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Wrestlers intensify fight with govt, politics comes into play


New Delhi/Haridwar: Agitating wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, handed their medals to Bhartiya Kisan Union chief and Balian Khap head Naresh Tikait, who had reached Haridwar's Har ki Pauri to stop them from putting these into the Ganga as a symbolic act of protest against Wrestling Federation of India Brij...

Jadeja’s last ball heroics help CSK clinch 5th IPL title


Ahmedabad: Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja smashed a six and four in the last two balls and along with vital contributions from other batters helped Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets (via DLS method) in the rain-affected rescheduled final of the 2023 season to clinch a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title...

Protesting wrestlers hold candlelight march to India Gate


New Delhi: A large number of protestors, led by Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, gathered here at India Gate this week to demand the arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. Brij Bhushan has been accused of sexually harassing young grapplers, including a minor. Carrying...

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Srikanth advance to second round


Kuala Lumpur: Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second of the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament with their respective first-round wins here. In the women's singles, two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu registered a hard-fought 21-13, 17-21, 21-18 win over Denmark's Line Christophersen in the round of 32 of the BWF Super 500...

IPL 2023, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians advance to Qualifier 2


Chennai: Pacer Akash Madhwal picked a sensational five-wicket haul (5/5) and helped Mumbai Indians advance to Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 with a thumping 81-win over Lucknow Super Giants in Eliminator at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here. Winning the toss on a pitch, where Lucknow skipper Krunal Pandya had quipped he would have liked to...

Italian Open: Djokovic not pleased with Norrie’s unsporting behavior


New Delhi: Novak Djokovic has hit out at Cameron Norrie after the Brit hit a game-winning smash that struck the Serbian in the calf during their last-16 match at the Italian Open. It started with Norrie's relentless 'come on' and fist-pumps after every successful point which clearly bothered Djokovic. That irritation escalated early in the second...

Wrestlers’ row: Khap delegation submits memorandum to President


New Delhi: A delegation of representatives from the Palam 360 Khap submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu in support of the wrestlers, who have accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, and are sitting on a protest at Jantar Mantar for last 24 days. "We have submitted...

IPL 2023: Seven teams fighting for three playoffs spots


New Delhi: With just six matches left in the league stage of IPL 2023, defending champions Gujarat Titans have sealed their spot while Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of reckoning. It means that seven teams are now fighting for three playoff spots. Lucknow Super Giants getting a nail-biting five-run win over Mumbai Indians...

Court seeks status report on sexual harassment case against WFI chief


New Delhi: A court here sought from the Delhi Police a status report pertaining to the sexual harassment case against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Since April 23, prominent Indian wrestlers such as Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat, who have achieved Olympic and World Championships recognition, have been...