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  Simranjit Kaur storms into final of boxing World Cup in Germany

  December 18, 2020 20:22 IST

  The event features boxers from the host country, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland and Ukraine.

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  Kremlin happy Russians will be able to compete at Olympics

  December 18, 2020 20:00 IST

  The Court of Arbitration for Sport halved a proposed four-year ban to two and left Russia in full control of its roster while also scrapping a plan to exclude athletes suspected of benefiting from past doping cover-ups.

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  PV Sindhu to return to badminton action in January 2021

  December 18, 2020 14:50 IST

  She last played competitively at the All England Championships in March this year before the Covid-19 pandemic brought sport to a halt.

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  Used to sleep with Lin Dan's poster in my childhood: Subhankar Dey

  December 18, 2020 10:09 IST

  Indian badminton player Subhankar Dey has opened up about his victory over Lin Dan in the SaarLorLux Open Badminton Championship in 2018, saying it was a dream come true moment for him to defeat the two-time Olympic gold-medalist.

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  IOC to consult stakeholders on implementing Russia ban

  December 17, 2020 23:19 IST

  The ban means that Russian athletes won't be able to compete under the Russian flag in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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  Russia banned from using name, flag in next two Olympic games

  December 17, 2020 20:50 IST

  The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling also blocked Russia from bidding to host major sporting events for two years.

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  Four medals assured for India at boxing World Cup in Germany

  December 17, 2020 18:38 IST

  Panghal would be up against Frenchman Billal Bennama, a bronze-medallist from the world championship where the Indian won a silver, in his semifinal bout later on Thursday.

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  Qatar to host 2030 Asian Games, Saudi Arabia in 2034

  December 16, 2020 19:51 IST

  The Qatari capital of Doha beat Saudi Arabian counterpart Riyadh for the 2030 Games in the vote at the Olympic Council of Asia’s general assembly.

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  How a phone call to parents changed ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh's life

  December 16, 2020 19:18 IST

  Jeev was introduced to the game of golf at the age of nine by his father and later earned a golf scholarship in America after representing the Indian national team.

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  Tokyo Games relay opens in 100 days with 10,000 torchbearers

  December 15, 2020 16:29 IST

  Organizers said Tuesday the relay is set to begin on March 25 from the northeastern prefecture of Fukushima. 

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  Over 30 per cent of Japanese want Tokyo Olympics cancelled; another 30 want further postponement

  December 15, 2020 10:49 IST

  According to a poll, more than 60 per cent of Japanese people want either a cancellation, or further postponement of the Tokyo Olympics.

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  BAI cautions players, coaches, technical staff against participation in unauthorised events

  December 14, 2020 14:38 IST

  The direction came after it came to light that a Goa-based organisation is conducting such an event next month.

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  Russia's Umar Kremlev defies Olympic concern to win boxing vote

  December 12, 2020 23:00 IST

  The governing body, known as AIBA, said Kremlev won more than 57% of the vote in a five-candidate contest involving 155 national federations.

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  Nothing scary: Kimi Raikkonen reacts after car goes up in flames ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  December 12, 2020 18:25 IST

  Raikkonen, 41, had to pull over his Alfa Romeo after its rear got engulfed in flames.

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  May Kom a big source of inspiration for me, says star Indian woman footballer Bala Devi

  December 12, 2020 17:25 IST

  Bala, the first Indian woman to play professional football in a top-flight league in Europe, talked about an interaction with six-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom during the 2014 Asian Games.

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  World Athletics president Sebastian Coe hopeful of Tokyo Olympics taking place next season

  December 12, 2020 16:55 IST

  Despite the COVID-19 pandemic still seriously affecting life in many regions of the world, Coe is looking forward to a comparatively normal season next year.

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  Injured Saurav Ghosal withdraws from Black Ball Squash Open

  December 12, 2020 10:18 IST

  The World No. 13 said that he was yet to fully recover from an adductor injury he suffered during the Qatar Classic in early November.

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  National weightlifting camp to be shifted from Patiala to Mumbai for two months

  December 11, 2020 14:20 IST

  Eight weightlifters will be a part of the two-month camp to be held at Railway's Mahalakshmi Stadium in Mumbai.

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  Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan bag top honours at FICCI India Sports Awards

  December 09, 2020 16:01 IST

  The two athletes, who have had an impressive 2019-20 season, won the Sportsperson of the Year awards in their respective categories.

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  IOC temporarily bans Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko from Olympic Games

  December 08, 2020 10:23 IST

  The IOC said it has come to the conclusion that the current leadership has not appropriately protected the Belarusian athletes from political discrimination within the NOC.

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  Breakdancing becomes Olympic sport, to make debut in 2024 edition

  December 08, 2020 8:45 IST

  The IOC’s pursuit of urban events to lure a younger audience saw street dance battles officially added to the medal events program at the 2024 Paris Games.

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  Anju Bobby George's stunning revelation: 'Achieved success with a single kidney'

  December 07, 2020 19:05 IST

  Responding to her tweet, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said she brought laurels to India through her hard work, grit and determination.

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  Indian hockey team doesn't 'choke under tension' anymore, says Lalit

  December 07, 2020 14:19 IST

  Having been in the national camp for over four months now amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Lalit feels the core group has improved in fitness levels especially in comparison to when they began the camp in August.

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  Kiren Rijiju says NDTL has taken corrective steps, urges WADA chief to lift suspension

  December 07, 2020 13:20 IST

  Rijiju requested WADA chief Witold Banka, to allow NDTL, suspended till January next year, to resume dope analysis as soon as possible.

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  Parupalli Kashyap, HS Prannoy along with two more test COVID-19 positive

  December 05, 2020 22:30 IST

  RMV Gurusaidutt and doubles specialist Pranaav Jerry Chopra are the two others to have tested positive

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  Rijiju steps in to resolve issue after chess player Narayanan asked to pay custom on gold medal

  December 05, 2020 18:07 IST

  Narayanan had to pay custom duty of Rs 6,300 to get the gold medal which he won in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad in August this year.

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  Despite rising costs, Japan PM promises on delivering Tokyo Olympics

  December 05, 2020 15:30 IST

  The Tokyo Olympic Games, which were scheduled to be held in 2020, had to be postponed to 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The games are now set to open on July 23, 2021.

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  Tokyo Olympics delay costs may reach $2.8 billion

  December 04, 2020 16:44 IST

  The numbers are in line with estimates that have been made in Japan since the Olympics were postponed eight months ago. They are now set to open on July 23, 2021.