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Haryana athletes asked to hand over one-third income to state
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], June 8 (ANI): The Haryana Sports and youth affairs department has asked its sports-persons to deposit one-third of their income earned from professional sports or commercial endorsements to the Haryana State Sports Council.
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Sports Ministry approves upward revision of pension to meritorious sportsp
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 8 (ANI): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore has approved the upward revision of pension to meritorious sportspersons.
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Dipa Karmakar looking to give her absolute best in Asian Games
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who has recovered well following a knee injury that forced her to withdraw from the 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games, on Thursday said that she is looking forward to give her absolute best and stand on people's expectati
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Manipur CM has assured quick action: Sanjita Chanu
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 4 (ANI): Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medallist Sanjita Chanu said Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has assured her quick action in the doping matter.
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Sanjita doping row: Manipur CM seeks Sports Minister's intervention
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 3 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has written a letter to Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore seeking his intervention in Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sanjita Chanu's doping matter.
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Urine samples were changed: Sanjita Chanu on doping charges
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 01 (ANI): In the wake of her four-year suspension by the International Wrestling Federation (IWF) after she tested positive for a banned anabolic agent, double Commonwealth Games (CWG) Gold medallist Sanjita Chanu claimed that she was innocent and said she will
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Sanjita Chanu tests positive for doping
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Two-time Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medallist Sanjita Chanu has been tested positive for a banned anabolic agent, the International Weightlifting Federation confirmed on Thursday.
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Sardara Singh returns to Indian hockey squad for Champions Trophy
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Veteran defender Sardara Singh has been recalled in the 18-member Indian men's hockey team for the final edition of the prestigious Champions Trophy 2018, beginning June 23 in the Netherlands.
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Confident of performing well in Asian Games, says Sushil Kumar
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Star wrestler Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Saturday said that he is confident to perform well in the 2018 Asian Games, which will begin in August in Indonesia.
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Eugene Diamond League: Javelin thrower Neeraj finishes sixth
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Eugene [U.S.A], May 26 (ANI): After a dazzling performance in Doha that saw him break a national record, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra failed to conjure up the magic and finished at the sixth spot in the 2018 IAAF Diamond League here at Eugene in USA on Saturday.
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Shooter Heena Sidhu ready for World Cup challenge
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Munich [Germany], May 22 (ANI): Former world number one and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Heena Sidhu is geared up for the ISSF World Cup in Munich, which is all set to begin from Wednesday.
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Harendra Singh 'positive' after Hockey India swaps coaches
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Few days after being named new chief coach of the Indian men's hockey team, Harendra Singh on Monday said he is happy to have received the opportunity in the year when the team is all set to play some big tournaments.
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