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Indian Boxer Mandeep Jangra Wins WBF's World Title

Indian professional boxer Mandeep Jangra won the World Boxing Federation's super featherweight world title after defeating Britain's Conor McIntosh in the Cayman Islands. The 31-year-old, who trains under former Olympic silver medallist Roy Jones Jr and has faced only one defeat in his professional career so far, had the upper hand in most rounds. He delivered powerful punches from the outset, maintaining his stamina throughout the 10 rounds, while the British boxer struggled to keep pace.

Rohit may quit tests if India fail in Australia, says Srikkanth

BENGALURU : India must start planning for Rohit Sharma's successor if the team do not play well in their five-test series in Australia as the captain could well retire from the longest format, former skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth has said.

Hazlewood fears India's humiliation might work against Australia

SYDNEY : Australia quick Josh Hazlewood is concerned that New Zealand's stunning series sweep of India might "awaken a sleeping giant" when Rohit Sharma's touring party arrive Down Under for their blockbuster five-test series.

Boxer Imane Khelif Confirmed As 'Biological Male' In Leaked Medical Report, Harbhajan Singh Reacts

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif remained in the news throughout the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign. Labeled as a biological man by many, Khelif went on to secure a gold medal in the women's 66kg category despite her eligibility for the competition being questioned by many. Months after the conclusion of the Paris Games, a new controversy erupted after a leaked medical report confirmed that Khelif, was in fact, a man. Even former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh reacted to the report, tagging the Olympics on social media while asking them to take the gold medal awarded to the Algerian back.

India To Host Olympics In 2036? Government Makes Formal Bid: Sources

In a significant step towards India's vision of becoming a sports powerhouse, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally sent a Letter of Intent to the Future Host Commission, International Olympic Committee (IOC) on October 1, expressing India's interest to host the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036, sources told IANS. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in India in 2036 has taken a significant step forward," the source said.

Anushka Sharma Drops Unmissable Post On Virat Kohli's 36th Birthday, Floors Internet

Without uttering a single word, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared a glorious post on the occasion of the 36th birthday of India's iconic cricketer and her husband Virat Kohli. While Kohli's on-field duties haven't given him much success of late, Anushka's post did bring joy to the fans of the Team India batter. In a post on Instagram, Anushka shared a picture of Kohli with his daughter Vamika and son Akaay. The post certainly left social media in awe, with fans celebrating the occasion.

Olympics In India In 2036? Government Makes Formal Bid, Sends Letter Of Intent To Olympic Body: Sources

In a significant step towards India's vision of becoming a sports powerhouse, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally sent a Letter of Intent to the Future Host Commission, International Olympic Committee (IOC) on October 1, expressing India's interest to host the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036, sources told IANS. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in India in 2036 has taken a significant step forward," the source said. "This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country," the source added.

"When Rishabh Pant At The Crease, Everyone Is Scared": Ajaz Patel To NDTV

In an overall below-par show by the Indian team against New Zealand, wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant managed to draw some plaudits for his fearless show. Even in the third and final Test at the Wankhede stadium, where most of the Indian batters crumbled under spin pressure, Pant's solo charge kept India in the hunt for a consolation win. However, a controversial dismissal saw Pant and India's charge for a win ending just 25 runs short. For his valiant effort, the young wicket-keeper batter didn't just get the deserved appreciation from the Indian cricketing spectrum but also from the opponents.

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Indian Boxer Mandeep Jangra Wins WBF's World Title

Rohit may quit tests if India fail in Australia, says Srikkanth

Hazlewood fears India's humiliation might work against Australia

Boxer Imane Khelif Confirmed As 'Biological Male' In Leaked Medical Report, Harbhajan Singh Reacts

India To Host Olympics In 2036? Government Makes Formal Bid: Sources

Anushka Sharma Drops Unmissable Post On Virat Kohli's 36th Birthday, Floors Internet

Olympics In India In 2036? Government Makes Formal Bid, Sends Letter Of Intent To Olympic Body: Sources

"When Rishabh Pant At The Crease, Everyone Is Scared": Ajaz Patel To NDTV