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BCCI Apex Council meeting today to discuss financial support to Olympic sp
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New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Apex Council is meeting virtually on Sunday to discuss contributing financially towards Olympic sports going into the Tokyo Olympics.
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Rijiju announces launch of 25 Fit India Yoga centers across 9 states on ev
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New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Minister of the Ministry of Ayush, Kiren Rijiju announced the launch of 25 Fit India Yoga Centres on Sunday, ahead of International Day of Yoga on June 21.
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Karnataka COVID vaccination drive for those going abroad, Tokyo Olympics b
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 20 (ANI): A vaccination drive for students and people who are set to go abroad for studies or work, as well as for sportspersons traveling to Tokyo for the Olympics, is set to begin from June 22 at City University Campus, the Karnataka Deputy Chief Ministe
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Amitabh Bachchan remembers Milkha Singh, shares last page of his autobiogr
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New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembered the late sports icon, Milkha Singh, by sharing the last page of his autobiography 'The Race of My Life' on Sunday.
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Commentators, fans vote Tendulkar as 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 19 (ANI): Star Sports commentators and fans on Saturday voted Sachin Tendulkar as the Men's Test Batsman of the 21st century.
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Anand-mentored teen sensations Nihal, Praggnanandhaa get FIDE President's
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New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Mentored by chess wizard Viswanathan Anand, teen sensations Nihal Sarin and Praggnanandhaa have received FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich's wildcard for participating in the upcoming Chess World Cup.
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Punjab CM announces Milkha Singh Chair in Sports University, Patiala
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Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 19 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday announced Milkha Singh chair in Sports University, Patiala in the memory of the legendary sprinter.
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NGO organises art competition on International Autistic Pride Day in Srina
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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 19 (ANI): On the occasion of Autistic Pride Day, a non-government organization (NGO), White Globe, in collaboration with Hussaini sports club and the Indian army, organised a special art competition in Kashmir on Saturday.
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We will fulfill Milkha Singh's dream and bring Olympic medal in athletics
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New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed condolences on the demise of track legend Milkha Singh. The former sprinter died of COVID-19 related complications in a hospital in Chandigarh late on Friday night.
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Mindy Kaling, Jeanie Buss to collaborate for Lakers-inspired Netflix comed
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Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): Actor Mindy Kaling and Jeanie Buss, the President of Los Angeles Basketball team- The Lakers have joined hands to produce a comedy series for Netflix inspired by the personal and professional dynamic between the family owners and front office team that togethe
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Milkha Singh's demise: Babita Phogat urges every sportsperson to observe t
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New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Indian wrestler Babita Phogat has urged every sportsperson of the country to observe two minutes of silence to pay tribute to track legend Milkha Singh.
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Milkha Singh -- Not just a legend on the field, but also a trendsetter off
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New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Ace sprinter Milkha Singh was not just a legend on the field, but also a trendsetter off it. While his achievements on the sports field is well documented, the biopic on his life 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' inspired the whole nation and started the trend of 'Sports
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