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  PV Sindhu hopes winning World Tour Finals title should silence her critics

  January 10, 2019 20:30 IST

  Sindhu prevailed 21-19, 21-17 over Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the summit clash to claim the coveted title, last month in Guangzhou. 

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  New high for 'Magnificent Mary' as she becomes world No.1 in AIBA rankings

  January 10, 2019 13:30 IST

  The diminutive Manipuri became the most successful boxer in world championships' history when she claimed the 48kg category top honours in November last year in Delhi.

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  Pro Wrestling League played big role in Asian Games gold, says Vinesh Phogat

  January 09, 2019 23:45 IST

  Talking about the field in the upcoming PWL season, Vinesh said that though she has defeated most Indian wrestlers who will be in the fray in this edition.

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  Harendra Singh removed as Indian men's hockey coach

  January 09, 2019 20:52 IST

  The Junior World Cup-winning coach took charge after India's medal-less showing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games but was unable to change the team's fortunes.

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  A trip to nostalgia: Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore launches '5MinuteAur' challenge

  January 09, 2019 14:26 IST

  Rathore, an Olympic silver medallist in shooting, urged India's leading athletes and actors to share their childhood stories when they would ask their parents to let them play for that five extra minutes.

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  Future of Indian golf is bright, says Jeev Milkha Singh

  January 06, 2019 20:52 IST

  Last year saw six professional wins for the country's golfers. Four of them were on the Asian Tour and two of them co-sanctioned by Europe and another by Japan.

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  PKL Season 6: Bengaluru Bulls beat Gujarat Fortunegiants in close final to clinch maiden title

  January 05, 2019 22:31 IST

  Bengaluru Bulls defeated Gujarat Fortunegiants 38-33 in a pulsating final to lift their maiden Pro Kabaddi League title.

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  Haryana sports minister hits back at Manu Bhaker for tweet: 'She should focus on her game only'

  January 05, 2019 16:39 IST

  Manu Bhaker had earlier tweeted asking Haryana sports minister Anil Vij if she will receive the Rs 2 crore promised to her for winning a gold medal at 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

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  PBL: PV Sindhu earns bragging rights with three-game win over Saina Nehwal

  January 01, 2019 23:57 IST

  Saina looked tired in the third and final game and Sindhu dominated the proceedings thereafter as the Commonwealth Games gold medallist struggled to lunge towards her forehand.

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  Year Ender 2018, Indian Sportspersons: Hima Das and Bumrah shine while elders Kohli and Mary Kom continue to rule

  December 30, 2018 17:12 IST

  With the year coming to an illustrious end, here are the top sportspersons of 2018.

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  Year Ender 2018: Djokovic returns to top, Mary Kom, Hamilton and LeBron make history

  December 30, 2018 15:08 IST

  Novak Djokovic completed a sensational turn around and became the world No.1 men's tennis player after a gap of two years.

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  Sensational Manu Bhaker shines in finals, wins women and junior 10m air pistol

  December 27, 2018 20:53 IST

  Former world number one Heena Sidhu, who equalled the women's 10m air pistol qualification world record on Wednesday, finished fourth in the finals.

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  Year Ender 2018: Timeless Mary Kom eclipses all emerging as the brightest star of Indian boxing yet again

  December 25, 2018 17:12 IST

  She turned 36 the day an unprecedented sixth world title became hers in front of adoring home fans.

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  Want to be in top 30 to qualify for 2020 Olympics: Manika Batra

  December 24, 2018 16:41 IST

  Talking about her training for the Olympics, Manika stated that she is working on her fitness and trying to learn new techniques so that she can be quick in her game.

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  Year Ender 2018: Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling

  December 24, 2018 13:37 IST

  The Commonwealth Games may not be the best yardstick but considering that the Asian bloc is a powerhouse of the sport, Bajrang and Vinesh's gold medals at the Jakarta Games assume significance.

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  Need to develop world class drag-flickers, says former India hockey captain Tirkey

  December 23, 2018 17:53 IST

  Having topped their pool featuring eventual champions Belgium, the hosts made a quarterfinal exit, going down to the Netherlands 1-2 in the World Cup.

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  India's Vedangi Kulkarni becomes the fastest Asian to cycle the globe

  December 23, 2018 15:51 IST

  British adventurer Jenny Graham (38) is the fastest woman to have cycled the globe in 124 days in 2018, which was three weeks faster than the previous record.

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  Year Ender 2018: Athletes Neeraj Chopra, Hima Das shine in an eventful year

  December 22, 2018 15:35 IST

  Neeraj Chopra, Hima Das gave India hopes of getting more medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with their performances in the Commonwealth and Asian Games in 2018.

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  Hope to stay fit and give my best in 2019: PV Sindhu

  December 21, 2018 22:24 IST

  Sindhu was in a solid form in 2018 but somehow the top podium finish remained elusive as she settled for a silver medal in most of the tournaments.

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  Pakistan hockey captain lashes out at team management

  December 20, 2018 22:59 IST

  Pakistan crashed out of the hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar after suffering a devastating defeat at the hands of Belgium.

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  Year Ender 2018: Sindhu and Saina still Indian badminton's biggest stars but the nation hungry for more titles

  December 20, 2018 16:31 IST

  Sindhu dominated the headlines with silver medals in all major events before a World Tour Finals crown.

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  Legendary kabaddi player Anup Kumar announces retirement

  December 19, 2018 21:33 IST

  Anup led India to gold medal at the Asian Games and was also part of the team which repeated the feat in the 2014 edition.   

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  Sponsors, government support key to Indian athletes success, says PV Sindhu

  December 19, 2018 21:17 IST

  Sindhu broke her silver jinx in great fashion on last Sunday by defeating her nemesis Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 21-19, 21-17 in the women's singles.

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  Year Ender 2018: Landmark year for Indian weightlifters but no getting away from dope shame either

  December 18, 2018 12:49 IST

  It could well have been the perfect year for Indian weightlifting but for a dope case that took some sheen away.

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  In Pics: Newly-weds Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap twin in blue at grand reception in Hyderabad

  December 17, 2018 12:40 IST

  The beautiful couple chose colour-coordinated and traditional outfits from celebrity designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee for the special night.

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  BAI announces Rs 10 Lakh cash reward for PV Sindhu after World Tour Finals 2018 gold

  December 17, 2018 12:20 IST

  Sindhu ended the year on a high, beating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 21-17 in the summit clash to claim the World Tour finals crown.

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  Hockey World Cup: Belgium edge Netherlands through penalties to win maiden title

  December 17, 2018 14:35 IST

  Both teams failed to score in the regulation time and the match went to penalty shoot-outs in which Belgium proved superior.

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  Hockey World Cup 2018: Australia maul England 8-1 to clinch bronze medal

  December 16, 2018 19:13 IST

  This was Australia's fifth bronze medal in the history of the tournament. The last time the Kookaburras had to be satisfied with a third-place finish was way back in 1994.