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  Big jolt to Sushil Kumar’s Olympic dream, Delhi HC rejects his plea seeking trial with Narsingh

  June 06, 2016 15:55 IST

  In a major setback to wrestler Sushil Kumar’s Olympic dreams, the Delhi High Court today dismissed his plea for a trial against Narsingh Yadav.

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  Former Mr Universe Manohar Aich dead

  June 05, 2016 18:18 IST

  Former Mr Universe and celebrated bodybuilder Manohar Aich died at his home here following old age related healt complications, family sources said. He was 104.

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  Watch: When boxing legend Muhammad Ali was knocked down by a 3-year-old

  June 04, 2016 18:51 IST

  New Delhi: It was a match against 3-years-old and the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was struggling in the ring. His youngest competitor rained blows after blows and knocked the champion down. It is one

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  Rio Olympics 2016: India's judoka Avtar Singh qualifies

  June 04, 2016 18:18 IST

  New Delhi: Top Indian judoka Avtar Singh has qualified for the Rio Olympic Games in under 90kg weight category, the national federation said today. As per the list released by the International Judo Federation, Avtar

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  Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as 'The Greatest,' dies

  June 04, 2016 13:08 IST

  He was fast of fist and foot — lip, too — a heavyweight champion who promised to shock the world and did. He floated. He stung. Mostly he thrilled, even after the punches had taken their toll and his voice barely rose above a whisper.

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  12 facts that justify why Muhammad Ali was 'The Greatest'

  June 04, 2016 12:51 IST

  Here are 12 facts that will give an insight into the life and career of the silver-tongues boxer:

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  Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time, passes away at 74

  June 04, 2016 12:58 IST

  Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74.

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  History made: IOC announces first ever refugee team for Rio Olympics

  June 04, 2016 16:53 IST

  The International Olympic Committee has revealed a list of ten refugee athletes who will get a chance to compete in the forthcoming Rio Olympics in Rio de Janerio.

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  Nita Ambani becomes first Indian woman to be nominated as a member by International Olympic Committee

  June 03, 2016 19:04 IST

  New Delhi: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s wife Nita Ambani has been nominated as a candidate to be a new member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday. If she wins the election, she will become

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  Saina Nehwal in quarters; Jwala-Ashwini, Manu-Sumeeth out of Indonesia Open

  June 03, 2016 7:19 IST

  Star shuttler Saina Nehwal's straight-game win in the pre-quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open Superseries was the lone bright spot as Rio-bound doubles pairs Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponappa and Manu Attri-B. Sumeeth Reddy crashed out on Thursday.

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  Mary Kom to get wildcard entry into Rio Olympics?

  June 01, 2016 17:03 IST

  The Amateur International Boxing Association-appointed ad-hoc committee for India announced on Wednesday that it will seek to get a wild card entry for the ace boxer Mary Kom for the upcoming Rio Olympics 2016.

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  Frustrated and disgusted with sports ministry's treatment of players: Olympic participant Seema Punia

  May 30, 2016 10:09 IST

  New Delhi: Asian Games discus throw gold medalist Seema Punia, who on sunday qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics tore into sports ministry for its apathetic attitude towards players. “I am frustrated and disgusted by

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  Discus thrower Seema Punia wins gold at the Young Thrower's Classic, qualifies for Rio Olympics

  May 29, 2016 12:15 IST

  New Delhi:Seema Antil Punia, a 32-year-old discus thrower from Haryana, qualified for the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janiero by winning gold at the Young Thrower’s Classic in California on Sunday. Punia threw a distance

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  Real Madrid defeats Atletico on penalties to win 11th Champions League title

  May 29, 2016 6:42 IST

  Milan: Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning penalty in a shootout to give Real Madrid victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final which finished 1-1 after extra time on Saturday. Ronaldo sent Atletico goalkeeper

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  No changes in venue or schedule of Rio Olympics due to Zika outbreak, confirms WHO

  May 28, 2016 17:41 IST

  Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) today rejected a call to move or postpone the impending Rio Olympics over the Zika virus outbreak. The health watchdog said in a statement that "based on current assessment,

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  Zika outbreak: Health experts urge WHO to consider moving Rio Olympics

  May 28, 2016 7:35 IST

  London: Health experts on Friday urged the World Health Organization to consider whether the Rio de Janeiro Olympics should be postponed or moved because of the Zika outbreak. The 150 experts — including former White

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  China expects to send 400 athletes for Rio Olympics

  May 25, 2016 18:00 IST

  China expects to send a team of some 400 athletes for this summer's Rio Olympic Games, a top sports official said here on Wednesday.

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  Sports Ministry to consider Rio medal winners for Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards

  May 24, 2016 14:18 IST

  In a bid to ensure that Olympic medallists get immediate recognition, the Sports Ministry said medal winners from the upcoming Rio Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

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  Pankaj Advani creates history, wins Asian 6-Red Snooker

  May 23, 2016 21:02 IST

  India's ace cueist Pankaj Advani created history in Abu Dhabi by clinching the Asian 6-Red Snooker title.

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  Neeraj wins silver but misses Rio Olympics mark

  May 23, 2016 19:07 IST

  India's javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra produced his best form since the SAF Games to clinch the silver medal but still missed the Olympics qualification mark

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  Five-time world champion Mary Kom fails to qualify for Rio Olympics

  May 21, 2016 16:51 IST

  New Delhi: Indian boxing star and five times world champion M C Mary Kom failed to qualify for the ‘Rio Olympics’ starting August 5. Mary Kom (51kg), who was a bronze-medallist at the 2012

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  Brussel’s Bomber’s brother wins gold, heads for Olympics

  May 21, 2016 9:12 IST

  Montreux:Belgian Mourad Laachraoui, the younger brother of one of the Brussels airport bombers, has won gold in the European Taekwondo Championships and will compete in this summer’s Olympics. Mourad Laachraoui, brother of Najim Laachraoui,

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  Sevilla clinch 3rd straight Europa League title, beat Liverpool in final

  May 19, 2016 9:20 IST

  Basel:Sevilla stunned Liverpool with a 3-1 comeback win to clinch a record third straight Europa League title on Wednesday. Swept aside in the first half yet trailing only 1-0, the Spanish club equalized less than

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  Delhi HC seeks WFI, Sports Ministry reply on Sushil Kumar's plea

  May 17, 2016 13:42 IST

  Delhi High Court today directed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to give a hearing to Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, who has sought a selection trial to decide who will represent India in the men's 74 kg freestyle category at Rio Games.

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  Rio Olympics: Sushil Kumar moves Delhi HC seeking trial with Narsingh Yadav

  May 16, 2016 17:18 IST

  Sushil Kumar today moved the Delhi High Court to asking for a trial with wrestler Narsingh Yadav in order to secure a berth in Rio Olympics

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  Australian Olympic athletes at Rio to receive condoms for fighting Zika

  May 16, 2016 14:03 IST

  Sydney:Australian athletes at the Rio Olympics will be supplied condoms which manufacturers say will offer “near complete” antiviral protection against the Zika virus. The Australian Olympic Committee announced the health measure for the

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  Indian boxing going through its toughest time: Mary Kom

  May 15, 2016 18:38 IST

  M C Mary Kom feels a sense of "disadvantage" heading into the World Championships and the star Indian boxer has promised to double the aggression to counter it

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  Fifa appoints first woman deputy as Infantino says ‘crisis is over

  May 15, 2016 7:51 IST

  Mexico City:Fifa’s corruption crisis was declared to be over by President Gianni Infantino on Friday as the scandal-battered governing body broke new ground by appointing a Senegalese United Nations official as its first female and