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Road to Tokyo: Sports Ministry spent Rs 1169.65 crore on athletes post Rio
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has spent Rs 1169.65 crore on Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian athletes post the Rio Games in 2016.
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Tokyo Olympics: Sanjeev Rajput 'hungry' for medal, expects to hit peak for
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Zagreb [Croatia], June 15 (ANI): Having missed a chance to represent India in the 2016 Rio Olympics, rifle shooter Sanjeev Rajput is looking to give it his all when he lands in Tokyo for the upcoming Games -- starting on July 23. Apart from the skill set and mental strength, Sanjeev is hu
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Asian Boxing C'ship: Sanjeet wins gold, defeats Rio Olympic silver medalis
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], May 31 (ANI): India boxer Sanjeet Kumar on Monday won a gold medal in the 91 kg weight category at the ASBC Asian Boxing Championships.
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Asian Boxing C'ship: Panghal enters final, sets up gold medal clash agains
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], May 28 (ANI): Defending champion Amit Panghal punched his way into the men's 52kg final at the 2021 ASBC Asian Boxing Championships after outpunching Kazakhstan's Saken Bibossinov in the last-4 clash in Dubai on Friday.
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Have reached 85 per cent in my performance, want to start peaking as I get
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Vinesh Phogat doesn't shy away from mentioning that the power of the universe has played a massive role in her evolution since Rio Olympics. Going into her second Olympics in a few months' time in Tokyo, the Indian wrestler is prepping up in an experience-l
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India Open: Carolina Marin and Kento Momota top entries for closed-door to
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): Rio Olympics champion Carolina Marin and World No.1 Kento Momota spearhead the list of top international entries at the much-anticipated India Open 2021 which will be conducted behind closed doors at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi from May 11-16.
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Matter of pride that I will be conferred with Arjuna Award: Sakshi Malik
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Rohtak (Haryana) [India], Aug 20 (ANI): For grappler Sakshi Malik it is a matter of pride to have another honour on her mantle piece- the prestigious Arjuna Award.
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We have capability of making country proud at Tokyo Olympics: Rani Rampal
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): With one year to go for the Olympic Games to begin in Tokyo on July 23, 2021, Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal on Thursday said the side has performed well against top teams in recent times and can do the same at the Olympics.
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Takes teamwork of parents, coaches, sports administrators to make a 'champ
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Reigning world champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu has said that building a champion requires teamwork between parents, coaches, and sports administrators.
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WADA welcomes dismissal of Russian cyclists' lawsuit
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Montreal [Canada], Mar 25 (ANI): The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has welcomed the recent decision by the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, dismissing a lawsuit commenced by three Russian cyclists against WADA and Canadian Prof Richard H McLaren, OC.
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Feel proud that I am a woman: Dipa Karmakar excited about 'very special' I
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], Mar 7 (ANI): Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar said she is proud of being a woman and is excited about the 'very special' International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8 every year.
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WFI trials: Sonam Malik stuns Sakshi Malik
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 4 (ANI): Two-time World Cadet champion Sonam Malik on Saturday stunned Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik to book her place in the Indian team for the upcoming Asian Championship.
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