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India's proposed CWG 2022 boycott: Other athletes will suffer, opines Sush
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Wednesday opined that sportspersons will suffer if India boycotts Commonwealth Games (CWG).
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Sports fraternity greet Kiren Rijiju's Twitter initiative seeking suggesti
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): Sportspersons including Hima Das and PV Sindhu on Thursday welcomed Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju's initiative of launching a new Twitter handle and inviting suggestions on it to make the country a global sporting superpower.
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Shillong doing its bit to hone young local footballers
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Jun 27 (ANI): India's northeast region which has produced accomplished sportspersons like M.C. Mary Kom, Baichung Bhutia and L. Sarita Devi is determined to provide everything needed to train their budding players for national and international competitions.
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Activities held in Manipur to boost sports aspirants
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Imphal [Manipur] Mar 1 (ANI): Manipur is known for its immense contribution in the field of sports. The state has produced many sportspersons that have made the nation proud. Known as the powerhouse of sports, is state is working towards taking more initiatives to boost sports cultur
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Lord Hanuman was a sportsperson, his caste shouldn't be discussed: Ex-Indi
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Amroha (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Dec 23 (ANI): Amid the growing debate on Lord Hanuman's identity, former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan has said that the lord was a sportsperson who is worshipped by many sportspersons even today, adding that his caste should not be discussed.
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SAI appoints 14 Olympians and Paralympians as coaches
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 7 (ANI): In a move that promises to empower both elite sportspersons and young athletes, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Friday appointed 11 Olympians and three Para Olympians as Coaches and Assistant Coaches.
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Karnataka minister throws sports kits at athletes
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Karwar (Karnataka) [India], Nov 1 (ANI): Karnataka Revenue Minister RV Deshpande sparked a controversy after he threw sports kits from a stage at an event to honour sportspersons in Karwar's Haliyal on Wednesday.
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CM presents cash prizes to Odisha Asian Games medal winners
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Sep 11 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday presented a cash prize to sportspersons from the state who won medals in the recently concluded Indonesia Asian Games 2018.
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International exposure necessary for Indian sportsperson: Army Chief
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 6 (ANI): It is important for Indian sportspersons to get international exposure for in the run-up to Mission Olympics 2020, said Army Chief General Bipin Rawat after meeting Asian Games 2018 medal winners from Army.
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ONGC players contribute 15 medals to India's Asian Games tally
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 4 (ANI): Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) sportspersons have displayed an outstanding performance by bagging 15 medals, including 3 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze, at the recently concluded 18th edition of the Asian Games.
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PM Modi 'salute' sportspersons on National Sports Day
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted all the sports enthusiasts on the occasion of National Sports Day.
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ONGC players shine at Asian Games
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The sportspersons of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) have brought glory to the nation in their respective categories as they bagged six medals, including three silver and three bronze, at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games.
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