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  Asian Wrestling Championships: Sakshi defeats Nabira Esenbaeva in seminfinals

  February 21, 2020 15:06 IST

  In her semifinal against Uzbekistan's Nabira Esenbaeva, Sakshi led 5-0 but her rival pulled off consecutive two-point moves to make it 5-4.

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  Asian Wrestling Championships: Vinesh Phogat loses to Mukaida, in contention for bronze

  February 21, 2020 14:08 IST

  Vinesh Phogat lost to Mayu Mukaida in the quarter-final of the women's 53 kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships in New Delhi

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  Government set to start Junior TOPS from this year

  February 21, 2020 1:27 IST

  The TOPS scheme is a flagship program of the Sports Ministry for providing financial assistance to India's top athletes.

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  It is mental aspect that we have to focus on: India hockey coach Graham Reid

  February 21, 2020 0:11 IST

  Hosts India would look to continue their fine form when they take on title holders Australia in their next FIH Pro League tie here on Friday.

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  Barcelona Spain Masters: Saina, Sameer enter quarterfinals, Srikanth loses

  February 20, 2020 22:36 IST

  Saina brushed aside Maria 21-10, 21-19 in the second round to set up a last-eight clash with Thailand's third seed Busanan Ongbamrungphan.

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  Indian women dominate with 3 gold at Asian Wrestling Championship

  February 20, 2020 21:34 IST

  On a memorable day for the hosts, the Indian girls reached four out of five finals with Divya (68kg), Pinki (55kg) and Sarita (59kg) standing on top of the podium.

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  Former India hockey captain Suraj Lata Devi files domestic violence case against husband

  February 20, 2020 20:35 IST

  Suraj Lata said that she always thought her husband's behaviour would change, but after he assaulted her at Kapurthala in Punjab in November last year while she was officiating at a tournament, she told to herself that it was enough.

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  Sarita Mor, Pinki seal gold medal at Asian Wrestling Championships

  February 20, 2020 19:44 IST

  Sarita Mor edged out Atlantsetseg in the summit clash at the KD Jadhav Indoor stadium here. Pinki (55kg) and Divya Kakran (68kg) had also won gold on Thursday.

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  Divya Kakran becomes second Indian woman to win gold in Asian Wrestling Championships

  February 20, 2020 18:21 IST

  In a stunning display of power wrestling, Divya won all four bouts in five-wrestler 68kg category, as the competition was fought in the round-robin format.

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  Dibyendu Barua, Bharat Singh Chauhan summoned by Kolkata court for libel and slander

  February 20, 2020 16:17 IST

  If proven guilty, they may have to face imprisonment for two years for defaming the current Secretary of the BCA, who is also a member of the Education Commission of FIDE.

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  India hope to continue fine run against Australia in FIH Pro League tie

  February 20, 2020 16:15 IST

  The Manpreet Singh-led side claimed five points from a possible six against the Netherlands before claiming another three in a stunning 2-1 victory over Belgium, the reigning World and European champions.

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  We can easily beat Australia if we play according to plans: Chinglensana

  February 19, 2020 23:19 IST

  India will take on Australia in their next two-leg FIH Pro League match against Australia at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday and Saturday.

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  No rivalry, only utmost respect for Sushil: Jitender Kumar

  February 19, 2020 22:00 IST

  Jitender's qualification to the Asian Championships marked a shift of guard of sorts. 

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  Ashu, Aditya, Hardeep win bronze as Indian wrestlers bag 5 medals from Greco-Roman in Asian C'ships

  February 19, 2020 22:02 IST

  Ashu beat Syria's Abdulkarim Mohammad Al-Hasan 8-1 while Kundu defeated Nao Kusaka of Japan 8-0 inside one and a half minutes in a lop-sided 72kg bronze medal bout.

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  Barcelona Masters: Saina Nehwal advances to second round but Prannoy loses

  February 19, 2020 19:25 IST

  Sania took just 35 minutes to beat her opponent in the first round match.

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  10-year-old Hansini set for ITTF debut in Sweden

  February 19, 2020 18:30 IST

  At only 10, M. Hansini is all set to take part in her maiden International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) junior circuit event.

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  Was always determined to make a comeback: Chinglensana Singh Kangujam

  February 19, 2020 17:28 IST

  The Arjuna Awardee sustained a long-term injury to his right ankle in early 2019, which saw him miss all the competitions held last year.

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  Government has provided everything we need for Tokyo Olympics: Rahi Sarnobat

  February 19, 2020 14:46 IST

  Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat has said that the government has put in efforts for athletes who will take part in the Tokyo Olympics.

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  Sunil Kumar wins gold in Asian Wrestling C'ships, ends India's 27-year wait in Greco-Roman

  February 18, 2020 23:57 IST

  Earlier, Kumar was down 1-8 in his semifinal bout against his Kazakh opponent Azamat Kustubayev but made a great comeback, grabbing 11 points on the trot to win the bout at 12-8.

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  Nishant Shetty 'betters' Srinivas Gowda record in Kambala: Report

  February 18, 2020 17:27 IST

  Reportedly Shetty covered 100 metres in just 9.51 seconds to beat Srinivasa Gowda's record of 9.55 seconds.

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  Manpreet Singh to lead India against Australia in FIH Pro League

  February 18, 2020 12:26 IST

  India are currently third in the FIH Pro League table, with eight points in four matches.

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  Laureus World Sports Awards: Hamilton, Messi share World Sportsman of the Year honour

  February 18, 2020 8:56 IST

  English F1 driver Lewis Hamilton and star footballer Lionel Messi jointly received the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.

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  NADA bans javelin thrower Amit Dahiya for 4 years for sending proxy to furnish dope sample

  February 17, 2020 23:38 IST

  Dahiya had finished third with a best throw of 68.21m in the event held at Sonepat, Haryana on April 16, 2019. After the event, the 21-year-old Dahiya was asked by the National Anti-Doping Doping officials to furnish his dope samples but he instead sent another person to the collection room.

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  Kiren Rijiju asks AKFI to launch inquiry, India team's promoter says nothing wrong in participation

  February 17, 2020 20:00 IST

  The team returned from Lahore after losing in the final on Sunday amid the furore over its participation in an event declared "invalid" by the International Kabaddi Federation.

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  Barcelona Spain Masters: Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth chase Olympic berth

  February 17, 2020 18:41 IST

  The Indian duo has been inconsistent in 2019 and didn't enjoy a good start to the new year.

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  Kambala jockey Srinivas Gowda refuses to undergo SAI trials

  February 17, 2020 18:30 IST

  Gowda has drawn comparisons with Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt after video clips of him running a distance of 100 meters in just 9.55 seconds evoked a social media frenzy, prompting Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to ask SAI top coaches to conduct trials.

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  Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat to lead Indian challenge in Asian Wrestling Championships

  February 17, 2020 17:52 IST

  The six-day event at the KD Jadhav Wrestling Stadium will act as a platform for the Indian wrestlers to test their skills against the best in Asia ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.  

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  'United by Emotion' announced as official motto of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

  February 17, 2020 16:39 IST

  "United by Emotion" will be the official motto of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.