Khelo India Water Sports Festival
Dragon Boats set to create waves in Dal Lake Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Dragon Boat Association received a boost ahead of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival, with the Delhi Dragon Boat Association providing three dragon boats, of latest model, for the Khelo India Water Sports Festival at Dal Lake in Srinagar Kashmir from […]
Lt Guv meets the Khelo India Water Sports Festival Mascot
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday met the Mascot of Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025. The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to the Sports Authority of India (SAI), J&K Sports Council, and all the participating players and officials of the 3-day Khelo India Water Sports Festival, scheduled to be held from August 21 […]
Ladakh Marathon returns for 12th edition in September
New Delhi: The Ladakh Marathon, featuring over 6,000 runners from 30 countries and six races ranging from a 5km community run to two Ultra-marathons, will return for its 12th edition from September 11 to 14. The organisers of the event stated that the world’s highest AIMS-certified (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) event’s gruelling […]
J&K has potential for Olympic success, says water sports girl Bilquis Mir
Srinagar: With its snow-covered slopes, glacier-fed rivers and a rising generation of athletes, Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to win Olympic medals in water and winter sports for the country, top Kashmiri athlete Bilquis Mir has said. Mir, the first Indian female to represent India as a jury member in the 2024 Paris Olympics, […]
England set India 193-run target after being bowled out for 192
London: India set to chase a target of 193 to win the third Test after bowling out England for 192 in their second innings on the fourth day here on Sunday. Resuming the final session at 175 for 6, England lost their remaining four wickets for just 17 runs, with premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah (2/38) […]
India’s soft power will increase with growth of sports culture in country: PM Modi
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India’s soft power will increase with the growth of sports culture in the country and his government is focussed on modernising the sports infrastructure, keeping in mind the dream of hosting 2036 Olympic Games. Modi also said that a major chunk of Rs 4000 crore sports […]
CM attends I-League match at TRC Ground
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday attended an I-League football match between Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) and Churchill Brothers Goa at the TRC Ground in Srinagar. He was accompanied by his Advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani, Commissioner Secretary Youth Services & Sports, Secretary J&K Sports Council and other senior officials. The match was witnessed […]
Police Organizes Football Tournament in Anantnag
Anantnag: Under the banner of Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2024-25, Police in Anantnag inaugurated a football tournament for boys at the Shaheed Himayun Muzammil Memorial Government Degree College, Anantnag. The event is aimed at promoting sportsmanship, discipline and constructive engagement among the youth of the district. A total of 08 teams from various areas are […]
Results show which is better team: PM Modi on India-Pak cricket rivalry
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he is not a cricket expert but results show which is a better team between India and Pakistan, in an apparent reference to India’s dominant performance against the arch-rival in recent years. In football, he called the legendary Diego Maradona a “true hero” of his time, […]
Over 3,000 athletes participate in ‘Run for Fun’ marathon in Jammu
Jammu: Over 3,000 athletes took part in the ‘Run for Fun’ marathon organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Police here on Sunday, an official said. The run was flagged off by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Armed Police, J&K, Anand Jain, from Gulshan Ground here, a police spokesman said. The marathon is part of […]
