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SAI forms committee to investigate boxers flouting quarantine rules
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Saturday established an inquiry committee to investigate the matter of three boxers allegedly flouting the quarantine rules at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Patiala.
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We just want medals, results but do no collective effort: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said India does not have a 'sports culture' and there is no collective national effort which can yield results.
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'He always tried to introduce transparency': Vinod Rai condoles demise of
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): "He always tried to introduce transparency," said former Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai while condoling the demise of the Indian Army's former Master General Ordnance Lt Gen Ravindra Thodge (retd).
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Indian system looks down upon Indian coaches, alleges RB Ramesh
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Grandmaster RB Ramesh on Saturday lashed out at the current sports system in the country, saying that it shows Indian coaches in bad light.
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Want to make comeback in ODIs, ready to bat at any position: Rahane
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Batsman Ajinkya Rahane has said that he wants to make a comeback in ODI cricket and is ready to bat at any position.
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On this day: Ashton Agar registered highest Test-score for number eleven b
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): It was on July 11, 2013, when Australia's all-rounder Ashton Agar registered the highest Test score for a number eleven batsman.
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SAI to take action against erring players, officials for 'flouting rules'
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): After a few boxers allegedly flouted quarantine rules, Sports Authority of India (SAI) said that it is investigating the matter and it will 'take action against erring players and officials'.
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'Inspired generations of sportsmen, women': Tahir Raj Bhasin on Sunil Gava
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, who will be seen playing the role of former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar in the film '83', extended birthday wishes to the legendary cricketer as he turned 71 on Friday.
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ATK Mohun Bagan FC holds international potential: Nita Ambani
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Welcoming Indian football club Mohun Bagan into the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday after its merger with ATK, the Founder and Chairperson of Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) Nita Ambani said that ATK Mohun Bagan FC holds internation
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NSNIS Patiala announces relaxation in admission criteria of coaching cours
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): With an effort to ensure larger participation from eminent athletes in the sports coaching courses, the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) in Patiala has decided to relax its admission criteria.
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Sunil Chhetri believes education sector can play 'crucial role' in promoti
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri believes that the education sector can play a 'crucial role' in promoting sports in the country and schools must encourage sports and fitness among students.
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Club cricketers to observe 1-metre rule once recreational cricket resumes
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 9 (ANI): As per the latest guidelines issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the return of recreational cricket, amateur cricketers will be asked to maintain social distance, even when attempting a quick single or standing up to the stumps.
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