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Rejuvenated Indian men's hockey team to return to camp in Bangalore
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Bengaluru, Sept 16 (ANI): After finishing eighth at the Rio Olympics, the Indian senior men's hockey team will return to the national camp starting from Sunday ahead of an all-important season.
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Dipa Karmakar an inspiration to Bandhan bank, says founder CS Ghosh
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Agartala,[India] Sep 14 (ANI): Bandhan, the youngest bank, which in its second year of journey, has been highly inspired by gymnast Dipa Karmakar's performance, who without much facility managed to make a mark in the world of gymnastics at the recently concluded Rio Olympics, said a top
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Lacklustre performance of Indian contingent requires `deep introspection`:
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.9 (ANI): In a critical evaluation of the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has observed that "some element of progression in terms of performance level" has been "negated by the regression in terms of medal tally
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India send largest-ever contingent as Rio Paralympics gets underway
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [England], Sept.8 (ANI): Few weeks after 2016 Rio Olympics concluded, the Brazilian city kicked off the Paralympic Games in a spectacular fashion with a backdrop of colour, music and a powerful message of inclusivity.
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Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu felicitated by Maharashtra Badmint
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai [India], Sept 6 (ANI): Rio Olympics silver-medallist PV Sindhu and her coach Pullela Gopichand were felicitated by the Maharashtra Badminton Association here on Tuesday.
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Usain Bolt hints he's proposed to long-term girlfriend after Rio scan
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], Sept.5 (ANI): After sparking controversy with his late-night antics following his triumphant Rio Olympics campaign, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt seems ready to settle down as he strongly hinted that he has proposed to long-term girlfriend Kasi Bennett.
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PV Sindhu, Pullela Gopichand to be felicitated in Mumbai
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai [India], Sep.2 (ANI): Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu and her coach Pullela Gopichand will be felicitated by Maharashtra Badminton Association in Mumbai on September 6.
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London Olympics bronze upgradation will cheer fans after Rio debacle: Yoge
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Madhuban (Haryana) [India], Aug. 30 (ANI): Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt on Tuesday said the probable upgradation of his bronze medal from the 2012 London Olympics into silver would serve as a pleasant surprise to his fans after the recent debacle in the Rio Olympics, where he made a shocki
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We want more of our daughters to represent India at Olympics: Vijay Goel
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 28 (ANI): With Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauding PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik for bringing laurels to India at the Rio Olympics, Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel said that more of India's 'daughters' need to represent the nation at the upcoming Olympic
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PM Modi has provided motivation to sportspersons, says Tarlochan Singh
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 28 (ANI): Tarlochan Singh, vice president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's motivation and encouragement to the athletes who participated in the recently concluded Rio Olympics, saying it was much needed as
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All budding athletes, kick back your menstrual pain with ease!
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 28 (ANI): Post Sakshi Mallick and P V Sidhu's performance at Rio Olympics this year, lots of young girls and budding sportswomen are now indulging themselves into taking up sports even more seriously. With this determination, comes rigorous mental and physical tr
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From Rio heroes to Kashmir unrest: Highlights from PM Modi's 'Ma
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 28 (ANI): Highlighting the unrest in Kashmir and lauding India's medal winners at the Rio Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in the 23rd edition of Mann ki Baat.
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