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  Injured Saina Nehwal pulls out of Hong Kong Open

  November 17, 2015 15:53 IST

  Kowloon (Hong Kong): Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will be missing in action at the Hong Kong Open due to an injury and in her absence P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will lead the

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  Saina eager to clinch Hong Kong Open after loss in China

  November 16, 2015 17:37 IST

  Hong Kong: Following her loss in the final of the prestigious and lucrative China Open on Sunday, Saina Nehwal will be more eager and hungrier than ever to clinch a Superseries title at the $350,000

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  Ayesha Noor, who fought epilepsy to become a black belt in Karate

  November 16, 2015 14:57 IST

  New Delhi:  Ayesha Noor, 19 year old girl from Kolkata has been in the news for all the good reasons. She is a gold medallist in karate at both national and international level.Ayesha who was

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  Saina Nehwal loses in China Open final

  November 15, 2015 15:57 IST

  Fuzhou (China): Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal's dream of defending her women's singles title came crashing as she suffered a straight-game defeat to Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the final of the USD 700,000 China

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  Vijender targets Asian title bout in 6 months time

  November 14, 2015 17:36 IST

  New Delhi: After a rollicking start to his professional career, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh is now eyeing an Asian title bout in the next six months besides a contest on home turf here between

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  Saina Nehwal storms into China Open final

  November 15, 2015 15:47 IST

  Fuzhou (China):  Another stupendous performance saw defending champion Saina Nehwal enter the women's singles final of the $700,000 China Open Superseries Premier with a victory over local girl and former World Champion Yihan Wang here

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  Russia pays doping price with track and field suspension

  November 14, 2015 12:25 IST

  London: Calling it a wake-up call for a sport in a "shameful" position, IAAF President Sebastian Coe said Russia will be banned from next year's Olympics unless it convinces the world it has cleaned up

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  Saina Nehwal sails into China Open quarters but Sindhu crashes out

  November 12, 2015 14:41 IST

  Fuzhou (China): Defending champion Saina Nehwal emerged as the lone Indian survivor at the $700,000 China Open Super Series Premier after P V Sindhu suffered a close defeat in the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles

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  Putin calls for investigation of Russian doping allegations

  November 12, 2015 12:23 IST

  Moscow: Facing allegations that Russia engages in extensive, state-sponsored doping, President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called on sports officials to carry out an internal investigation - but said that clean athletes shouldn't be punished for

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  Saina, Sindhu win but Srikanth out of China Open

  November 11, 2015 17:12 IST

  Fuzhou (China): Leading Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal edged past her Chinese opponent Sun Yu 22-20, 21-18 to move into the second round of the China Open here on Wednesday.Though it was a neck-and-neck affair, the

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  Russia faces Olympic ban after shocking doping report

  November 10, 2015 12:11 IST

  Geneva: Russia's status as a sports superpower and its participation in track and field events at next year's Olympics came under threat Monday after a report accused the Russians of widespread, state-supported doping reminiscent of

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  The Great Khali bats for better infrastructure for wrestling in India

  November 08, 2015 23:49 IST

  Jammu: The international wrestler from India Dalip Singh famous as 'The Great Khali' today batted strongly for better infrastructure and facilities in wrestling field.  "India has a great future in wrestling but only what is

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  I am improving rapidly, says Vijender after knockout win

  November 08, 2015 15:29 IST

  Dublin: With a second straight knockout victory under his belt, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh today said he is improving rapidly in the professional arena even though he still has a long way to go

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  Vijender Singh wins 2nd pro bout, knocks out Dean Gillen

  November 07, 2015 23:59 IST

  Dublin: Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh continued his sensational foray into professional boxing with a second successive knockout triumph, demolishing England's Dean Gillen in the first round itself here today.The 30-year-old, who had clinched a

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  Vijender hoping to thrill Irish fans in second pro bout

  November 06, 2015 11:15 IST

  Dublin: Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is hoping to thrill his Irish fans with a good performance when he takes on Dean Gillen in his second professional bout at the National Stadium here on November

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  Vijender flattered beyond words by Amir Khan's praise

  November 05, 2015 10:57 IST

  New Delhi: Flattered by British star Amir Khan s effusive praise, Indian boxer Vijender Singh said he will not hesitate to seek the former world champion's advice as and when required in his quest for

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  Aim is to break into top 10 by year-end: Jwala Gutta

  November 04, 2015 20:07 IST

  Mumbai: India's top women's doubles pair in badminton, seasoned campaigners Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa, are aiming to crack the top 10 in world rankings before the year comes to an end."We are currently ranked

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  Hero MTB Himalaya Rider, Asia's top mountain biking race, is back!

  November 04, 2015 19:28 IST

  Asia's premier mountain biking race, the Hero MTB Himalaya Rider, will be back next year.One of the most gruelling cycling events of the year, the race is scheduled from September 24 to October 3, 2016.Registrations

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  Yogeshwar, Sushil most expensive Indians at Pro Wrestling League auction

  November 04, 2015 16:38 IST

  New Delhi: It wasn't Sushil Kumar or Yogeshwar Dutt who earned the highest bid at the first ever Pro Wrestling League (PWL) players' auction as Ukraine's top female grappler Oksana Herhel was bagged by the

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  India can produce a Muhammad Ali, says boxing star Amir Khan

  November 03, 2015 15:05 IST

  New Delhi: Set to roll out professional academies in India starting April next year, British boxing star Amir Khan today said given the abundant talent, he would be very surprised if the country does not

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  Rosberg wins 1st Mexican Grand Prix since 1992

  November 02, 2015 11:05 IST

  Mexico City: Nico Rosberg stood highest on the post-race podium, wearing a big black sombrero as the champagne sprayed amid chants of "Ole! Ole!" from the massive crowd.There was no way he was tossing this

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  Vijay Mallya reveals that Force India F1 team may be renamed

  October 31, 2015 16:45 IST

  Indian Formula 1 fans could be in for a shock. The Force India team, which has been in F1 since 2008, is likely to have a new name soon.The cash-strapped Force India is in talks

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  Abhinav Bindra quits TOP Committee, says won't be able to spare time

  October 29, 2015 19:24 IST

  New Delhi: Star shooter Abhinav Bindra has decided to quit the Target Olympic Podium Committee, which selects Olympic medal prospect Indian athletes for availing government funds for top class training in the run up to

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  2015 my best year in F1: Lewis Hamilton

  October 27, 2015 18:40 IST

  New York: British Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton believes his third World Championship title in 2015 has capped his best year in the sport.The Mercedes driver won a thrilling United States Grand Prix on Sunday to seal the

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  Upset Rosberg flings cap at Hamilton after losing US GP (Watch video)

  October 26, 2015 13:44 IST

  Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton may be teammates at Mercedes but there is no love lost between them.The latest episode in their running feud was dramatically caught on camera after the US Grand Prix.Hamilton, who

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  Lewis Hamilton crowned Formula 1 champion for third time

  October 26, 2015 12:43 IST

  Austin: Lewis Hamilton took off his racing helmet and bent low in a moment of quiet reflection after winning a tight race and another Formula One championship.Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg sat nearby, slumped in a

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  South Asian Games to held from Feb 6-16 in Guwahati, Shillong

  October 25, 2015 17:37 IST

  Guwahati: The South Asian Games will be held in Guwahati and Shillong from February 6 to 16 next year with eight countries, including hosts India, participating in the regional multi-sporting event, said Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today.“There would be 25

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  Saina Nehwal loses in French Open Super Series

  October 23, 2015 23:59 IST

  Paris: Indian challenge ended at the French Open Super Series badminton tournament after top seed Saina Nehwal suffered a straight game defeat to Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon in the quarter-finals here on Friday.World No. 2 Saina,