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Defender Nikki Pradhan completes 150 International Caps for Indian women's
Updated : 2 years, 10 months 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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Hockey India congratulates midfielder Namita Toppo on her illustrious care
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Since her senior debut for India in 2012, Namita Toppo made 168 appearances for India and played at the Rio Olympics.
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CWG gold medallist Sathish exhorts young athletes to stay away from doping
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Indian weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam who won gold medals in the men's 77 kg weight class at both the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. Sathish also qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics where he finished 11th in the field of 14 lifters. Two-time CW
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AIBA says Rio 2016 boxing bouts manipulated, confirms sporting integrity r
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], September 30 (ANI): The International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Thursday revealed the findings of an independent investigation which has "identified a system for manipulating the results of bouts at the Rio 2016 boxing tournament".
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Rio Olympics was the turning point, the experience helped us prepare well
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI): Indian women's hockey skipper Rani Rampal on Tuesday said the 2016 Rio Olympics was the turning point for the women's game in the country and it is because of the experience gained there that the side was able to finish fourth at the recently concluded
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Was determined to give my best, 2016 Olympics proved to be a learning curv
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 24 (ANI): After winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, India weightlifter Mirabai Chanu said she was determined to give her best and also revealed how the 2016 Rio Olympics was a learning curve for her.
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Olympics is not going to be easy, each point is very important: PV Sindhu
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu believes she has a good draw going into the Tokyo Games but the ace India shuttler is aware of the tough competition in the quadrennial event and feels every point will be crucial.
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Tokyo Olympics: Sindhu gets easier draw, road difficult for Chirag-Satwik
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 8 (ANI): Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu on Thursday was given a comparatively easier path in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, beginning July 23.
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Road to Tokyo: Sports Ministry spent Rs 1169.65 crore on athletes post Rio
Updated : 4 years, 9 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, 5 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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Have reached 85 per cent in my performance, want to start peaking as I get
Updated : 4 years, 11 months 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 : 4 years, 11 months 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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