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  SAI resumes sports activities in Delhi's JLN Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

  May 26, 2020 17:38 IST

  Sporting activities have resumed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium from Tuesday afternoon in slots of one hour.

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  'Your victory contributes to my good health': When Balbir Singh Sr met MS Dhoni

  May 26, 2020 15:14 IST

  During the 2016 T20 World Cup, Balbir Singh Sr met former Indian captain MS Dhoni ahead of the tie against Australia.

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  Lost a big name: Pakistan's hockey fraternity mourns death of Balbir Singh Sr

  May 26, 2020 9:52 IST

  The 95-year-old three-time Olympic gold-medallist, considered one of the best centre-forwards of all time, died on Monday in Mohali.

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  Pakistan's three medallist from South Asian games flunk dope test: Sources

  May 25, 2020 22:54 IST

  According to a reliable source in the Pakistan Amateur Athletics Federation, Mohammed Naeem (110m hurdles) and Mehboob Ali (400m) who had won gold medals and Sami Ullah (100m) the bronze medal winner, have failed the dope test.

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  Punjab CM Amarinder, Governor Badnore condole hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr's death

  May 25, 2020 21:10 IST

  One of India's greatest hockey players, who won three Olympic gold medals in a stellar career, Singh died at a hospital in Mohali on Monday after battling multiple health issues for over two weeks.

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  IOA president Narinder Batra nominates Rakesh Gupta to record minutes of EC, GB meetings

  May 25, 2020 20:27 IST

  The minutes of the IOA Executive Committee are to be circulated within 14 days of the meeting and that of the Annual General Meeting/Special General Meeting within 30 days.

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  If there was a hockey legend after Dhyan Chand, it was Balbir Singh Sr: Milkha Singh

  May 25, 2020 19:20 IST

  Balbir and Milkha competed together at the highest level for the country in their respective games and even worked together for Punjab Sports department in the 1960's.

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  Fight against COVID-19: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson take part in charity match, raise USD 20 mn

  May 25, 2020 18:43 IST

  All golf has been suspended since March 12 - first round of The Players' Championship - as a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus.

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  Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

  May 25, 2020 17:49 IST

  He was 96 and was in a critical condition for nearly a fortnight. Balbir Senior, considered to be one of the finest forwards, was undergoing treatment in a "semi-comatose condition".

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  FIH pays tribute to Balbir Singh Sr, says he dedicated his life to hockey

  May 25, 2020 17:37 IST

  In a condolence letter addressed to Hockey India chief Md Mushtaque Ahmed, FIH president Narinder Batra and CEO Thierry Weil said the global hockey fraternity was with Singh's family at this hour of grief.

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  Australia suspends its bid to host 2032 Olympics amid COVID-19 recovery

  May 25, 2020 14:47 IST

  The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) said it fully supported the Queensland government's position in placing the Brisbane 2032 candidature on hold.

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  A brilliant hockey player and a great mentor: PM Narendra Modi condoles death of Balbir Singh Sr

  May 25, 2020 13:06 IST

  The legendary centre-forward, who won three Olympic gold medals in his illustrious career, died after battling multiple health issues for over two weeks at a Mohali hospital.

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  Balbir Singh Sr: A legacy written in gold

  May 25, 2020 12:18 IST

  Three Olympic gold medals (1948, 1952, and 1956) as a player and captain, a world cup gold as manager and to-this-date the highest individual scorer in an Olympic final (1952, Helsinki) -- Singh is widely considered the best centre-forward ever

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  True Giant and a half in his field: Shastri, Kohli pay tribute to hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr

  May 25, 2020 13:08 IST

  The hockey great passed away at a private hospital on Monday morning after battling multiple health issues over the last few weeks.

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  Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr passes away at 95

  May 25, 2020 8:44 IST

  The iconic player was 95 and is survived by his daughter Sushbir and three sons Kanwalbir, Karanbir, Gurbir.

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  2749 Khelo India athletes given Rs 30,000 each: SAI

  May 24, 2020 20:43 IST

  The allowance includes expenses towards travel to hometown, diet charges while at home and other miscellaneous expenses incurred by the athletes.  

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  Bicycle girl Jyoti wants to appear for trials but studies first priority, says father

  May 24, 2020 19:15 IST

  15-year-old Jyoti Kumari has been called by Cycling Federation of India to appear for trials once the lockdown ends.

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  Track and field athletes to start outdoor training on Monday, only fitness regimen initially

  May 24, 2020 19:02 IST

  On May 17, the government permitted the use of stadia and sports complexes without spectators and under strict guidelines which allowed the athletes to return to outdoor training.

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  Boxing camp not confirmed, will be held if situation permits: Amit Panghal

  May 24, 2020 16:37 IST

  Panghal said that she was fine with attending the camp if necessary precautions are taken.

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  Players can visit home but will have to serve quarantine period upon returning: Hockey India

  May 23, 2020 15:53 IST

  Hockey India has devised a detailed Standard Operating Procedure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic with aim to provide safe training environment.

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  Won't train until it is truly safe: Manu Bhaker and co. back IOA general secretary

  May 23, 2020 15:45 IST

  The National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) is working on a timeframe that allows for holding a national camp in July at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in the national capital.

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  World Rapid Chess Championship win in 2017 came at right time, was contemplating retirement: Anand

  May 23, 2020 14:12 IST

  Anand had defeated Vladimir Fedoseev 2-0 in the final tiebreaker and finished the tournament ahead of then reigning champion Magnus Carlsen.

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  Ivanka Trump praises Indian girl who cycled down 1200km carrying ailing father

  May 23, 2020 12:05 IST

  Ivanka took to Twitter on Friday to highlight the story of the Indian girl, a class eight student, whose journey has become an extensive talking point even on social media where there has been talk about whether she has it in her to pursue cycling as a career.

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  Basketball legend Patrick Ewing hospitalised with COVID-19

  May 23, 2020 9:03 IST

  Patrick Ewing has announced that he is being treated at a hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.

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  Mizoram cabinet grants industry status to sports

  May 22, 2020 23:21 IST

  Mizoram sports minister Robert Romawia Royte called the decision as "historic" and "unprecedented" development in the history of Mizoram.

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  'More travel than before': Saina Nehwal and co. slam BWF's rescheduled calendar for 2020

  May 22, 2020 21:03 IST

  Under the revamped calendar, BWF plans to host 22 events in the space of five months, starting from August 2020.

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  Tokyo 2020 reiterates 'close collaboration' with IOC

  May 22, 2020 16:12 IST

  The remarks came two days after IOC President Thomas Bach said in an interview with the BBC that the Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled if it is not possible to hold it in 2021.

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  Badminton: Indian Open Olympic-qualifying tournament to be held in December 2020

  May 22, 2020 16:05 IST

  BWF has made major revamp to the badminton schedule for the rest of the year, with Indian Open taking place in December.