Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday criticised the decision to change the Indian hockey team’s jersey colour from its traditional blue to saffron, saying it had hurt the emotions of sports fans.The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will…
Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a strong day in the athletics arena at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu qualified for the men’s triple jump final, while Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh ensured a clean sweep in the men’s javelin throw qualification.National…
Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey (left) and India players celebrate after scoring a goal against Pakistan during their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey match (right) The decision to make saffron the Indian hockey team’s primary jersey colour for the upcoming World Cup has drawn criticism from former captains Pargat Singh and Dhanraj…
Neeraj Chopra, Tharanga Pathirage and Arshad Nadeem Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, along with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, qualified for the men’s javelin throw final after finishing among the top 12 in the qualification round at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday.Chopra, who won the Commonwealth Games title in 2018, finished fifth with…
Neeraj Chopra warms up ahead of the Men’s Javelin Throw Qualifying round at the Commonwealth Games 2026. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra led a clean sweep for India in the men’s javelin throw qualification at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with all three Indian throwers advancing to the medal round in Glasgow…
Ajinkya Rahane (AFP Photo) Former and current Indian cricketers congratulated Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Rahane, in a video posted on his Instagram, said the time was right for him to “move on”, bringing the curtain down on a memorable international career.The 38-year-old represented India in…
Image credit: Hockey India NEW DELHI: Hockey India (HI) on Thursday explained why the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying the decision was taken for both technical reasons and the colour’s national significance.The move drew criticism from…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8 Live Updates: India’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 enters a crucial phase on Thursday, July 30, with several medal opportunities on offer and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra finally set to begin his campaign in Glasgow. The star javelin thrower will compete in the men’s qualification round alongside Rohit Yadav…
India’s Ajinkya Rahane, left, is congratulated by Australia’s Steve Smith (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane never sought the spotlight. In an era dominated by classy stroke-makers and larger-than-life personalities, he quietly built a reputation as one of India’s most dependable overseas batters and one of the country’s most respected leaders. On Thursday, the…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra walks into the Commonwealth Games 2026 as India’s biggest athletics hope, but this may be far from a routine title defence. The Olympic champion and former world champion is returning to the Games after an eight-year gap, and the men’s javelin field in Glasgow is significantly stronger…