India’s Bindyarani Devi wins silver at Asian Championships

India’s Bindyarani Devi wins silver at Asian Championships

[ad_1] Jinju: Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi was quick to make amends after an underwhelming performance in snatch section as she clinched an overall silver in the women’s 55kg competition at the Asian Championships here on Saturday. The Commonwealth Games silver medallist had a total effort of 194kg (83kg+111kg), as she opened India’s medal tally in … Read more

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen clinches gold

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen clinches gold

[ad_1] New Delhi: India’s Nikhat Zareen reacts after winning over Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam in 50 kg finals at the 2023 IBA Women’s Boxing World Championships, in New Delhi, Sunday, March 26, 2023. (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) New Delhi: India’s boxing sensation Nikhat Zareen defeated Nguyen Thi Tam of Vietnam 5-0 in the final to win … Read more

Nikhat Zareen advances to pre-quarterfinals of Women’s World Championships

Nikhat Zareen advances to pre-quarterfinals of Women’s World Championships

[ad_1] New Delhi: Star Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen out-punched Algeria’s Boualam Roumaysa to secure a pre-quarterfinal berth in the Women’s World Championships here on Sunday. Competing in the 50kg event, Nikhat beat the reigning African champion by a 5-0 unanimous verdict to notch her second win in the tournament. Both boxers held themselves back initially and … Read more

Sindhu crashes out of All England Championships 

Sindhu crashes out of All England Championships 

[ad_1] Birmingham: There was no end to P V Sindhu’s poor run as the star Indian shuttler made a first round exit from the All England Championships after losing to Zhang Yi Man of China in straight games here on Wednesday. The world number nine Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, lost 17-21 11-21 in the … Read more

Injured Andy Murray withdraws from Dubai Tennis Championships

Injured Andy Murray withdraws from Dubai Tennis Championships

[ad_1] Andy Murray Dubai: Britain’s Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Dubai Tennis Championships, which will be held from February 27 to March 4, due to a recurring hip injury, the tournament organisers announced on Monday. The former world no. 1 had been drawn against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the first round with the potential … Read more