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  Today I can tell Kapil Dev I am a CWG gold winner Manoj Kumar

  November 26, 2014 20:10 IST

  New Delhi: Commonwealth Games gold medallist boxer Manoj Kumar today lashed out at Kapil Dev, saying the Arjuna Award is a "fitting reply" from him to the former India cricket captain, who had earlier refused

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  Sindhu, Prannoy, Praneeth win in Macau Open

  November 26, 2014 17:27 IST

  Macau: Defending champion P V Sindhu reached the pre-quarterfinals of the Macau Grand Prix Gold in women's singles while HS Prannoy and B Sai Praneeth too tasted victories in men's singles as Indian shuttlers had

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  India to appeal to AIBA to reconsider Sarita's ban

  November 26, 2014 19:46 IST

  New Delhi: Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Wednesday said the Indian government will appeal to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to reconsider its decision of provisionally suspending L. Sarita Devi, following her refusal to accept the

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  AIBA should review system to avoid controversies: Vikas Gowda

  November 26, 2014 16:04 IST

  Bengaluru: Throwing his weight behind veteran boxer Sarita Devi, who is currently serving a provisional suspension, India's ace discuss thrower Vikas Gowda said AIBA should review the system to avoid such controversies."For obvious reasons they

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  WADA likely to appeal over Sun Yang's doping ban

  November 26, 2014 14:50 IST

  Beijing: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) may appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after Chinese swimmer Sun Yang served a three-month doping ban in secret.A WADA spokesman said Wednesday that the agency

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  Sachin Tendulkar to discuss Sarita Devi's ban with Sonowal today

  November 26, 2014 7:12 IST

  New Delhi: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar will be meeting Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will discuss Sarita Devi's possible ban today, which could be imposed on the boxer by AIBA for refusing to accept the bronze

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  Boxer Manoj Kumar to get Arjuna Award today

  November 26, 2014 7:07 IST

  New Delhi: Having taken the legal route after being denied the honour initially, boxer Manoj Kumar will be finally receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award from Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today.Manoj, a 2010 Commonwealth Games gold-medallist,

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  After conquering China, Saina aims to become World No.1

  November 25, 2014 13:20 IST

  Hyderabad: Upbeat over winning the China Open title and moving up to the fourth spot in the latest BWF rankings, star shuttler Saina Nehwal says she is working on becoming the best in the world."I

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  Ferrari bring in new team principal for 2015 season

  November 25, 2014 10:25 IST

  Ferrari replaced Marco Mattiacci with Maurizio Arrivabene as team principal on Monday in the latest shakeup to the struggling Formula One team.Mattiacci lasted only seven months on the job after being hired in April to

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  Sindhu eyes title defence at Macau Open

  November 24, 2014 21:02 IST

  Macau: Teen sensation P V Sindhu will look to shrug off the disappointment of her second round loss at Hong Kong when she starts her title defence in the women's singles competition of the USD

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  Rio Olympic mascot is a yellow cat-like figure

  November 24, 2014 23:32 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: A bright yellow cat-like figure, which also combines elements of monkeys and birds, is the mascot of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The smiley-faced mascot represents the animal life of Brazil.

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  Sarjubala, Saweety settle for silver medal at World C'Ships

  November 24, 2014 15:17 IST

  Jeju (Korea): Indian pugilists S Sarjubala (48kg) and Saweety (81kg) faltered at the final hurdle to settle for silver medals, rounding off a decent campaign for the country in the 8th World Women's Boxing Championships,

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  British press crown Hamilton 'king' of Formula One

  November 24, 2014 13:23 IST

  London: The front pages of British newspapers were splashed with photos of a champagne-soaked Lewis Hamilton dubbed the king of Formula One on Monday, after he claimed a second world title.The 29-year-old became the first

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  Michael Schumacher making progress but faces long recovery

  November 24, 2014 11:52 IST

  Berlin: Former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher continues to make progress as he recovers at home from last December's skiing accident.Schumacher's manager, Sabine Kehm, told German TV station RTL that the seven-time champion is

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  IOC chief condemns Afghan bombing

  November 24, 2014 11:21 IST

  Lausanne: International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach condemned the suicide bombing at a volleyball tournament in Afghanistan.The lone bomber detonated explosives Sunday during a local volleyball tournament held in Paktika province, killing at least 45

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  Carlsen held up his nerves better: Anand

  November 23, 2014 23:08 IST

  Chennai: In a battle of nerves between Norwegian World chess champion Magnus Carlsen held up his own better, said the losing challenger from India Viswanathan Anand Sunday.Addressing the media after losing the 11th game and

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  Anand loses 11th game; Carlsen retains World title

  November 23, 2014 22:14 IST

  Sochi (Russia): Magnus Carlsen asserted his supremacy over Viswanathan Anand for the second year in running as the Norwegian retained his World Championship title after defeating the Indian Challenger in the 11th game, here Sunday.The

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  Abu Dhabi GP: Force India finish sixth in 2014

  November 23, 2014 21:29 IST

  Abu Dhabi: Formula 1 team Force India ended their 2014 season in sixth position in the constructors' championship as its drivers Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg brought home 28 points from the season-ending Abu Dhabi

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  Hamilton wins F1 title at Abu Dhabi; Rosberg 2nd

  November 24, 2014 13:33 IST

  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: British driver Lewis Hamilton clinched his second Formula One title in style after winning the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, with title rival Nico Rosberg drifting out of

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  Apologetic Sarita should be pardoned by AIBA: Vijender

  November 23, 2014 18:01 IST

  New Delhi: Suspended boxer L. Sarita Devi should be pardoned after apologising to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) for her conduct during the Incheon Asian Games medal ceremony, 2008 Olympic bronze medallist Vijnder Singh said

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  Sarjubala, Saweety enter finals of World Boxing C'ships

  November 23, 2014 16:03 IST

  Jeju (Korea): Indian boxers Sarjubala Devi (48kg) and Saweety (81kg) continued their prolific form to enter the Women's World Boxing Championships with thumping wins and assure themselves of at least a silver each, here Sunday.Sarjubala,

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  Recent doping due to lack of blood-test labs in Kenya: Jos Hermens

  November 23, 2014 14:52 IST

  New Delhi: Absence of blood testing laboratories in Kenya led to several doping violations recently, says former one-hour-run world-record holder athlete Jos Hermens.Recently, two-time Chicago Marathon winner Rita Jeptoo tested positive for doping.Prior to her,

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  Training with passion is essence of winning: Radcliffe

  November 23, 2014 14:40 IST

  New Delhi: Train hard with passion and love -- this was legendary long-distance runner Paul Radcliffe's message as she cheered the participants of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon here today."Training is extremely important along with

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  Delhi Half Marathon: Suresh, Preeja crowned victors among Indians

  November 23, 2014 10:51 IST

  New Delhi: Suresh Kumar and Preeja Sreedharan emerged winners among the Indian athletes taking part in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon held here Sunday.Suresh completed the 21.1 km race in an hour and 04.38 minutes

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  Ethiopian Guye Adola wins Delhi Half Marathon

  November 23, 2014 16:09 IST

  New Delhi: Ethiopian Guye Adola demolished the course record to win the men's race while Kenyan Florence Kiplagat became the first runner to defend the women's crown in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon here Sunday.Among

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  Karun Chandhok comes sixth in Formula E race

  November 23, 2014 6:45 IST

  Putrajaya, Malaysia: Karun Chandhok and his Mahindra Racing Formula E team had a mixed day on the streets of Putrajaya after a pit stop problem cost him a podium and the Indian driver had to

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  Force India confirm Perez for 2015 and beyond

  November 22, 2014 21:13 IST

  Abu Dhabi: Sahara Force India on Saturday made it official that Mexican driver Sergio Perez will continue racing with the team in 2015 and beyond.Team principal Vijay Mallya had already said that he would be

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  Force India cars to start 13th, 14th at Abu Dhabi

  November 22, 2014 20:39 IST

  Abu Dhabi: Force India drivers Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg will start 13th and 14th at the season ending Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to be held at the Yas Marina Circuit here Sunday.In