2017 1:16 AM IST

Akhil Rabindra makes cut in McLaren Academy

As part of this year's initiative, four of the Academy drivers will compete in the 2017 British GT Championship.

9 March 2017 1:14 AM IST

The Indian women were quick to get off the blocks as Vandana Katariya scored a stunning field goal in the 6th minute. (Photo: PTI)

Indian eves complete Hockey Test series clean sweep of Belarus

India held strong and even converted a penalty corner through skipper Rani in the 55th minute to eventually seal the...

8 March 2017 4:22 PM IST

Vijay Goel said that the Sports Authority of India in its Special Area Game Scheme has provided training to 807 women sports persons out of total 1862 sports persons. (Photo: PTI)

Sports Ministry to form committee to resolve women complaints

Sports Minister Vijay Goel said that his ministry follows a zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment.

8 March 2017 4:18 PM IST

Athletes contributed input into the product, and figure skater Zahra Lari was among those who tested it. (Photo: AP)

Nike unveils hijab for Muslim female athletes

Sportswear brand Nike unveilled a special sports hijab, which is set to go on sale next year, for female Muslim...

8 March 2017 3:49 PM IST

Britains Justin Rose, the 2013 US Open champion, fired the first hole-in-one on the new Rio Olympic Golf Course on Thursday. (Representational image)

SSP bent on retaining Indian Open

Cabrera Bello is a two-time winner on the European Tour but his last win came back in 2012.

8 March 2017 1:18 AM IST

Sports Authority of Telangana State chairman A. Venkateshwar Reddy (right) submits a proposal to set up a Sports Authority of India Regional Centre in Hyderabad to Injeti Srinivas, Union sports secretary and SAI director-general in Delhi.

Plans to set up SAI centre in the Hyderabad

Ministry agrees in principle, Gachibowli survey Wednesday.

6 March 2017 12:51 AM IST

For the future: Tennis ace Sania Mirza (left) and former cricketer V.V.S. Laxman (right) have started academies for their respective sports.

The game must go on

Sportspersons have their plans well laid out to keep scoring in their second innings, after they hang up their willows...

6 March 2017 12:00 AM IST

Sakshi Malik had alleged on Saturday that the Haryana government is yet to present her with the prize money that she was promised for winning bronze at the Rio Olympics. (Photo: PTI)

Haryana sports minister rejects Sakshi Malik's claim

Haryana sports minister Anil Vij alleged that some people might have -"prevailed upon-" Sakshi Malik to tweet.

5 March 2017 8:25 PM IST

The Indian Rugby sevens team. (Photo: Rugby Asia)

India beat Pakistan in Asia Men's Rugby Sevens Trophy 2017

Indian team defeated Pakistan by 14-12 and secured a 7th rank in the Asia Men's Rugby Sevens Trophy 2017.

5 March 2017 7:44 PM IST

Sakshi Malik was promised a prize money of Rs 2.5 crore for winning the Bronze medal at the Rio Olympics. (Photo: PTI)

Sakshi Malik yet to receive prize money from Haryana govt for Rio 2016...

Sakshi Malik, who became the 1st woman wrestler to win a bronze medal for India, is yet to receive her prize money from...

4 March 2017 6:40 PM IST