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Boxing World Qualifiers: Arundhati Choudhary moves to pre-quarters, Narend
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Choudhary began her campaign with a clinical Round 1 against Stephanie Pieneiro of Puerto Rico. She was slightly conservative in Round 2 as she consolidated her position before again dominating the next round to get a unanimous 5:0 verdict in her favour.
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Singapore Open: India's PV Sindhu seals comfortable win in first round
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu clinched a comfortable win in the first round of the Singapore Open 2024 against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt on Wednesday.
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Indian rifle, pistol teams announced for Munich ISSF World Cup
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The team after competing at Munich World Cup will proceed to a camp in France before heading back for a two-week break at home. They will then assemble for a departure camp in Bhopal, before departing for the Olympic Games.
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Boxing World Olympic qualifiers: Nishant Dev punches out Otgonbaatar in tw
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Nishant began with a flurry of punches against Mongolia's Otgonbaatar Byamba-Erdeneto to force a standing count in the very first minute.
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From Faridkot to Paris via Siachen: Sandeep Singh's unusual journey to the
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
For most athletes, the Olympics is the pinnacle of their journey and the goal they are always working towards. Sandeep Singh, though, is not like most athletes. The Armyman has already served in Siachen, one of the toughest places on Earth to serve in, and had never even thought of going to
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"Became goalkeeper because you don't need to run": PR Sreejesh shares his
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
"Hockey was not easy because you need to bend, you need to play. That was tough for me. And over that, you need to run. I was an overweight guy. I didn't like running at all. So, I have seen these goalkeepers in full kit, standing in a corner and kicking the ball. I thought that was pretty f
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Gera Developments hosts most awaited session of 'Meet the Champion' series
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 28: Gera Developments Private Limited (GDPL), renowned pioneers in Real Estate, and recipients of multiple awards for their premium residential and commercial projects across Pune, Goa, and California, hosted the latest session in its signature series, 'Meet t
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"Acclimatisation in Bahamas proved useful in earning Olympic berth": 4x400
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Muhammed Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv and Amoj Jacob finished behind the United States of America in Olympic Qualifying Round 2 of the World Relays Championship in Nassau, The Bahamas to secure their Olympic spot.
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"Looks difficult for me to make the transition...": Nadal hints at skippin
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, gave his all in what might be his final appearance in the French Open but fell prey to the sharp forehand aggressive play of Alexander Zverev as he lost 3-6, 6-7(4), 3-6 in the blockbuster opening round clash on Monday.
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"Don't know if it's going to be last time...": Tennis great Rafael Nadal r
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The former World No. 1 Nadal suffered his first-ever first-round defeat at Roland Garros.
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Boxing World Qualifiers: Ankushita wins opening bout, Abhimanyu loses
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Boro, the first Indian woman in action in what is the final chance for the pugilist to book a Paris Olympic berth, began strong against her young Mongolian opponent. She effectively blunted Monkhor's speedy movements by tactically shifting gears to carve out a 4-1 win after three keenly-cont
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WHO jury comprising Nandita Das awards films themed on burnout, ageing, cl
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Apart from Nandita Das and Sharon Stone, the international jury which picked the winners comprises actor Alfonso Herrera; filmmaker and producer Apolline Traore; Olympic swimmer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini; multidisciplinary artist Mario Macilau and film director Paul Jerndal
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