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China detaining dissidents advocating for rights of fellow citizens, says
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], February 14 (ANI): Even as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has granted the opportunity to host the prestigious world event to China, the country does not seem to be interested in the rights or welfare of the Chinese people at all.
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Imran Khan defends China's mistreatment of Uyghurs, says 'Xinjiang not wha
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 14 (ANI): Turning blind eye to Uyghur Muslim suppression in China, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the situation in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region ((XUAR) is not what Western media portrays.
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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Arif Khan finishes 45th in giant slalom, Mar
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], February 13 (ANI): India's Arif Khan on Sunday finished 45th out of 89 participants in the men's giant slalom event at the ongoing Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Uyghur Muslims protest in Turkey against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's clean ch
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Istanbul [Turkey], February 12 (ANI): Uyghur diaspora held protests in Istanbul, against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for his remarks on China just prior to departing to attend the inaugural ceremony of Beijing Olympics 2022.
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3rd Edition of Khelo India Archery Tournament kicks off at SAI Sonepat
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Sonepat (Haryana) [India], February 12 (ANI): Archery Association of India (AAI) in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has started the domestic tournaments to provide needed competitive exposure to the athletes in order to develop their mental toughness and prepare the
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Beijing 2022: It's done and I'm so relieved, says Shaun White as snowboard
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], February 11 (ANI): Legendary snowboarder Shaun White on Friday said he is relieved after ending his incredible career with an impressive performance in the men's halfpipe final at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
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India look to end South Africa sojourn on winning note
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Potchefstroom [South Africa], February 11 (ANI): Having begun their FIH Hockey Pro League 2021-2022 campaign with back-to-back victories, the Manpreet Singh-led Indian Men's Hockey Team will vie to end their South African sojourn on a winning note when they take on France and South Africa ov
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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: ITA confirm 15-year-old Russian skater Kamil
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], February 11 (ANI): The International Testing Agency on Friday confirmed that fifteen-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was tested positive for a banned heart medication in December.
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Imran Khan visit to Beijing was to secure his waning political fortunes: R
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 11 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent visit to Beijing Winter Olympics was seen as a search for some solace amid several challenges at home and abroad. And China visit gave him the opportunity.
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Beijing 2022: Hirano Ayumu seals snowboard halfpipe gold, Shaun White ends
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], February 11 (ANI): Hirano Ayumu of Japan pulled off a pair of unprecedented triple corks in the men's snowboard halfpipe finals on Friday at the Genting Snow Park to seal his first gold medal after winning back-to-back silvers in PyeongChang and Sochi.
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SAI has established a Para Centre under its NCOE Scheme at SAI Regional Ce
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): Under the "Promotion of sports among persons with disabilities" vertical of the Khelo India scheme, financial assistance is provided support District and State level games to the concerned National Sports Federations, namely, Special Olympic Bharat, All
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Teenager Suhana Saini aims to make it to senior India TT team this year
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): Fifteen-year-old Table Tennis player Suhana Saini, a bronze medallist in the WTT Youth Star Contender (Under-19) in Tunis last week, has her priorities straight. She is eager to make it to the national team, possibly even before the Commonwealth Games in
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