Sports

17-year-old boxer Sachin Siwach won a gold medal in the 49 kg category at the recently concluded Youth World Boxing Championship at St. Petersburg, Russia.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) of America has announced that it will be opening an NBA Academy for both boys and girls in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India in April 2017.

He mortgaged his house so he could keep playing chess, travel across the country for tournaments unreserved in General Class, and learn chess over Skype from his mentor! This is the inspiring story of Kumar Gaurav, the National Junior Chess Champion of India.

As the captain of the Indian women's national team, Oinam Bembem Devi has led the country to a number of international titles and higher world ranking than the Indian men's team. However, few Indians know the inspiring story of one of the greatest figures in the history of Indian football.

Did you know that Kabaddi was invented in Tamil Nadu? Tracing the fascinating history of the game and breaking down the nail-biting final that won India its third World Champion title.

Ajay Thakur's brilliant raids against a strong Iranian defence overturned a half-time deficit, propelling India to a memorable win and its third title in the Kabaddi World Cup. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about India's best raider.

Madhavi Latha, founder of the Wheelchair Basketball Federation of India talks about using team sports to build the self-esteem of people with disabilities.

In 2011, an American teacher and 27 Tibetan refugees girls, living in exile in Dharamshala, formed the first Tibetan national women's football (soccer) team. For them, it was not just a way to combat the gender inequality prevalent in their community, it was also a precious opportunity to represent their lost homeland.

Despite having no formal training or even a coach, Sidhartha went on to win numerous state and national-level shooting championships.

Roshni discovered a love for running while in the middle of a heartbreak in 2003. Now she trains other runners and facilitates their entry into marathons. Her dream is for one of her team members to win an Olympic medal for India.