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Preparations have started for finishing under top-10 in 2028 Olympics: Kir
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that India's preparations have started for finishing under top-1o in the 2028 Olympics.
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Delighted and honoured to be nominated for Arjuna Award, says defender Har
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team defender Harmanpreet Singh is delighted and honoured to be nominated for the Arjuna Award by Hockey India.
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World Athletics announces four-year Strategic Plan, updated Olympic qualif
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Quai Antoine [Monaco], June 4 (ANI): World Athletics on Wednesday announced the new four-year Strategic Plan to drive growth and updated Olympic qualifying process for Tokyo Olympics following three online meetings with its 214 Member Federations.
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Boxer Lovlina Borgohain 'honoured' to be nominated for Arjuna Award
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Monday said that it was an "honour" for her to be nominated for the "prestigious" Arjuna Award by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
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3-time gold medallist at 1956 Olympics Bobby Morrow dies at 84
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Quai Antoine [Monaco], May 31 (ANI): American sprinter Bobby Joe Morrow who won three gold medals in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics died at the age of 84 on Saturday.
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IOC approves revised weightlifting qualification system for upcoming Olymp
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], May 30 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF's) revised Olympic qualifying system for Tokyo 2020, which now extends the qualifying period to April 30, 2021.
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Developing sports culture can lead India towards excellence: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist Gagan Narang on Friday discussed the importance of fitness with former stressing that developing a sports culture in India can lead the country towards excellen
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BWF extends Olympic qualification period amid coronavirus pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], May 27 (ANI): The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Wednesday announced the updated qualifying regulations for the Olympic, which includes an extended qualification period.
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Kiren Rijiju condoles demise of Balbir Singh Sr
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday condoled the demise of hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr who passed away this morning at the age of 95 after battling multiple health issues in Mohali.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles demise of legendary hockey player Ba
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his heartfelt condolences over the demise of legendary hockey player Balbir Singh Sr who passed away this morning at the age of 95 after battling multiple health issues in Mohali.
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Balbir Singh will always be admired across generations, sad day for hockey
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh on Monday said that the passing away of legend Balbir Singh is truly a sad day for the sport of hockey as he will always be admired across generations.
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'He leaves rich legacy behind': Narinder Batra on Balbir Singh's demise
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Narinder Batra, president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), on Monday condoled the demise of hockey legend Balbir Singh and said that the veteran has left behind a rich legacy.
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