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Pak approach former India hockey coach Roelant Oltmans
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 21 (ANI): Roelant Oltmans, the former head coach of Indian men's hockey team, has been approached by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to join as their coach ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.
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Srikanth,Sindhu to lead India's badminton charge in CWG 2018
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 21 (India): India's highest ranked men's singles player Kidambi Srikanth and Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will spearhead the country's challenge in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, which is slated to be held in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4.
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Two Koreas can co-host Asian Games: N Korean IOC official
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Feb 21 (ANI): Chang Ung, the North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said on Tuesday that it was "absolutely possible" for the two Koreas to jointly host the 2021 Asian Winter Games.
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Para-athlete Sakina Khatun awarded conditional slot for CWG 2018
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 20 (ANI): Indian para-powerlifter Sakina Khatun, who was initially snubbed for the Commonwealth Games 2018 in the Gold Coast, Australia, has been awarded conditional slot in women's lightweight Para Powerlifting event of the prestigious games.
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India to send four race walkers for CWG 2018
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 19 (ANI): The selection committee of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Monday declared the Indian 20km Race Walking team for the 21st Commonwealth Games starting from April 4 in Gold Coast, Australia.
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'Khelo India School Games' attracts over 100 mn viewers
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai [India], Feb 19 (ANI): Khelo India School Games (KISG) drew a remarkable viewership for the inaugural edition of the tournament by attracting over 102 million viewers on television.
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Russian Winter Olympics medallist charged with doping
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
London [U.K.], Feb 19 (ANI): Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky, who won bronze at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, has been charged with doping offence after testing positive for a banned substance, confirms the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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National Race Walking C'ships: Soumya sets women's 20 km record
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 18 (ANI): Soumya B shattered a national record en route to winning a gold medal in the women's 20 km event at the Enerzal National Race Walking Championships in New Delhi on Sunday.
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National Race Walking C'ships: Priyanka sets women's 10 km record
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 17 (ANI): Priyanka Patel shattered a 14-year-old record in the girls 10km walk at the 5th National Race Walking Championships in New Delhi on Saturday when she crossed the finish line in 49:01:81 seconds.
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India to send 225 athletes in Gold Coast CWG 2018
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 17 (ANI): An increased number of 225 Indian athletes will visit Gold Coast, Australia, to participate in this year's Commonwealth Games, which is slated to be held from April 4 to April 15.
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Children spend more on soft drinks than games, toys
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], Feb 16 (ANI): Children aged between seven and 15 spend more money on soft drinks than on games, toys and hobbies, a recent survey said.
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Lack of funds deprives Pak boxer of world title shot
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Feb 16 (ANI): Pakistan boxer Muhammad Waseem has alleged that he was deprived of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight title due to non-availability of sponsors.
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