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  Iran executes wrestler Navid Afkari, IOC expresses shock

  September 12, 2020 22:13 IST

  Afraki execution has attracted international outcry as the wrestler earlier claimed innocence and said he was tortured into false confession

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  Unfazed by COVID-19, Malvika Bansod gears up for return with Thomas and Uber Cup

  September 12, 2020 17:47 IST

  The prestigious Thomas and Uber Cup Finals will be the first global badminton events to be organised since the coronavirus outbreak in March.

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  We will need a good build up to Tokyo Olympics, says SV Sunil

  September 12, 2020 12:35 IST

  He drew comparison to when he began his journey in international hockey in 2007 at the Asia Cup.

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  Primoz Roglic imperial on Tour de France Stage 13 won by Daniel Martinez

  September 11, 2020 23:16 IST

  One of Stage 13's big losers was Egan Bernal, last year's champion from Colombia who was unable to match Roglic's pace on the arduous final ascent of the Puy Mary.

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  Wrestling federation asks dope tainted wrestlers to return medals won during Khelo India

  September 11, 2020 22:58 IST

  On government instruction, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has asked 12 wrestlers to return medals and certificates for flunking the dope test in the last four editions of Khelo India

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  Boxing federation to increase female representation in administration

  September 11, 2020 22:14 IST

  There are no female representatives holding a top office within the BFI at present and the federation also didn't specify in its statement as to how it plans to increase the participation of women.

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  We certainly have the talent to win a medal in Tokyo, says Lilima Minz

  September 11, 2020 12:56 IST

  The 26-year-old first started off as a forward and then later moved to become a midfielder. Minz also explained the reason behind the move from being in the forward line to the midfield region.

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  COVID-19: Badminton national camp for Thomas and Uber Cup Final cancelled

  September 10, 2020 20:44 IST

  The national camp is scrapped after it became clear that players would not get any relaxation on the mandatory COVID-19 seven-day quarantine period

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  COVID-19 vaccines not silver bullets but will help organise Olympics: Bach

  September 10, 2020 18:26 IST

  Bach stresses that athletes will have to be co-operative and adhere to all the safety guidelines to be in place for the Olympics

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  Love for competing keeps me going, not just to win titles: Pankaj Advani

  September 10, 2020 16:27 IST

  The 23-time world snooker and billiards champion at the age of 35 is willing to continue his love affair with the cue sports

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  World No.1 Amit Panghal requests for inclusion of his formative coach to national camp

  September 10, 2020 14:33 IST

  The world number one in the 52kg category said he has sent across his proposal formally to both SAI and the Sports Ministry but hasn't got any response so far.

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  Exclusive | Young Rohit Yadav turns focus on 2021 Olympics after World U-20 snub

  September 10, 2020 15:43 IST

  Young Rohit Yadav turns focus on 2021 Olympics after World U-20 snub

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  Next few months will be critical, says hockey team mid-fielder Chinglensana Singh

  September 10, 2020 12:32 IST

  The Arjuna Awardee emphasised that he has been taking things slow and not putting pressure on himself to hit top form immediately.

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  China must not take Indian Armed Forces lightly, warns boxer Kavinder Bisht

  September 09, 2020 20:20 IST

  Condemning China's comment on taking India lightly, Kavinder, who servers as junior warrant officer in Indian Air Force, says 'China has a bad sense of humour'

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  Matter of time before kabaddi reaches Olympics: Deepak Hooda

  September 09, 2020 20:10 IST

  The improving standards of other countries in comparison with India could be seen during the 2018 Asian Games.

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  Ammunition will be delivered at your doorstep: Kiren Rijiju tells shooters

  September 09, 2020 19:44 IST

  Rijiju, who visited the range on Wednesday, has managed to address that concern having spoken to the shooters himself.

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  Want to be world's strongest man now, says powerlifter Gaurav Sharma

  September 09, 2020 16:13 IST

  Gaurav, who is also a 'mahant' (priest) in a temple in Chandni Chowk, was last year conferred with the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award in London.

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  Shubhankar Sharma seeks redemption at Portugal Masters

  September 09, 2020 15:04 IST

  The 24-year-old Sharma, who arrived in Europe for the Hero Open last month, will be making his seventh start in as many weeks. Yet he has made the cut only once at Celtic Classic.

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  Kiren Rijiju urges WADA to accelerate process of lifting suspension on NDTL accreditation

  September 09, 2020 14:26 IST

  The Sports Minister spoke on the readiness of the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) to conduct tests as per WADA guidelines.

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  Doors might be closed not locked: Caster Semenya after losing testosterone rules appeal

  September 09, 2020 13:15 IST

  Semenya, an Olympic 800m gold medallist in 2012 and 2016, was challenging the World Athletics regulations which restrict testosterone levels in female athletes.

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  Rani Rampal my favourite player, hope to become like her someday: Lalremsiami

  September 09, 2020 12:02 IST

  Captain Rani Rampal has had a huge influence on young Mizoram forward Lalremsiami.

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  Vikas Krishan gets nod to train in United States till November 30

  September 09, 2020 9:52 IST

  Vikas, who is a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), has been approved a financial assistance of Rs 17.5 lakh for the duration of the visit.

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  Dronacharya awardee athletics coach Virender Poonia tests positive for COVID-19

  September 08, 2020 19:18 IST

  47-year old Virender Poonia, coach and husband of 2010 CWG gold medallist Krishna Poonia, says he tested COVID-19 positive after showing symptoms.

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  Tour de France 2020: Remaining 166 riders cleared of coronavirus but not director

  September 08, 2020 18:09 IST

  Four staff members of different Tour de France teams have tested positive for Coronavirus and are barred from bio-secure bubble, races to continue

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  2016 Doping: Wrestler Narsingh Yadav still feels it was 'sabotage', CBI finds nothing

  September 08, 2020 16:58 IST

  Narsingh, however, claimed that the investigative agency was still working on the case.

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  Himachal Pradesh to have paragliding centre in Bir-Billing

  September 08, 2020 14:52 IST

  A sum of Rs eight crore for the paragliding centre has been sanctioned under the Himalayan Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Union Ministry of Tourism, the Chief Minister said.

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  Organizers, IOC trying to remove doubts over Tokyo Olympics

  September 08, 2020 13:42 IST

  City, government, and Tokyo Olympic officials gathered last week in the first of a string of meetings to plan for countermeasures against COVID-19.

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  Will closely watch European teams in Hockey Pro League, says Rohidas

  September 08, 2020 13:22 IST

  Rohidas said he will be watching Belgian drag-flick sensation Loick Luypaert closely.