Sports | DD News

March 4, 2026 4:55 PM

Cricket fraternity paints social media in Holi hues as India gear up for T20 World Cup semis

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir and others extended their wishes for Holi to those celebrating and hoped the festival of colours would bring joy and happiness to everyone’s lives. “May the colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness and prosperity! Wishing a fun-filled celebration,” Saikia wrote on X. India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared, “Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Holi!” Cricket Australia ...

December 26, 2025 10:23 AM

‘PM Modi turned sports into a mass movement’: Sarbananda Sonowal at Dibrugarh Khel Mahotsav

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transforming sports in India from a limited activity into a nationwide mass movement, while addressing participants at the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Dibrugarh, Assam. Speaking to athletes, students and local residents, Sonowal said the initiative reflects the Prime Minister’s broader vision of integrating fitness, discipline and youth empowerment into the country’s nation-b...

December 17, 2025 9:51 AM

Cycling must be promoted not only as a fitness activity but also as a competitive sport: Mandaviya

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday unveiled the trophy of the UCI Class 2.2 Pune Grand Tour, a prestigious international cycling event, at a ceremony held in the national capital. Addressing the gathering, Mandaviya highlighted the growing prominence of cycling in India’s sporting and fitness ecosystem, noting that initiatives such as Sundays on Cycle under the Fit India Movement have played a crucial role in making cycling an integral part of daily life ...

December 8, 2025 12:32 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 1,500 crore development works in Ahmedabad, highlights Gujarat’s growth and India’s sports push

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹1,500 crore under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other officials were present at the event. Shah said the Narendra Modi government has made major progress in national security, economy, infrastructure, poverty reduction, and welfare schemes. He added that India’s global standing has improved and t...

November 30, 2025 2:47 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights India’s recent achievements in sports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is making rapid progress in the world of sports, noting several recent achievements across multiple disciplines. Speaking during the 128th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', he said that the month had been “significant” for Indian sports. PM Modi began by congratulating the Indian women’s team on winning the ICC Women’s World Cup. He also highlighted India’s best-ever performance at the Deaf Olympics in Tokyo, where the country secured 20...

November 5, 2025 6:06 PM

David Beckham knighted for services to sport and charity

David Beckham, one of Britain's most celebrated soccer players, was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, recognising his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes. The 50-year-old former England soccer captain received the honour at the royal residence, more than 20 years after he was awarded a separate royal honour recognising his contribution to football. Beckham, a lifelong admirer of the royal family, was dressed in a suit designed by his wife, Victoria Bec...

September 19, 2025 1:12 PM

McLaughlin-Levrone runs fastest time for 40 years to win 400 metres gold

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the fastest women's 400 metres in 40 years to claim world championship gold in 47.78 seconds on Thursday and complete her transition from the one-lap hurdles in emphatic style. The American stormed through the Tokyo rain and held off Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino in a sprint to the line to add a first global gold in the flat 400m to the two Olympic and one world titles she won over the hurdles. Only Marita Koch has run faster in the event, the East German set...

August 15, 2025 3:41 PM

On 79th Independence Day, PM highlights importance of sports in development

During his Independence Day speech at Red Fort in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of sports in development and expressed joy over parents of this generation who encourage their children to take up a sport. In his address, the Prime Minister said, "Sports also hold importance for development, and I am glad that today, if children take interest in sports, parents are filled with pride. I consider this a very auspicious sign for the future of the country." He further...

June 29, 2025 3:48 PM

Not just a tournament, it’s a celebration of unity & hope: PM Modi hails staging of Bodoland CEM Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the power of sports in Assam's Bodoland, highlighting the Bodoland CEM Cup as a symbol of unity and hope in the Bodo Territorial Area. The Bodoland Chief Executive Member's (CEM) Cup Football Tournament is a visionary initiative by the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), leveraging sports as a means of social transformation. The tournament embodies BTC’s commitment to fostering unity, peace, and football talent across the Bodoland Territorial R...

June 13, 2025 3:34 PM

Gautam Gambhir flies back home from England due to family emergency

A week before India begins their five-match Test series against England in Leeds, head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back home due to a family emergency. Gambhir had been with the Indian team at Beckenham ahead of their intra-squad practice match starting on Friday. "Yes it came to the light yesterday that Gambhir would be flying back home due to an important family emergency related to his mother. As of now, we believe that Gambhir has already linked up with his family in New Delhi. Keeping i...