At 38th National Games Services Clinch Men’s Volleyball Title, Kerala Wins Gold in Women’s Category*

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The volleyball competition at the 38th National Games concluded today at Shivalik Hall, Rudrapur. After five days of intense matches, the winners in both the men’s and women’s categories were decided. In the men’s final, Services defeated Kerala 3-1 to claim the gold medal, while in the women’s final, Kerala edged…

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Abhishek Sharma records India’s second-fastest T20I century; Wankhede carnage bamboozles England

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Abhishek Sharma displayed brute force as he smashed England bowlers all round the park in the fifth and final T20I at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The left-handed batter made full use of the powerplay overs to give India a solid start after being asked to bat by England captain Jos Buttler….

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Record-Breaking Feats and Fierce Battles Define Weightlifting at the 38th National Games*

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The 38th National Games witnessed thrilling weightlifting action, with record-breaking performances and dominant displays across multiple categories. Athletes from various states showcased their strength and determination, setting new benchmarks in Indian weightlifting.   In the Women’s 81kg category, Vanshita Verma of Chandigarh secured the gold medal with a total lift of…

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Aquatics day 5 delivers spectacular races and a historic wins at the 38th National Games

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Day 5 of the 38th National Games delivered an electrifying spectacle in the aquatics arena, with top swimmers excelling across multiple events, setting records, and engaging in fiercely contested races and water polo matches. Swimming Events: Women’s 1500m Freestyle (Event 25): Delhi’s Bhavya delivered a commanding performance, clocking 17:42.81 to secure…

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Day 2 Weightlifting: Manipur Leads Medal Tally with 2 gold and 2 bronze, Bindyarani and N.Ajith shine*

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The second day of weightlifting at the National Games 2024 witnessed thrilling performances, record-breaking lifts, and intense competition across five categories. Star lifters lived up to their reputations, while emerging talents made their mark on the national stage. Women’s 55kg: Bindyarani Devi Creates History   S. Bindyarani Devi of Manipur delivered…

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Haryana men, Odisha women clinch their fourth consecutive gold in Rugby

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Dehradun, January 31: Haryana men’s and Odisha women’s Rugby Sevens teams won gold medals for the fourth time consecutively at 38th National Games held in Ganga Athletics Stadium in the Maharana Pratap Sports College here today. Haryana beat Maharashtra 22-7 in the men’s final while Odisha defeated Bihar 29-5 In the…

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How can you end superstar culture?’: Virat Kohli’s ex-teammate triggers age-old debate after fan turnout for Ranji game

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Virat Kohli’s highly-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy saw immense fanfare as nearly 15,000 supporters packed the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, eager to witness their cricketing hero in action. The former India captain, playing for Delhi against Railways in the Elite Group D clash, marked his first domestic…

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Gambhir said ‘Ganguly apna jack laga ke aaya hai’. Dada replied saying…’: India head coach insulted ex-BCCI president

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau ‘Gambhir said ‘Ganguly apna jack laga ke aaya hai’. Dada replied saying…’: India head coach insulted ex-BCCI presiden Manoj Tiwary has revealed that during their tiff, current India head coach Gautam Gambhir even insulted former India captain Sourav Ganguly. The tiff between Gautam Gambhir and Manoj Tiwary dates to 2015, when…

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Seven Thousand Volunteers to Drive 38th National Games Preparations

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. With just 37 days remaining for the 38th National Games, the Sports Department is gearing up with a plan to engage 7,000 volunteers to ensure the event’s success. Youth aged 18 and above are being encouraged to register online through a portal with around one lakh applications anticipated. The initiative aims…

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Khatima to Host Mallakhamb in National Games; Boxing in Pithoragarh, Yoga in Almora  

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Khatima in district Udham Singh Nagar has been proposed as the venue for Mallakhamb in the upcoming 38th National Games, while Pithoragarh and Almora have been chosen to host boxing and yoga, respectively. However, the final decision hinges on the inspection report by the Director of Competition (DOC), expected in the…

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