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IOA to check bio-data, expertise of Indian contingents before clearance: V
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing enquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against two doctors who were sent by the Indian Olympic Association to the Rio Olympics, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel on Saturday stated that th
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Will cooperate with CBI enquiry: IOA Joint Secretary
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Supporting the enquiry led by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against two doctors who were sent by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to the Rio Olympics, Joint Secretary of the Association, Anandeshwar Pandey said that everyone must cooperate and
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Ravi Kumar finishes fifth in the Men's 10m Air Rifle
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): India's Ravi Kumar shot brilliantly on day one of the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) at Munich's Olympic Shooting Range to eventually finish fifth in the Men's 10m Air Rifle.
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CBI institutes inquiry against two 'unqualified' doctors sent to
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has instituted a preliminary inquiry against two doctors - Pawandeep Singh and R.S. Negi, who, without proper qualifications, were sent to Rio Olympics along with the Indian sports contingent.
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ISSF World Cup: India's Deepak, Ravi, Satyendra eye medal in Munich
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI):The Indian trio of Deepak Kumar, Ravi Kumar and Satyendra Singh will aim for top honours when the first two of the 10 Gold medals will be up for grabs in the opening day of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) stage four
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Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat win Silver at Asian Wrestling C'ship
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Rio Olympic bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik had to settle for a Silver after losing against Risako Kawai of Japan in the gold medal match of the 60kg category of the Asian Wrestling Championship here in the national capital.
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Sakshi Malik romps into finals of Asian Wrestling C'ship
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Rio Olympic bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik assured herself of the silver medal in the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championship after she stormed into the finals of the 60kg weight category here on Friday.
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PT Usha bats for hard work, says training alone can't win medal
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Legendary athlete PT Usha has said that in order to bag the Olympic medal, one should get involved in hard work and training, adding that proper exposure is also required.
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National shooting team detained at IGI Airport
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): The national shooting team were on Tuesday detained at New Delhi's IGI Airport after they refused to clear their guns with the customs, informed Abhinav Bindra, the country's lone individual Olympic gold medallist, on Twitter.
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Sindhu's downfall ends India's challenge at Badminton Asia Champ
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Wuhan [China], Apr 28 (ANI): Rio Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu crashed out of the Badminton Asia Championships after suffering a heart wrenching defeat at the hands of He Bingjiao of China in the quarterfinals on Friday.
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Refugee Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini appointed youngest UNHCR Goodwill Am
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Apr 28 (ANI): First ever Refugee Olympic Team swimmer Yusra Mardini, a Syrian who fled across the Mediterranean, has been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).
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Vijay Goel directs NADA, IOA to adopt zero tolerance policy towards doping
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 27 (ANI): Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has taken serious note of the incidence of doping in the country and has directed National Anti Doping Agency (NADA), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), National Sports Federations
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