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Massive Saudi coup is shocking but then what options did Jon Rahm have?

Published on Dec 10, 2023 07:35 AM IST

The world number three pulling out of the TGL was a clear indication that he was off to the Saudi-bankrolled LIV Golf.

The Spaniard's move is going to displease a lot of people but he can't be entirely blamed.

Delayed wrestling federation polls to be held on Dec 21

The one-day process is expected to end months-long delay after protests by top wrestlers over alleged sexual harassment by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh(PTI)
Published on Dec 09, 2023 08:46 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals: IOC

Russians and Belarusians had been banned from competing internationally after Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year, where Belarus was used as staging ground.

President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach during the board meeting (REUTERS)
Published on Dec 09, 2023 08:44 AM IST
Reuters |

Wrestling domestic season to begin after 9 months

Competitions at every age-group level came to a complete halt since the suspension of WFI following protests against former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

After the National Championships, the national campers will be picked and preparation will begin for the two Paris Olympics qualifiers.(HT Phiti)
Published on Dec 08, 2023 10:30 PM IST

Russian, Belarusian athletes to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals

The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year

The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year(AP)
Published on Dec 08, 2023 08:23 PM IST
Reuters |

Golf ball rollback good for the game and environment

Basically, what it means is that the golfers will not be able to hit the ball too far heading into 2028.

Austria's Sepp Straka walks towards his golf ball on the 17th hole green during the final round of the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club, in New Providence, Bahamas(AP)
Published on Dec 08, 2023 06:26 PM IST

'Guman will get lot of support from Alireza, Zafardanesh': U Mumba's Surinder

Speaking to HT, Surinder opened up on the U Mumba squad for PKL 2023 and the importance of the addition of Mazandarani after back-to-back disappointing seasons

Surinder Singh was named U Mumba captain for the second straight PKL season
Published on Dec 08, 2023 03:31 PM IST
ByAratrick Mondal, New Delhi

Time running out for pistol shooters to book flight to Paris

Out of eight quotas for pistol events at the Paris Olympics, the Indian shooters have managed to grab just three so far

Saurabh Chaudhary in action.
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 10:31 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

Jaded India no match for Spain's pace

India slip to third in pool after going down 1-4 to Spain in their Junior World Cup hockey match in Kuala Lumpur

India lost 1-4 to Spain.
Published on Dec 07, 2023 10:19 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Squash's Olympics tag adds wheels to Anahat's go pro drive

The 15-year-old, fresh from her twin medals in Hangzhou Asian Games, is happy to take a step-by-step approach to the Olympics

Anahat Singh poses for a photograph.
Published on Dec 07, 2023 10:11 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

WTT Star Contender Goa 2024 to take place from January 23 to 28

The tournament boasts of a prize pool of USD 250,000 and ranking points will be up for grabs.

G Sathiyan in action during WTT Contender 2023(WTT)
Published on Dec 07, 2023 05:54 PM IST
PTI |

Positivity, staying grounded, hunger: The champion's mindset in Pramod Bhagat

Pramod Bhagat, in an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times Digital, opened up on the crucial aspects of his remarkable career

interview Along with a gold medal in men's singles SL3 event, Pramod Bhagat also won a bronze each in Men's Doubles SL3-SL4 and Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 events, making it his most successful Asian Para Games.
Published on Dec 07, 2023 06:47 AM IST
ByAratrick Mondal, New Delhi

In a ‘slump’, Sharath Kamal hopes to rise for the team with Paris in mind

Skills are intact but India’s table tennis stalwart wants to overcome a dip in focus and give it all to qualify for one more Olympics

Sharath labels the year a “mixed bag” as player-administrator and admits the former has had a slump, “especially in the rankings”(Getty Images)
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 10:20 AM IST
ByRutvick Mehta

Three national level lifters of SAI, Lucknow caught for doping

The three, including a woman lifter, were caught after a test done by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA), the head of the centre said

The lifters were already being monitored by officials of the SAI centre since admission a few months ago(AFP)
Published on Dec 06, 2023 09:33 PM IST

At Royal, Chawrasia wants to be a good host

"I didn’t even dream of this", says the second Indian golfer to have a tournament named after him.

L to R: Defending champion Manu Gandas, Mr. Gaurav Ghosh, Captain, RCGC, Indian Golf Legend & Tournament Host SSP Chawrasia, 3-time PGTI Order of Merit champion Rashid Khan and Mr. Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI, pose with the trophy at the press conference on Tuesday(RCGC)
Published on Dec 06, 2023 06:03 PM IST

We are here to win, says Ashwal ahead of historic Club World C'ships campaign

Ahmedabad Defenders will become the first Indian club to take part in the World Championships, that begin on December 6 in Bengaluru.

Ashwal Rai in action ahead of the Volleyball Club World Championships(X)
Published on Dec 06, 2023 12:51 PM IST

Indian pro boxer Neeraj Goyat attends WBC Convention in Uzbekistan

Goyat engaged with the iconic figures, discussing the Indian Professional Boxing scenario and sharing insights into the challenges faced by Indian fighters

Neeraj Goyat with Mike Tyson at the WBC Convention(WBC Convention)
Published on Dec 06, 2023 11:01 AM IST

From summer-vacation hobby to pinnacle of IND para shooting: Avani Lekhara story

Avani, in a chat with HT, gave a peak into her champion's mindset, revealed her journey in para shooting and gave an insight on her preparation for Paralympics.

Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara won gold at the Para Asiad with an asian record score of 249.6 in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1
Published on Dec 06, 2023 08:42 AM IST
ByAratrick Mondal, New Delhi

AFI to clear athletes for Olympics only after proving form in meet

Those who have qualified must still show they are close to their best at the domestic meet a month before the Paris Games.

AFI top brass during their meeting to discuss 2024 Paris Olympic Games and domestic calendar in Amritsar last week.
Published on Dec 05, 2023 10:27 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

Wrestling Federation of India election date to be announced after December 8

The Supreme Court recently set aside the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, paving the way for the process to elect the new WFI governing body.

Former WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh(ANI)
Published on Dec 05, 2023 05:35 PM IST
PTI |

Tiger Woods passes the test of mind over matter at Albany

Woods finished 18th in a 20-player field but that was least important considering he was playing competitive golf for the first time since April this year

Tiger Woods speaks after Scottie Scheffler, of the United States, won the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club(AP)
Published on Dec 05, 2023 11:29 AM IST

CWG in limbo as Gold Coast too pulls out as host

While the high costs of staging the Commonwealth Games is a major issue, the relevance of the grouping itself is being questioned.

Athletes of Team India take part in the Opening Ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games(Getty Images)
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 07:05 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Tiger Woods promises a fresh chapter to golf’s biggest story

Woods was delighted his body held up after completing his first event since undergoing fusion surgery in his ankle at the Hero World Challenge.

Tiger Woods speaks to the crowd during the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course (Getty Images)
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 07:06 PM IST
ByJoy Chakravarty, Bahamas

Odisha’s rise as a shining example for sports infra

Odisha’s massive investment in sport infrastructure goes beyond Bhubaneswar and is spread across the state.

The state’s sports budget in 2023-24 is <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,300 crore, the highest in India
Published on Dec 03, 2023 09:22 PM IST
By, Bhubaneswar

Tejaswin Shankar – Back fighting gravity, with eye on 2.33

The national high jump record holder is now re-setting as he chases Paris Olympics qualification in his pet event.

Tejaswin is set to head back to the US to his earlier training base in Kansas City this month
Published on Dec 03, 2023 06:43 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

How Vaishali turned frustration into fuel to become India's 84th chess GM

Vaishali gets the required 2500 Elo rating for the GM title, and with Praggnanandhaa becomes the world's first brother-sister grandmasters in chess

Indian chess grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali address a press conference for the upcoming World Chess Championship 2024(Mohd Zakir)
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 10:58 PM IST

I was thrilled to beat the Chinese shooters at their home twice: Sift

Over the past 12 months the three positions shooter has won an Asian Games gold with a world record and sealed an Olympics quota place

Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra(PTI)
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 03:08 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

National Boxing: Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa win titles

Tokyo Olympian Panghal will be looking to get back to the team for the Paris Olympics qualifiers in February

Amit Panghal(BFI)
Published on Dec 01, 2023 09:33 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup: India crash to narrow 3-4 defeat vs Germany

India went down 3-4 against Germany in their FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup fixture.

India lost to Germany in their Junior Women's World Cup fixture.
Published on Dec 01, 2023 02:45 PM IST
PTI |

Conduct WFI election afresh as per Sports Code: Haryana federation

The Supreme Court had, on Tuesday, set aside a stay order of Punjab and Haryana High Court on WFI elections

File photo of wrestling.(File)
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 10:55 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi
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