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Pune joins Premier Badminton League; 9 franchises for season 4
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 06 (ANI): In its endeavour to take the Vodafone Premier Badminton League (PBL) to unprecedented heights and making it a much bigger affair, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) is introducing a new team for the fourth edition of the league.
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US announces indictment of 7 Russian military spies
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Oct 04 (ANI): The Justice Department announced the indictment of seven military spies on the charges of cyber hacking linked to the leaking of drug test data of Olympic athletes.
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Punjab Govt increases cash prize for medal winners
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Oct 4 (ANI): The Punjab government has approved the enhanced cash awards under the new Sports Policy-2018, thereby increasing the prize money for medal winners of the prestigious tournaments like Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
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Olympian Jitu Rai ties the knot with kickboxer Sushmita
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Sikkim [India], Oct 3 (ANI): Indian shooter, Jitu Rai got hitched to kickboxer Sushmita Rai, who hails from the Bhasmey village of Sikkim's Majhitar. The ceremony was held at a private resort in East Sikkim on Sunday. Chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling also graced the occasion.
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Mary Kom to lead Indian Contingent at Women's World Championship
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 28 (ANI): Five-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom will lead the Indian contingent at the AIBA World Elite Women's Boxing Championships, to be held here from November 15 to 24.
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Hockey India congratulates Manpreet Singh and Savita for winning national
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 21 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday congratulated the Indian men's hockey team midfielder Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper of women's team Savita for being conferred with the prestigious Arjuna award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Korean summit: Two sides announce joint-military agreement, end of war
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Sep 19 (Sputnik/ANI): North and South Korea on Wednesday signed a joint military agreement and a joint statement during South Korean President Moon Jae-in's visit to Pyongyang to heighten peace and denuclearisation talks.
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South, North Korea seek joint bid for 2032 Summer Olympics
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Pyongyang [Korea DPR], Sep 19 (ANI): South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday announced plans for a joint bid to host the 2032 Summer Olympics.
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Sakshi Malik wins silver at Medved International
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Minsk [Belarus], Sep 17 (ANI): Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has bagged a silver medal at the Medved International Wrestling tournament here at Minsk.
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International exposure necessary for Indian sportsperson: Army Chief
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 6 (ANI): It is important for Indian sportspersons to get international exposure for in the run-up to Mission Olympics 2020, said Army Chief General Bipin Rawat after meeting Asian Games 2018 medal winners from Army.
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Asian Games: Amit Panghal, Men's Bridge team earn gold medals for India
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], September 1 (ANI): Indian boxer Amit Panghal on Saturday helped India bag another gold as he defeated 2016 Olympic champion, Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan 3-2 in Men's Light Fly 49 kg category at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games.
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After Asian Games feat, Hima Das eyeing Olympics
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], Aug 27 (ANI): Indian sprinter Hima Das, who bagged a silver medal in the women's 400 m final at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games, said she was hopeful of giving her best performance for India in the 2020 Olympics to be held in Tokyo.
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