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IOA enters partnership with Edelweiss Group for 2018 CWG, Asian Games, 202
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb.26 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today announced its partnership with Edelweiss Financial Services Limited as sponsor of the Indian contingent for 2018 Commonwealth Games, the 2018 Asian Games and the 2020 Olympic Games, besides the National Games 2018 an
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Vikas Krishnan, Amit Phangal cruise into Strandja Memorial Tournament fina
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Sofia (Bulgaria), February 24: After MC Mary Kom and Seema Poonia booked their berth in the finals on Friday evening, Asian Games gold medalist Vikas Krishnan and fast rising Amit Phangal had to dig deep to enter the finals and inch closer to the gold medal, here at the Strandja Memorial Tou
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Athlete Jithin Paul slapped 4-year-ban for possession of banned drug
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 23 (ANI): Indian athlete Jithin Paul has been banned for four years after National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) found that the 400 metre hurdler was in possession of a prohibited substance called 'Meldonium'.
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Two Koreas can co-host Asian Games: N Korean IOC official
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Feb 21 (ANI): Chang Ung, the North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said on Tuesday that it was "absolutely possible" for the two Koreas to jointly host the 2021 Asian Winter Games.
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National Race Walking C'ships: Priyanka sets women's 10 km record
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 17 (ANI): Priyanka Patel shattered a 14-year-old record in the girls 10km walk at the 5th National Race Walking Championships in New Delhi on Saturday when she crossed the finish line in 49:01:81 seconds.
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Asian Games Test Event: Indian pugilists win five gold medals
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], Feb 15 (ANI): Indian pugilists testing their water for the upcoming Asian Games in August proved their worth and emerged with a massive tally of ten medals, including five gold, one silver and four bronze medals at the Asian Games Test Event, here in Jakarta on Thursday.
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Asian Games Test Event: India add four gold on Day 2
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Jakarta [Indonesia], Feb 13 (ANI): India continued their strong performance in the athletics events at the Asian Games Test Event in Jakarta, adding four gold medals and a silver to their haul on the second day of competition.
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Devinder, Sonia win gold in Asian Games invitational tournament
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], February 12 (ANI): India won two gold medals, three silver and as many bronzes on the opening day of athletics at the Asian Games invitational tournament in Jakarta on Sunday.
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'Khelo India' is a path to Olympics: Sports Minster Rathore
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 06 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore said on Tuesday that the 'Khelo India' programme was a path for podium finishes at the Olympics.
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India's Deepa, Durga Devi promoted to FIH Umpiring Promising List
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 3 (ANI): Hockey India on Saturday congratulated Deepa and Durga Devi on being promoted to the FIH Umpires Promising List for Outdoor Hockey by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
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My focus is on winning gold medal: Sarita Devi
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New Delhi [India], Jan. 30 (ANI): Indian boxer Sarita Devi has said that her focus was on winning the gold medal in upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games.
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Sports teaches one about life: Sports Minister Rathore
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Delhi [India], Jan 28 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore on Sunday said that not just books, but sports also teaches one about values of life.
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