Nandni Sharma opens up on early struggles, credits WPL for her rise
Long before she became one of India’s promising young fast bowlers, Nandni Sharma was a youngster frustrated by the lack of opportunities at her academy.
Long before she became one of India’s promising young fast bowlers, Nandni Sharma was a youngster frustrated by the lack of opportunities at her academy.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has welcomed Rishabh Pant’s return to the franchise ahead of IPL 2027, saying the wicketkeeper-batter will have complete freedom to play his natural game without any added pressure from him or the team management.
India’s top table tennis player Manika Batra has clarified that she is not seeking a place in the Asian Games squad but wants answers over her omission from the team, describing the selection process as lacking transparency.
Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper and former captain Savita Punia was conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, adding another prestigious honour to her illustrious sporting career.
Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat credit the franchise-based competition's unique format for improving their performances on the international stage ahead of Season 2 in Hyderabad.
Refuting reports suggesting that a ban has been imposed on wrestler Antim Panghal following a disciplinary breach at the Paris Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has clarified that no such ban has been enforced on the grappler.
India survived anxious moments at the fag end when Spain forced four successive penalty corners which were stoutly defended by the eight time gold medalists sparking wild celebrations at the Yves-du-Mnoir stadium.
The 29-year-old, who was disqualified for being 100gm overweight ahead of her 50kg category gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, announced her decision to quit the sport in an emotional post.
“I thought someone would take up the lead but no one did. I too slowed down and was caught in the bunch and didn’t know how to get out. Even on the last lap I was hopeful of a medal,” said India's best track medal hope Sable in the mixed zone after the race.
Indian wrestler Antim Panghal lost to Zeynep Yetgil of Turkey in the women's 53 kg freestyle round of 16 bout at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.
