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'Shameful' that China choose PLA soldier involved in Galwan clash as Olymp
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): A US lawmaker has slammed China for choosing the People's Liberation Army's regimental commander, involved in the Galwan valley clash as a torchbearer for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Torch Relay.
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IOC announce winners of Women and Sport Awards 2021
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Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday announced the winners of the IOC Women and Sport Awards 2021.
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East Turkistan Government-in-Exile urges ICC to launch investigation into
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Istanbul [Turkey], February 3 (ANI): Amid calls of boycott for Beijing Winter Olympics, the East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) on Tuesday urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into the genocide and other crimes against humanity being committed by Chin
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Beijing Winter Olympics: Manager of Indian contingent tests negative for C
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Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra on Thursday confirmed that the manager of the Indian contingent at the Beijing Winter Olympics has tested negative for COVID-19.
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Govt approves continuation of Scheme of Assistance to NSFs with an outlay
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New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Strengthening its support for sports in India, the Union Government has approved the continuation of the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) with an outlay of Rs. 1575 crore for XV Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).
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28 sports included in youth-focused Los Angeles Olympics Initial Sports Pr
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Lausanne [Switzerland], February 3 (ANI): The Initial Sports Programme of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 will be composed of 28 sports, including skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing, with a strong focus on youth.
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Around 50 athletes test positive for COVID-19 before Beijing Winter Olympi
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Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI): Amid China's zero-COVID policy, around 50 foreign athletes scheduled to take part in the Beijing Winter Olympics have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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US athletes entitled to express themselves freely at Beijing Olympics: Sta
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Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): Amid hue and cry over Beijing silencing critics ahead of the Winter Olympics, the US State Department on Wednesday (local time) said that American athletes are entitled to express themselves freely.
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PLA's regional commander injured in Galwan clash is torchbearer at Beijing
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Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI): China's People's Liberation Army's regimental commander, who had suffered severe injuries during the Galwan clash, became the torchbearer at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Torch Relay on Wednesday, reported local media.
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Putin terms diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics 'fundamentally w
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Moscow [Russia], February 3 (ANI): Attempts by a number of countries to politicise sports for their selfish interests have recently intensified which is fundamentally wrong and contrary to the very spirit and principles of the Olympic Charter, said Russian President Vladimir Putin on the
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Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award
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London [UK], February 2 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been selected as one of the six nominees for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.
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Winter Olympics: Manager of Indian contingent tests positive for COVID-19
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Beijing [China], February 2 (ANI): The manager of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Winter Beijing Olympics has tested positive for COVID-19.
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