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India Open 2024: Indian shuttlers aim to use home advantage with Olympic q
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and bronze medallist HS Prannoy will aim to boost their position in the world ranking ahead of the Paris Olympics while the likes of former world number one Kidambi Srikanth, 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya
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From hosting Asian Champions Trophy to starting Grassroots Development Pro
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As the year carried on, the national sporting body made its intentions clear to revamp domestic tournaments and uplift grassroots initiatives. Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey described 2023 as a 'successful' year for the federation.
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A look at India's record-making campaign at Asian Para Games 2023
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indian contingent orchestrated a stellar performance during the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou. With 111 medals--29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze--they concluded their campaign at the Para multi-sport event in fifth place on the medal tally.
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We need to be clinical against superior opponents: Igor Stimac
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India made history as the first among the 23 visiting teams to reach Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks remaining until the Blue Tigers' inaugural match against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his team find themselves pressed for time.
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We respect all but fear none: Jhingan as fans light up Doha night with wel
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Drawn in Group B against Australia (January 13), Uzbekistan (January 18), and Syria (January 23), India have a tough road ahead. However, the Blue Tigers are firmly backing their abilities.
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"If there is no character nothing can be achieved": India's head coach Igo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Ahead of India's AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 campaign, the Blue Tigers' head coach, Igor Stimac, on Saturday said that he is looking for players with strong character.
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Pakistan: Women's bodies demand more reserved seats in assemblies, local b
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The South Asian Partnership (SAP) and Aurat Foundation, Pakistan said considering population statistics, the proportion of reserved seats for women should be increased in all elected assemblies and local bodies, Dawn reported.
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PM Modi praises athletes for memorable 2023, urges them to gun for glory i
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As year 2023 winds to a close, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled India's achievement in sports throughout 2023 and lavished praise on Indian athletes who participated in the Asian Games and Asian Para Games Hangzhou.
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"Bouncing back from disappointing World Cup....": Skipper Harmanpreet refl
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The year 2023 did not begin as planned for the Indian men's hockey team following a disappointing outing at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela in January. The team finished in ninth spot in their home conditions. However, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side managed to
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India head coach Igor Stimac names 26-member squad for AFC Asian Cup Qatar
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indian senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac, on Saturday announced the 26-member squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.
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Asian sugar market facing challenges in 2024 due to lower cane output, shi
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As the Asian sugar market charts its course into 2024, it faces the headwinds of supply chain disruptions and cautious import demand amid historically high price levels.
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Asian Games 2023: A look at India's history-making performance, notable mo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indian delegation wrapped their 19th Asian Games journey with an arbitrary number that will go down in Indian sporting history, finishing the continental meet with the largest-ever medal haul after 20 days of intense, glory-filled competition.
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