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The Government of India, in its interim budget, before the Lok Sabha polls in mid-2019, has increased the sports budget by Rs 214.20 crore for the financial year 2019-2020. The overall sports budget was increased from Rs 2002.72 in 2018-2019 crore to Rs 2216.92 crore. In the interim budget presented …

Two goals from captain Sunil Chhetri sealed victory for India in the AFC Asian Cup against Thailand at Abu Dhabi. As India registered their first win in the Asian Cup since 1964, living legend Chhetri overtook Lionel Messi to become the second highest-scoring active international player. Playing in his second …

It is time to accept that Pickleball is sure to rule the coming years of sports in India. The way it is being played and promoted, the skill level of Indian players and the professionalism with which international tournaments are organized in India, is commendable to the core. And the …

She proved all over again that why she is regarded as one of the most decorated female boxers of this world. Legendary India boxer Mary Kom beat Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota in the final of the Women’s World Boxing Championship to win the title for an unprecedented sixth time. Before this, …

The AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championship returned to India after 12 years as the 10th edition commenced at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Eight new nations from four Confederations are making their debut in this edition of World Boxing. Previously 102 nations from all of the five …

With 15 gold, 24 silver and 33 bronze medals, India recorded the best-ever performance at the Para Asian Games 2018 held in Jakarta. With 72 medals, India outclassed its performance of 2014 when Indian sportsmen won 33 medals (3 gold, 14 silver, 16 bronze). On the last day of the …

Indian para-powerlifter, Manpreet Kaur won a bronze at the 2018 World Para Powerlifting Asia-Oceania Championships. Manpreet lifted a weight of 73kg in 41kg class to become the bronze medallist from her country. But who is this Manpreet Kaur and what is this Para-Powerlifting all about? INTRODUCTION OF PARA-POWERLIFTING IN INDIA …

Arpinder Singh has broken a new ground. He became the first Indian to have a podium finish for team Asia-Pacific at the IAAF Continental Cup. Arpinder won a bronze at Ostrava in Czech Republic to achieve this historic feat. In the recently concluded Asian Games, this 25-year old athlete won …

In the greatest upset in Asian Games 2018, India Men’s Kabaddi team, for the first time since the game’s inception, failed to reach the tournament final. They lost to Iran in the semi-final by 27-18. Seven-time champions India were totally battered by the Iranian defence and was left shell-shocked after the …

The capital city of Indonesia presented a dazzling opening show pronouncing the 18th Asian Games, with red as the predominant colour in the extravaganza of song and dance. The Indian contingent was led by the Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who is regarded as the brightest gold medal prospect among the …