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As she turns attention to the upcoming 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Sakshi is focused on her showing and not medals. (Photo: PTI)

Others may get a medal or not but people tell me you have to: Sakshi...

The Rohtak-born grappler has witnessed several ups and downs after her heroics at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

1 Aug 2018 6:28 PM IST

On a high after her securing her first major medal in the 25m pistol event at the a Commonwealth Games 2018, the Punjab-born shooter now aims to break her gold duck at the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia, from August 18 to September 2. (Photo: PTI)

Asian Games 2018: Buoyant Heena Sidhu hopes to become third-time lucky

The Indian shooters claimed nine medals in the previous edition held in Icheon with only one solitary gold coming from...

28 July 2018 9:41 PM IST

The South Americans came back hungrier and responded with a renewed sense of urgency. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018, Brazil vs Belgium analysis: 5 key factors that...

Roberto Martinez's men ended a 32-year wait to reach the top four as Brazil became the last South American team to make...

7 July 2018 1:40 PM IST

De Bruyne holds a massive key in Belgiums bid for a maiden World Cup and its time for Martinez to smartly use his trump card in a system that has looked unconvincing. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018 Analysis: Why Kevin De Bruyne holds the key to...

For all his creativity and finesse, were are yet to see the best of the Manchester City man in Roberto Martinez's 3-4-3...

3 July 2018 4:51 PM IST

The only time Argentina have made it through to the knockout stages despite going winless in the first two World Cup games was way back in 1974. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018, Argentina vs Croatia: 5 talking points as Messi...

The result left Le Albiceleste's hopes of qualification dangling by a thread.

22 Jun 2018 3:35 AM IST

Win or lose, he leads the charge when it comes applauding the crowd. And in his own way, he greets the thousands who come to watch him by joining his hands. (Photo: PTI)

Exclusive: Sunil Chhetri, ageing like fine wine

There is no other like Sunil Chhetri when it comes to Indian football.

15 Jun 2018 8:20 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri caught up with Argentina skipper Lionel Messi as the second highest joint-active international goal scorer (62), only second to Portugal favourite Cristiano Ronaldo.(Photo: AP)

Captain fantastic Sunil Chhetri seals 2018 Intercontinental Cup for...

It was Sunil Chhetri who hogged the limelight on Sunday as India clinched the 2018 Intercontinental Cup.

10 Jun 2018 10:06 PM IST

(Photo: AIFF Media)

2018 Intercontinental Cup: Double delight for Sunil Chhetri as India...

The hosts bounced back in style to take the game away from their African counterparts.

4 Jun 2018 10:18 PM IST

2018 Intercontinental Cup: Sunil Chhetri's hat-trick sees India maul...

A perfect hat-trick from Sunil Chhetri and goals from Udanta Singh and Pranoy Halder saw the hosts start their campaign...

1 Jun 2018 10:07 PM IST

Captain Cool MS Dhoni has passed on his calm demeanour to the rest of the squad which has been the key in CSKs road to the final. (Photo: BCCI)

Dad's Army who? Reasons why MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will win...

The odds could be in favour of two-time winners once again here are few reasons why.

26 May 2018 3:56 PM IST

But the ball is in the court of the Knights, who are the only team among to the top four to hold a home advantage. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2018, Eliminator: Dinesh Karthik's Knights start as favourites...

The two teams have sneaked into the playoffs through some good run of form coupled with a hint of luck.

22 May 2018 7:33 PM IST

Evin Lewis of Mumbai Indians en route to his half-century against Rajasthan Royals. (Photo:PTI)

Jos Buttler breaks down Mumbai Indians

With the race for the playoff spot heating up, the hosts grabbed their chances with both hands in a do-or-die encounter.

14 May 2018 1:53 AM IST