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"An incredible time, won’t be broken soon:" Carl Lewis on Usain Bolt's wor
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist sprinting legend Usain Bolt believed his iconic 100-metre world record will stand firm for years to come, saying it's an "incredible time" that won't be broken "anytime soon."
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"Indian players have some serious skills": Tim Walsh backs RPL to shape In
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tim Walsh, head coach of the Mumbai Dreamers, expressed strong belief in the transformative power of the Rugby Premier League (RPL). The former Australian player-turned-head coach, who led the Australian women's rugby sevens team to a gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, is confident that
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Neeraj Chopra to compete with some big names in inaugural edition of NC Cl
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Along with two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, two-time world champion Anderson Peters from Grenada, Rio Olympics 2016 gold medallist Thomas Rohler of Germany and Kenya's Julius Yego are some of the names who will be participating in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic,
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"Passion to win a medal has grown a lot": Former athlete Dipa Karmakar ope
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
After announcing her retirement from the sport, former athlete Dipa Karmakar said that the future of gymnastics is really good as the passion of winning a medal has increased a lot amongst the youngsters.
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya extends best wishes to gymnast Dip
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Karmakar, who become the first Indian woman gymnast to compete at the Olympics and finish a historic fourth, announced her retirement on Monday.
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"Thank you for unforgettable memories": Manu Bhaker pens down farewell not
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker penned down a farewell note for Dipa Karmakar and thanked the gymnast for all the unforgettable memories.
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"My body not allowing me to continue": Dipa Karmakar after retiring from g
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Star Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Monday opened up on her retirement from gymnastics and said that her body was not allowing her to continue.
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"Grateful for every moment...": Dipa Karmakar announces retirement from gy
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Dipa added that her performance at the Rio Olympics was the most memorable moment of her career. She also recalled the challenges she faced in gymnastics during childhood, becuase of being flat-footed.
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"I am excited to give my all for India in Paris": Manpreet Singh on his 4t
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Manpreet's journey with the national team includes participation in three previous Olympic Games: the 2012 London Olympics, the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he led the team to a historic bronze medal under his captaincy to mark India's first Olympic hockey medal in 4
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Dipa Karmakar meets athletes at gymnastics training facility in Mumbai
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Karmakar, a prominent figure in Indian gymnastics, who achieved a fourth-place finish in the vault event at the 2016 Rio Olympics, visited the facility and inspired youngsters to follow in her footsteps
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Neymar Jr. turns 32: A look at his remarkable footballing career
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Neymar began his football journey at a young age, joining the Santos FC youth academy at 11.
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KIYG 2023: School bus driver's daughter won bronze, father's relentless pe
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
At 4.30 in the morning, Jagdish Gulia and his eight-year-old daughter Tannu were glued to the television watching Indian women wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics. When Sakshi Malik turned the bout on its head in the dying seconds to secure bronze, both Jagdish and Tannu embraced each other i
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