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"Moment of immense pride for me:" Harmanpreet on being named as India’s jo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A key member of the Indian men's hockey team, Harmanpreet played a pivotal role in India's triumphant campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where the team secured a historic Bronze medal
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Two-time Olympic champion Ashton Eaton to be international event ambassado
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The American won the Decathlon event golds in successive Olympics in 2012 and 2016
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Asian Games: "Moment of immense pride for me," says Hockey captain Harmanp
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday announced that Harmanpreet Singh, the celebrated Indian Captain, will lead the 655-member Indian contingent alongside renowned Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain as the joint flag-bearers for the upcoming 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022.
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Delhi LG approves extension of ad-hoc appointments of Olympic medallists S
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Delhi LG directed the Education Department to expeditiously take up the matter with UPSC to regularize their appointments and not keep employees on an ad-hoc basis.
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Asian Games: Hockey captain Harmanpreet, boxer Lovlina to lead Indian cont
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Harmanpreet Singh is one of the most effective drag-flickers in world hockey and was a member of India’s Olympic bronze medal-winning team in Tokyo. With six goals, Singh was India’s top scorer at Tokyo 2020. He also led India to a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last y
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Asian Games: A look at India's full schedule, important dates and continge
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The 19th edition of the Asian Games will witness a 655-member strong Indian team in action in 41 disciplines out of 61. The games will be played across 56 venues, with 481 gold medals on offer, as per Olympics.com.
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Must make most of opportunity, make it count: Indian Women's Hockey Team C
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India are placed in Pool A for the Asian Games along with Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong China and Singapore, while Japan, China, Thailand, Kazakhstan and Indonesia form Pool B. After their opening game against Singapore, India will next face off against Malaysia on 29th September 2023, followed
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Neeraj Chopra misses out on Wanda Diamond League title by barest of margin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India's 'Golden Boy' and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra came second best to Czech Jakub Vadlejch in the Wanda Diamond League final in men's javelin in Eugene on Saturday.
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UAE: Ahmed bin Mohammed reviews NOC’s plans at Board of Directors meeting
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), stressed the need to advance the Olympic movement in the country and intensify efforts to bring greater Olympic glory for the country in all sporting disciplin
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Hockey India congratulates Raghu Prasad RV on being appointed as umpire fo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Raghu, who has officiated in 186 international matches, will be the only Indian to officiate in hockey discipline at the Paris Olympic Games next year. This will be his third appearance as an umpire at the greatest sporting extravaganza – after having officiated in 2012 London Olympics and 2
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Davis Cup: Bopanna will join squad on Wednesday, says India captain Rajpal
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Rohan Bopanna, who is currently ranked seventh in the doubles world rankings, etched his name in history last week by becoming the oldest player to compete in a Grand Slam doubles final at the US Open. This achievement underscores Bopanna’s enduring commitment to tennis.
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"Every facility is provided": IOA president PT Usha praises Chandigarh for
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"Chandigarh is all set to host the Indian Grand Prix 2023. I thank the UT administration for laying the first synthetic athletic track in the city. Looking forward to some great performances from our athletes," she wrote.
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