Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya NEW DELHI: National Sports Federations (NSFs) will have to publish athlete and coach selection policies well in advance of major international competitions, while those seeking to host international events in India will be eligible for financial assistance under revised Sports Ministry’s guidelines aimed at strengthening the country’s sporting ecosystem. The…

India won a path-breaking ODI World Cup at home last year but lifting the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy at home early next year would be a tougher task. On the batting front, the team is struggling to maintain momentum in the middle overs following the flying starts provided by Mandhana and Shafali Verma. The number…

India will aim to improve on its performance at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, where it won a record 111 medals. (Image credit: Agencies) India will send 168 athletes to the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24. The Indian contingent includes 112 men and 56 women competing…

India’s Ravindra Jadeja, right, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo) The BCCI’s decision to make domestic cricket participation mandatory for its players has brought several of India’s biggest names back into the Ranji Trophy spotlight. Last season, Virat Kohli returned to Delhi’s red-ball side for the first time in 13 years, while Rohit Sharma turned out…