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  Hockey captain Manpreet becomes first Indian to win FIH Men's Player of the Year award

  February 13, 2020 18:23 IST

  The 27-year-old midfielder became the first from the country to win the accolade since the awards were introduced in 1999.

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  Sikhs donning Kobe Bryant t-shirts pay tributes to basketball legend at US Gurdwara

  February 13, 2020 17:00 IST

  The meet was organised in Gurdwara Nanaksar in Fresno city on Monday, ahead of a memorial service for Bryant and his daughter Gianna on February 24 at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

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  Khelo India University Games will produce raw talents: women's hockey captain Rani

  February 13, 2020 16:47 IST

  The 25-year-old, who was recently conferred with India's fourth-highest civilian recognition, Padma Shri Award, lauded the government's initiative, saying it will yield rich dividends for the country in future.

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  Amit Panghal world No.1 in IOC's Boxing Task Force rankings for Olympic Qualifiers

  February 13, 2020 13:21 IST

  Amit Panghal holds the numero uno position with 420 points, according to the list released by the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Boxing Task Force.

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  Ritu Phogat says she's focussed on becoming mixed martial arts champion

  February 12, 2020 18:41 IST

  The 25-year-old from Haryana, daughter of the legendary wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat, will next feature in her second MMA bout on February 28 in Singapore.

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  No better feeling than representing country: Vivek Prasad

  February 12, 2020 16:27 IST

  Two years on, the youngster who was awarded the FIH Rising Star of the Year 2019 award on Monday, has transformed into one of the best upcoming talents across the world, and said that he wants to keep doing well for the country.

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  Ajay Patel new AICF president, Bharat Singh Chauhan Secretary: Returning officer

  February 12, 2020 9:02 IST

  Ajay Patel has been elected as president, Bharat Singh Chauhan as secretary, Naresh Sharma as treasurer, M Arun Singh as joint secretary and Vipnesh Bharadwaj as vice-president.

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  Struggling Sakshi Malik seeks another trial to remain in hunt for a Tokyo berth

  February 11, 2020 18:08 IST

  The Rio Olympic bronze medallist was humbled by two-time Cadet World Champion Sonam Malik during the trials in the 62kg category.

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  Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into "unauthorised" Pakistan trip by kabaddi players

  February 11, 2020 18:05 IST

  The players, estimated to be 45 in number and accompanied by a group of some 12 officials and coaches, are in the neighbouring country without any official permission or clearance, according to the Ministry.

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  Sakshi Malik hopeful of Tokyo berth ahead of Asian Championships

  February 11, 2020 16:48 IST

  Sakshi was defeated by two-time world cadet champion Sonam Malik in the 62-kg weight category in the trials for the Asian World Olympics qualifiers.

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  Kidambi Srikanth leads India's rout of Kazakhstan in Asia Team Badminton C'ships opener

  February 11, 2020 14:22 IST

  India eased past Kazakhstan in the opener of Asia Team Badminton Championships.

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  Tokyo Marathon organizers to offer surgical masks to runners in wake of coronavirus

  February 11, 2020 13:44 IST

  The Tokyo Marathon organizers will offer surgical masks to the runners amidst coronavirus fears.

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  Haven't approved any kabaddi team's travel to Pakistan: IOA

  February 10, 2020 22:44 IST

  A contingent from India reached Lahore on Saturday via the Wagah Border to take part in the championship, being hosted by Pakistan for the first time. Pictures and footage of the Indians arriving in Lahore have surfaced on social media platforms, kicking up a storm.

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  Sports minister says lifelong pension being given to athletes

  February 10, 2020 22:40 IST

  Indian sportspersons winning medals at international sporting or paralympic events are eligible for lifelong pension upon retirement, or after attaining the age of 30 years, whichever is later.

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  We didn't send anyone: IOA shocked as team from India reaches Pakistan for Kabaddi World Cup

  February 10, 2020 14:00 IST

  The IOA was left shocked after a team from India reached Lahore via the Wagah Border for the upcoming Kabaddi World Cup.

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  India lose 2-3 to Belgium in FIH Pro League match

  February 09, 2020 19:25 IST

  After defeating world number three the Netherlands in their opening two matches of the FIH Pro League, India beat world number one Belgium in a thrilling match on Saturday to continue their unbeaten run, which lifted them to number four position in the world rankings.

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  Arrival of 'unofficial' Indian team in Pakistan for World Kabaddi Championships kicks up controversy

  February 09, 2020 18:17 IST

  A contingent from India reached Lahore on Saturday via the Wagah Border to take part in the championship, being hosted by Pakistan for the first time. The pictures and footage of the Indians arriving in Lahore have surfaced in social media.

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  Pullela Gopichand receives honourable mention of IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards

  February 08, 2020 22:10 IST

  Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand has received an honourable mention in the male category of the prestigious 2019 International Olympic Committee's Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of role he played in the development of the game in the country.

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  India stun world champions Belgium 2-1 in FIH Pro League match

  February 08, 2020 18:50 IST

  Mandeep Singh scored a field goal in the second minute of the match before Gauthier Boccard equalised for world number one Belgium in the 33rd minute with a powerful drag flick from a penalty corner.

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  Investigators say no sign of engine failure in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

  February 08, 2020 10:55 IST

  Kobe Bryant along with his daughter and seven other people died in a helicopter crash on January 26.

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  Indian women team withdraws from Badminton Asia Championships due to coronavirus threat

  February 07, 2020 22:14 IST

  The Badminton Association of India (BAI) had named a second-string women team for the tournament to be held from February 11 to 16 but a full-strength men's side which features World Championship bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth.

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  FIH Pro League: Confident India face stiff test against world champions Belgium

  February 07, 2020 17:16 IST

  After skipping the first edition of the tournament in 2019, India made a dream debut at the League, collecting five points from the opening tie against the Netherlands.

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  Despite Corona, Tokyo expects over 8 million footfall in Olympics 2020

  February 07, 2020 16:31 IST

  So far, over 600 people have lost their lives in China due to coronavirus outbreak and more than 30,000 confirmed cases have been reported.

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  Improved fitness in last three years behind team's success: Women's hockey skipper Rani Rampal

  February 07, 2020 15:29 IST

  Last year marked an eventful season for the Indian women's team as it booked its ticket to 2020 Olympics, where for the first time in the history of the game it will make back-to-back appearances.

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  Indian women's hockey tour of China cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak

  February 07, 2020 15:11 IST

  The Indian women's team was scheduled to travel to China from March 14 to 25. However, due to the fast-spreading disease, that has killed over 636 people and infected at least 31,161, it has been cancelled.

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  Tour of China cancelled, Hockey India looking for new opponent: Rani Rampal

  February 07, 2020 15:07 IST

  The team was supposed to be in China from March 14 to 25 as part of their preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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  Sachin Tendulkar to flag off New Delhi Marathon on February 23

  February 06, 2020 17:12 IST

  Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will flag off the New Delhi Marathon on February 23.

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  Need to keep putting good performances, says Gurjant Singh ahead of Belgium clash

  February 06, 2020 16:56 IST

  Indian hockey team's forward Gurjant Singh stressed on the need to be consistent in performances ahead of the side's clash against Belgium in the FIH Pro League.