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PM Modi lauds 'Bastar Olympics' event, highlights unique nationwide sports
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The 'Bastar Olympics' is an annual event held by the Chhattisgarh Sports and Youth Welfare Department, meant to help the youth and other victims of naxal activities showcase their sports talent.
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"Gonzalo is one of the best....": Hyderabad Toofans coach on historic sign
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Bir spoke to ANI recently about the return of the HIL, Hyderabad Toofans team, India's chances at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics hockey tournament etc. The tournament will kickstart on December 28 with the Toofans taking on Rarh Bengal Tigers on December 29 in Rourkela.
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Anup Kumar shares his view on PKL Melbourne Raid, says 'Kabaddi will featu
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Former Indian Kabaddi skipper Anup Kumar shared his insights on how the PKL Melbourne Raid will boost Kabaddi's popularity globally and said that the sport will feature in the Olympics in the coming time.
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Yearender 2024: Golden boy Neeraj Chopra shines in Olympics and World Cham
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra arguably became one of the biggest athletes that India ever witnessed after sending his javelin to a record-shattering distance in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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World Boxing forms new Asian body; India take centre stage with Ajay Singh
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Indian officials will have representation across all key commissions, ensuring a decisive voice in policy-making and strategic direction. This includes BFI Secretary General, Hemanta Kumar Kalita, who will have a key voice as part of the Olympic Commission and BFI Treasurer, Digvijay Singh,
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Vijayveer wins battle of Olympians to clinch first national title in men's
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Vijayveer Sidhu won what turned out to be a battle of Olympians in the end, to clinch a first national title in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP) Olympic event. Aiming the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) Finals Hall, the Paris Olympian Vijayveer got the better of Rio Olympian Gurpr
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Soorma Hockey Club names Harmanpreet Singh as captain for upcoming Hockey
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Soorma Hockey Club have announced double Olympic bronze medalist Harmanpreet Singh as the captain for the upcoming season of the HIL. Soorma Hockey Club will begin their inaugural campaign on Sunday, December 29 against Tamil Nadu Dragons at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela
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"No more ping pong game; now it's control and power play": Gonzalo Peillat
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Gonzalo Peillat, a distinguished name in international hockey ended his Argentina career with 153 caps and 176 goals, notably helping Argentina secure their first men's hockey gold at Rio 2016. He represented Argentina from 2011 to 2018 before switching his allegiance to Germany in 2022,
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Indian team concludes Asian Youth, Junior Weightlifting Championships 2024
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Indian contingent wrapped up their campaign at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, securing an impressive total of 33 medals, as per Olympics.com.
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"India has such big potential": Zach Wallace on Hockey India League's role
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As the Hockey India League (HIL) gears up for its highly anticipated return, the excitement surrounding Indian hockey is palpable. Great Britain's Zach Wallace, who brings his talent and experience to the Hyderabad Toofans after being acquired for Rs 26 lakh, shares his optimistic views o
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Paris Olympic pairing of Maheshwari-Anantjeet win Skeet mixed team nationa
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The pair of Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, who finished fourth in the Paris Olympics, rounded off a good year by bagging the Skeet Mixed Team national title for their home state Rajasthan. In the final played here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) on Wednesday dur
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HIL will take Indian Hockey to top, help us stay there: UP Rudras' forward
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As the excitement builds for the return of the Hockey India League (HIL), Lalit Kumar Upadhyay of the UP Rudras is gearing up in Rourkela, training with his new team to face the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in less than a week. A seasoned forward for the Indian men's hockey team and a two-time Ol
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