India
Women weightlifters raise bar in beauty stakes
In women's weightlifting, it's possible to have beauty as well as brawn.
Ancient Nalanda University beckons archaeologists
The Indian sub-continent is rich with ancient ruins waiting to be discovered.
Phelps phenomenom rises again as US charge
Phelps' world record in the 200m medley led a three-gold blitz by US swimmers.
Give priority to Olympic sports: Bindra
Bindra says he is overwhelmed by the reception given to him on his return from Beijing.
China's Yang Wei wins indivividual gymnastics gold
Yang, the reigning world champion in the event, secured China's third gymnastics gold.
40 injured in J&K, no end in sight to violence
As many as 15 people were injured in Pulwama in Kashmir.
J&K industries lose Rs1,500 cr during agitation
ASSOCHAM says exports in J&K have declined by about 30 per cent.
Bhagyashree back in a new avatar
Bhagyashree says she will love to work with Salman again.
Hockeyroos rule but Argentina and Japan slip
Former champions Australia fought back to whip Spain 6-1 in their group match.
Defending marathon champ Noguchi pulls out
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google News20080812Defending marathon champ Noguchi pulls out Defending Olympic women's marathon champion Mizuki Noguchi of Japan has decided not to take part in the Beijing G...
Andy Murray crashes out at first hurdle
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google News20080811Andy Murray crashes out at first hurdle Sixth seed Andy Murray of Britain suffered an upset 7-6, 6-4 loss to Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan in the first round on Mon...
Zhang wins men's 62kg weightlifting gold
The Sydney Olympics bronze medallist lifted a total of 319kg.
Mammadli wins men's judo 73kg gold
The 20-year-old took just 13 seconds to throw world champion Wang Ki Chun.
Brand equity: Bindra shoots into Dhoni's league
Abhinav Bindra can now charge at least Rs 20 million per endorsement.
Kosuke Kitajima (Jpn/Swimming - 100m breaststroke)
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google News20080811Date of birth 22/09/1982 Place of birth Tokyo Height 177cm Weight 73kg Sport Swimming 100m and 200m breaststroke World records 5 (100m, 200m) - up to 11/08/...
Nicole Cooke (GBR/cycling)
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google News20080810Date of birth 13/04/1983 Birthplace Swansea Height 1.67m Weight 58 kg Olympic Games (1 medal - 1 gold) Road race: 1st (2008), 5th (2004) Time-trial: 19th (2...
