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The Legacy of Rackonnect: A name synonymous to Indian Racket sports focuss
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI/GPRC): Racket sports refer to any sport that involves the use of a racket. Some of the sports that come under this category are badminton, tennis, squash, table tennis and pickleball among others. While many Indian sportspersons have achieved great things i
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CM Bommai attends last day of National Youth Festival in Hubballi
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Talking to the reporters at the airport here on Monday, CM said, "the festival's valedictory function was held today. Sportspersons from various states attended and displayed their talents. Such an event will inspire the youths of this region to make achievements."
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We will conduct thorough probe of threat calls to Nitin Gadkari: CM Bommai
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
On Saturday, Nitin Gadkari received two threatening calls in response to which, the Nagpur Police later beefed up the security around Union minister Nitin Gadkari.
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South Western Railway Women's Welfare organization distribute scholarship
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The South Western Railway Women's Welfare Organization, Mysuru division on Wednesday distributed scholarships to the meritorious wards of Railway employees and felicitation of sportspersons who have represented the country in National and International tournaments, as per an official stateme
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Decathlon Thane organizes 5km anniversary run to celebrate 10 years of sto
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI/PNN): Decathlon Thane, Kasarvadavli, Thane West is completing 10 years, to celebrate this remarkable moment Decathlon thane has organized a 5km run for all the devoted runners on the 18th of December at 7:00 a.m -9:00 a.m hours of the day.
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Karnataka CM Bommai assures Group-A jobs for Olympics, Paralympics winners
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said the State Cabinet will give its nod for direct recruitment of sportspersons for government jobs.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches 'One District One Sport' scheme
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The scheme serves the two interrelated objectives of the government, including promoting sports culture and keeping the younger generation healthy in the state and providing a platform for sportspersons to nurture their talents and skills in order to take part in prestigious national and int
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Paralympic medallist Avani Lekhara receives Para Sports Person of Year awa
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Apart from Sarkar Talwar, Avani Lekhara, who won two medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, was recognized as the Para Sports Person of the Year, while Shrey Kadyan was recognized as the Special Sportsperson of the Year.
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PT Usha to contest for Indian Olympic Association president's post
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Usha was a part of the eight sportspersons of outstanding merit (SOMs), selected by the Athletes' Commission of the IOA last week.
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Mary Kom elected Chairperson of 'Athletes Commission' of IOA, Achanta Shar
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Previously on Monday, it was revealed that Mary Kom, PV Sindhu and Commonwealth Games medalist Achanta Sharath Kamal were among the ten eminent sportspersons who will constitute the new 'Athletes Commission' of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
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Mary Kom, PV Sindhu among sportspersons constituting 'Athletes Commission'
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The elected members will now elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson from amongst themselves and will also select 8 Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOMs). The SOMs along with the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Athletes' Commission will constitute the electoral college for the
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IOA invites applications for 8 sportspersons of outstanding merit ahead of
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The eight athletes - six male and two female - will have a vote each in the election to the Executive Council. The sportspersons of outstanding merit cannot be below 18 years of age and be over 70 years of age
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