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KIYG 2021 Day-1: Maharashtra shoot into lead with 9 gold, Haryana bag 6
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
The Day-1 of Khelo India Youth Games 2021 went Maharashtra's way as their athletes won nine gold medals while Haryana were right behind winning six gold medals. Manipur shot to the third place in the medals tally.
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Kerala's popular martial art Kalaripayattu is rage in Kashmir
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kalaripayattu originated in Kerala about 3000 years ago. If myths are to be believed, it was created by Lord Parashurama, for 108 Kalaris, who were to destroy the demons who were causing havoc on earth. Kerala's popular martial art has travelled to North to capture the hearts of Jammu and Ka
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CWG gold medallist Sathish exhorts young athletes to stay away from doping
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Indian weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam who won gold medals in the men's 77 kg weight class at both the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. Sathish also qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics where he finished 11th in the field of 14 lifters. Two-time CW
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Amit Shah inaugurates KIYG 2021 in high octane opening ceremony
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games 2021 in a high octane show attended by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Over 4,700 athletes, including 2,262 girls, will be jostling for gold and glory over the next 10 days in 25 exciting
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Sports Ministry provides financial assistance to multiple athletes towards
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The Union Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) accepted the proposals of several athletes from across the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core and Development Groups in an effort to assist them in better in their preparations as well as facilitate
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Close to 4700 athletes set to battle in Khelo India Youth Games
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], June 2 (ANI): The laidback city of Panchkula has laid out the red carpet for close to 4,700 athletes, including 2,262 girls, and their support staff as the biggest Khelo India Youth Games ever are set to get underway on June 4. The Tau Devi Lal Complex in Panchku
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Sudden demise of singer KK shocks Indian athletes
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Indian athletes expressed their grief after the sudden demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, who died on Tuesday night.
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West Bengal hopes to make a bigger splash in KIYG 2021
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal)[India], May 30 (ANI): West Bengal is aiming to make a bigger splash at the Khelo India Youth Games 2021, not only in swimming which has been their forte, but in a few other disciplines as well.
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Gujarat to field its biggest contingent in Khelo India Youth games, hopes
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Panchkula (Haryana)[India], May 30 (ANI): Gujarat announced its biggest contingent of 143 athletes for the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games in Haryana, hoping to dramatically increase its medal tally.
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'Track is for runners, not dogs': Athletes at Thyagraj Stadium slam IAS Sa
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): After the news of Sanjeev Khirwar, walking his dog at Delhi's Thyagraj Stadium erupted, the athletes slammed the IAS officer for the same.
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Lovlina Borgohain elected as IBA's Athletes' Committee Chair
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): International Boxing Association (IBA) on Thursday announced that Tokyo Olympics Bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain has received the highest number of votes during the election held at the 2022 Women's World Championships and thus has been elected as the chai
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Your victories are inspiring generations in sports: PM Modi to Thomas Cup
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Thomas Cup team of the badminton champions, who shared their experiences of the tournament. The players talked about different aspects of their game, life beyond badminton and more.
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