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Asian Games: India loses appeal to overturn Lakshmanan's disqualification
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], Aug 26 (ANI): India on Sunday lost its appeal to overturn runner G. Lakshmanan's disqualification from the 10,000-meter finals at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games.
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Asian Games: Lakshmanan Govindan wins bronze in men's 10,000m final
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], August 26 (ANI): Indian sprinter Lakshmanan Govindan on Sunday bagged a bronze medal in Men's 10,000m Athletics event at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games. The 28-year-old finished third on the podium with a timing of 29:44:91.
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Asian Games: Indian shooters, tennis players yet to get daily allowance
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Palembang [Indonesia], Aug 26 (ANI): The Indian shooting and tennis contingent are yet to receive their daily allowance, though their events in Palembang are drawing to a close.
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The Business of Asian Games and other major sporting events
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Palembang [Indonesia], August 26 (ANI): The 18th edition of the Asian Games which is currently ongoing and co-hosted by the cities of Jakarta and Palembang, is arguably the largest multi-sports event in the world. Over 11,000 athletes from 46 countries are taking part in 40 sports. India
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Asian Games: Saina Nehwal enters quarterfinals
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], August 25 (ANI): Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Saturday qualified for the quarterfinals of women's singles in the ongoing 18th edition of Asian Games when she defeated Indonesia's Fitriani by 21-6, 21-14 in straight sets.
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Delhi HC directs sports ministry to consider selection of para-athletes
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 24 (ANI): Following a petition filed by ten differently-abled table tennis players, the Delhi High Court on Friday directed the secretary of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to consider their selection in the final contingent of the upcoming 2018 Asian Pa
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1500m runner Monika to undergo fresh trial
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India) August 21 (ANI): The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct a fresh trial for 1500m runner Monika Chaudhary at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium New Delhi on August 22.
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Asian Games silver next to winning Olympics medal: Sanjeev Rajput
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Indonesia [Jakarta], August 21 (ANI): Indian shooter Sanjeev Rajput, who bagged a silver medal in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games, has said that the victory is next to winning an Olympics medal as top-ranked athletes from around the world participat
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Farhan points out glaring error in West Bengal school book!
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Aug 19(ANI): Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar has urged West Bengal's Minister of School Education to replace a textbook published with an error in depiction of athlete Milkha Singh.
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Mentors can help female athletes combat gender discrimination
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 13 (ANI): Turns out, strong mentors can help female athletes fight issues of sexism and also help in navigating problematic behaviors, a new study reveals.
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Sports Ministry clears 804-member Asian Games contingent
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 11 (ANI): The Sports Ministry on Saturday gave a go-ahead to an 804-member Indian contingent, including 572 athletes, for the upcoming 18th Asian Games.
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18th Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra named India's flag bearer
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI): Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who recently bagged a gold medal in Sottevile Athletics meet in France, has been named as the flag bearer for the Indian contingent by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) at the upcoming 18th edition of the Asian Games. Read More
