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  Forced break has made it more challenging for wrestlers who are yet to qualify for Olympics: Bajrang

  August 14, 2020 16:47 IST

  Bajrang said grapplers like him, who have already sealed their tickets for the Olympics, have a clear goal and mind-set -- prepare for the pinnacle of the sport in the best possible manner.

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  56 NSFs have responded to Ministry's Sports Code questionnaire: IOA

  August 14, 2020 15:00 IST

  On June 24, the Delhi High Court had directed the sports ministry to revoke the recognition of 54 NSFs on a PIL filed by activist-lawyer Rahul Mehra. The ministry later de-recognised three more to take the total to 57.

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  'More women in officiating job, thanks to HI's pro-activeness', says young umpire Rohini Bopanna

  August 14, 2020 14:05 IST

  In June this year, Hockey India introduced a user-friendly, easy-to-access process where a tournament official candidate can submit his or her application through the Hockey India member unit portal.

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  Michael Jordan's rare game-worn sneakers fetch $615,000 in auction

  August 14, 2020 12:41 IST

  The sneakers were a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1 Highs, described as the "rarest of the rare", and were used by the Chicago Bulls star in an exhibition game in 1985.

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  Doubles player Sikki Reddy, physiotherapist Kiran test positive for COVID-19

  August 13, 2020 20:28 IST

  Women's doubles specialist Sikki and Kiran, who have been attending the national camp at the academy, are both asymptomatic, according to a SAI statement.

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  National camp for archers in Pune from August 25: SAI

  August 13, 2020 16:14 IST

  The campers will be tested for COVID-19 and undergo mandatory quarantine inside the campus before the start of sporting activities.

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  On this day: When Independent India won its first-ever Olympic gold medal

  August 12, 2020 18:19 IST

  The gold that India had clinched in the 1948 Olympics was their first the Indian tri-colour as against the Union flag that unfurled in the three previous times

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  Rescheduled 2020 Paris Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19 crisis

  August 12, 2020 17:12 IST

  The marathon was initially scheduled to take place on April 5 but was postponed to November due to COVID-19 crisis in the city.

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  CWG 2022: Multi-site athlete village to replace single accommodation facility amid pandemic

  August 12, 2020 13:22 IST

  The 500 million pound village was being constructed on the former Birmingham City University site in Perry Barr and was set to provide accommodation to 6,500 athletes and team officials.

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  HI has utilised this period really well to upskill umpires, says Javed Shaikh

  August 12, 2020 12:57 IST

  This constant attempt to keep the umpires updated with workshops, online courses, materials, videos and so on has helped several umpires upskill their knowledge, feels experienced international hockey umpire Javed Shaikh.

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  All six COVID-19 positive hockey players shifted to hospital: SAI

  August 12, 2020 10:32 IST

  Earlier, striker Mandeep Singh was hospitalised late on Monday night, owing to a dip in his oxygen level.  

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  Ministry sets Aug 13 deadline for NSFs to respond to questionnaire on Sports Code

  August 11, 2020 17:45 IST

  The responses to the Sports Code questionnaire is crucial for all NSFs as a case is pending in the Delhi High Court, whose next date of hearing is on August 21.

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  COVID-19 hits hockey: Men's camp uncertain after 6 positive cases, women's camp still on

  August 11, 2020 16:56 IST

  Six Indian men's team players have tested positive after reaching Bengaluru for the national camp, scheduled to start on August 20.

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  British gymnasts still treated like 'pieces of meat': Nile Wilson

  August 11, 2020 14:57 IST

  The 24-year-old made history when he became the first Briton to win an Olympic medal on the horizontal bar at Rio 2016.

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  12 years ago: Abhinav Bindra takes shot at history, ends India's wait for individual Olympic gold

  August 11, 2020 13:03 IST

  On this day 12 years ago, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal in Olympics history.

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  COVID-19 positive Mandeep Singh shifted to hospital after 'moderate severity' in condition: SAI

  August 11, 2020 10:23 IST

  It was found that Mandeep's blood oxygen levels were dropping below normal.

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  Athletics can grow further in post COVID-19 world, says sports body president Sebastian Coe

  August 10, 2020 17:54 IST

  World Athletics president Coe said athletics can benefit from the new-found habit of more people taking to walking and running and his sport will try to build on it to broaden its base.

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  India Taekwondo sets up referee and athlete commissions

  August 10, 2020 17:35 IST

  The referee commission will look into the training of the referees in order to make sure fair play is followed, along with an understanding of all the rules and regulations as per the guidelines of World Taekwondo

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  Mike Tyson's comeback exhibition bout postponed: Report

  August 10, 2020 16:28 IST

  Mike Tyson's exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. scheduled for September 12 has been postponed.

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  India's medal count will be in double digits at Tokyo Paralympics: Deepa Malik

  August 10, 2020 16:03 IST

  Malik, who also has a silver medal from the IPC World Championships, has never let her disability come in the way of her passion.

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  'India is not for sale': Ex-India hockey coach recalls Dhyan Chand's response to Hitler's 'offer'

  August 10, 2020 13:13 IST

  Dhyan Chand ran riot in front of the fuhrer, and what followed next holds much more importance that just an Olympic gold.

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  Mandeep Singh latest Indian hockey player to test positive for COVID-19

  August 10, 2020 10:25 IST

  Earlier, captain Manpreet Singh, Surender Kumar, Jaskaran Singh, Varun Kumar and Krishan Pathak had also been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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  Saina Nehwal begins training but will join camp at SAI centre after couple of weeks

  August 09, 2020 15:58 IST

  Saina is one of the eight Olympic hopefuls who have been allowed by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to resume training at the SAI Pullela Gopichand Academy from August 7 following the Telangana government's approval on August 1.

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  COVID positive hockey players 'doing fine': India coach Graham Reid

  August 08, 2020 18:37 IST

  India hockey coach Graham Reid has said that all the five players who tested positive for coronavirus are "doing fine."

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  Two employees of Tokyo Olympic organisers test positive for COVID-19

  August 08, 2020 17:38 IST

  That brings to three the number of employees of the committee who have tested positive since the pandemic began.

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  COVID-19 tests of all cyclists, support staff before start of camp on Aug 14 return negative: SAI

  August 08, 2020 16:07 IST

  The team of 11 cyclists, four coaches and 16 support staff have already reported for the camp at the Indira Gandhi National Stadium and are undergoing mandatory quarantine.

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  India hockey captain Manpreet Singh, 4 other players test positive for COVID-19

  August 07, 2020 21:30 IST

  Besides Manpreet, defender Surender Kumar, Jaskaran Singh, drag-flicker Varun Kumar and goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak have also tested positive for the dreaded virus.

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  Important for young players to learn right techniques early: Bharat Chetri

  August 07, 2020 14:45 IST

  Chetri said a good coaching structure is important for the development of the game and hailed Hockey India's coaching initiatives.