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  Jinson Johnson breaks own 1500m national record to win silver in Berlin, qualifies for World Ch'ships

  September 01, 2019 21:05 IST

  Asian Games gold medallist Jinson Johnson bettered his own national record and qualified for the World Championships in Doha.

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  SAFF U-15 Ch'ship: India score 28 goals in 5 games to win title, set sights on AFC U-16 Qualifiers

  September 01, 2019 16:22 IST

  India U-15 head coach Bibiano Fernandes says he was pleasantly surprised by the number of goals at the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-15 Championship.

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  ISSF World Cup: Yashaswini shoots down gold, secures 9th Olympic quota for India

  September 01, 2019 15:24 IST

  22-year-old former junior world champion Yashaswini Deswal won India's 3rd gold medal at Rio, and secured a 9th Olympic quota for the country for Tokyo 2020.

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  Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: FIH mulling to have India, Pakistan play home and away ties in Europe

  August 31, 2019 17:15 IST

  India and Pakistan will participate in the upcoming Olympic Hockey qualifiers for Tokyo 2020, and FIH has addressed the possible scenario of the two teams drawing each other.

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  Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has no time for negativity

  August 31, 2019 15:43 IST

  Sushil last participated in the 2018 Asian Games where he lost the first round to Bahrain's Adam Batirov.

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  Shubhankar Sharma lies third, aiming to join Anirban Lahiri on PGA Tour

  August 31, 2019 12:54 IST

  It is his last chance to grab a PGA Tour card and he will likely need a sole sixth place to join Anirban Lahiri, who has already assured himself a card.

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  Hockey India announces 33 probables for preparations for Men's Olympic qualifiers

  August 31, 2019 12:52 IST

  The Hockey India has announced a list of 33 probables who will join the senior men's coaching camp to prepare for the Belgium tour and Olympic qualifiers.

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  We have gained momentum at the right time, says women's hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia

  August 31, 2019 12:30 IST

  The Indian women hockey team had impressive outings in the recently concluded Olympic Test event, and goalkeeper Savita Punia is positive about the upcoming five-match series against England.

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  Pro Kabaddi League 2019: Naveen Kumar guides Dabang Delhi to 38-35 win over Patna Pirates

  August 31, 2019 9:55 IST

  Naveen Kumar, 19, entered the history books when he became the first raider in Pro Kabaddi history to secure nine consecutive Super 10s.

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  Para-badminton World champion Manasi Joshi focusing on mixed doubles to qualify for 2020 Paralympics

  August 30, 2019 20:37 IST

  Joshi on Sunday clinched her first gold medal in the World Championship at Basel in Switzerland by defeating defending champion Parul Parmar 21-12, 21-7 in the women's singles SL3 category.

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  'Indian Hockey Team at par with Australia, Germany': Dhanraj Pillay confident of Olympic qualification

  August 30, 2019 10:58 IST

  Indian Hockey great Dhanraj Pillay has pinned his hopes on the Indian team to qualify for Tokyo Olympics.

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  ISSF World Cup: Abhishek Verma wins gold, India at top of medal tally

  August 30, 2019 6:22 IST

  India added another gold and silver on Thursday at the ISSF World Cup, courtesy Abhishek Verma and Saurabh Choudhary in the 10m Air Pistol event.

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  ISSF World Cup: Sanjeev Rajput secures India's 8th Olympic quota, wins silver medal

  August 30, 2019 6:22 IST

  38-year-old former Indian Navy marksman secured an eighth Olympic quota for India, winning the silver medal at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Rio de Janeiro.

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  Mary Kom, Son Heung Min named best Asian athletes

  August 29, 2019 23:15 IST

  Six-time world champion Mary Kom picked up the Best Female Athlete Award following her exploits in the Asian women's boxing scene. 

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  Deepa Malik becomes first para-athlete to receive Khel Ratna; Jadeja, Bajrang miss awards ceremony

  August 29, 2019 20:36 IST

  Bajrang will receive the award from Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju after he returns from the World championships.

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  Olympics, Commonwealth Games bigger than cricket events: Virender Sehwag

  August 29, 2019 18:19 IST

  Sehwag, who played 104 Tests and 251 ODIs between 1999 and 2013, also said that cricketers, in general, don't credit their coaches as much as other sportspersons do.

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  Will not beg Bharat Ratna for my father: Dhyan Chand's son

  August 29, 2019 16:51 IST

  Ashok Kumar, regarded as world's best dribbler in hockey, post-independence, and son of an unbeatable athlete in modern sports history, said that the country should not forget Dhyan Chand's ultra-nationalistic character. 

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  Fit India Movement is zero per cent investment with infinite returns: PM Narendra Modi

  August 29, 2019 16:45 IST

  The Fit India Movement is aimed at encouraging people to include physical activity and sports in their everyday lives.

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  PM Narendra Modi says athletes giving wings to confident India's aspirations

  August 29, 2019 16:20 IST

  Launching the 'Fit India Movement', aimed at encouraging people to include physical activity and sports in their everyday lives, here, Modi said the initiative is a fitting tribute to Dhyan Chand on his 114th birth anniversary.

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  PM Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju pay tribute to Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

  August 29, 2019 14:06 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched the 'Fit India Movement' in New Delhi on August 29, which is also celebrated as the National Sports Day.

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  Shooting World Cup: Elavenil Valarivan wins gold in women's 10m Air Rifle event

  August 29, 2019 9:47 IST

  Elavenil Valarivan, 20, shot 251.7 in the finals to clinch gold while Britain's Seonaid Mcintosh won silver with a score of 250.6.

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  Telangana Chief Minister assures support to Sindhu for future tournaments

  August 28, 2019 23:55 IST

  Telangana Chief Minister gave the assurance when newly crowned world champion Sindhu called on him at his official residence.

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  PKL 2019: Vikas Kandola guides Haryana Steelers to 41-24 win over Gujarat Fortunegiants

  August 28, 2019 23:28 IST

  In-form Haryana Steelers, who had lost only one match in their previous five, started the match on the front foot with their leader raider Vikas once again in the thick of things at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex. 

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  Gagan Narang hopes Dronacharya Award is instituted at every level for coaches

  August 28, 2019 19:25 IST

  Narang, whose father sold their house in order to help him become a shooter, is familiar with the struggle young athletes face in their quest to reach the top.  

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  PT Usha congratulates World Champion PV Sindhu with a throwback picture

  August 28, 2019 18:24 IST

  Former track and field star PT Usha shared a photograph of a young Sindhu with a message where the shuttler can be seen sitting on her lap.

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  I am working towards a 'miracle': Gagan Narang on fifth Olympic appearance

  August 28, 2019 18:19 IST

  Gagan Narang preferred to remain practical as far as another shot at the Olympics is concerned.

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  I earned it: Manasi Joshi on winning gold at World Para-Badminton

  August 28, 2019 16:21 IST

  Manasi Joshi clinched the top honours in the women's singles SL3 final defeating World No. 1 and compatriot Parul Parmar 21-12, 21-7 to pick her maiden title in Basel.

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  Lack of investment in badminton coaches worries Pullela Gopichand

  August 28, 2019 13:38 IST

  Pullela Gopichand feels the country needs to wake up to the fact that there aren't enough coaches to handle the talent that is rising.