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"Arshad Nadeem is a big fan of Neeraj": Neeraj's uncle Bhim Chopra
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India's ace javelin star Neeraj Chopra's family praised him for his exceptional performance in the World Athletics Championships 2023 and talked about the rivalry with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
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“We were happy that both our countries…”: Neeraj Chopra opens up about his
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
After besting Arshad Nadeem to win India its first gold medal in the prestigious World Athletic Championships, India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra said he was looking forward to resuming his rivalry with his Pakistani rival in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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North Korea finally reopens after Covid, but with week-long quarantine
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The North's national emergency epidemic prevention headquarters has announced that North Korean "citizens abroad have been allowed to return home," as it has decided to "adjust the anti-epidemic degree in reference to the eased worldwide pandemic situation."
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"Aiming to secure at least seventh rank in Asian Games": Indian Rugby chie
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Asian Games are to take place in China from September 23 till October 8. Indian women's rugby team has made it to the continental event as it is among the top eight Asian sides, as per the standards given by the Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Indian Olympic Association (I
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Thomas Dennerby names 22-member squad for Asian Games women's football com
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The India Women's team, ranked 61st in the FIFA Rankings, is placed alongside Chinese Taipei (ranked 38th) and Thailand (ranked 46th) in Group B, as per an All India Football Federation (AIFF) press release.
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"Brij Bhushan playing tricks to save himself": Vinesh Phogat replies to ex
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh on Saturday blamed wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik for suspension of the federation ahead of big events like the Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships and 2024 Paris Olympics.
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AICF organizes coaching camp ahead of Asian Games to support Indian Chess
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
All India Chess Federation (AICF) is pleased to announce the commencement of a coaching camp at ITC Sonar in Kolkata, in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games. Committed to providing unwavering support and top-notch facilities, the AICF coaching camp aims to enhance the players' skills an
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"On-pitch strategy will make right impact," says coach Priya PV on AFC U-1
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In three weeks’ time, India’s women footballers will be seen in action in different parts of the continent. While the Senior Women's National team will travel to Hangzhou, China, for the much-awaited Asian Games, the U-17 Women’s team will leave for Thailand for Round 2 of the AFC U17 Women'
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sanctions 634 athletes to take part i
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The sanctioned athletes met the set selection criteria, against the 850 athletes recommended by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
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Ace swimmer Maana Patel to train in Odisha ahead of Asian Games
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Maana, who has been in fine form and had a few good races at the Senior Nationals in Hyderabad in July, is now set to compete at the Asian Games. Talking about her preparations ahead of the prestigious quadrennial event, the swimmer said, “I am looking forward to how I perform there. After t
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India concludes with six golds at Baku Shooting World C'ships
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India concluded their Baku World Championship campaign with a sixth gold and three more bronze medals to bolster their tally to six gold and eight bronze medals, placing them second currently in the medal standings. Tiyana, Sakshi Suryavanshi and Kirandeep Kaur combined to win the team gold
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Mission Olympic Cell approves procurement of pole vault landing pit for CW
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Tejaswin Shankar who qualified for the High Jump and Decathlon events of the Asian Games 2022, will exclusively be using the pole vault pit till the Asian Games next month and post the event, the pit can be used by all practising athletes at the JLN Stadium.
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