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CMs across India heap praise on Rio Silver medallist PV Sindhu
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 19 (ANI): Chief Ministers of various states have praised badminton star P.V. Sindhu for handing over India its second medal - a silver, in women's singles event at the Rio Olympics, while Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister announced rewards of Rs. 50 lakh for Sindhu, who, des
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BAI announces cash reward of Rs. 50 lakh for PV Sindhu, Rs 10 lakh for Pul
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow, Aug 19 (ANI): The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced a cash reward of Rs. 50 lakh for star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu for her momentous feat at the Rio Olympics.
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Rio Olympics: India's Sandeep Kumar finishes 35th in men's 50km
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.19 (ANI): Indian race-walker Sandeep Kumar, who competed against 79 other athletes at the ongoing Rio Olympics, ended his campaign in the prestigious quadrennial games by making a 35th-place finish in the men's 50 km race walk here on Friday.
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She'll definitely perform well and keep hopes of all Indians high: PV
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad, Aug. 19 (ANI): After P.V. Sindhu lost to world number one Spain's Carolina Marin in the women's singles final at the Rio Olympics, her father P. V. Ramana on Friday said that under the guidance of her coach in coming years, the ace Indian shuttler will definitely perform
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PM Modi congrats PV Sindhu, says 'her accomplishment at Rio is histor
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu who, despite losing an opportunity to bag a maiden gold in the Rio Olympics, created history by becoming the first woman Indian athlete to clinch a silver medal at the prestigious quad
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Sandeep Tomar crashes out of men's freestyle 57 kg wrestling at Rio
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.19 (ANI): Indian wrestler Sandeep Tomar's hopes of bringing himself back into the medal contention received a major jolt as he was crashed out of men's freestyle 57 kg competition at the ongoing Rio Olympics here on Friday.
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Rio 2016: Wrestler Sandeep Tomar loses in pre-quarters, awaits repechage r
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.19 (ANI): Indian wrestler Sandeep Tomar, who was expected to bring glory for the country in the absence of embattled Narsingh Yadav at the ongoing Rio Olympics, suffered a 3-7 defeat at the hands of Russia's Victor Lebedev in the pre-quarterfinals of the men
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US congratulates Sakshi, Sindhu on their 'brilliant performances'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 19 (ANI): The United States on Friday congratulated Indian athletes Sakshi Malik and PV Sindhu for their 'brilliant performances' in the ongoing Rio Olympics.
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Sindhu will satisfy nation's hunger for Gold: Mary Kom
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Ahead of PV Sindhu's final clash in women's singles event against world number one Carolina Marin at the Rio Olympics, Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom has exuded confidence that the ace Indian shuttler will satisfy the nation's hunger for a gold medal.
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Ex-Asian champion Dinesh Khanna roots for Sindhu's historic triumph i
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Hailing PV Sindhu's historic semifinal victory at the Rio Olympics, former Asian champion Dinesh Khanna has exuded confidence that the ace women's singles shuttler will return home with an Olympic gold.
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Narsingh ban: NADA lawyer says 'expected this decision'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Following a four-year ban on wrestler Narsingh Yadav that quashed his hopes of competing in the Rio Olympics, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Friday said that the decision was expected.
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From SRK to Aamir, all shower wishes for PV Sindhu
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 19 (ANI); PV Sindhu not just won a silver medal and assured entry to finals in Rio Olympics but the shuttler has also won millions of Indian hearts with her remarkable performance. While the nation is buzzing with her praises, the Twitter too erupts with joy.
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