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China's suppression of Uyghurs attracts global attention after nation's pa
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Lhasa [Tibet], September 21 (ANI): After China's participation in Queen Elizabeth II funeral was opposed over the suppression of Xinjiang's Muslim Uyghurs, the spotlight on Beijing's brutal suppression attracted global attention.
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National Games are like mini-Olympics, says 1999 best athlete Nisha Millet
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Nisha Millet is glad that almost every major star in swimming will be competing in Rajkot, making it one of the most competitive fields.
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Rajasthan to give 2 pc reservation to sportspersons in government jobs
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Gehlot said state government has taken continuous decisions in the interest of sports and players
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Hockey India congratulates midfielder Namita Toppo on her illustrious care
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Since her senior debut for India in 2012, Namita Toppo made 168 appearances for India and played at the Rio Olympics.
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Gujarat hosting National Games is first step towards Olympic ambitions: Ge
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
The former world billiards champion was all praise for Gujarat and the Union government for their proactive approach towards nurturing a sports culture in the country
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India can soon hope to host Olympics, says Pullela Gopichand
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Gopichand advised the competing players to focus on diet, fitness and a positive attitude, urging them to keep moving towards victory even in defeat.
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Uttarakhand Sports Department increases prize money for medal winners
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 9 (ANI): The Uttarakhand Sports Department on Friday increased the amount awarded to the players and coaches of the state who have won medals at the national or international levels.
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Sportz Village Xp study finds lack of basic facilities, social stigma as p
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 8 (ANI/PNN): India has come a long way in earning global recognition in the field of sports. From registering the best performances in Tokyo Olympics to dominating sports like cricket, kabaddi, hockey and badminton, the Indian players are constantly i
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Jaishankar pays tribute to Wizard of Hockey Major Dhyan Chand on his birth
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday paid tribute to the wizard of hockey, Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary.
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Badminton player says Chinese officials ordered her to lose Sydney 2000 se
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 28 (ANI): Chinese badminton player Ye Zhaoying revealed that Chinese officials during Sydney Olympics in 2000 had ordered her to lose her women's singles semi-final against Chinese compatriot Gong Zhichao because the latter was most likely to beat the other team in fi
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Anurag Thakur congratulates Neeraj Chopra for clinching Diamond League mee
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Friday clinched the javelin throw competition at the Lausanne Diamond League with a best throw of 89.08m
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SC orders status quo on sports body plea challenging appointment of CoA
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered to maintain the status quo on the order of the Delhi High Court till Monday on a petition moved by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) challenging an order which appointed Committee of Administrator (CoA) for IOA f
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