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Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwiksairaj-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Updated on Dec 13, 2023 10:49 PM IST

India's ace men's doubles pair is the only name for the country's top award while the India pacer is among those in the list for the Arjuna award.

Mohammed Shami has been nominated for the Arjuna Award. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been nominated for the Khel Ratna.

ByHT Correspondent

Meet Shohei Ohtani, whose popularity can only be exceeded by Toyota or Honda

Shohei Ohtani has recently signed a deal worth $700 million in the US baseball league.

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels in action against the Philadelphia Phillies.(Getty)

Published on Dec 13, 2023 09:01 AM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava

Duplantis, Lyles and Kipyegon among six named World Athlete of the Year

India's javelin world, Olympic and Asian Games champion, Neeraj Chopra, was in the five-man shortlist for the Male Athlete of the Year award.

Armand Duplantis won the men's pole vault at the world athletics championships in August(Getty)

Published on Dec 12, 2023 02:35 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Archer Simranjeet Kaur hitting her targets, eyes Olympics berth

A member of the women’s recurve bronze-winning team at the Hangzhou Asian Games, the 25-year-old from Punjab has put her indifferent run behind.

Simranjeet Kaur of India during the Women's recurve team finals at the Hyundai Archery World Cup last year(Getty)

Updated on Dec 12, 2023 01:37 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Punia, Malik meet sports minister, want Brij Bhushan aide out of WFI polls

The pair seek Anurag Thakur’s intervention to ensure no associate of the former federation chief contests the December 21 elections

Punia and Malik led the wrestlers’ protest earlier this year demanding action against Brij Bhushan over alleged sexual harassment.(AFP)

Published on Dec 11, 2023 11:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UP Yoddhas go down narrowly to Bengaluru Bulls in a nail-biting encounter

Pardeep Narwal earned the highest points from the game, totaling 13, while Surender Gill and Vijay Malik, earned 8 and 6 points, respectively, for their side.

UP Yoddhas will now face Bengal Warriors in Pune

Published on Dec 11, 2023 11:26 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Asian Tour card secured, golfer Yuvraj Singh Sandhu targets bigger goals

Yuvraj Singh Sandhu finished inside top-10 in the Asian Development Tour’s Order of Merit to take a key step towards winning in the continental tour and beyond

The Chandigarh golfer has been making the right noises in the domestic circuit for a few years

Published on Dec 11, 2023 12:06 AM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Kishore Jena chases fresh javelin glory after breakthrough 2023

The Odisha thrower rose to become India’s No.2 javelin thrower, behind Neeraj Chopra in a year he improved by almost 10 metres

From an unfancied competitor at the start of the year to becoming India’s No.2 javelin thrower, behind world and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, the Odisha thrower has enjoyed a meteoric rise in currently the most popular athletics discipline in the country.(ANI)

Published on Dec 10, 2023 11:38 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Devin Haney remains undisputed boxing champ as he beats Regis Prograis

‘I knew I had him hurt a few times. I went in there and was real disciplined. I made it as easy as possible,’ winner Haney said

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Devin Haney punches Regis Prograis during their WBC World Super Lightweight Title fight at Chase Center on December 09, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Dec 10, 2023 07:53 PM IST

AP |

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

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.

Published on Dec 10, 2023 07:35 AM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava

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.

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

ByHT Correspondent

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

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

ByPrateek Srivastava

'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

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

Published on Dec 07, 2023 10:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, 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

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

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

BySharad Deep

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

ByDhiman Sarkar

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

ByRishabh Gupta

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

ByHT Sports Desk

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

ByPrateek Srivastava

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India's ace men's doubles pair is the only name for the country's top award while the India pacer is among those in the list for the Arjuna award.

Shohei Ohtani has recently signed a deal worth $700 million in the US baseball league.

India's javelin world, Olympic and Asian Games champion, Neeraj Chopra, was in the five-man shortlist for the Male Athlete of the Year award.

A member of the women’s recurve bronze-winning team at the Hangzhou Asian Games, the 25-year-old from Punjab has put her indifferent run behind.

The pair seek Anurag Thakur’s intervention to ensure no associate of the former federation chief contests the December 21 elections

Pardeep Narwal earned the highest points from the game, totaling 13, while Surender Gill and Vijay Malik, earned 8 and 6 points, respectively, for their side.

Yuvraj Singh Sandhu finished inside top-10 in the Asian Development Tour’s Order of Merit to take a key step towards winning in the continental tour and beyond

The Odisha thrower rose to become India’s No.2 javelin thrower, behind Neeraj Chopra in a year he improved by almost 10 metres

‘I knew I had him hurt a few times. I went in there and was real disciplined. I made it as easy as possible,’ winner Haney said

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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