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Yokohama city held exciting winter event
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Yokohama [Japan], Dec 27 (ANI): Athletes recently had furious battles on the ice during an event called 'Red Bull Crashed Ice 2018' here.
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Kejriwal felicitates Para Asian Games medalist Avnil Kumar
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 26 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday felicitated visually impaired para-athlete Avnil Kumar who had bagged a bronze medal in the 2018 Para Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Manika Batra, Saurabh Chaudhary among those approved by SAI for TOPS schem
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 13 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India's Mission Olympic Cell approved the names of 29 athletes, including Asian Games gold medallist shooter Saurabh Chaudhary and ace table tennis player Manika Batra, for its Target Olympics Mission Scheme (TOPS). The performance of
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SAI appoints 14 Olympians and Paralympians as coaches
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 7 (ANI): In a move that promises to empower both elite sportspersons and young athletes, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Friday appointed 11 Olympians and three Para Olympians as Coaches and Assistant Coaches.
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WWE trials in India an amazing opportunity: Matt Hardy
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 05 (ANI): World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Matt Hardy, who is on a promotional tour to India, opined that the first-ever WWE trials, slated to be held in March next year, is a great opportunity for Indian athletes to break into the wrestling ent
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Bronze medalist Purnima Hembram upset over denial of help in despair
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 4: Purnima Hembram, Indian track and field athlete, who is suffering from a hamstring injury, has expressed her disappointment over the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports headed by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and the state government for not helping her
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SRK donates wheelchairs to para-athletes
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 04 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has donated 50 wheelchairs to para-athletes on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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Mo Farah eyes 2019 London marathon
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Georgia [USA], Nov 21 (ANI): Britain's most decorated athlete Mo Farah, who is all set to compete in the 2019 London marathon, has stated that his aim is "to win the race one day."
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Indian men's hockey team captain joins 'Elite Adidas Athletes'
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 20 (ANI): To add to its already strong portfolio of athletes, Adidas on Tuesday announced their association with India men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh.
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Mission Olympic cell draws road to 2020 and 2024 Olympics, names TOPS athl
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 15 (ANI): The Mission Olympic Cell drew the road map for the upcoming 2020 and 2024 Olympics in an athlete review meeting with regard to preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) athletes.
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Spain allows Kosovo athletes to use national symbols
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], Nov 15 (ANI): The Spanish government has decided to allow athletes from Kosovo to use their national symbols, anthem, and flag while participating in international sporting events being held in the country.
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Swapna to finally get 7 pairs of customized shoes for her 12 toes
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 5 (ANI): It was just months ago that blood spurted from six-toed Asiad gold medalist International athlete Swapna Barman's feet. The athlete suffered the injury because her feet could not fit in normal shoes.
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