Sports

Nagaland Celebrates National Sports Day, Awards Cash Prizes to Athletes and Coaches

On National Sports Day, Nagaland held a ceremony to recognize top athletes and coaches, presenting them with cash awards.

29 Aug 2026

Manipur Observes National Sports Day with Statewide Events

Manipur marked National Sports Day with a series of sporting activities across the state, as reported by Northeast Today.

29 Aug 2026

Meghalaya hikes National Games gold medal reward to Rs 2 lakh, sports budget at Rs 840 crore

The Meghalaya government has raised the cash prize for National Games gold medalists to Rs 2 lakh and announced a sports budget of Rs 840 crore, according to Sports Minister Shylla.

29 Aug 2026

Meghalaya to Set Up High‑Performance Sports Science Centre in Shillong

The Meghalaya government announced plans to establish a high‑performance sports science centre in the state capital, Shillong, aimed at enhancing athlete training and research.

29 Aug 2026

Haldwani’s Ukhand Shifts from Devbhoomi to Sports Hub

In Haldwani, the Ukhand area is being redeveloped into a sports complex, marking a shift from its traditional identity as a cultural hub.

29 Aug 2026

Vinesh Phogat Raises Concerns Over Safety of Women Athletes in Haryana

Haryana’s celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat has publicly questioned the safety measures in place for female athletes in the state, urging authorities to address the issue.

29 Aug 2026

Assam CM Hails Sports Boost as ₹50 Crore Swimming Centre Inaugurated

The Assam government opened a new swimming centre worth Rs 50 crore, with the Chief Minister noting a marked improvement in the state's sports infrastructure.

29 Aug 2026

Mourinho says politics should stay out of Ballon d’Or voting

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho warned against political interference in the Ballon d’Or, saying he dislikes such involvement.

29 Aug 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad win toss, choose to field first against Rajasthan Royals

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the toss for their IPL clash with Rajasthan Royals and opted to bowl first, setting the tone for the encounter.

29 Aug 2026

Ex-England Captain Blames T20 Aggression, Fast Bowling and DRS for Shorter Tests

The former England skipper attributes the shrinking duration of Test matches to the rise of T20-style batting, the dominance of fast bowlers, bowler‑friendly pitches for the World Test Championship, and the influence of DRS on umpiring decisions.

29 Aug 2026

Ashwin names Sachin the greatest Indian cricketer, says Bumrah outshines Kohli

Spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin told India Today that Sachin Tendulkar is the all‑time best Indian player and that Jasprit Bumrah has surpassed Virat Kohli in his view.

29 Aug 2026

India Prioritises Fast Bowlers for Test Cricket Amid T20 Dominance

Indian cricket authorities are shifting focus to strengthen fast bowling for Test matches despite the prevailing T20 trend.

29 Aug 2026