The Indian women's hockey team raised funds for the charity through an 18-day fitness challenge, which started on April 17.

HI wants to host the 2021 National Championships as well as the inaugural Inter-Department National Championship and Academy National Championship.

Viren Rasquinha also stressed on the importance of sports psychologists for athletes in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics

Ashok Diwan had sought help to return from the USA, where he is stuck because of the travel restrictions in place owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gurinder Singh said Graham Reid spent time on the development of each player during the national camp last November.

Both the men's and women's hockey teams are currently at the SAI facility in Bengaluru, where they are carrying out their fitness drills and anaylsing their game.

Nilakanta Sharma said Manpreet Singh motivates the Indian men's hockey team through his game.

Hockey India condoled the demise of Pandanda Kuttappa, a legendary figure in the region of Coorg who gave the sport the world famous Kuttani, family hockey tournament.

Narinder Batra will continue as FIH President till next year Congress, which was postponed to May due to coronavirus.

The basic coaching course will be attended by 32 senior men and 23 senior women core probables on May 11 and 15 respectively.

Samuel Eto'o said Lionel Messi showed greatness even as an FC Barcelona B player.

Alphonso Davies, who started his life in a refugee camp in Ghana, said it would be disastrous if coronavirus reaches any of the world's many refugee camps.

The case against Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Jerome Valcke relates to alleged criminal mismanagement, incitement to criminal mismanagement, falsifying documents and corruption.

French Football Federation president felt the Ligue 1 season was over while Lyon president was not sure of the same. The league is yet to take a decision.

FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe said he would propose to not play competitive football in the coming weeks.

Diego Maradona referenced his famous 'Hand of God' moment from 1986 World Cup and asked for the divine intervention to beat coronavirus pandemic.

The research suggests due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale Covid-19 particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung.

Italian footballers' union was unhappy with PM's announcement that individual athletes could begin training from May 4 but no team sports' practice could take place.

Alan Pardew's contract as ADO Den Haag manager was to expire at the end of the Eredivisie 2019-20 season, which was scrapped due to coronavirus.

Spanish professional players beginning individual session with their squad members is the first move in lifting coronavirus lockdown measures.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said they respect the French government's decision but are ready to play Champions League games anywhere else.

Thierry Henry, who took over as Montreal Impact's manager ahead of 2020 season, managed just two games before coronavirus forced MLS to shut down.

Paulo Dybala has reportedly undergone four coronavirus tests in the last six weeks and latest one was positive again.

Manchester United were reportedly planning to play a match against East Bengal in Kolkata.

Jordan Henderson praised FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi for his pace and said that the sublime free kick the Argentine scored in the Champions League against Liverpool left him speechless.

Standard Liege have approached Marouane Fellaini to follow compatriot Axel Witsel to invest money in the Belgian club.

Gary Neville fears Premier League players would be at risk if football is rushed back amidst the coronavirus pandemic

Investigation shows Sepp Blatter overlooked losses suffered by FIFA due to a World Cup broadcasting contract that helped long-time vice president Jack Warner.

Italy suspended Serie A on March 9 as part of a nationwide lockdown to curb the coronavirus epidemic.

Shubham Sarangi extension of his contract with Odisha FC and will stay on at the Indian Super League side till 2023.

Manchester United insist work can be carried out on the project whilst respecting social distancing guidelines to ensure it is ready for when fans can return.

Franz Beckenbauer's trial on corruption charges linked to the 2006 World Cup has ended without a verdict.

The Eredivisie and Ligue 1 seasons were canceled by the Dutch and the French goverment but UEFA is still confident the other leagues in Europe will be comepleted.

Veltins, who sponsor Schalke's stadium, will take back 8,000 litres of beer which was left over from the last home game

The last time Lazio were close to winning the Serie A title was the only time footballl was suspended in Italy during World War I in 1915.

Italy's football federation chief Gabriele Gravina warned that a decision to cancel Serie A season would signal "the death of Italian football".

Trevor Cherry was a member of the Leeds United side that won the English top flight in 1973-74.

Rangers alleged that clubs has been bullied by Scottish Professional Football League executives.

With the Swiss government easing coronavirus lockdown, they plan to allow the football season to restart in June.

Gertjan Verbeek said his future as the head coach at Adelaide United was 'insecure' given the situation around the coronavirus pandemic.

European football has been hit hard by coronavirus shutdown and different leagues have separate ideas about resumption amid coronavirus fears.

FIFPro lauds the growth of women's football but called for protection during coronavirus pandemic.

Chinese Super League was supposed to start on February 22 but has instead had a five-month long pre-season due to coronavirus.

On the 46th anniversary of India finishing joint winners with Iran in the Asian Youth Championship Bangkok in 1974, captain Shabbir Ali walks down the memory lane.

Renowned commentator Peter Drury said if Liverpool get the Premier League title without playing more in the current scenario, their rivals will forever laugh at them.

Mauricio Pochettino said before he dies, he wants to try to manage Tottenham Hotspur to one title.

Cesc Fabregas said her great-grandmother is a super heroine but it would have been possible without doctors and nurses.

Lionel Messi revealed that his son Thiago talks about six players, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Kashmir FC head coach David Robertson have been told to be on standby by the British High Commission for he and his family to go bck to Scotland.

Jose Mourinho said he is missing football and if the Premier League returns, players will still be putting on a show for millions watching around the world.