North News Chandigarh, August 31 Avani Lekhara made history once again, becoming the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic gold medals with her triumph in the women’s 10m air rifle (SH1) event on August 30. “At just 22 years old, Avani’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. She has been wheelchair-bound since the age […]
Read More
North News Chandigarh, August 28 Unanimously elected as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council, Shah, 35, will assume the role from Greg Barclay on December 1 this year. Despite the global popularity of T20I cricket, Shah is determined to ensure that Test cricket continues to thrive and remains a cornerstone of the […]
Read More
North News Chandigarh, August 27 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new prize money scheme to honour outstanding performers across various levels of the domestic cricket circuit. “We are introducing prize money for the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament in all Women’s and Junior Cricket […]
Read More
North News Chandigarh, August 26 India’s Tanvi Patri has triumphed in the Under-15 girls’ singles at the Badminton Asia U-17 and U-15 Junior Championships, defeating Vietnam’s Thi Thu Huyen Nguyen in straight games during the final held in Chengdu, China. “At just 13 years old, the top-seeded Patri demonstrated remarkable skill and composure, concluding the […]
Read More
North News Chandigarh, August 26 Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey confirmed on Sunday that India will host the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in Indian hockey. “Tirkey highlighted the pivotal role of the Odisha government in advancing the sport, referring to it as the “backbone” of Hockey […]
Read More
North News Shimla, August 23 Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket. In a heartfelt message on X (formerly known as Twitter), Dhawan expressed his gratitude, saying, “As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the […]
Read More
North News Chandigarh, August 23 The International Cricket Council (ICC) is exploring the creation of a dedicated Test cricket fund valued at a minimum of USD 15 million. This initiative aims to address the challenge of retaining top Test players, who are often lured away by the higher salaries offered by T20 franchise leagues. The […]
Read More
North News Chandigarh, August 23 The 26-year-old Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered a remarkable performance at the Lausanne Diamond League, securing second place with a season’s best throw of 89.49 m in his final attempt. The event was won by Grenada’s Anderson Peters, who threw 90.61 m in the second round, while Germany’s Julian […]
Read More
North News Chandigarh, August 22 The Chandigarh Golf League is gearing up for its third edition, set to begin on September 12 at the Chandigarh Golf Club, with 21 teams competing for top honours. According to Hindustan Times , this season sees the entry of a new team, Seven Iron, replacing the voluntarily withdrawn Sleepy […]
Read More
North News Chandigarh, August 22 The Stade de France, the same location of the 2024 Summer Olympics, will host the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8. India is sending its largest-ever contingent of 84 athletes across 12 sports to the Paralympics, with 38 from the para-athletics team. “Sumit Antil and Bhagyashree Jadhav will be […]
Read More
