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  India, Russia declared joint winners of FIDE Online Chess Olympiad after controversial end to final

  August 30, 2020 20:35 IST

  Russia were initially awarded the elusive medal after two Indian players - Nihal Sarin and Divya Deshmukh - lost time after a server crash. India appealed the controversial decision.

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  SAI to allow developmental shooters under TOPS and at Karni Range to train from September 2

  August 30, 2020 16:05 IST

  The SAI said shooters of Target Olympic Podium scheme and those at the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) at the Karni Singh Shooting Range here will begin training from September 2.

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  Didn't recommend Khel Ratna for myself: Manika Batra

  August 30, 2020 9:41 IST

  This year's award came with its set of criticism as many questioned if Manika did enough to be recommended by the National Sports Award Selection Committee.

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  Unlock 4 guidelines: Gathering of maximum 100 people to be allowed at sports events from Sept' 21

  August 29, 2020 21:57 IST

  Earlier in May, the Ministry of Home Affairs had allowed the opening of sports stadiums and sports complexes. However, the MHA had made it clear that spectators won't be allowed. 

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  Koneru Humpy wins Armageddon, helps India reach final of Online Chess Olympiad

  August 29, 2020 19:07 IST

  India will play the winner of the other semifinal between Russia and the USA, in the summit clash on Sunday.

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  Delayed but alive, Tour de France sets off from Nice

  August 29, 2020 18:25 IST

  The sight of the 176 riders on the starting line was already seen as a big win by organizers and French government officials relieved the mega-event drawing hundreds of thousands of roadside fans every summer could take place. 

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  French authorities harden COVID-19 rules at Tour de France

  August 29, 2020 15:45 IST

  Following guidelines issued by the health authorities, the move was announced Saturday by Tour organizers just a few hours before the start of the three-week race's opening stage in the Riviera city of Nice.

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  Hockey Olympian Inam-Ur-Rehman to get Madhya Pradesh's lifetime achievement award

  August 29, 2020 15:15 IST

  The Madhya Pradesh government on Friday announced the state-level annual sports awards, which was started in 2002, under various categories on the eve of the National Sports Day.

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  List of National Sports Award winners 2020

  August 29, 2020 14:32 IST

  Following is the list of National Sports Award winners for the year 2020.

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  Indian hockey is moving in right direction: Khel Ratna awardee Rani Rampal

  August 29, 2020 13:37 IST

  Rani Rampal has become the first Indian women's hockey player to receive the prestigious Khel Ratna award. 

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  In a first, sportspersons receive national honours virtually

  August 29, 2020 12:19 IST

  This year a whopping 74 were picked for the national honours, including an unprecedented five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratnas and 27 Arjuna awardees.

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  Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announces increase in prize money for National Sports Awards winners

  August 29, 2020 11:48 IST

  Rijiju made this announcement on the occasion of the 115th birth anniversary of hockey legend Dhyan Chand, which is also celebrated as National Sports Day.

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  Kiren Rijiju condoles Dronacharya awardee athletics coach Rai's death

  August 29, 2020 11:06 IST

  Rai, who was to be bestowed the honour on Saturday and had even participated in the dress rehearsal for the first-of-its-kind virtual ceremony, died on Friday evening after suffering a heart attack in Bengaluru. He was 79.

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  PM Modi remembers Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

  August 29, 2020 10:35 IST

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Major Dhyan Chand, and lauded coaches and support staff across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day.

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  India celebrates National Sports Day on Major Dhyan Chand's 115th birth anniversary

  August 29, 2020 10:04 IST

  The hockey wizard, who registered some of the biggest wins in the game, was an instant star at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics after winning the gold for India.

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  National Athletics Championships postponed to October

  August 28, 2020 22:45 IST

  The National Championships were scheduled to be held from September 20 to 24 while the Federation Cup, which was due to start from October 5 to 9, has also been postponed.

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  Vinesh Phogat, Asian Games gold medallist, tests positive for COVID-19

  August 28, 2020 20:41 IST

  The 26-year-old will skip Saturday's virtual ceremony for the National Sports Awards distribution.

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  BWF SOPs: At least one mandatory test per player per event

  August 28, 2020 18:45 IST

  A day after launching the readjusted international calender, the governing body published its safety protocols and operating procedures document and protocols as it looks "to create the safest possible environment for all stakeholders".

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  3 National Sports Award winners test positive for COVID, not to attend virtual ceremony: SAI

  August 27, 2020 18:22 IST

  The SAI said that 65 of the 74 awardees will attend the first-ever virtual National Sports Awards from its centres across the country due to the pandemic.

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  India Open badminton, Syed Modi International cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

  August 27, 2020 17:19 IST

  Badminton World Federation on Thursday announced its adjusted tournament calendar for 2020.

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  Arjuna awardee badminton player Satwiksairaj Rankireddy tests positive for COVID-19

  August 27, 2020 16:57 IST

  Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, who is set to be conferred with the Arjuna Award on Saturday, has tested positive for coronavirus.

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  Plea claims Hockey India created posts in violation of sports code, HC seeks Centre stand

  August 27, 2020 14:20 IST

  A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan issued notice to the Sports Ministry, HI and the two persons who have been appointed in the sports body as life member and CEO.

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  Delighted & honoured to be conferred with Arjuna Award: Akashdeep Singh

  August 27, 2020 13:45 IST

  Akashdeep has been part of several crucial victories in the last four years such as Olympic Qualifiers 2019 wins over Russia, clinching the bronze medal at the Asian Games 2018 and winning the FIH Men's Series Finals 2019.

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  NBA playoff games postponed after players protest Jacob Blake shooting

  August 27, 2020 8:46 IST

  The NBA players decided to sit out for the playoff games to protest against the incident of racial injustice in Kenosha.

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  Street outside Staples Centre to be renamed after Kobe Bryant

  August 27, 2020 8:27 IST

  The Staples Centre has served as the home for Lakers and also has Bryant's nos. 8 and 24 hanging from its rafters since 2017.

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  Couldn't hold back tears: Rani Rampal on becoming first woman hockey player to get Khel Ratna

  August 26, 2020 15:58 IST

  The 25-year-old Rani said she couldn't stop herself from crying when she first got to know of being one among the chosen five, leaving her parents quite worried because they, apparently, had no idea about the magnitude of the award and why it made their daughter so emotional.

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  Former Indian shot put medalist arrested in US for killing wife and mother

  August 26, 2020 13:20 IST

  Iqbal Singh, 62, from Delaware County in Pennsylvania called police on Sunday morning to admit his crime.

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  India planning BRICS Games during Khelo India Games next year

  August 26, 2020 11:28 IST

  Sports minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the BRICS Games 2021 will be held at the same time as Khelo India Games.