2018 Asian Games

Sunita Lakra announces international retirement from Hockey as knee injuries cut short her 'dream' of Tokyo 2020

In the team since 2008, Lakra captained India during the 2018 Asian Champions Trophy, leading the side to a second-place finish in the event.

Women in sports: How Simranjit Kaur, Swapna Barman and Dipika Pallikal defied poverty, misfortune and gender inequality

Three Indian women and their battle past hardships in the form of poverty, gender inequality and lack of support from sports federations, to emerge the victor

Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij denies disrespecting athletes after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat slam cut in prize money

Haryana athletes and wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat were extremely critical of Haryana government and state sports minister Anil Vij for reduced cash prize.

Dutee Chand's same-sex relationship is unacceptable, says sprinter's mother Akhoji

After her elder sister Saraswati alleged that Dutee is being pressurised and blackmailed, the athlete's mother Akhoji Chand told ANI that it is not possible for her to accept her daughter's relationship status

Olympian rower Dattu Bhokanal booked after wife claims he harassed her physically and mentally

Dattu Bhokanal's wife, who is a police constable with Nashik Rural police, had lodged a complaint on Thursday night following which a case was registered under sections 498 A (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code, an official said.

Boxer Manoj Kumar writes to Rajyavardhan Rathore accusing SAI of ignoring his plea for financial aid to treat injury

In a letter to sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Manoj Kumar's coach Rajesh Rajound, who is also his elder brother, stated that SAI has not responded to his request for assistance in dealing with a groin injury despite reminders.

Australian Open 2019: Prajnesh Gunneswaran aims to break into top-100 after making Grand Slam debut in Melbourne

2018 was a bumper year for Gunneswaran. He played an integral part in India's Davis Cup win over China and beat Denis Shapovalov at Stuttgart.

Year in review 2018: With 2020 Tokyo Olympics in sight, javelin star Neeraj Chopra looks to build on past success

Fame and adulation can be tough to handle for most twenty-year-olds but his family is happy that Neeraj has managed to shrug off the distractions targeting an Olympic medal with a monk-like dedication.

Teenage shooter Manu Bhaker aiming to secure 2020 Tokyo Olympics quota spot after fruitful 2018

Having left her mark in almost all the top events, the 16-year-old Manu Bhaker is now focussed on making the cut for the Tokyo Games.

Gearing up for 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Indian tennis ace Divij Sharan’s time has finally come

Divij Sharan is 32 and while you may not have heard of him much, remember that name. For Sharan is set to be a leading medal contender for the country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.