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Neeraj Chopra to compete with some big names in inaugural edition of NC Cl
Updated : 1 year 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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Neymar Jr. turns 32: A look at his remarkable footballing career
Updated : 2 years, 4 months 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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Defender Nikki Pradhan completes 150 International Caps for Indian women's
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Nikki Pradhan made her International debut during the South Africa Tour held in 2016 and since then Nikki has represented the women's team with aplomb at every important tournament. The Jharkhand-born player also became the first female hockey player from her state to represent India at the
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WADA welcomes dismissal of Russian cyclists' lawsuit
Updated : 6 years, 2 months 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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Would look to change colour of my medal in Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Sakshi Mal
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 31 (ANI): Wrestler Sakshi Malik who won a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics 2016, on Tuesday said that she would look to change the colour of her medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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FIFA U-17 WC: Need to work on concentration lapse, insists Brazil coach
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], Oct. 19 (ANI): As Brazil gear up to face Germany in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, head coach Carlos Amadeu has underlined the points his team to work on when they face the side against whom they won the gold medal in the Rio Olympics 2016.
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Usain Bolt wins gold in 4x100 relay, completes triple treble in Rio Olympi
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 20 (ANI): Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt created an unprecedented record, a triple treble, as he bagged his third Gold in Rio Olympics 2016.
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Narsingh's dope controversy dampened Rio spirit for me: Payal Rohatgi
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug.7 (ANI): Model and actress Payal Rohatgi feels that the entire dope controversy around Narsingh Yadav has actually turned down the spirits of Rio Olympics 2016 for her.
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Protecting animals at Rio Olympics 2016
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 14 (ANI-NewsVoir): World Animal Protection and the Organizing Committee for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games have announced a partnership to keep the city's animals safe in the run up to and during the games.
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