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AFI recommends Oly-bound javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for Khel Ratna
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has recommended the name of javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
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IOC President Thomas Bach to arrive in Tokyo on July 8
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Tokyo [Japan], June 30 (ANI): International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is set to arrive in Japan on Thursday, July 8, with just over two weeks to go until the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.
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TTFI recommends Sharath Kamal's name for Khel Ratna
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) Secretary-General Arun Kumar Banerjee on Wednesday confirmed that the federation has recommended the name of paddler Sharath Kamal for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
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Tokyo Olympics: Andhra Pradesh CM wishes athletes luck
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Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 30 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday wished luck to the Olympic-bound contingent from the state as they gear up to participate in the upcoming Games.
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Told Hima Das not to lose heart on missing Tokyo Olympics: Rijiju
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Wednesday said he spoke to sprinter Hima Das and told her not to lose heart on missing the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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BBL: Chris Lynn steps down as skipper of Brisbane Heat
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Brisbane [Australia], June 30 (ANI): Opening batsman Chris Lynn on Wednesday announced that he is stepping down as the skipper of the Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Brisbane Heat.
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Was on the verge of giving up my dream of playing for India, says midfield
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 30 (ANI): For India men's hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh, hockey is in his DNA. Being a fifth-generation hockey player in the family, Hardik, who recently made the cut to the 16-member squad for Tokyo Games 2020, is keen on continuing his family's leg
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WFI recommends Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia for Arjuna Award
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has recommended four names for the Arjuna Award. The federation has opted to not give any names for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award this time around.
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NRAI recommends Ankur Mittal, Anjum Moudgil for Khel Ratna Award
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the governing body for the Olympic sport of shooting in the country, on Wednesday announced their recommendations for the National Sports Awards 2021.
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Stupendous performances by our archers in WC will inspire upcoming talent:
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New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian archers for putting on a stupendous show in the World Cup Stage 3 in Paris.
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Was lucky that I got a chance to play in 1968 Olympics, says Ajit Pal Sing
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New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): With less than 30 days to go for the Tokyo Olympics, the frenzy is slowly engulfing the entire sporting world. While the Indian athletes carry out their high-octane practice sessions, it's time for the hockey fans to relive the memories from the triumphant O
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Women's cricket has suffered great deal in post-pandemic world, says Pak s
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St John's [Antigua], June 29 (ANI): Pakistan national women's cricket team's third tour of the year will commence on Wednesday when they play West Indies in the first of the three T20Is at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.
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