Mihir Vasavda

What’s really worrying, the panel said, was that while the private sector has largely kept its distance from the Government-led initiative, even Public Sector Undertakings are pulling back now.

Official panel disbursed National Sports Development Fund money to build, refurbish sports facilities in showpiece New Delhi residential complex for bureaucrats. Funds also went to Civil Services Officers’ Institute

Though understandable, Hockey India’s handling of the exit raises questions, but his expertise may still best serve India’s next generation of goalkeepers

Jio Hotstar sticks to its valuation of $20 million, FIFA to finalise a deal in the range of $35 million; official announcement expected next week.

Raja Randhir Singh became more than a shooter, more than an IOA official, even more than an OCA president. He became a bridge figure across eras — from princely India to professional sport, from shooting down clay targets to navigating Olympic boardrooms in Lausanne.

A trusted person has been designated to ensure Vinesh's food and water are not tampered with, while her team will film bouts; WFI does a U-turn by allowing participants of the Ranking Tournament in Gonda to enter the Asiad trials

Gianni Infantino became FIFA president promising reform, but the bald Swiss lawyer will be known for his close proximity to power as he moves between presidential palaces and royal courts.

The introduction of hydration breaks allows football to become more like hockey and basketball with coaches getting the chance to regroup players

Liberated from the burden of history, 39-year-old will be the sharpest mind on the field as he attempts to write a last glorious chapter in his career's story

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad is the oldest and tallest in Brazil’s World Cup history; it also doesn’t rely on two superstars – Guimaraes is capable of controlling tempo, Paqueta provides creativity, Marquinhos remains the leader of the back line, and teen forward Rayan brings freshness and unpredictability