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Rights group raises alarm as Beijing's threats to muzzle athletes ahead of
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], January 21 (ANI): The New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised concern about the veiled threats issued by Chinese authorities over freedom of speech ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 next month.
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China warns foreign Olympic athletes against speaking out on politics at W
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 20 (ANI): A member of China's Olympics organizing committee warned that foreign athletes may face punishment for speech that violates Chinese law at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, spotlighting concerns about the country's restrictions on political expression.
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MOC sanctions call for assistance from development group shooter Naveen, a
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' Mission Olympic Cell on Thrursday approved proposals worth Rs. 6.56 lakh from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme for two development group athletes, 20-year-old pistol shooter Naveen and 17-year-old recurve archer Ridh
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Ramagya Sports Academy announces safety measures while providing top-notch
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI/NewsVoir): The coronavirus pandemic forced the world's population to alter daily routines, including exercise habits. This unusual situation has physical, psychological, and behavioural consequences for all individuals, including elite and recreational athl
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How India's most loved hypebeast brand Urban Monkey made it to Shark Tank
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI/India PR Distribution): Urban Monkey was founded with the intention to provide much-needed products to skateboarders, athletes and underground artists in India.
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China dismisses West's warnings on possible cybersecurity threats during 2
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 18 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian on Tuesday called Western countries' statements regarding cybersecurity threats to athletes' personal mobile phones, laptops and tablets during the 2022 Winter Olympics unjustified speculations.
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FIH updates penalty corner rule, defenders allowed to keep protective gear
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has brought in a set of rule changes to make the sport safer for all the athletes.
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Rs 1.20 Cr cash award, job given to Wrestler Virender Singh: Haryana sport
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], January 16 (ANI): Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Department Director Pankaj Nain on Sunday said that Padma Shri awardee, speech and hearing impaired wrestler Virender Singh, who had reiterated his demand to the Haryana government to recognize him as a para-ath
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Odisha: Para-athlete Kamalakanta Nayak to attempt Guinness Record by cover
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 16 (ANI): Para-athlete Kamalakanta Nayak is on a mission to enter the Guinness Book of World Records by covering 200 km in 24 hrs in his wheelchair.
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When will I get equal rights? : Padma Shri Virender Singh reiterates his d
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): Padma Shri awardee, speech and hearing impaired wrestler Virender Singh on Saturday reiterated his demand to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to recognise the state's deaf sportspersons, like him, as para-athletes.
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Rare NFT collection of legendary athlete Milkha Singh to be launched on 26
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 14 (ANI/Heylin Spark): Marking the 73rd Republic Day of India, AtiusDAO announces the launch of a rare collection of NFTs of the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh.
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Five golfers including Aditi Ashok among 10 more athletes added to TOPS
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): Ace rider Fouaad Mirza, golfers Anirban Lahiri, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar and Alpine Skiier Mohammed Arif Khan are among the 10 athletes added by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) to the list of athletes who would be
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