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Punjab Sports Minister hands over Rs 10 lakh cheque to Tokyo Olympics qual
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], March 31 (ANI): Punjab Sports, Youth Services and NRI Affairs Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Wednesday, called on Tokyo Olympics qualifier and national record holder Kamalpreet Kaur at his residence here and handed over Rs 10 lakh cheque to the athlete.
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COVID-19: 30 athletes test positive at NIS, SAI; No Oly bound sportsperson
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Amid the ongoing surge in coronavirus cases, the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru reported 26 and four positive cases respectively.
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Special Olympics Bharat athletes train in preparation for World Winter Gam
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): 35 athletes from seven states of India set the Tau Devilal Stadium in Gurgaon alive with the excitement and determination to enhance their stamina in preparation for the Special Olympics World Winter Games to be held in Kazan, Russia, in 2022.
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Mizoram Governor hails SAI, AIFF for organising Khelo India e-pathshala
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI): The closing ceremony of the Khelo India e-pathshala Athlete Coaching and Education Programme in Football (Grassroots and Intermediate) took place via an online interaction on Wednesday. This three-month football training programme, which commenced on August
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Para-Athletics National C'ship: SAI writes to PCI, wants COVID-19 SOPs to
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has written to the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) stating that Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for the prevention of COVID-19 are not being followed at the Para Athletics National Championships.
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Special athletes celebrate sports experiences on World Down Syndrome Day
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): On the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day, over 150 participants joined a virtual event organised by Special Olympics, discussing and celebrating the sporting experiences of the athletes with Down Syndrome.
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33,552 people have registered on NTSP portal, informs Rijiju
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New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports on Monday, in a written reply, informed Rajya Sabha that a total of 33,552 people have registered on the National Talent Search Portal (NTSP) so far.
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NBA Academy India graduate Harshwardhan Tomar signs with KEBA Preparatory
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New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): NBA Academy India graduate Harshwardhan Tomar has signed with KEBA Preparatory School in Cincinnati, Ohio, becoming the fifth NBA Academy India male student-athlete to commit to a high school or college basketball program in the US.
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Hopeful of jumping 8.40m by season end: Sreeshankar after qualifying for O
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New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Sreesankhar, the 21-year-old from Palakkad in Kerala, jumped 8.26m in the long jump event at the Federation Cup to redefine the national record and secure a spot at Tokyo Olympics. For the youngster, it was just the reward for his passion and love for sport
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SAI allows non-residential athletes to train in NCOEs on residential basis
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New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has allowed non-residential athletes to train at its National Centre of Excellence (NCOEs) but "Come and Play" athletes have not been permitted in the NCOEs where the probable athletes for the Olympics are undergoing trai
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It happens sometimes, says Vijender after losing to Lopsan
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Panaji (Goa) [India], March 20 (ANI): Boxer Vijender Singh faced defeat against Russian Artysh Lopsan via technical knockout (TKO) in the fifth round of an eight-round bout on the rooftop of the Majestic Pride Casino Ship on Friday and while he was dejected that his unbeaten run came to an e
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Kamalpreet Kaur qualifies for Olympics, breaks national record in women's
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Patiala (Punjab) [India], March 19 (ANI): Kamalpreet Kaur on Friday qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in women's discus throw event with a national record attempt of 65.06 metres during the ongoing Athletics Federation Cup. The Olympic qualification benchmark is 63.5 metres.
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