Martin Guptill Announces Retirement from International Cricket: New Zealand’s prolific opener, Martin Guptill, has officially retired from international cricket, concluding a distinguished 14-year career that began in 2009. Throughout his tenure, Guptill represented the Black Caps in 198 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 122 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and 47 Test matches, amassing a total of 14,877 […]
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Bahadur Singh Sagoo Elected as AFI President
Bahadur Singh Sagoo Elected as AFI President: Asian Games gold medalist and Padma Shri awardee Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected unanimously as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). His election took place during the two-day Annual General Meeting in Chandigarh. Sagoo, who won gold in shot put at the 2002 […]
Lionel Messi Honoured with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom
Lionel Messi Honoured with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom: Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentina men’s football team and one of the greatest footballers of all time, was honoured with the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian award. This recognition marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career, making him […]
38th National Games Torch Tejaswini
38th National Games Torch Tejaswini: The 38th National Games will be hosted by Uttarakhand for the first time, marking a significant event in the state’s sports history. The torch, named ‘Tejaswini,’ has begun its journey across the state, spreading excitement and awareness about the games. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the torch rally […]
BCCI Will Have New Secretary and Treasurer
BCCI Will Have New Secretary and Treasurer: Devajit Saikia, a former Assam cricketer, is set to become the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia from Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) will take over as the new treasurer. Both candidates filed their nominations as the lone […]
West Bengal Wins 33rd Santosh Trophy Title
West Bengal Wins 33rd Santosh Trophy Title: The Santosh Trophy, India’s premier football competition for state teams, continues to showcase the nation’s football talent and historical rivalries. In the 2024 edition, West Bengal reaffirmed its dominance by securing a record-extending 33rd title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Kerala in the final.Held at Gachibowli Stadium, […]
National Sports Awards : Announced
National Sports Awards : Announced The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2024. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. ‘Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award’ is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a […]
Hemanth Muddappa Secures 3 National Titles, Extends Record to 15
Hemanth Muddappa Secures 3 National Titles, Extends Record to 15: Hemanth Muddappa, known as the “Drag King” in Indian motorsport, achieved an extraordinary feat by winning a triple crown in the final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship at the Madras International Circuit (MIC). With this victory, Muddappa took his […]
Kerala Wins Senior National Men’s Handball Championship
Kerala Wins Senior National Men’s Handball Championship: Kerala achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title. They triumphed over Chandigarh with a 34-31 victory in a thrilling final. Kerala, who had reached the final for the first time, delivered an impressive performance throughout the match. The team’s success was […]
Koneru Humpy From Retirement Doubts to Rapid Glory
Koneru Humpy From Retirement Doubts to Rapid Glory: Koneru Humpy, the pioneering force in Indian women’s chess, scripted another chapter of glory by winning her second Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship title in New York at the age of 37. Her remarkable journey from contemplating retirement to reclaiming the world crown underscores her resilience and […]
