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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.

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  Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra and Pullela Gopichand to raise awareness campaign on fitness

  September 08, 2020 13:14 IST

  In addition, 15 of India's top sportspersons will share easy and useful exercises every day that can be done after the daily walk/run.

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  PV Sindhu to play in Thomas and Uber Cup

  September 08, 2020 11:56 IST

  Sindhu changed her original decision to pull out of the event due to personal reasons after Badminton Association of India (BAI) President Himanta Biswa Sarma requested her to play.

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  PV Sindhu agrees to compete in Thomas and Uber Cup

  September 07, 2020 20:18 IST

  The Indian women's team has been clubbed with 14-time winners China, France and Germany in Group D while the men's side has been placed in Group C alongside 2016 champions Denmark, Germany and Algeria in the draw.

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  Boxer Vikas Krishan eyes Pro bouts in USA to prepare for 2021 Tokyo Olympics

  September 07, 2020 17:15 IST

  Vikas is now waiting for the official confirmation from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Director General Sandip Pradhan.

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  Wrestling camp must go on, says Yogeshwar Dutt

  September 07, 2020 16:34 IST

  A few wrestlers have demanded the postponement of the national camp after four wrestlers Deepak Punia (85kg), Rahul Aware (61kg), Navin (65kg) and Krishan (125kg) had tested positive.

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  It's a stressful rest day as Tour de France riders face COVID-19 tests

  September 07, 2020 16:22 IST

  After nine nervous and exhausting stages that took the peloton from the Riviera to the Pyrenees via a short journey in the Alps, riders would normally take some time off on Monday with their friends and families.

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  Even after 150 games, Vladimir Kramnik & I are exactly at same score: Viswanathan Anand

  September 07, 2020 16:20 IST

  Anand spoke at length about his rivalry with Kramnik and delved into how both of them are on identical scores even after a whopping 150 games.

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  Germany's Johannes Vetter produces 2nd best javelin throw in history

  September 07, 2020 15:59 IST

  Vetter's effort on Sunday is the second farthest throw of all time, just 72 centimeters behind Jan Zelezny's 98.48m world record set 24 years ago.

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  SAI's revamped admission policy for NIS courses draws good response, several Olympians apply

  September 07, 2020 15:15 IST

  The revamped policy exempts eminent sports persons from taking the online test.

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  Ultimate goal is to create history in Tokyo Olympics, says hockey mid-fielder Neha Goyal

  September 07, 2020 13:08 IST

  Goyal, who has played 75 matches for the national team so far, is currently at the SAI South Centre in Bengaluru for the national camp which concludes on September 30.

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  Wrestler Rahul Aware tests positive for COVID-19

  September 06, 2020 23:50 IST

  As per protocol, Aware has now been shifted to a SAI empanelled hospital as a precautionary measure and for further monitoring.

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  Primoz Roglic leads Tour de France 2020 after epic mountain trek

  September 06, 2020 23:47 IST

  Roglic, the Slovenian favorite this year alongside defending champion Egan Bernal, displayed his strong climbing credentials in the final ascent Sunday to dethrone overnight leader Adam Yates.

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  Top shuttlers to resume training from Monday in Hyderabad, SAI clears national camp

  September 06, 2020 19:38 IST

  The camp, to continue till September 27, is being organised to help 26 players prepare for the Thomas and Uber Cup tournaments, beginning in Aarhus, Denmark from October 3.

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  COVID-19: Deepak Punia discharged from hospital, advised home isolation

  September 06, 2020 14:51 IST

  Besides the Olympic-bound Punia (86kg), the other two wrestlers who tested positive for the virus were Navin (65kg) and Krishan (125kg).

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  Tour de France: Adam Yates retains yellow jersey after stage 8

  September 06, 2020 14:27 IST

  It was a tough day for all cyclists as the mountainous stage eight, a 141 km ride to Loudenvielle featured three challenging ascents which scattered the peloton.

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  Nans Peters wins eighth stage of Tour de France in Pyrenees, Thibaut Pinot's hopes over

  September 05, 2020 22:32 IST

  Peters was part of a group of 13 riders who broke away Saturday in the early stages of the 141-kilometer (87.5-mile) stage featuring three punishing ascents to the town of Loudenvielle