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Malaysia Open 2026: PV Sindhu set to return after injury-hit layoff
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to return to competitive badminton at the Malaysia Open 2026, marking her first appearance on the international circuit since September last year. The season-opening BWF Super 1000 tournament will get underway on Tuesday at the Axiata Arena in Kua
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"Should consider and I support it": Saina Nehwal on BCCI asking KKR to rel
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Olympic medallist and Indian badminton legend Saina Nehwal has expressed support for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decision to ask three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IP
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PV Sindhu elected chair of BWF Athletes' Commission
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission for the 2026-2029 term, as per Olympics.com.
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Neeraj Chopra, his wife Himani pay courtesy visit to former president Ram
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor, visited former President of India Ram Nath Kovind at his residence on December 22.
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ISSF World Cup Final 2025: Simranpreet Kaur bags gold medal; Manu Bhaker e
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian shooter Simranpreet Kaur delivered a stellar performance at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025, clinching the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event and equalling the junior world record in Doha on Sunday. Meanwhile, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker finished her campaign without a podi
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Kiren Rijiju praises Manu Bhaker for Olympic feats, calls her Inspiration
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kiren Rijiju, India's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, met the two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and expressed his admiration for the 23-year-old pistol shooter, praising her dedication and saying her achievements inspire the next generation of Indian athletes.
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India shines at World Boxing Cup: Pawan, Hitesh lead medal charge
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India's scintillating run at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 roared ahead on Day two with Pawan Bartwal (55kg) and Hitesh Gulia (70 kilograms) delivering two of the tournament's biggest results: Pawan stunning World Boxing Cup Brazil gold medalist Altynbek Nursultan, and Hitesh edging past
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"When we won gold medal in 1975 WC...": Former Indian hockey player BP Gov
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Reflecting on India's glorious history, a two-time World Cup medallist (runners-up in 1973 and winner of 1975 edition) and an Olympic medallist (1972 bronze medal), BP Govinda said, "It is a nice thing and a big achievement that we can celebrate such a glorious 100 years of Indian hockey. Th
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Director Rohit Shetty appointed Fit India Icon, calls for strict social me
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Director Rohit Shetty, known for his high-octane films and passion for fitness, was recently named a Fit India Icon alongside World Cup-winning cricketer Harbhajan Singh and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal at the National Fitness and Wellness Conclave 2025, held in Mumbai on Sunday.
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"Fitness is key to becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047": Sports Minister Mandav
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the newly appointed Fit India Icons, Bollywood Producer Rohit Shetty, World Cup-winning cricketer Harbhajan Singh and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal, at the National Fitness & Wellness Concl
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PVL 2025 SF: Bengaluru Torpedoes set for high-voltage clash against Ahmeda
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Torpedoes finished second on the table with 14 points from seven matches, delivering one of their most consistent seasons under two-time Olympic medallist and head coach David Lee. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad, the 2023 champions, followed close behind in third with 12 points, combining grit and
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Hyderabad Pickleball League debuts with thrilling opening day
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Hyderabad Pickleball League (HPL), India's first city-based franchise pickleball competition, made a debut last Friday evening at the Re'serve Sports Arena, Kokapet with its opening Matchday hosted by the Keerthi Warriors, owned by Keerthi Reddy and co-owned by Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal
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