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Rio 2016: Delhi Govt announces cash prize for Sakshi, Sindhu
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): With Indian athletes Sakshi Malik and PV Sindhu bringing laurels to the nation in the Rio 2016 Olympics, the Delhi Government on Saturday announced Rs one crore and Rs. two crores respectively for both the champions.
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CMs across India heap praise on Rio Silver medallist PV Sindhu
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 19 (ANI): Chief Ministers of various states have praised badminton star P.V. Sindhu for handing over India its second medal - a silver, in women's singles event at the Rio Olympics, while Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister announced rewards of Rs. 50 lakh for Sindhu, who, des
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PM Modi congrats PV Sindhu, says 'her accomplishment at Rio is histor
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu who, despite losing an opportunity to bag a maiden gold in the Rio Olympics, created history by becoming the first woman Indian athlete to clinch a silver medal at the prestigious quad
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US congratulates Sakshi, Sindhu on their 'brilliant performances'
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 19 (ANI): The United States on Friday congratulated Indian athletes Sakshi Malik and PV Sindhu for their 'brilliant performances' in the ongoing Rio Olympics.
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Salman Khan announces Rs. 1 lakh for Indian athletes at Rio Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Wednesday said he would handout cheques of Rs1.01 lakhs to the Indian athletes representing the nation at Rio Olympics.
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Rio 2016: 'Defective thinking' opposition doesn't want to s
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh
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Kohli backs Indian athletes in Rio, says 'we need to give them credit
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Despite Indian contingent failing to still open its account at the medals tally at the ongoing Rio Olympics, Indian Test cricket skipper Virat Kohli has backed country's athletes, saying they need to given credit for putting their heart and soul while preparing
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'Phenomenally proud of our athletes in Rio," PM Modi responds to
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): While appreciating cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's request to encourage Indian athletes participating in the ongoing Rio Olympics in his speech on the 70th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the country is proud of its sportspersons
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Virat Kohli salutes Indian athletes in 'Made of Bold' video by R
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka), Aug.10 (ANI-Businesswire-India): Royal Challenge Sports Drink inspires people to be unafraid of consequences and make bold choices. Through the 'Made of Bold' video, Virat Kohli and Royal Challenge Sports Drink have come together to pay tribute to the bold jo
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Abhishek, Arjun have perfect reply to Shobhha De's Rio comment
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 9 (ANI): Looks like Abhishek Bachchan and Arjun Kapoor did not take Shobhha De's comment on the Indian athletes in the ongoing Rio Olympics well.
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Ex-athlete Sunita Godara blasts Shobhaa De for mocking Indian athletes in
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 9 (ANI): A day after Shobhaa De sparked controversy by mocking the Indian athletes participating at the Rio Olympics, former marathon runner Sunita Godara on Tuesday joined the chorus of those criticising the author for her stinging remark.
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Each Indian athlete in Rio is a symbol of perseverance and hard work: Soni
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): Wishing great success to the Indian contingent ahead of the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday asserted that the entire country will be watching the games with keen interest adding that her thoughts and prayers will be with
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