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SAI allows non-residential athletes to train in NCOEs on residential basis
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
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
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
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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Planning to send Indian contingent in advance for Tokyo Olympics: Rijiju
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that the ministry is planning to send the Indian Olympic contingent in advance for the Tokyo Games so that the athletes get acclimatise to the conditions.
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Our athletes in panic mode, so Bajrang went and got vaccination: IOA Secy
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): World number one and Tokyo Olympics-bound wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday said that he has already received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This has led to the raising of a few eyebrows as there hasn't been any official announcement on starting o
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If I want to win a medal in Olympics, have to keep everything else aside:
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): It doesn't get bigger than the Olympics for an athlete and ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia is leaving no stone unturned as he looks to hit top gear in the home stretch of his preparations for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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Rijiju congratulates Avinash Sable as he sets new national record in men's
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday congratulated athlete Avinash Sable for setting a new national record in the men's 3000m steeplechase event in the ongoing Federation Cup.
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Federation Cup: Avinash Sable sets new national record in men's 3000m stee
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Patiala (Punjab) [India], March 17 (ANI): Athlete Avinash Sable on Wednesday set a new national record in the men's 3000m steeplechase event in the ongoing Federation Cup.
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Focus on 'fitness and training' is the mantra in Olympic year: Chirag Shet
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): As the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics is around the corner, the athletes are giving it their all to bring out the best version of themselves at the showpiece event.
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Central govt helping athletes across the country to obtain maximum quota f
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday, in a written reply, informed Rajya Sabha that the central government is helping sportspersons across the country to obtain maximum quota for the Olympics and enhance their chances of winning medals.
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Mission Olympic Cell sanctions financial assistance for men's and women's
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): With just over four months left for the Tokyo Olympics, the Mission Olympic Cell has sanctioned INR 50,000 per athlete as an out-of-pocket allowance for the members of the Indian men's and women's hockey team under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
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NADA imposes sanctions on boxer Ruchika, weightlifter Madhavan for doping
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Tuesday announced that athletes Ruchika and Madhavan R have been banned for two years and four years respectively for doping violations.
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International Women's Day: Happy to see women athletes performing well at
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): To commemorate International Women's Day, the Fit India Movement in association with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) organised an All Women Fit India Walkathon at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium here.
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