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  'We want to promote sports in far flung areas': PM Modi highlights change in mindset among parents

  August 15, 2025 9:46 IST

  PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort for the 12th time today on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day. During his 103-minute speech, Modi hailed the change in mindset among parents in India when it comes to encouraging their children to excel in sports.

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  Mondo Duplantis continues to defy gravity, breaks his own pole vault world record for the 13th time

  August 13, 2025 13:43 IST

  Sweden's Mondo Duplantis put in an excellent performance at the Gyulai Istvan Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix as he once again broke his world record by one centimetre. It is worth noting that he broke his record for the 13th time.

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  IOA formally approves India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid, August 31 deadline to submit documents

  August 13, 2025 12:58 IST

  Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has approved the country's bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2030 in its Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi today. Canada has pulled out of the race to host the Games and that has brightened India's chances.

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  SC cancels wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail in Sagar Dhankar murder case

  August 13, 2025 12:14 IST

  India's two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was one of the prime accused in junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar's assault and murder, back in 2021. The Delhi High Court had ordered bail for Kumar in March, which was cancelled in the latest ruling.

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  Why did Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) suspend 11 wrestlers after MCD enquiry? Details

  August 07, 2025 18:27 IST

  The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has suspended as many as 11 wrestlers after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) verified more than 100 documents. Know the matter in detail here

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  Aarini Lahoty, five-year-old chess whiz, becomes youngest Indian female to become FIDE-rated player

  August 07, 2025 14:21 IST

  India's five-year-old chess genius Aarini Lahoty recently scripted history as she became the youngest Indian female to become a FIDE-rated player. She broke the record previously held by Udhriti Bhattacharya.

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  PKL 12 schedule announced, tournament to be played from August 29

  July 31, 2025 12:48 IST

  The PKL (Pro Kabaddi League) 12 season had its schedule announced recently. The marquee event will be hosted by four cities across India in 2025 with the season opener set to be held in Vizag on August 29.

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  Divya Deshmukh's former coach draws World Cup winner's comparison with MS Dhoni

  July 28, 2025 22:32 IST

  The newly crowned FIDE Women's Chess World Champion Divya Deshmukh's former coach took centre stage and drew her comparison with former India skipper MS Dhoni relating her ability to handle pressure to that of Dhoni.

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  Who is Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old who scripted history at FIDE Women's Chess World Cup?

  July 28, 2025 18:12 IST

  With 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh scripting history and winning the FIDE women's Chess World Cup, after he recent win against Koneru Humpy, let us take a dive into the youngster's early days and her early achievements.

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  Divya Deshmukh defeats Koneru Humpy to clinch FIDE Chess World Cup title

  July 28, 2025 23:53 IST

  19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has scripted history after she defeated Kenoru Humpy in the final of the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup. Humpy was forced to retire on move 75 after some brilliant plays by Deshmukh.

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  Hulk Hogan dies at 71: Know more about his personal life, net worth, and relationships

  July 25, 2025 13:28 IST

  With Hulk Hogan's tragic passing at the age of 71 at his residence, let us have a look at his net worth, relationships, and all you need to know about one of the biggest wrestling stars in the world, who redefined sports entertainment.

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  Wrestling world mourns Hulk Hogan's passing as WWE, Ric Flair lead tributes

  July 25, 2025 0:02 IST

  Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida before medics were dispatched to his house and later taken to the hospital. But was pronounced dead as the wrestling world and the fans mourned the death of an icon.

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  Koneru Humpy defeats Lei Tingjie, sets up all-Indian final with Divya Deshmukh at FIDE Women's World

  July 24, 2025 22:25 IST

  India will crown its first Women’s World Cup champion as Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh set up a historic all-Indian final in Batumi. Humpy edged China’s Lei Tingjie in a tense tiebreak, joining Divya, who beat Tan Zhongyi, in the semis.

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  Hulk Hogan, WWE icon, dies at 71 following cardiac arrest at Florida home

  July 24, 2025 23:03 IST

  Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his Florida home. A WWE icon, Hogan revolutionised wrestling, starred in films, and led the NWO. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice.

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  PV Sindhu suffers shocking defeat to rising star Unnati Hooda in China Open

  July 24, 2025 19:36 IST

  PV Sindhu suffered a shocking 21-16, 19-21, 21-13 to teenage sensation Unnati Hooda in the ongoing China Open. The 17-year-old managed to neutralise Sindhu's powerful smashes by keeping the shuttle low and engaging her in long rallies.

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  Divya Deshmukh creates history, becomes first Indian to reach FIDE women's World Cup final

  July 23, 2025 22:39 IST

  India’s Divya Deshmukh made history by becoming the first Indian to reach the FIDE Women’s World Cup final, defeating ex-World Champion Tan Zhongyi. The 19-year-old also secured a spot in the Candidates Tournament, keeping India’s hopes alive.

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  Delhi government hikes cash award for Olympic winners, medallists to get jobs

  July 22, 2025 16:35 IST

  Delhi government has decided to hike the cash award for the Olympic winners from the state. A gold medallist will get Rs 7 crore while silver and bronze medal winners will take home Rs 5 and 3 crore respectively. Moreover, the winners will also get Group A and B jobs.

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  India to host Chess World Cup for first time in 23 years, dates revealed

  July 21, 2025 12:48 IST

  The prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup will take place in India for the first time this year. A total of 206 players will take part in the tournament and it will also decide the qualification spots in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament.

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  Arshad Nadeem, Olympic gold medallist, exposes Pakistan government: 'All plot promises were fake'

  July 17, 2025 19:47 IST

  2024 Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem was promised several cash rewards by the Pakistan government, including land plots. However, a year later, Arshad confirmed that all the plot promises that were made turned out to be fake.

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  R Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess event

  July 17, 2025 13:06 IST

  India's star grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Norwgian and world number 1 Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess in round 4 clash of the event in Las Vegas. Interestingly, the Las Vegas leg of the tournament is co-founded by Carlsen himself.

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  Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag knocked out of Japan Open in second round

  July 17, 2025 12:16 IST

  Indian shuttlers have disappointed big time at the ongoing Japan Open Super 750 tournament. PV Sindhu was knocked out of the first round itself and in the second round, Lakshya Sen and the star duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also lost their respective matches.

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  PV Sindhu crashes out in first round of Japan Open; Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag advance

  July 16, 2025 19:39 IST

  PV Sindhu suffered her fifth first-round exit of the year at the Japan Open, losing to Korea’s Sim Yu Jin. On the other hand, Lakshya Sen and the doubles pair Satwik-Chirag advanced with straight-game wins, while Anupama Upadhyaya also moved into round two.

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  Fauja Singh, 114-year-old marathon runner, dies in road accident in Jalandhar

  July 15, 2025 0:01 IST

  Author Khushwant Singh confirmed the demise of 114-year-old veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh. "My Turbaned Tornado is no more," Khushwant wrote in a social media post on X.

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  Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi hits out at British Airways, shares his 'worst experience'

  July 14, 2025 14:45 IST

  Arjun Erigaisi has slammed British Airways for the delay in baggage for more than 48 hours. He has also alleged that the airline's employees are rude and isn't pleased one bit with the way British Airways has treated him during this period.

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  Saina Nehwal announces separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap after seven years

  July 14, 2025 7:00 IST

  India's veteran badminton star Saina Nehwal took centre and shared an Instagram story where she revealed her separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap after seven years of marriage. She shared a statement on the same on her story.

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  Neeraj Chopra set to face off against Arshad Nadeem for 1st time after Paris Olympics 2024

  July 13, 2025 8:57 IST

  Another big face off is set between India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. Both will take on each other for the first time since the Paris Olympics 2024. They will lock horns at the Diamond League in Silesia.

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  Neeraj Chopra reacts to Radhika Yadav's murder, says families should support each other

  July 11, 2025 18:02 IST

  Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her father at their Gurugram residence after being upset over the tennis academy that Radhika was running. Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra has reacted to the murder, calling for the families to support each other.

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  India's fastest man! Animesh Kujur becomes first Indian to run 100m in sub 10.20 seconds

  July 06, 2025 21:26 IST

  Animesh Kujur has become the first Indian to run a 100m sprint in under 10.20 seconds. He has set a new national record in the category, clocking a time of 10.18 seconds at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece.