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Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra saves top-two finish streak, finishes
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
It was Germany's Julian Weber who topped the field with a massive throw of 91.51 m, which came on his second attempt. He performed two massive 91-plus throws in his first two attempts. Neeraj did not have the best night, starting with two throws in the early 80s, following it with three d
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Pullela Gopichand unveils winning traits that set Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pullela Gopichand, India's chief badminton coach, opened up about what makes Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu stand out in the world of sports. In a conversation with ANI, he reflected on their relentless drive, work ethic, and the impact they've had on Indian badminton.
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Lasha Shavdatuashvili opens up on his Olympic journey, reflects on Judo's
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Lasha Shavdatuashvili, the renowned Georgian judoka, expressed satisfaction on his illustrious Olympic journey, and said that success should help in starting a new chapter and motivating oneself for further achievements.Reflecting on his participation in the Olympics, Shavdatuashvili expr
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Paris Olympics: Viktor Axelsen retains men's singles badminton gold, becom
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Axelsen just became the second shuttler to repeat the men's singles title win after the legendary Chinese player Lin Dan, who secured the top title in 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics.
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"I am excited to give my all for India in Paris": Manpreet Singh on his 4t
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Manpreet's journey with the national team includes participation in three previous Olympic Games: the 2012 London Olympics, the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he led the team to a historic bronze medal under his captaincy to mark India's first Olympic hockey medal in 4
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Pro Tennis League's fifth season kicks off with grand opening ceremony
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Vishnu Vardhan, who played for India at the 2012 London Olympics, recalled the first season when comparing it with the upcoming season.
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Hockey India congratulates Raghu Prasad RV on being appointed as umpire fo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Raghu, who has officiated in 186 international matches, will be the only Indian to officiate in hockey discipline at the Paris Olympic Games next year. This will be his third appearance as an umpire at the greatest sporting extravaganza – after having officiated in 2012 London Olympics and 2
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Yohan Blake named International Event Ambassador for Mumbai Marathon 2023
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Jamaica's Yohan Blake is the second fastest man of all time and famously finished behind countryman and training partner Usain Bolt in the 100m and 200m before teaming up with the sprint legend for the 4x100m relay gold in a world record at the 2012 London Olympics.
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Russian race walker Lashmanova banned, to be stripped of 2012 London Olymp
Updated : 4 years ago IST
London [UK], March 21 (ANI): The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Monday announced that the Russian race walker Yelena Lashmanova has been banned for two years for the use of prohibited substances, a violation of World Athletics anti-doping rules.
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'Fully prepared' Atanu Das ready to hit bulls-eye in Tokyo Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Nearly nine years after he failed to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics, a mentally stronger and more skilled Atanu Das will be eyeing to make a mark and go two steps further in clinching a medal in archery in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics slated to be held lat
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On this day in 2008, Sushil Kumar won his first Olympic medal
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 20 (ANI): On this day in 2008, Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar won his first Olympic medal at the Beijing Olympics.
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Developing sports culture can lead India towards excellence: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist Gagan Narang on Friday discussed the importance of fitness with former stressing that developing a sports culture in India can lead the country towards excellen
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