Vinayak Padmadeo

Day after court setback, Sushil at peace with life

Narsingh should train hard for Rio, not get distracted by court issue: Sushil

Sushil says Narsingh will remain as a younger brother to him despite the trial controversy.

Chris Gayle not alone, sexism not new to international sport

Chris Gayle’s latest misdemeanour has cost him a fat contract with the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League in the wake of his ‘big bat’ comment. The sexism row in sports has been raging on for years now. We take a look at some of the controversies.

Haryana cops fear for Narsingh Yadav

Wrestlers Narsingh-Sushil tussle gets murky, CID claim threat to Narsingh

The tussle between Sushil Kumar and Narsingh Pancham Yadav turned serious with the Haryana Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) claiming Narsingh was under threat at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) training camp in Sonepat

Phogat sisters get reprieve, others face the axe for letting India down

The WFI had issued show-cause notices to four wrestlers, of which three, including the Phogat sisters, had forfeited their bouts at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament at Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia

Wrestler Sushil Kumar may move court for Rio Olympics berth

Sushil Kumar plans to take his Olympic ticket hunt all the way to court with the Wrestling Federation of India making it clear it is not in favour of his demand for a selection trial.

Olympic gold dreams crushed? Sushil Kumar not in Rio probables’ list

Sushil Kumar’s name is missing from the list of probables forwarded to the Indian Olympic Association for the Rio Games in August — the clearest indication yet that the double Olympic medallist may miss the bus this year.

Trials a must, there is lot of competition for Rio spots: Sushil Kumar

In the past nine months, Sushil Kumar has had to put with a lot after Narsingh Pancham Yadav qualified for the Rio Olympics in the 74kg category.

Wrestlers face action for forfeiting bouts at Rio Olympics qualifier

At least four Indian wrestlers who took part in the just-concluded Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, could be banned.

Djokovic pips Messi, Bolt to win successive Laureus award

With a near perfect season and a 82-6 win-loss record, Serbian and world No.1 tennis player is voted as the Sportsman of the Year in Berlin.

Messi missing out on Laureus award a glitch in the system, says Waugh

Lionel Messi hasn’t won a Laureus award in five nominations, and Steve Waugh acknowledged it needed to be fixed. Messi is in the running for the sixth time but may fail to go home with the statuette again.

Wrestling body at odds with PWL organisers over non-payment of dues

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has written to the organisers of Pro-Wrestling League (PWL) over the non-payment of dues.

South Asian Games provides much-needed modernisation to security forces

The home ministry had sanctioned Rs 60 crore to the police authorities in Assam and Meghalaya to upgrade their security apparatus

Volleyball league exposes cracks in federation

Fault lines in the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) came to the fore as the second season of the India Volleyball League was announced here on Wednesday.

Donald Trump a cotton candy candidate, says Kasparov

Kasparov made it clear that as opposed to his favourite surface, the chess board, life is not black and white. “You know between war and appeasement there is a vast territory called the leadership.

‘Virtually impossible to beat a machine in this age’: Garry Kasparov

The former world champion thinks if it was difficult to win against machines then, with advancement in technology it is virtually impossible to compete against machines in this age.

India’s Wushu athletes go from real to reel

Sweccha Jatav has appeared in the TV programmes, ‘Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega’ and ‘India’s Got Talent’, even as Anjul Namdeo has played bit part roles in a movie titled, ‘Ranviir The Marshall’

Coaches, shooters under scanner after flop show at Rio qualifier

India had a relatively quiet outing with only three shooters getting quota places for the Rio Olympic Games.

2020 Tokyo Olympics to have men compete against women in shooting

By the 2020 Olympics (in Tokyo), women shooters will be seen competing against men. The previous instance was during the 1992 Barcelona Games, where skeet was held as an open event and six women shooters were allowed to compete.

Ayonika wins silver, earns India 11th Olympic shooting qualifying spot

Ayonika Paul missed out on a possible victory and settled for silver at the Asian Olympic qualifying shooting championships on Friday.

Dejected but not out, Vijay promises to return for 2020 Olympics

Vijay Kumar stayed away from the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi, on Friday. He had no reason to be here after his hopes to participate at this year’s Rio Olympic Games were dashed on Thursday.

Kynan traps India’s 10th Rio quota spot, Vijay misses out

Trap shooter Kynan Chenai secured the tenth Rio Olympics quota berth for India with a fourth-place finish in the Asia Olympics qualifying competition on January 28.

Trap shooting gives India 10th Olympic quota spot

Kynan Chenai saved the day for the hosts in the Asia Olympics qualifying competition underway here as he secured another quota place for the country in the Rio Olympics.

Shooter Heena Sidhu claims Rio Olympics berth in 10m air pistol

Pistol shooter Heena Sidhu earned an Olympic quota for India as she bagged gold in the 10 metre air pistol for women at the Asia Olympic Qualifying Competition in New Delhi on Wednesday.

With quota spots for Rio at stake, time for shooters to hold nerve

Manavjit Singh Sandhu and a host of Indian shooters hope to book their berths for the Rio Olympics amid familiar settings of the Karni Singh shooting range, the venue of the Asia Olympic Qualifying Competition which is the last chance to qualify for the Games.

Narang hopes to come good in all three rifle events

In the New Year, the 32-year-old has set big targets. The rifle ace wants to peak in all of the three disciplines he shoots – the air rifle, 50m prone and 3 positions.

Success of Pro Kabaddi League opens doors for desi coaches overseas

Kabaddi coaches, it seems, will finally have their day in the sun after the runaway success of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) opened doors to international opportunities.

Many Pro-Wrestling League players still awaiting promised payment

The Pro-Wrestling League also meant big paycheques for many unheralded names in Indian wrestling. But for a few grapplers, the wait for the promised paycheque has extended beyond the New Year.

The curious case of wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt’s missing dog

London Games bronze medal-winning wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt’s pet dog ‘Tiger’ has gone missing.