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Fencer Taniksha Khatri credits international training for gritty show in O
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Taniksha Khatri made history last year by reaching the quarterfinals of the Hangzhou Asian Games, the best result for any Indian fencer. Along with other members of the Indian Fencing team, she has trained in Paris for 8 months, thanks to TOPS. They have competed in multiple World Cups, Juni
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Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to head to Spain as MOC approves fore
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Jyothi Yarraji, who is currently ranked 23rd on the Road to Paris list (Women's 100m Hurdles event) is planning to train in Tenerife, Spain for 45 days to prepare for the upcoming season and the Paris Olympics
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MOC approves foreign training camps for CWG medallists Sreeja Akula, Tulik
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' Mission Olympic Cell during their 128th meeting approved paddler and Commonwealth Games medallist Sreeja Akula's proposal for financial assistance for a training camp in Taipei, Taiwan to prepare for upcoming competitions including Paris Olympics
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Sports Ministry approves Mirabai Chanu's proposal to train in Paris for Ol
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Mira, who won a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics, will head to Paris nearly a month ahead of her Olympic event, to acclimatize to the weather and prepare for the mega event. Meanwhile, newly inducted Indian tennis ace Sumit Nagal's request for financial assistance towards participation in
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"I am relieved that there's no ban on PCI," says Para athlete Manasi Joshi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Para Asian Games 2022 medalist Manasi Joshi on Thursday said that she was "relieved" that there's no ban on the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
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"Joyous occasion for Paralympic Committee": Deepa Malik after Sports Minis
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Sports Ministry on Tuesday revoked the suspension of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) with immediate effect
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Sports Ministry revokes suspension of Paralympic Committee of India
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Sports Ministry on Tuesday revoked the suspension of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) with immediate effect
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Domestic worker's daughter Amandeep Kaur finds hope after KIUG triumph
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amandeep Kaur's race at the Khelo India University Games 2023 Ashtalakshmi personified steely determination. Her target was set on the gold - knowing well enough that good performances here could help her ultimately find recognition through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme developmental sche
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Vikash overcomes heart problem to rewrite KIUG 2023 record
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Vikash's recent record-breaking win in the 1500m race at the 4th Khelo India University Games 2023, Ashtalakshmi here depicts a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human will. Discovering his athletic prowess while preparing for the Indian Army Agniveer Physical Fitness Test in 2021,
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KIUG: Suraj Goala's gold, Uttara Gogoi's five medals make Assam proud
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Badminton player Suraj Goala of Assam played a pivotal role in helping Chandigarh University clinch the men's team gold beating Jain University in the fourth Khelo India University Games
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Sans certified coach, Alson goes on to win men's discus throw gold at KIUG
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Oinam Alson Singh's, who took up the sport seriously towards the end of 2021 has so far been competing without a coach and banks on the advice of his uncles, who guide him about weight training and techniques of throwing
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Empowered by TOPS, archer Mrinal Chauhan overcomes financial hurdles, wins
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Born into a humble family where his father manages a stationery shop and his mother is a homemaker, Mrinal Chauhan's early struggles were intensified by the high costs associated with archery equipment. But timely support through the TOP Scheme, a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Youth
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