Sports

The ongoing Special Olympics World Summer Games, 2015 will continue till 2nd August. This year, India has sent 242 athletes to the games and they are all making the country proud. Here are 9 things to know about India's participation in the games.

Pankaj Advani, the 12-time World Billiards and Snooker champion, is making the country proud with several titles to his name. As the champion celebrates his birthday today, here are 11 things you must know about him.

When asked how he managed to run the 26-mile marathon, 89-year-old Fauja replied: "The first 20 miles are not difficult. As for the last six miles, I run while talking to God.”

Sania Mirza became the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam tournament. What does this Wimbledon victory mean for India? Here are some learnings.

The residents of Jalaldiwal village created a hockey "academy" for underprivileged kids. Read about the impact it had on their lives.

This international hockey umpire from India has received the Golden Whistle Award, making him the 35th umpire in the history of FIH to receive the honour and also the third Indian umpire to officiate 100 senior international matches. Here are 10 amazing facts about the young achiever.

The 7 feet 2 inch tall, Satnam is just 19 and was picked at 52nd position by Dallas Mavericks. Born in the family of farmers in Punjab, Satnam became first Indian-born to grab such a position. Here's more about the young player.

For the first time ever, an Indian team will be flying to London to stake its claim in the Under-23 Ultimate Frisbee World Championships. Here's more on this remarkable sport and how the Indian team came together.

The expressions of the children change when she takes their class in a fun way. Meet Zaiba Taj, the favourite teacher of Haleem Nagar slum kids in Mysore. Here is how she found her own dreams by teaching these young minds.

Witness how a unique sports day brought a positive change in the lives of differently-abled children and their families. Here is all you need to know about the power of sports.