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  Lakshya out in qualifiers, Rankireddy-Shetty duo loses in 1st round of Malaysia Masters

  January 07, 2020 17:29 IST

  The biggest upset of the day for India was the ouster of the world number 12 men's doubles duo of Rankireddy and Shetty, who fought hard before going down to world number 19 Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi of Malaysia.

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  IOA disaffiliates Karate Association of India for violating its constitution

  January 07, 2020 16:15 IST

  The IOA took the decision during its Annual General Meeting on December 30 but the formal letter informing the disaffiliation was sent to the World Karate Federation (WKF) on Monday.

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  Khelo India Games is an event of national importance: Kiren Rijiju

  January 07, 2020 15:31 IST

  The third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games is scheduled to begin in Guwahati on January 10.

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  Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu and Co. hoping to start 2020 on good note

  January 06, 2020 15:11 IST

  World number six Sindhu had a dream run at the World Championships in Basel, Switzerland, winning the title last year, but she made early exits in the rest of the season, including her failure to defend the World Tour Finals crown in December.

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  Sonam shocks Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik in trials

  January 04, 2020 14:07 IST

  Sonam was trailing 4-6 in the second period but produced a sensational four-point throw with just three seconds left in the bout to make it 10-10 and win on criteria of scoring the last point.

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  Small group of probables will raise quality of training: Coach Marijne ahead of NZ tour

  January 04, 2020 12:48 IST

  Indian women's hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne is aiming to raise the quality of training during the 17-day camp after Hockey India announced 25-member probables list for the upcoming tour of New Zealand later this month.

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  IOA directs COA to re-amend its constitution by February 15

  January 03, 2020 20:52 IST

  In a strongly-worded letter to COA president Raman Singh, IOA chief Narinder Batra has asked the state unit to "re-amend" its constitution by February 15.

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  Manav Thakkar becomes World No.1 paddler in U-21 category

  January 03, 2020 18:38 IST

  Indian youngster Manav Thakkar jumped nine places to become the World No.1 table tennis player in the U-21 category.

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  Jitender wins trials for Asian Championship, chance to shut doors on Sushil's Olympic dream

  January 03, 2020 16:14 IST

  World Championship stars Deepak Punia (86kg) and Ravi Dahiya (57kg) did not have to break much sweat as they were given direct entries in the final which they won easily. Sumit Malik (125kg) and Satyawart Kadian (97kg) also locked their places with smart victories over their opponents.

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  AICF calls meeting on February 9 to elect new office-bearers

  January 03, 2020 16:01 IST

  The polls will be held to elect the president, six vice presidents, one honorary secretary, six joint secretaries and one treasurer.

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  Deepak Punia, Ravi Dahiya qualify for Asian Championship

  January 03, 2020 15:36 IST

  Deepak has had a great start to 2020 as he qualified in the 86 kg freestyle category by defeating 2014 Commonwealth Bronze medallist Pawan Kumar.

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  Good preparation can help us better Rio performance, says Pullela Gopichand

  January 03, 2020 15:03 IST

  India's national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand expressed that his team is hoping for better performances with some good preparations before the quadrennial event.

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  You win sometimes, other times you learn: Vijender Singh on boxing, politics and fatherhood

  January 02, 2020 15:56 IST

  Vijender Singh, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing back in 2008 and 2009, has logged an enviable 12-0 record in the professional circuit, which he entered in 2015.

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  NADA shares roadmap for 2020, to conduct tests for major events

  January 02, 2020 13:42 IST

  The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) will be conducting dope tests for major events, including the 2020 Olympics.

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  India women's hockey team defender Sunita Lakra announces retirement due to injury breakdown

  January 02, 2020 13:00 IST

  28-year-old Sunita Lakra has announced her retirement from international hockey due to injury breakdown.

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  Criticism doesn't affect me, working on technique to win medal at Olympics: PV Sindhu

  January 01, 2020 18:17 IST

  Indian star shuttler PV Sindhu will be next seen in the Premier Badminton League.

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  We can finish in top-4 at Tokyo Olympics: Hockey captain Manpreet Singh

  January 01, 2020 12:17 IST

  India men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh is positive about India's chances at the 2020 Olympics.

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  Indian men's TT squad to train with German national team ahead of next month's Olympic qualifier

  December 31, 2019 20:56 IST

  The Indian men's table tennis team will train with the German side ahead of the 2020 Olympic qualifiers.

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  IOA to bid for either 2026 or 2030 CWG, decides to send Indian contingent to Birmingham Games

  December 30, 2019 17:31 IST

  The country's apex body for Olympic sports will next approach the government for the necessary clearances to host the multi-sport event. The country hosted the 2010 edition in the national capital.

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  Men's Boxing Trials: Vikas Krishan makes Indian squad for Olympic Qualifiers

  December 30, 2019 12:58 IST

  The 26-year-old, already a two-time Olympian, out-punched national medallist Duryodhan Singh Negi in a unanimous decision in the trial finals.

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  Country proud of both Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen: Kiren Rijiju

  December 30, 2019 12:42 IST

  Mary Kom defeated Zareen 9-1 in the trials held on Saturday to make the squad for Olympic Qualifiers in China in February.

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  Many highs and few lows for Indian boxing in Amit Panghal's year

  December 29, 2019 15:52 IST

  In the world championship for men, Panghal gave India a watershed moment by making the finals after Manish Kaushik (63kg) fetched the bronze, which had earlier been also achieved, in 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015.

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  Felt hurt: Nikhat Zareen on Mary Kom's refusal to hug her after trial bout

  December 28, 2019 17:06 IST

  The 23-year-old Hyderabadi, who is an Asian bronze-winner, lost to the six-time world champion, who rebuffed the youngster's attempted hug owing to a bitter build-up to the bout.

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  Delivered on free and fair trials: BFI President Ajay Singh

  December 28, 2019 16:18 IST

  Ajay Singh on Saturday said the BFI conducted a free and fair trial to pick the women's squad for the Olympic Qualifiers and made light of the drama that unfolded.

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  I didn't start this, I didn't create this confusion: Mary Kom lets it rip after winning trial bout

  December 28, 2019 15:52 IST

  The 36-year-old six-time world champion prevailed 9-1 over the 23-year-old former junior world champion and at the end of it all, there was no customary handshake and the senior pro also rebuffed an attempted hug from her younger rival.

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  Mary Kom refuses to shake Nikhat Zareen's hands after beating her. Watch video

  December 28, 2019 14:50 IST

  Mary Kom said that she doesn't like people with such nature as a point should be proved inside the ring and not outside.

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  Mary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen to make Indian team for Olympic qualifiers

  December 28, 2019 13:31 IST

  In a bout which had very few clear punches, Mary Kom prevailed 9-1 to make the India squad for the Tokyo Olympics qualifiers.

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  Weightlifter Seema handed four-year ban for doping

  December 28, 2019 11:57 IST

  Seema won a silver medal in the 2017 Commonwealth Championships and finished sixth in the women's 75kg competition at CWG 2018.