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Trump 'Muslim-Ban' woes: Kashmiri athlete denied U.S. visa citin
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 1(ANI): The ripples of President Donald Trump's ban on citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States, has started infiltrating Indian shores as a Kashmiri athlete was denied visa to participate in an International world championshi
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Sindhu, Sakshi, Deepa illustrate strength of our women: President Mukherje
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 31 (ANI): Asserting that the present government is making 'Nari Shakti' an integral part of country's development journey, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said ace athletes like PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Deepa Malik illustrate strength of India&
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`MSN` trio surpasses 300 goals as Barca edge into Copa del Rey quarters
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], Jan.12 (ANI): Barcelona produced a dominant performance on Thursday as forwards Lionel Messi, Luiz Suarez and Neymar took their combined season tally to more than 300 goals during their 3-1 rout of Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of the Copa del Rey last-16 showdown here
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PR Sreejesh becomes member of FIH Athletes' Committee
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan.11 (ANI): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Executive Board has confirmed the nomination of Indian men's hockey team captain PR Sreejesh to the FIH Athletes' Committee.
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Seven half marathons for seven days to collect running gear for underprivi
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec.27 (ANI): Tarun Walecha, an architect by profession, is on a mission to create awareness and raise funds for underprivileged athletes by running seven Half Marathons (that is of 21.2kms) for seven days. He has embarked the journey of "Share & Care: Running Wee
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Benedict Cumberbatch had to shed weight for 'Sherlock'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 24 (ANI): After bulking up for 'Doctor Strange', Benedict Cumberbatch recently admitted that he had to let go of the "athletic" body in order to get back with his Sherlock Holmes' character.
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ISL 3: Kerala Blasters seek revenge against Athletico de Kolkata in summit
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Kochi [India], Dec. 18 (ANI): Kerala Blasters will take on Athletico de Kolkata in the summit clash of the third edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) here this evening. This is the second time both teams are meeting in the final.
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Over 1000 Russian athletes benefited from 'state-sponsored doping
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [USA], Dec. 9 (ANI): According to the latest findings of a report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, more than 1,000 Russian athletes across 30 sports have benefited from state-sponsored doping.
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IAAF adopts Sebastian Coe's reforms for `transparent, accountable` sp
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Monaco [France], Dec. 4 (ANI): In a bid to end corruption that has rocked the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), the track and field's governing body has adopted constitutional reform suggested by president Sebastian Coe.
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`Sprint King` Bolt scoops record sixth IAAF Athlete of Year award
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Monaco [France], Dec. 3 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who is set to retire after the World Championships in London next year, has been named the IAAF Male World Athlete of the Year, thereby lifting the coveted prize for a record sixth time.
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Usain Bolt set to race in Australia for first time
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov.4 (ANI):Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is all set to race in Australia for the first time when he takes on track in the inaugural Nitro Athletics competition in Melbourne in February.
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Atletico de Kolkata top of ISL table post 2-1 win over NorthEast United
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], Oct.29 (ANI): Atletico de Kolkata hit back in spectacular fashion to beat NorthEast United FC 2-1 in an entertaining Indian Super League (ISL) battle at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here last evening.
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