NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has not approved any relaxation beyond the 70-year age ceiling for candidates contesting or seeking nominations in Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections.IOA’s existing Article 14.3 allows members above 70 to contest if permitted by international charters and statutes.The amended provision, adopted here at Tuesday’s Special General Body Meeting…

NEW DELHI: Tired of handling lingering litigations in cricket management for 12 years since it took up and ushered in reforms in the world’s richest cricket organisation, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India and state associations why they should not be brought under National Sports Governance (NSG)…

Manu Bhakerwith her grandmother Daya Kaur (Image credit: Special arrangement) NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker suffered another personal setback on Tuesday as her 84-year-old grandmother, Daya Kaur, passed away at a private hospital in Rohtak.Daya Kaur had been admitted to the hospital after experiencing chest pain and was also dealing with age-related health complications….

Aryna Sabalenka (Image credit: X) Aryna Sabalenka kept her hopes of winning a third straight US Open title alive after edging Linda Noskova 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a thrilling quarterfinal on Tuesday.Sabalenka looked close to losing her title defence and her hopes of staying No. 1 in the world. But she fought back…