Thursday, 13 February 2025

Sports

PM Modi shares Olympian Neeraj Chopra's motivating blog on fight against obesity
OBESITY MENACE

PM Modi shares Olympian Neeraj Chopra's motivating blog on fight against obesity

Champions League: Real Madrid edge Man City in five-goal thriller in play-off first leg
A STUNNING COMEBACK

Champions League: Real Madrid edge Man City in five-goal thriller in play-off first leg

MANCHESTER: Jude Bellingham's late goal completed a stunning comeback from Real Madrid, who twice came from behind to clinch a narrow 3-2 first-leg advantage against Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs.

Champions Trophy: Starc withdraws with personal reasons, Smith to lead Australia
THE UPCOMING CHAMPIONS

Champions Trophy: Starc withdraws with personal reasons, Smith to lead Australia

Riyadh to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, qualifying starts this year
OLYMPIC ESPORTS GAMES

Riyadh to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, qualifying starts this year

LAUSANNE: The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than originally planned, following a 12-year agreement with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The qualifying period, the Road to the Olympic Esports Games, will start this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

Chess: Mumbai's rising star Vedant Panesar qualifies for 2026 Challengers section in Wijk aan Zee
THE CHALLENGERS SECTION

Chess: Mumbai's rising star Vedant Panesar qualifies for 2026 Challengers section in Wijk aan Zee

Bumrah is India’s Ronaldo, you don’t replace him until you have to, says Harmison
A STRIKING PARALLEL

Bumrah is India’s Ronaldo, you don’t replace him until you have to, says Harmison

NEW DELHI: Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has drawn a striking parallel between India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasising the irreplaceable nature of the fast bowler.

Former champ Norrie sails into Round 2 on return to Delray Beach
A WINNING RETURN

Former champ Norrie sails into Round 2 on return to Delray Beach

DELRAY: Top British singles player Cameron Norrie made a winning return to the Delray Beach Open with a hard-fought straight-sets win against qualifier Zachary Svajda to reach the second round of the ATP 250 event.

Olympian Akhil Kumar, Gaurav Bidhuri and Gaurav Sharma laud PM Modi’s 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative
PARIKSHA PE CHARCHA

Olympian Akhil Kumar, Gaurav Bidhuri and Gaurav Sharma laud PM Modi’s 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative

NEW DELHI: Olympian boxer and Arjuna Awardee Akhil Kumar has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative, calling it a crucial step in reducing exam stress and motivating students to excel. He compared the initiative to PM Modi’s encouragement of athletes before major sporting events, stating that just as players benefit from motivation during competitions, students too can perform better with the right mindset.

2024 runner up Germany women’s team arrives in Bhubaneswar ahead of FIH Pro League matches
THE CRUCIAL UPCOMING GAMES

2024 runner up Germany women’s team arrives in Bhubaneswar ahead of FIH Pro League matches

BHUBANESWAR: The Germany Women's Hockey Team arrived at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, on Monday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 fixtures in India. Led by Co-Captains Linnea Wiedemann and Sarah Strauss, Germany will take on Spain on 15 and 16 February before facing hosts India on 21 and 22 February.

Bihar looks to retain title as Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens C’ship begins on Tuesday
RETAIN TITLE

Bihar looks to retain title as Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens C’ship begins on Tuesday

GWALIOR: Defending champions Bihar will be looking to retain their title at the Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championships, which kicks off on Tuesday here at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) with a total participation of 21 teams in the U15 girls’ category.

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