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  Bickering top officials of handball federation agree to work together, says secretary general

  September 27, 2020 20:14 IST

  The president and secretary-general of Handball Federation of India (HFI) on Sunday decided to bury the hatchet after a public fallout and work together for the betterment of the sport in the country.

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  Olympics around the corner, would be lovely to have athletes train together: Bindra

  September 27, 2020 19:54 IST

  For the former world champion, who turns 38 on Monday, resumption of sporting activities can have a positive effect on a world scarred by the unprecedented health crisis.

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  Tokyo-bound para-athletes and players in 9 disciplines to resume activities from Oct 5: SAI

  September 27, 2020 18:19 IST

  The Sports Authority of India (SAI), in the first phase in early June, had allowed training for only Olympic-bound athletes at its various centres.

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  Six recovered COVID-19 men's hockey players have integrated with team: Head coach Graham Reid

  September 26, 2020 18:40 IST

  Captain Manpreet Singh, Surender Kumar, Jaskaran Singh, Varun Kumar, Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Mandeep Singh were discharged from a Bangalore hospital on August 17 and were kept on quarantine for some more days before joining the team.

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  Japan determined to host Olympics next year, says Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga

  September 26, 2020 15:13 IST

  Originally scheduled to be held from July 24 to August 9 this year, the Tokyo Olympics was in March postponed to 2021 due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

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  Important to stay motivated when there are no competitions, says Birendra Lakra

  September 26, 2020 12:51 IST

  With global hockey resuming with the FIH Hockey Pro League starting earlier this week, Lakra is optimistic about the team's future.

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  Badminton 2020 season to be completed in January 2021: BWF

  September 26, 2020 10:09 IST

  The BWF on Friday said that due to challenges in securing all logistical arrangements for players and participants, staging the Asian leg in November as originally planned, was no longer a viable option.

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  'His voice will remain etched in our hearts': Sports fraternity condoles SP Balasubrahmanyam's death

  September 25, 2020 17:05 IST

  SP Balasubrahmanyam passed away on Friday afternoon in a Chennai hospital, where he was being treated for COVID-19.

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  Team moving in right direction in preparation for Olympics, says Vandana Katariya

  September 24, 2020 12:23 IST

  The 28-year-old has expressed that the Indian team is working towards moving back to top form in a slow and steady manner.

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  Men's hockey analytical coach quits, SAI yet to accept resignation

  September 23, 2020 12:44 IST

  In 2018, Chris Ciriello had joined the men's hockey team for penalty corners, but later on became an important part of the coaching staff.

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  Tokyo needs to convince sponsors Olympics will really happen

  September 22, 2020 16:20 IST

  Bach and IOC Vice President John Coates — who oversees Tokyo preparations — are expected to speak remotely to Japanese officials as they meet on Thursday and Friday.

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  I've never felt so stressed, says hockey striker Mandeep Singh on COVID-19 recovery period

  September 21, 2020 15:12 IST

  Mandeep is one of the six men hockey players, including skipper Manpreet Singh, who had tested positive for COVID-19 at the team's training base here last month after they arrived for the national camp.

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  Online shooting has gained traction, ISSF also looking at it: Sharif

  September 20, 2020 15:24 IST

  Former India shooter Shimon Sharif has organised a few online championships and a month-long league during the coronavirus-forced lockdown.

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  Hockey India conducts online workshops for new technical officials

  September 19, 2020 12:21 IST

  Among the applications, Hockey India has shortlisted 124 candidates as per its eligibility criteria after they were nominated by their respective registered state member units.

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  Soren Kragh Andersen doubles down at Tour de France 2020, wins Stage 19

  September 18, 2020 23:58 IST

  The Danish rider who won Stage 14 doubled down and raised his arms in victory again on Stage 19 on Friday, with another cunningly timed attack.

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  No decision yet on recognition of sports federations, Centre tells HC

  September 18, 2020 21:34 IST

  The Supreme Court earlier asked the high court to dispose of a petition in which it had passed the orders restricting the ministry and the IOA from taking any decision without its prior approval.

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  Sindhu pulls out of Denmark Open to be held next month

  September 17, 2020 23:08 IST

  The 25-year-old reigning world champion earlier pulled out of the Thomas and Uber Cup Final due to COVID-19 but later decided to participate after BAI's request.

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  Murali Gavit's 10000m bronze in Asian Championships likely to be upgraded to silver

  September 17, 2020 22:20 IST

  Long-distance runner's 10000m bronze medal in the event last year could be upgraded to silver after 2nd-place finisher Hassan Chani of Bahrain was disqualified for biological passport violation.

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  Karnataka Swimming Assn to provide Rs 15 L three month relief package to 250 coaches and pool staff

  September 17, 2020 19:14 IST

  Calling it a first-of-a-kind initiative by a state governing body for swimming in India, the KSA said in a statement that it will provide the monetary assistance through its fundraiser 'KSA Cares.'

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  Centre not required to seek Delhi HC nod before granting recognition to sports bodies: SC

  September 17, 2020 15:30 IST

  In the hearing conducted through video conferencing, the bench said if anyone is aggrieved by the non-grant of recognition, they can move the court.

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  We have firepower to break into top 5 in next 2 years, says Savita

  September 17, 2020 14:17 IST

  The Indian eves recorded excellent victories at the FIH Series Finals and the FIH Olympic Qualifiers last year and their efforts during the course of 2019 resulted in better places in the FIH rankings as well, with the side moving to the ninth position.

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  New Delhi World Cup decisive for Tokyo Olympics qualification: ISSF

  September 16, 2020 19:35 IST

  The competition in Delhi, to be held from March 19 to 28, will be a combined tournament

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  Former IAAF head Lamine Diack sentenced to 2 years in prison

  September 16, 2020 18:25 IST

  A Paris court finds Lamine Diack guilty of for his role in a scheme that allowed Russian athletes who paid hush money to keep competing when they should have been suspended for doping.

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  COVID-19 vaccine: AFI requests government to give priority to Olympic-bound athletes

  September 16, 2020 16:07 IST

  During AFI web seminar, the president of AFI Adille Sumariwalla said they have requested the government to provide 2021 Tokyo Olympic-bound athletes with COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they as are out.

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  Verdict expected in trial of former IAAF head Lamine Diack

  September 16, 2020 15:48 IST

  The former president of the international track and field federation, according to prosecutors in money laundering case, took millions of dollars for himself, along with his son.

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  Tour de France: Lennard Kamna posts solo win in the Alps, Primaz Roglic keeps yellow jersey

  September 16, 2020 0:00 IST

  The 24-year-old German rider won the roller-coaster Stage 16 featuring five categorized climbs after pulling clear of a group of breakaway riders as the race entered the Alps on Tuesday.

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  COVID-19: SAI revises SOPs for resumption of sporting activities

  September 15, 2020 21:00 IST

  SAI said that the athletes, coaches and support staff "have to undergo RT-PCR test for COVID19, 96 hours before travelling to the centres and would be allowed to enter the centre on the production of COVID-19 negative certificate.

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  NRAI receives request from chief coaches to organise national camp

  September 15, 2020 20:38 IST

  Shooters such as World Cup medallist Sanjeev Rajput, Manu Bhaker and Anish Bhanwala have been training at the Dr Karni Singh Ranges in New Delhi, venue for NRAI national camp.