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Bronze medalist Purnima Hembram upset over denial of help in despair
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 4: Purnima Hembram, Indian track and field athlete, who is suffering from a hamstring injury, has expressed her disappointment over the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports headed by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and the state government for not helping her
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SRK donates wheelchairs to para-athletes
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 04 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has donated 50 wheelchairs to para-athletes on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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Jon Ridgeon appointed as CEO of IAAF
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Monte Carlo [Monaco], Dec 4 (ANI): The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Monday announced the appointment of Jon Ridgeon as its new CEO following approval by the IAAF Council on the first day of its 215th Council Meeting in Monaco. Ridgeon will take up the new rol
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Mo Farah eyes 2019 London marathon
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Georgia [USA], Nov 21 (ANI): Britain's most decorated athlete Mo Farah, who is all set to compete in the 2019 London marathon, has stated that his aim is "to win the race one day."
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Indian men's hockey team captain joins 'Elite Adidas Athletes'
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 20 (ANI): To add to its already strong portfolio of athletes, Adidas on Tuesday announced their association with India men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh.
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Mission Olympic cell draws road to 2020 and 2024 Olympics, names TOPS athl
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 15 (ANI): The Mission Olympic Cell drew the road map for the upcoming 2020 and 2024 Olympics in an athlete review meeting with regard to preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) athletes.
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Spain allows Kosovo athletes to use national symbols
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], Nov 15 (ANI): The Spanish government has decided to allow athletes from Kosovo to use their national symbols, anthem, and flag while participating in international sporting events being held in the country.
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Palinder Chaudhary suicide: AFI expresses shock over 'tragic loss'
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has expressed shock over the death of an 18-year-old sprinter, Palinder Chaudhary, who had allegedly committed suicide at the Sports Authority of India (SAI)-run athletics academy.
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Family clueless over sprinter Palinder Chaudhary's alleged suicide
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): The family members of sprinter Palinder Chaudhary, who allegedly committed suicide at the Sports Authority of India (SAI)-run athletics academy at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday, stated that everything was normal and they are clueless as to what we
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18-year-old sprinter allegedly commits suicide at JLN Stadium
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): Sprinter Palinder Chaudhary on Wednesday passed away after he allegedly committed suicide at the Sports Authority of India (SAI)-run athletics academy here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
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Swapna to finally get 7 pairs of customized shoes for her 12 toes
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 5 (ANI): It was just months ago that blood spurted from six-toed Asiad gold medalist International athlete Swapna Barman's feet. The athlete suffered the injury because her feet could not fit in normal shoes.
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Good sleep leads to better recovery after sports-related concussion
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 2 (ANI): According to a recent study, young athletes who have good sleep after sustaining a concussion are more likely to recover within two weeks. Those who don't have good sleep quality often take longer to recover, sometimes longer than 30 days.
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