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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat questions Padma awards list
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday showed her displeasure over the Padma awards list, which was announced yesterday.
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Wearing India's jersey was matter of pride, says Zaheer Khan
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): After getting conferred with Padma Shri, former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan felt humbled and said here on Sunday that wearing the nation's jersey was a matter of pride.
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No weak opponent in Olympic qualifiers, says Mary Kom
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Elated on being shortlisted for the Padma Vibhusan award, boxer Mary Kom on Sunday said that there will no weak opponent in her weight category in the upcoming Olympics.
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PM Modi congratulates Padma awardees
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Padma awardees, saying they include extraordinary people who have made an exceptional contribution to society.
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Mary Kom to be conferred with Padma Vibhushan, PV Sindhu to get Padma Bhus
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 25 (ANI): Boxing sensation Mary Kom will receive the Padma Vibhushan while shuttler PV Sindhu will be conferred with Padma Bhushan.
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Hima Das to be torchbearer in Khelo India Youth Games opening ceremony
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], Jan 9 (ANI): Indian ace sprinter Hima Das will be the torchbearer in the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2020, which will commence on Friday here.
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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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Let's welcome New Year 2020 with spirit of love, compassion: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 01 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday wished 'New Year 2020 with the spirit of love and compassion'.
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India is proud of Mary, Nikhat: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 30 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that boxer Mary Kom is a legend and Nikhat Zareen has the potential to follow in her footsteps and added that the country is proud of both the pugilists.
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Mary, Sakshi, Simranjit, Lovlina, Pooja secure Olympic Qualifiers berth
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 28 (ANI): Five Indian women boxers on Saturday booked their spot for the Olympic Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here.
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In sports you constantly have to prove yourself, well done: Abhinav Bindra
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 28 (ANI): Former India Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Saturday hailed boxer Mary Kom for registering an Olympic Qualifiers berth and said that in sports 'you constantly have to prove yourself'.
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I felt hurt: Nikhat Zareen on Mary Kom not shaking hands after bout
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 28 (ANI): Boxer Nikhat Zareen, after losing an Olympic Qualifiers trials final bout against Mary Kom, said that she 'felt hurt' after the latter refused to shake hands with her as she did not expect such behaviour from seniors.
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