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'India lost a colossal sportsperson': PM Modi mourns demise of track legen
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New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep condolences at the demise of track legend Milkha Singh and said India lost a colossal sportsperson, who captured the nation's imagination.
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Ski Mountaineering to be proposed as an additional sport for Milano Cortin
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Lausanne [Switzerland], June 18 (ANI): Ski Mountaineering will be put forward as an additional sport in Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The IOC Executive Board on Friday forwarded this proposal to the next IOC session in Tokyo in July.
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National Sports Awards: MYAS extends last date of submission of applicatio
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New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Friday decided to extend the last date of submission of application till June 28 for the upcoming National Sports Awards 2021.
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Tokyo Olympics: Government sanctions extension of Neeraj, Vinesh's stay in
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New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) on Friday sanctioned javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and wrestler Vinesh Phogat's proposal to train in their respective locations in Europe till July 25, before they leave for Tokyo to compete in the Olympic Games.
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Road to Tokyo: Sports Ministry spent Rs 1169.65 crore on athletes post Rio
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New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has spent Rs 1169.65 crore on Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian athletes post the Rio Games in 2016.
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Tokyo 2020: Indian Olympic Association names MPL, Amul as sponsors
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New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday entered a sponsorship agreement with MPL Sports Foundation as the 'Principal Sponsor' covering the Tokyo Olympic Games, 2022 Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
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Esteban Ocon signs three-year contract extension with Alpine
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Paris [France], June 16 (ANI): Esteban Ocon on Wednesday committed to Alpine by signing a three-year contract that will keep him at the French Formula 1 team until at least the end of 2024.
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Shooters Bajwa, Khan training in Italy, to get COVID-19 vaccines: SAI
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New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will arrange for COVID-19 vaccination of shooters Angad Bajwa and Mairaj Khan who are training in Italy at present.
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Arjun Maini gears up for DTM Opener at Monza
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Rome [Italy], June 16 (ANI): Mercedes-AMG driver Arjun Maini on Wednesday said that he is confident of a good season ahead of the opening round of the revamped 2021 DTM series, which is scheduled to take place at the Monza race circuit in Italy between June 18-20.
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Tokyo Olympics: All my requirements have been taken care of, says Neeraj C
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New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said that he is in Europe at present and all his requirements have been taken care of ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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Yuvraj moves from cricket to fast lane, set to showcase passion for motors
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New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Global sports brand PUMA on Wednesday extended its partnership with former India batsman Yuvraj Singh. The World Cup-winning champion has been associated with the brand for over a decade.
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Billionaire Kamath's chess account to be reopened as Anand wants to get cl
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New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Daniel Rensch, the Chief Chess Officer for Chess.com on Tuesday said that the governing body has now chosen to reopen the account of Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath after his account came into question during the charity game that took place on Sunday. Five
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