Canada is on pace for its best non-home Pan Am Games ever
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Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam day three: heavyweights take to the mat
On day 3 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, the heavyweights as these titans of judo stepped onto the mat. And the stakes were high.
World Cup braced for second superpower showdown
PARIS : It seems remarkable that the two nations whose very identity is defined by rugby are meeting in a World Cup final for only the second time on Saturday but one of New Zealand and South Africa will emerge as historical top dog with a record fourth triumph.
NHL suspends Senators' Shane Pinto 41 games for violating league's gambling policy
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PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates 37th National Games In Goa; Says Spending On Sports Increased Three-Fold In 9 Years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government has increased expenditure on sports by three-fold in last nine years, and reiterated that the country is prepared to host 2036 Olympics. Speaking after inaugurating the 37th National Games at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Margao in Goa, Modi said the Games are taking place in Goa at a time when Indian sports is reaching new heights. "We have brought in changes in schemes to provide financial incentives to sportspersons," Modi said.
India Ready To Host Olympics In 2036, No Dearth Of Sporting Talent In Country: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said this year's sports budget is three times more than the allocation made nine years ago and asserted India has a vast pool of sporting talent and is prepared to host the 2036 Olympic Games. He said India's recent success in the world of sports is a huge inspiration for every young sportsperson, weeks after the country bagged a record 107 medals at the Asian Games in China. Speaking after inaugurating the 37th National Games at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Margao, Modi said the Games are taking place in Goa at a time when Indian sports is reaching new heights.
Olympian Fencer Bhavani Devi Defends National Games Gold, IOA Notifies Handball Participating Teams
Olympian fencer CA Bhavani Devi, representing Tamil Nadu, defended her National Games god medal in the women's sabre individual event after beating S Sowmiya of Kerala 15-5 in the final in Panaji on Thursday. Devi had won gold in the same event in the 2022 National Games in Gujarat. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of Punjab won the bronze medals. Babu Gaonkar gave Goa their first gold medal of the Games after winning the men's laser run event in Modern Pentathlon at Ponda. Ajay and Ravi of Haryana won the silver and bronze.
'It's over': England coach Mott throws in towel on World Cup hopes
BENGALURU : England's hopes of retaining their World Cup crown are over and they will be playing for pride in the rest of the tournament, coach Matthew Mott said after Thursday's humbling eight-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka left the holders ninth in the standings.