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Complete list of Indian cricketers honoured with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Sports | August 29, 2025 15:20 ISTAugust 29 is celebrated as Indian Sports Day after the birth anniversary of legendary Major Dhyan Chand. Check out the list of Indian cricketers to win the Khel Ratna award.
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Kabaddi World Cup 2025: Schedule, venues, format, live streaming and all you need to know
Other Sports | March 17, 2025 12:58 ISTIndia's men's and women's teams will be out to defend their title in the Kabaddi World Cup, which is scheduled to start today in England. Among men, a total of 10 teams will participate while in the women's edition, only six teams will participate.
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Top 5 controversies that shook Indian sports in 2024
Other Sports | December 20, 2024 15:17 ISTOlympics, Paralympics, Men's T20 World Cup, Women's T20 World Cup, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Chess World Cup—Indian sports had a lot to look forward to in 2024. However, along with many highs, Indian sports witnessed quite a few controversies as well. Here, we list some of them.
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Why is National Sports Day celebrated on August 29?
Other Sports | August 29, 2024 12:36 ISTEstablished in 2012, India's National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 every year. On this day, the country also recognises the achievements of sportspersons over the last 12 months. The day also emphasises the importance and value of sports in our day-to-day lives.
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Olympics 2024: Indian hockey team stun Australia, register first win in 52 years in Olympics
Sports | August 04, 2024 11:42 ISTIndia stunned Tokyo Games silver medallist and their biggest nemesis Australia 3-2 on Friday to finish their pool engagements on a high having already qualified for the quarterfinals of men's hockey competition at Paris Olympics.
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India TV Sports Wrap on July 5: Today's top 10 trending news stories
Other Sports | July 05, 2024 11:47 ISTIndia TV Sports Wrap on July 5: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on July 5.
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Mary Kom pleased with the growth of Indian sports
Other Sports | January 08, 2020 20:00 ISTMary Kom said that Indian sports has evolved over the years after many athletes have got the financial backing of sponsors these days.
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Indian sportspersons back these nations in FIFA World Cup 2018
Football | June 17, 2018 18:33 ISTWhile Team India chinaman Kuldeep Yadav is banking on Brazil to clinch the World Cup this year, boxer Akhil Kumar and golfer Rahil Gangjee want Ronaldo's Portugal to surprise everyone.
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Indians have potential in sports but lack opportunities: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Other Sports | January 25, 2018 10:13 ISTRathore said that sports ministry's initiative 'Khelo India' was not just about playing but its real purpose was to make better doctors, engineers and lawyers etc.
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Aamir Khan is all praises for Indian skipper Virat Kohli at Indian Sports Honour Awards
Celebrities | November 12, 2017 12:36 ISTAamir Khan appreciated the Indian cricket captain for supporting young sportsmen in the country.
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Poor governance in sports reason for failure of athletes: Govt
Politics | August 10, 2017 13:54 ISTGovernment on Thursday acknowledged that the performance by Indian sportspersons was below potential and poor governance in sports, lack of professionalism and the absence of strong domestic competition were the key reasons for it
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The forgotten hero of Indian sports: Billiards champ Wilson Jones
Other Sports | August 16, 2013 6:15 ISTNew Delhi: Wilson Lionel Garton-Jones was born on 2 May 1922 in Pune.Wilson Jones was a professional player of billiards from India and also the first to become billiards champion from India. A dominant national
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The forgotten hero of Indian sports: Hockey goalkeeper Shankar Lakshman, 'Rock of Gibraltar'
Hockey | December 22, 2013 6:50 ISTNew Delhi: Shankar Laxman, the hockey goalkeeper who stood between gold for India and brutal Pakistan onslaughts in the finals of 1964 Tokyo Olympics and 1966 Bangkok Asian Games, died uncared for and unsung.Laxman represented
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The forgotten hero of Indian Sports: Salim Durani
Cricket | August 17, 2013 13:52 ISTNew Delhi: India has many cricketing legends, some played for a longer duration and some served for short period yet they became famous for their game. Today we will discuss about an Indian test cricketing legend
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The forgotten hero of Indian sports: Prakash Padukone
Other Sports | July 28, 2013 6:14 ISTNew Delhi: Born on June 10, 1955, in Bangalore, Prakash Padukone played badminton for India for three long decades. He gave Indian badminton a new path and took it to great heights.Lets take a look
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Ten brightest and sad moments for Indian sports in 2012
Other Sports | December 20, 2012 6:21 ISTNew Delhi: As 2012 draws to a close, a quick assessment on a memorable year for Indian sports. India for the first time won two silvers and four bronze medals at the Olympics, thanks to
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PT Usha Urges Prime Minister To Pass "Landmark" Sports Bill
Other Sports | November 15, 2011 12:36 ISTNew Delhi, Nov 15 : Terming the National Sports Development Bill a "landmark initiative" aimed at "stemming the rot" in Indian sports, legendary athlete PT Usha on Tuesday, urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ensure
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