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Punjab Govt increases cash prize for medal winners
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Oct 4 (ANI): The Punjab government has approved the enhanced cash awards under the new Sports Policy-2018, thereby increasing the prize money for medal winners of the prestigious tournaments like Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
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Hammer thrower Gunjan flunks dope test
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi[India], Oct 4 (ANI): India's top hammer thrower Gunjan Singh from Uttar Pradesh has been tested positive for a stimulant during the All India Railways Championship held in Lucknow from August 17 to 19. The veteran athlete took the dope test after her performance in the tournamen
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Asiad medallist struggling for govt job despite assurance
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 3 (ANI): Asian Games silver-medallist Sudha Singh has claimed that she is struggling for a government job despite being given an assurance regarding the same by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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Mary Kom to lead Indian Contingent at Women's World Championship
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 28 (ANI): Five-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom will lead the Indian contingent at the AIBA World Elite Women's Boxing Championships, to be held here from November 15 to 24.
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Despite Asian Games feat, Swapna Barman still lacks adequate footwear
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], Sept 28 (ANI): Heptathlon Athlete Swapna Barman has revealed that she still does not own a proper pair of shoes to compete in the upcoming competitions, despite bagging a gold medal for the country in the recently-held Asian Games in Jakarta.
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Once body shamed, this TN woman is winning medals for India
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Sep 25 (ANI): In an inspiration to many, Ruby Beauty - once a victim of body shaming, now bags medals for her country.
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Judo gold medallist held for stalking and sending obscene pictures
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhiwani (Haryana) [India], Sep 24 (ANI): National level gold medallist in Judo, Sonu Sharma, has been arrested for stalking and sending obscene pictures to women through social media messaging apps including Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram.
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Deepak Punia clinches silver at Junior Wrestling C'ship
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 24 (ANI): Indian wrestler Deepak Punia settled for a silver medal in men's 86 kg freestyle category after being defeated 1-2 by Turkey's Arif Ozen in the final match of the Junior World Wrestling Championship on Sunday.
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Sakshi Malik wins silver at Medved International
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Minsk [Belarus], Sep 17 (ANI): Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has bagged a silver medal at the Medved International Wrestling tournament here at Minsk.
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SSB felicitates Asian Games athletes
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 17 (ANI): Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has felicitated their 30 athletes for their performance in the recently-concluded 18th edition of the Asian Games.
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Indian boxers bag seven medals in Turkey
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 16 (ANI): Indian women boxers have bagged a total of seven medals, including three gold, two silver and two bronze at the 32nd Ahmet Comert Boxing tournament in Turkey.
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Boxer Amit Pangal nominated for Arjuna Award
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 12 (ANI): Jakarta Asian Games gold medalist boxer Amit Panghal was on Tuesday nominated for this year's prestigious Arjuna Award.
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