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Abhinav Bindra to head NRAI committee to review India's shooting perf
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi[India], Aug 25 (ANI): Abhinav Bindra, the country's lone individual Olympic gold medallist, has been appointed as the chairman of a review committee formulated by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) to "examine and identify in a cold and ruthless manner" t
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Indian men & women hockey teams return from Rio Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi,[India], Aug 25 (ANI): The Indian hockey teams arrived back in the country after a strong and historic performance at the Olympic Games in the Brazilian city of Rio.
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JD (U) urges Centre to make those responsible for marathoner Jaisha's
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug.23 (ANI): The Janata Dal (United) on Tuesday criticized the Centre for not being able to provide essential facilities to Indian marathoner O.P Jaisha at the recently held Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and said that those responsible should be made answerable.
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PM Modi congratulates Indian contingent, expresses gratitude to Brazil for
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent, which participated in the Rio Olympics, and expressed gratitude to Brazil for hosting people from across the world and organising 'a memorable Olympic Games'.
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India's lone gymnast Dipa Karmakar creates history by vaulting into f
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 8 (ANI): Lone Indian gymnast at the 31st Olympic Games, Dipa Karmakar created history by advancing to the individual vault final in artistic gymnastics on Sunday.
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Pistol shooter Jitu Rai's meltdown a huge blow to India's hopes
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.7 (ANI): World number three ranked air pistol shooter Jitu Rai's meltdown in the finals of the 10-metre event on Saturday was a huge blow to India's hopes of launching the 31st Olympic Games with a medal on the opening day, where the redeeming feature w
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Self-goal leaves India looking for a calming gamemaker as Japan seek reven
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.6 (ANI) - There are two enduring pictures of the Indian women's hockey team that last year clinched a spot in the Olympic Games line-up after a gap of 36 years. Both frames have one common feature - an agonizing Ritu Rani writhing in pain.
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Indian hockey is ready to showcase its skills again, says Coach Oltmans
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.5 (ANI): The Indian hockey team is ready to showcase their skills and move towards their initial target of making the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games, says coach Roelant Oltmans.
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President sends good wishes to Indian contingent in Rio Olympic Games 2016
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug.5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has sent his good wishes to the Indian contingent in the Rio Olympic Games 2016 on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games.
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Indian hockey team's bean-bag woes to be resolved
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, (Brazil) Aug 3 (ANI): Amid public criticism by the Indian hockey team coach Roelant Oltmans about the lack of facilities and risk of injuries to the players from extended use of bean bags for seating in the Olympic Games Village, the Indian contingent head has sought the help
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Winning Grand Slams still remains priority for Rio-bound Kerber
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, Aug.2 (ANI): Winning Grand Slam titles are more important than an Olympic Games medal, according to world number two Angelique Kerber.
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Google unveils enhanced features for fans to enjoy 'Olympic Games
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): Celebrating the buzz and excitement around the Olympic games across the country, Google has unveiled a set of enhanced features to bring alive the Olympic mood among Indian fans.
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