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TOPS secretariat is monitoring situation and guiding athletes: Sports Sec
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 4 (ANI): Union Sports Secretary Radhey Shyam Julaniya on Wednesday said the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) secretariat is monitoring the situation risen from Coronavirys scare and officials are assisting the athletes.
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Sumit Sangwan's one-year ban lifted by NADA
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 2 (ANI): Indian boxer Sumit Sangwan, who was to serve a one-year ban for consuming a prohibited substance, has been cleared by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after the athlete proved he took the medicine unintentionally.
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Study suggests electrolyte supplements are ineffective
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 1 (ANI): According to a new study, consumption of sports drinks and other supplements by athletes is of little help as electrolyte supplements are mostly ineffective.
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Indian athletes attend Japanese cultural sensitivity workshop
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 27 (ANI): Indian Tokyo-bound Olympians and Paralympians on Thursday attended Omotenashi, a Japanese cultural sensitivity workshop.
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Electrolyte supplements ineffective for athletes: Study
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 26 (ANI): Endurance athletes, who use sports drinks and other supplements during competitions to replenish their electrolyte levels, might be doing so in vain! Well, this is what a new study has suggested.
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There should be policy for former athletes, says wife of ailing Limba Ram
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 25 (ANI): Jenni, wife of ailing olympian Limba Ram urged that central government should come up with a policy for the former athletes, who are suffering from a serious illness.
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Focus on sports, everything else will be taken care of: PM Modi to athlete
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said athletes should only focus on sports and everything else will be taken care of by the country.
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Olympics dream soar high as 64 Indian athletes attain qualification
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New Delhi [India], Feb 20 (ANI): As many as 64 athletes, who have already qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics, will show their grit, determination, and confidence to realise India's long-cherished dream to score the medal in double-digit in the global sporting event.
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Tokyo Marathon to restrict entry to elite athletes due to coronavirus
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Tokyo [Japan], Feb 17 (ANI): The organisers of the Tokyo Marathon 2020 have restricted the event for elite athletes, including wheelchair racers, as a preventive measure to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
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India's Bhawna Jat qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 20km race walk
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], Feb 15 (ANI): Indian women athlete Bhawna Jat on Saturday secured a Tokyo Olympics 2020 quota in 20km race walk event after achieving a new national record at the National Race Walk Championships.
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The Business Athlete: The new BMW 530i Sport launched in India
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], Feb 14 (ANI/BusinessWire India): The new BMW 530i Sport was launched in India today. The new BMW 5 Series presents an extraordinary proposition through its unique combination of elegant and athletic design, intelligent BMW technologies and class-leading driving
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Kiren Rijiju announces lifelong monthly pension for athletes under 'Pensio
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 10 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday announced lifelong monthly pension for athletes under the 'Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons' scheme.
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