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  COVID-19 pandemic: PM Narendra Modi lauds chess players' innovative method of raising money

  April 15, 2020 19:30 IST

  Five leading players Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and B Adhiban, Koneru Humpy and Dharika, alongside Anand had participated in an online chess exhibition and helped raise Rs 4.5 lakh for the PM-CARES Fund.

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  Tour de France rescheduled for 29 August start due to coronavirus pandemic

  April 15, 2020 21:51 IST

  The decision followed French president Emmanuel Macron's Monday announcement of the extension of a strict lockdown in France until at least May 11.

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  Sports not among priorities, would be wise to not have them for next six months: Medical experts

  April 15, 2020 17:00 IST

  When sporting events do eventually make a comeback, which some of the region's top doctors believe is not going to happen until at least the next six months or may be nine, it may not be the same initially.

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  Squash star Ghosal understanding body mechanism amidst lockdown

  April 15, 2020 16:03 IST

  Ghosal is not bogged down and is hopeful he will come out of this isolation period a better human being.

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  Creating database of past performance to be ready for another shot at Olympics: Ashwini

  April 15, 2020 15:00 IST

  Indian shuttlers Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy have finally got some time to pause and reflect due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Hockey India announces restructuring of annual national championships

  April 15, 2020 14:48 IST

  The Hockey India Executive Board has announced the Hockey India Annual National Championships 2021 to be restructured with dedicated events for the various member units.

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  No drop in intensity as we prepare for Olympics amidst lockdown, says Savita Punia

  April 15, 2020 12:18 IST

  Savita Punia believes it is important for the team to look at positives in order to stay motivated amid the COVID-19 crisis which the country is currently battling with.

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  Tour de France called off due to COVID-19 pandemic, first time since World War II

  April 14, 2020 22:52 IST

  It may still happen this year, but it’s clear the three-week race won’t be starting on June 27 in the Riviera city of Nice as scheduled.

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  Amid coronavirus crisis, WWE deemed 'essential business' in Florida

  April 14, 2020 16:45 IST

  The order stated that employees at professional sports and media production with a national audience can continue only if the location is closed to the general public.

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  AAI to conduct online programmes for archers and coaches

  April 14, 2020 16:38 IST

  There will also be coach development programme and sports science lectures on physiology, biochemistry, strength-conditioning, nutrition and doping among others till May 12.

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  Disappointed with Olympic postponement, don't know what will happen next year: Bhawana Jat

  April 14, 2020 16:22 IST

  Bhawana, who qualified for the Olympics in 20km race walk after pulling off a shock win at the National Championships in February, feels that the athletes are staring at an uncertain future due to the pandemic.

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  SAI conducts online session on female physiology

  April 14, 2020 15:51 IST

  The two-day session will be conducted by Dr Poornima Raman Ngomdir (PT), who is a sports physiotherapist and head of sports sciences with Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ).

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  Tokyo Olympics: 'No B Plan' for another postponement, says spokesperson

  April 14, 2020 14:43 IST

  The organizers are proceeding under the assumption the Olympics will open on July 23, 2021. The Paralympics follow on Aug. 24.

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  Lending a helping hand: Rower Dattu Bhokanal goes on sanitisation drive at native village

  April 14, 2020 14:15 IST

  The 29-year-old used a fertiliser sprayer to carry out the sanitisation drive in his village Talegaon Ruhi, which is part of Chandvad tehsil on Sunday last.

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  'Savage': Usain Bolt goes viral with cheeky 'social distancing' Olympic post

  April 14, 2020 14:00 IST

  Usain Bolt shared a picture of himself winning an Olympic sprint with a cheeky caption on social distancing.

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  Swimming Federation to start online workshop for coaches

  April 14, 2020 13:07 IST

  The federation has received an overwhelming response for its maiden endeavour into the digital space and is also planning a second series if time and situation permit.

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  Lockdown extension: Hockey India postpones all National C'ships indefinitely

  April 14, 2020 11:47 IST

  All the rescheduled championships have now been postponed indefinitely after the nation-wide lockdown was extended till May 3.

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  AFI Planning Committee asks athletes to take advantage of Tokyo Olympics postponement

  April 13, 2020 22:24 IST

  The Olympics, originally scheduled for July-August, has been postponed to next year in the wake of the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic.

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  We were at the peak of our performances before COVID-19: Manu Bhaker

  April 13, 2020 21:51 IST

  The 18-year old pistol shooter, who was one of the medal hopefuls in Tokyo Olympics, said while health comes first she is disappointed at the Games being postponed by the year due to the outbreak of the deadly virus.

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  IOC cannot be accused of hesitation in postponing Olympics: Thomas Bach

  April 13, 2020 18:52 IST

  IOC President Thomas Bach insisted that the organisation was not reluctant in postponing the Olympics.

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  Athletes completing bans get unexpected chance at Tokyo Olympics

  April 13, 2020 17:23 IST

  Turkish runner Gamze Bulut, for example, will now have plenty of time to qualify for a games she likely would have missed had they gone ahead as scheduled.

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  Olympics postponement costs IOC 'several hundred million dollars', Japan to bear rest

  April 13, 2020 17:05 IST

  Except for the IOC portion, all added costs will be borne by the Japanese side according to an agreement signed in 2013 when Tokyo was awarded the Olympics.

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  Robot has become my best friend and sparring partner: G Sathiyan

  April 13, 2020 15:50 IST

  A highly advanced robot, which Sathiyan imported from Germany, is not only helping the Chennai paddler as a playing partner everyday but also making him get better technically.  

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  Kiren Rijiju visits SAI office as sports ministry resumes operations

  April 13, 2020 15:40 IST

  Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarters wearing a mask and sanitised his hands before entering the premises

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  India hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne turns author in lockdown

  April 13, 2020 13:23 IST

  India women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne revealed that he's writing a book to keep the anxiety at bay amid the lockdown.

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  India to host Asian Boxing C'ship in Nov-Dec this year, BFI confident of COVID-19 storm passing

  April 13, 2020 13:15 IST

  India last hosted the men's Asian meet back in 1980 in Mumbai, while it conducted the women's event in 2003 in Hisar. The tournament became a combined event for men and women last year.

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  20-time PGA Tour winner Doug Sanders passes away

  April 13, 2020 10:53 IST

  Born in Cedartown, Georgia, Sanders was a self-taught golfer with a short, flat swing who played collegiately at the University of Florida.

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  Sports Minister visits SAI headquarters, essential staff resumes office

  April 13, 2020 10:37 IST

  All ministers were on Saturday asked to resume office from Monday along with joint secretary-level officers and one-third of their essential staff.