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RFI President irked over Bhokanal's letter to Athlete commission
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 14 (ANI): President of Rowing Federation of India (RFI), Rajlaxmi Singh Deo, was dismayed over Dattu Baban Bhokanal's letter to Athletes Commission over his ban.
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Haryana-based 84-year-old athlete proves age is just a number
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], Jan 12 (ANI): For some people, age is just a number. This is proved by an 84-year-old athlete GS Saunkhla who continues to inspire millions by turning day and day for his training and winning medals across championships in the world.
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IOC tells athletes to not protest on field, podium during 2020 Tokyo Olymp
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Atlanta [USA], Jan 10 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday issued new guidelines according to which athletes have been told to better not protest on the field, on the medal stand or in the Olympic Village in the upcoming gigantic event.
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IOA writes to RFI to share athlete ban rules after Bhoknal's appeal to Ath
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 10 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has written a letter to Rowing Federation of India (RFI) to share the rules of the player suspension and the mechanisms of appeal for an athlete against such ban.
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Anju Bobby George writes to IOA President seeks review of ban on rower Dat
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): The Chairperson of Athletes' Commission, Anju Bobby George, has written a letter to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President, Narinder Batra, requesting the latter to review the two-year ban imposed on rower Dattu Baban Bhoknal.
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Khelo India Games unearthing young athletes, says Sports Minister Kiren Ri
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that Khelo India Youth Games have unearthed many young athletes.
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NADA starts conducting dope test on Tokyo Olympic probables
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 8 (ANI): The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has started conducting dope tests on the athletes, who are probables for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Ajinomoto contributes to safe, healthy meals in Thailand
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], Jan 6 (ANI): Food company Ajinomoto's nutritional product 'AminoVITAL' has become popular among the athletes at a famous multi-purpose stadium in Thailand's capital Bangkok.
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Khelo India Youth Games is good platform for youngsters, says gold medalis
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 5 (ANI): Abhinav Shaw, the youngest gold medallist at the Khelo India Youth Games in 2019, said that the upcoming event is a good platform for the budding athletes.
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Run organised for visually challenged athletes in Mumbai
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 5 (ANI): The first-of-its-kind run -- SPN Vision Run -- for visually challenged athletes was organised here on to boost their athletic spirit.
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Swimming has been given more importance in India in last few years: Shivan
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India, Jan 1 (ANI): Shivangi Sarma, a silver medallist at the South Asian Games 2019, on Wednesday said that swimming has been given more importance in the country in the last few years and the athletes are being looked after by the Ministry of Sports.
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NADA advises athletes to be careful with food intake, not indulge in dopin
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 01 (ANI): National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Wednesday advised athletes 'not to indulge in doping and be careful with their food intake and supplements' this year to promote fair play.
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