Hockey: Indian men eye big win over Sri Lanka in Asiad opener
After the islanders, the Sardar Singh-led side will face Oman on September 23 before more tough encounters against arch-rival Pakistan (September 25) and China (September 27). Two-time gold medallist India, who stood top of the podium in 1966 and 1998, would definitely be looking for thumping wins... read more »
Sardar Singh named as flag bearer for India at Asian Games
New Delhi: Sardar Singh, captain of Indian men hockey team, will be the flag bearer for the country during the opening ceremony of the 17th Asian Games 2014 scheduled to take place in Incheon, South Korea on 19 September 2014. The 28-year-old midfielder was also a part of the torch lighting... read more »
Li Na retires from tennis
Li Na, the two-time grand slam champion from China, has announced that she is quitting the game because of a long-term struggle with knee injuries. Li has been a transformational presence for the sport in the Far East, having lifted the French Open crown in 2011 and then added the Australian Open... read more »
Pankaj Advani and Others Qualify for Indian Open Snooker
Pune: India’s No. 1 snooker player Pankaj Advani along with five others qualified for the Indian Open Championships after winning their respective knockout matches, here on Thursday. In the qualifiers which concluded at the PYC Hindu Gymkhana tables, Advani blanked Rafat Habib 4-0 while... read more »
