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2 killed in loft collapse inside Gwangju nightclub, foreign athletes injur
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Gwangju [South Korea], July 27 (ANI): Two people lost their lives while 17 others, including international athletes, sustained injuries after a loft collapsed inside a nightclub here in the wee hours of Saturday.
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Abhinav Bindra will guide athletes in Patiala Sports University
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 26 (ANI): Punjab Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Rana Sodhi on Friday said that the state government will use the abundant talent and expertise of Abhinav Bindra to guide budding athletes in the new proposed Sports University in Patiala.
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Focussing on World Championship, says Hima Das after winning 5 gold medals
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Spala [Poland], July 22 (ANI): Indian track and field athlete Hima Das on Monday said that her focus is on World Championship after winning five gold medals - four in 200m and one in 400m event.
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Continue working hard and bring more medals: Jhulan Goswami to Hima Das
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami on Monday heaped praises on track and field athlete Hima Das, conveying her to continue working hard and bring more medals for the country.
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Kiren Rijiju applauds athletes for winning medals at Nove Mesto Athletics
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday lauded Indian athletes for their performance in the Nove Mesto Athletics Meet at the Czech Republic.
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Doping on rise among athletes; 187 detected positive in 2018-19
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): As many as 187 athletes tested positive during the doping test in 2018-19 out of a total of 4,348, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.
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P T Usha nominated for IAAF Veteran Pin
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 18 : Former Olympic track and field athlete P T Usha has been nominated for the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Veteran Pin.
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Government to set up India House for Tokyo Olympics
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday that the government will set up an `India House at Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Olympics which will provide Indian food to country's athletes.
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Kiren Rijiju lauds athletes for securing top spot in Commonwealth Weightli
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday lauded Indian weightlifters for securing the first position in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship.
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Athletes at higher risk of second ACL injury if they don't score 90 pc on
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 15 (ANI): Young athletes who do not score a 90 per cent on various tests that measure their fitness to return to the athletic competition are at a higher risk of second ACL injury, finds a study.
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Heart failure in competitive athletes can be prevented by thorough routine
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 15 (ANI): A recent study has suggested ways, which can prevent and help in managing the risk of cardiac arrest in competitive athletics.
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Serena Williams doesn't read stories about Meghan Markle!
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 12 (ANI): American tennis player Serena Williams has her friend Meghan Markle's back! The star athlete gushed about her long-time pal in the wake of criticism the latter received over her recent Wimbledon appearance, where she cheered for the professional player.
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