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From Faridkot to Paris via Siachen: Sandeep Singh's unusual journey to the
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
For most athletes, the Olympics is the pinnacle of their journey and the goal they are always working towards. Sandeep Singh, though, is not like most athletes. The Armyman has already served in Siachen, one of the toughest places on Earth to serve in, and had never even thought of going to
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"Became goalkeeper because you don't need to run": PR Sreejesh shares his
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"Hockey was not easy because you need to bend, you need to play. That was tough for me. And over that, you need to run. I was an overweight guy. I didn't like running at all. So, I have seen these goalkeepers in full kit, standing in a corner and kicking the ball. I thought that was pretty f
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"Looks difficult for me to make the transition...": Nadal hints at skippin
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, gave his all in what might be his final appearance in the French Open but fell prey to the sharp forehand aggressive play of Alexander Zverev as he lost 3-6, 6-7(4), 3-6 in the blockbuster opening round clash on Monday.
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"Don't know if it's going to be last time...": Tennis great Rafael Nadal r
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The former World No. 1 Nadal suffered his first-ever first-round defeat at Roland Garros.
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Boxing World Qualifiers: Abhinash Jamwal, Nishant Dev register comfortable
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Indian boxers continued their winning run on day three of the 2nd World Boxing qualifiers for the Paris Olympics as Abhinash Jamwal and Nishant Dev comfortably won their respective 63.5kg and 71kg bouts in Bangkok on Sunday.
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"Not injured, decided not to compete as I felt....": Neeraj Chopra on Ostr
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Earlier, the Olympics.com had reported that Neeraj pulled himself out of the Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 athletics meet in the Czech Republic due to an injury. The event is set to take place on May 28.
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Boxer Nitu Ghanghas eyes Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A world and Commonwealth Games champion in the 48 kg division, Nitu Ghanghas eyes 54 kg medal at world championships in Astana in October this year
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Neeraj Chopra to miss Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 due to muscle injury
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Olympic and World Championships gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra pulled himself out of the Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 athletics meet in the Czech Republic due to an injury.
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Hopefully in coming years, Indian surfers will compete in Olympics, says S
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Surfing Federation of India (SFI) officially launched the fifth edition of the Indian Open of Surfing, a premier national surfing competition, in the presence of the Vice President of the Federation, Rammohan Paranjape on Saturday. Scheduled to take place from May 31 to June 2 at the pic
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Boxing World Qualifiers: Abhimanyu Loura beats Nikolov in thrilling clash
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
National championships bronze medallist Abhimanyu Loura displayed his never-say-die attitude to pack off Bulgaria's Kristiyan Nikolov in a thrilling first-round clash in the 80kg category in the second Boxing World Qualifiers in Bangkok on Saturday.
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Archery World Cup stage two: Indian women's compound team secures gold
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The world's number one ranked Indian side got better of the Turkish side of Hazal Burun, Ayse Bera Suzer and Begum Yuva in the gold medal match with a scoreline of 232-226, as per Olympics.com.
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Boxing World Qualifiers: Sachin clinches dominant win over New Zealand pug
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A formidable punch by National champion Sachin Siwach on the opening day of the 2nd Boxing World Qualifiers for the Paris Olympics in Bangkok on Friday ensured a decisive victory against New Zealand's Alex Mukuka in the Round of 64 bout in the 57kg category.
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