New Delhi: Anushka Sharma’s maternity wardrobe became an object of admiration and envy for many. And now, she is all set to venture into circular fashion by her maternity outfits on sale. For the actor and producer, it’s an important step towards sustainability as pre-loved clothing has positive ramifications on the environment. Talking about raising…
Indian Swimmer Srihari Nataraj breaches Olympic ‘A’ cut; Awaits FINA’s confirmation
June 28, 2021Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj yesterday breached the ‘A’ standard time for the Tokyo Games by clocking 53.77s in the men’s 100m backstroke at the Sette Colli Trophy but his participation in the Olympics will be confirmed only if FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) approves the timing. Nataraj had come agonisingly close to the breaching…
Shafali Verma becomes youngest Indian Cricketer to play all 3 formats
June 28, 2021Shafali Verma yesterday became the youngest Indian cricketer to make their debut across all three formats when India Women took on England Women in the first ODI in Bristol. While the explosive opener made her T20I debut in 2019 and played her first Test earlier this month against England Women. At 17 years and 150…
Sports Minister announces ‘Cheer4India’ campaign
June 28, 2021Urges people to extend support to Tokyo-bound Indian athletes Railway Minister deploys space at 6,000 Railway Stations across the country to set up Olympics Selfie Points Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday announced a ‘Cheer4India’ campaign for the Tokyo-bound Indian athletes and urged people to extend their support to the sports persons, who will be…
Sajan Prakash creates history
June 27, 2021Becomes first-ever Indian swimmer to make Olympic ‘A’ cut Sajan Prakash on Saturday became the first-ever Indian swimmer to qualify for the Olympic Games by breaching the ‘A’ standard time, clocking 1:56:38 seconds in the men’s 200m butterfly event at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome, Italy. The Games ‘A’ standard was set at 1:56.48…
Tokyo Olympics (July 24-Aug. 8, 2021) – No Booze, No Autographs: Organisers unveil fan rules
June 24, 2021No alcohol, no hugs, no cheers and no autographs: Tokyo Olympic organisers unveiled tough new rules for spectators at the pandemic Games yesterday, as they marked one month until the opening ceremony. Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto warned festivities “will have to be suppressed” to keep the Games safe, and conceded that organisers will need…
Tokyo Olympics 2020 [July 23 – August 8, 2021]: BCCI donates Rs. 10 crore for Indian Olympic-bound athletes’ preparations
June 21, 2021The Indian Cricket Board (Board of Control for Cricket in India) on Sunday pledged a donation of Rs. 10 crore for the training and preparations of country’s Olympic- bound athletes. “BCCI has decided to extend support to the Indian Olympic Association and has pledged a monetary gesture of Rs. 10 crores,” the Cricket Board said…
Organisers working on safe stay and training of Indian athletes
June 21, 2021The Tokyo Olympic organisers are working on how to ensure safe stay and seamless training of the Indian athletes inside the Games Village, according to a letter they have sent to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The Indian athletes and officials travelling for the Olympics have been asked by the Japanese government to undergo daily…
India Vs New Zealand WTC final: Rain washes out Day-1
June 19, 2021The inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final suffered a setback at the outset after persistent rain meant there was no play at all between India and New Zealand on Friday’s opening day at Southampton. The toss should have taken place at 10 am local time (2.30 pm IST), with the match getting under way 30…
World Test Championship: BCCI announces squad for final against NZ
June 16, 2021The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday announced the 15-member squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand (NZ). Mayank Agarwal and K.L. Rahul are notable absentees in the Virat Kohli-led side, while Shardul Thakur also did not make the cut in the bowlers’ line-up. Test regulars like Cheteshwar…
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