Few Rio-bound Indian athletes to receive financial aid from Govt

With an eye to enhance India's medal hopes in this year's Rio Olympics, the Sports Ministry has sanctioned financial assistance to boxers Vikas Krishan and Sumit Sangwan, female discuss thrower......

Asiad discus throw champ Punia laments lack of recognition, eyes Olympic gold

Seema Punia of India. Photograph: PTI Putting behind a controversial past and bringing home an Asian Games gold medal is no mean feat. Discus thrower Seema Punia says, despite lack of government......

Discus thrower Seema Antil qualifies for Olympics

Seema Antil has become the second female Indian discus thrower to make the cut for this year's London Olympics by achieving the 'A' qualification mark at the University of California (Irvine) Open......