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KIUG 2023: Shooter Sift Kaur Samra underlines freedom to experiment, hails
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Sift Kaur Samra who has already bagged a Paris Olympic quota for India in the 50m Rifle 3-position, won an individual bronze medal in her pet event at the Kahilipara Shooting Range and also teamed up with Ashi Chouksey, who also won the individual gold, and Vanshika Sahil to clinch the team
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Shivangi confident of hearing "good things" from participants as Assam rea
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Swimmer Shivangi Sharma, who sizzled in the pool four years ago when Assam hosted the third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games, winning five medals, expressed her confidence in the state's preparedness for the KIUG as she awaits to hear "nice things" about her state
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Assam's international standard venues to spice up Khelo India Varsity Game
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The successful conduct of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in 2020 was a stepping stone for the state to be rewarded a grander spectacle like the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) where more than 3,500 top athletes from across 200 universities will battle for the top honours over the nex
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Paralympic Committee of India has not breached any rules, says Internation
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
After the Sports Ministry suspended the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) wrote to the Indian government saying that the PCI has not breached any rules.
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Khelo India has brought in fierce competitive spirit among young athletes:
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Ankushita, who pocketed the gold medal when Assam last hosted the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in 2020, rated her performance as a career-changing one, especially after experiencing a dip in performance following her 2017 youth world crown.
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Lifter Popy Hazarika hopes KIUG 2023 will boost state's sporting culture
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Popy Hazarika, a multiple medallist at the National Games, and the Commonwealth championships, believes the prestigious event, hosted in Assam for the first time, will boost the sporting culture in the state
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Never got mentally down when people made fun of my weight: Neeraj Chopra i
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Neeraj Chopra, the man behind the javelin revolution in India, is known for his humbleness despite becoming an athletics icon. The Golden Boy has spoken about his life journey in the second episode of the 'Fit India Champions' podcast released on Saturday
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NDS ice hockey rink: Ladakh's pride seeks more glory after KIWG debut
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Popularly known as the NDS ice hockey rink, it stands as a testament to Ladakh's dedication to sporting infrastructure. With a seating capacity of 3000, it offers spectators a front-row seat to the exhilarating clashes of ice hockey talent. Spanning an impressive 60 meters by 30 meters, the
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"Things will become difficult...," says Deepa Malik on suspension of Paral
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The president of the suspended Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) Deepa Malik on Sunday said that "things will become difficult" if the suspension continues since lots of para events are lined up during a busy year including the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
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Former Paralympian Deepa Malik urges PM Modi, Thakur to reconsider PCI sus
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The president of the suspended Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Deepa Malik, made a "sincere appeal" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and the Sports Ministry of India to reconsider the suspension of the authority, as the World Shooting Para World Cu
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Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India over 'election dela
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a major development, the Sports Ministry has suspended the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) with immediate effect for failing to conduct elections on time and non-compliance with guidelines.
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Story of Skarma Rinchen: How ice hockey changed this Ladakhi village girl'
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Skarma Rinchen's ice hockey journey is truly inspiring, showcasing the transformative power of determination and hard work. Originating from Gya Meru, a semi-nomadic village in Ladakh, adds a unique dimension to the 20-year-old's story, considering Ladakh's challenging terrain and harsh wint
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