• Wed, May 22, 2019
  • Asian Championships gold medallist Gomathi Marimuthu fails dope test

    Published On: May, 21, 201907:40 PM

    It is also learnt that Gomathi had earlier tested positive for a banned substance in the sample the National Anti-Doping Agency collected in Patiala during the March 15-18 Federation Cup
    Asian Championships gold medallist Gomathi Marimuthu fails dope test
    Gomathi Marimuthu, who won the 800 metres gold at the Asian Championships last month, was Tuesday handed a provisional suspension after being tested positive for a banned substance.The 'A' sample of the 30-year-old runner from Tamil Nadu, who clocked 2 minute and 2.70 seconds to win the gold on April 22, has returned positive for a steroid in the test conducted during the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha.If her 'B' sample also tests positive, she faces a maximum ban of four years -- as this will be her first doping offence -- while India will lose a gold medal from the Asian Championships.India had won three gold, seven silver and as many bronze medals in the Asian Championships. Yes, Gomathi has tested positive for a steroid and she has been placed under provisional suspension, a top source told PTI on condition of anonymity.It is...
  • Austrian motor racing great Niki Lauda, who survived fiery crash, dies Austrian motor racing great Niki Lauda, who survived fiery crash, dies
    Published On: May, 21, 201906:20 PM

    Austrian motor racing great Niki Lauda, whose comeback from a near-fatal crash made him a global symbol of resilience and determination, has died at the age of 70.

  • Dhoni's role massive in India's World Cup campaign, says Shastri Dhoni's role massive in India's World Cup campaign, says Shastri
    Published On: May, 21, 201905:44 PM

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni will have a massive role in India's bid to regain the World Cup, coach Ravi Shastri said Tuesday, harping on the veteran's ability to influence the game's little moments.

  • BCCI elections on October 22, announces CoA BCCI elections on October 22, announces CoA
    Published On: May, 21, 201904:04 PM

    The Supreme Court had assigned Narsimha in March to mediate with various state associations which had 80 filed interim appeals.

  • Indian shuttlers suffer 2-3 loss to Malaysia in Sudirman Cup Indian shuttlers suffer 2-3 loss to Malaysia in Sudirman Cup
    Published On: May, 21, 201902:04 PM

    Mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa produced a brilliant performance to outdo Malaysia's Goh Soon Huat and Lai Shevon Jemie 16-21 21-17 24-22 in an hour and 10-minute...

  • India confident of clearing Malaysia test India confident of clearing Malaysia test
    Published On: May, 21, 201909:00 AM

    The Indian shuttlers will eye knockout stage at Sudirman Cup.

  • Siwach leads way as all Indians advance Siwach leads way as all Indians advance
    Published On: May, 21, 201909:00 AM

    Former world youth champion Sachin Siwach outclassed his Argentine rival Ramon Nicanor Quiroga as all seven Indians in fray had a smooth sailing on the opening day of the Indian Open boxing tournament...

  • India eves beat Korea 2-1 in tour opener India eves beat Korea 2-1 in tour opener
    Published On: May, 21, 201909:00 AM

    The Indian women’s hockey team edged past host South Korea 2-1 in its first game of the three-match bilateral series, here on Monday.

  • Sony acquires rights to FIFA 2019 events Sony acquires rights to FIFA 2019 events
    Published On: May, 21, 201909:00 AM

    Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPN) has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights for marquee FIFA events in 2019 including the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, the FIFA U-20 World Cup...

  • Mbappe fuels speculation on staying with PSG Mbappe fuels speculation on staying with PSG
    Published On: May, 21, 201909:00 AM

    Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe fuelled speculation surrounding his future on Sunday, saying that he wants “responsibilities, maybe at PSG, maybe elsewhere”.