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2,932 athletes selected for further training under Khelo India scheme: Kir
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): In order to capitalise on the sporting talent in the country, 2,932 athletes under the Khelo India Scheme and 10,248 athletes under various SAI sports promotional schemes have been selected for further training to excel in national and international com
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Indian hockey side aims to break into top five of FIH rankings, says goalk
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Over the course of last two years, the Indian women's hockey team has recorded excellent victories and the side witnessed triumphs at the FIH Series Finals and the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers last year and their efforts during the course of 2019 resul
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New Delhi WC will be decisive for 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualification: ISSF
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) on Wednesday said that the 2021 ISSF World Cup in New Delhi will be "decisive" for 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualification.
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Rijiju explains several measures taken to ensure 'smooth training' for Oly
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday explained several measures that have been taken to ensure 'smooth training' for preparations for the next year's Tokyo Olympics.
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After shining on National level, Taekwondo player from J-K aims for Olympi
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 14 (ANI): Danish Manzoor, a rising taekwondo player from North Kashmir's Baramulla district, dreams of going to the Olympics.
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It was a 'tough' time: Narsingh Yadav after completing four-year doping ba
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who has served his four-year doping ban, said that it was a really tough time but he is now only focused on the future.
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Indian women's hockey team has talent to win medal in Tokyo: Lilima Minz
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 11 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team midfielder Lilima Minz believes that the team certainly has the talent to win a medal at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
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Special Olympics joins SAI and AIFF's E-Pathshala
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Special Olympics Bharat has teamed up with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to join the E-Pathshala -- a web training module aimed at developing interest and creativity in football among budding athletes.
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NCP chief Sharad Pawar meets Japan Consul-General, discusses need to expa
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai [Maharashtra], September 10 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday had a meeting with Japan Consul-General Michio Harada during which the latter emphasized the need of expanding bilateral relations between India and Japan.
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Safe environment for athletes in Tokyo Olympics priority, says IOC Preside
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Paris [France], September 10 (ANI/Xinhua): As September 21 marks the 500-day countdown of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Game, International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach has said that preparations for Beijing 2022 are "on track and going well".
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IOC establishes International Safeguarding Officer in Sport Certificate
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], September 10 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the establishment of a dedicated 'international safeguarding officer in sport certificate' as a part of its ongoing efforts to promote athletes' safety and wellbeing.
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Doors might be closed not locked: Caster Semenya after Swiss court upholds
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Double Olympic 800 meters champion Caster Semenya, who lost an appeal to compete at the Tokyo Olympics has asked her supporters to "chill" and that "Doors might be closed not locked."
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