Twitter says Olympics, International Olympic Committee accounts hacked
Twitter said on Saturday that an official Twitter account of the Olympics and the International Olympic Committee`s (IOC) media Twitter account had been hacked and temporarily locked.
Feb 16, 2020, 09:29 AM IST
Gunning for gold at Asian Championships, but eye on Tokyo Olympics: Deepak Punia
Indian wrestler Deepak Punia came out of the senior World Championships in September 2019 with a silver medal around his neck and heavy bandaging around his left ankle.
Feb 15, 2020, 18:06 PM IST
Kobe Bryant leads 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame finalists
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash last month, led the eight finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 in honour of his outstanding
Feb 15, 2020, 17:02 PM IST
India's Bhawna Jat qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 20km RaceWalk event
The 24-year-old from Rajasthan clocked a record time of 1 hour, 29 minutes and 54 seconds to bring about her win at the Seventh National Race Walk Championships.
Feb 15, 2020, 11:15 AM IST
Amit Panghal ranked world No.1 by IOC's Boxing Task Force
Panghal has enjoyed a phenomenal run since 2017, clinching gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Feb 13, 2020, 13:16 PM IST
Chinese Grand Prix called off due to Coronavirus outbreak
The Formula One Chinese Grand Prix will not take place as scheduled on April 19 due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, The Times and other media outlets reported on Wednesday.
Feb 12, 2020, 15:01 PM IST
Gaurav Chauhan, Jyoti Gulia punch silver as Indian boxers bag 5 medals in Hungary
President`s Cup silver medallist Gaurav Chauhan (91kg) and former youth world champion Jyoti Gulia (51kg) claimed silver medals as India finished their campaign with 4 silver medals and 1 bronze at
Feb 08, 2020, 16:20 PM IST
Anna Korakaki to be 1st-ever woman to start Olympic torch relay
Korakaki won a gold and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and was the world champion in 2018.
Feb 07, 2020, 10:29 AM IST
World Anti Doping Agency asks CAS for public hearing of Russia case
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said it has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a public hearing on its case for Russia's exclusion from international sporting competitions. WADA
Feb 04, 2020, 15:11 PM IST
Indian boxers bag 6 gold medals at Sweden boxing meet
Indian boxers claim 6 gold medals at Golden Girl Championship in Sweden.
Feb 03, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
Helicopter in Kobe Bryant crash lacked certificate to fly in fog
Air traffic controllers had given the helicopter pilot "special visual flight rules," or clearance to fly in the less-than-optimal weather around the Burbank airport.
Feb 01, 2020, 12:51 PM IST
LeBron James gives heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant in pre-game ceremony
LeBron James gave a heartfelt tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, saying that the Los Angeles Lakers game against Portland Trail Blazer is a `celebration of his life`.
Feb 01, 2020, 12:16 PM IST
We are completely devastated: Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa
Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant has spoken out for the first time since her husband and daughter Gianna's demise in a helicopter crash. Vanessa said the family is 'completely devastated' by the
Jan 30, 2020, 18:36 PM IST
Rangers FC sign Indian forward Bala Devi
Rangers Football Club on Wednesday announced the signing of India women's football team attacker Bala Devi from Manipur Police Sports Club, subject to international clearance.
Jan 29, 2020, 20:32 PM IST
Javeline thrower Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Tokyo Olympics 2020
This was the Olympic medal hopeful's first competitive event after recovering from the injury.
Jan 29, 2020, 15:10 PM IST
Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch to be lit using hydrogen for first time
Organisers aim to offset all carbon emissions generated during the Games and also use the Olympics to boost awareness of environmental issues in Japan.
Jan 27, 2020, 13:07 PM IST
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter die in helicopter crash
American basketball legend Kobe Bryant with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna believed to have died in a helicopter crash on Sunday (January 26), according to The Guardian report.
Jan 27, 2020, 07:05 AM IST
Sports fraternity wishes nation on 71st Republic Day
On this day in 1950, India solidified its sovereignty by putting into effect the Constitution of India, which took nearly three years of careful deliberation to finalise.
Jan 26, 2020, 13:04 PM IST
Padma Vibhushan for Mary Kom, PV Sindhu awarded Padma Bhushan
Sindhu became the only Indian woman to win an Olympic silver when she reached the final of the women's singles event at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jan 26, 2020, 09:57 AM IST
Hockey India announces 32 players for men's national coaching camp
Dragflicker and defender Varun Kumar, who was out of action due to a nerve injury, has returned for the national coaching camp.
Jan 25, 2020, 14:03 PM IST
