Sports
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Paris Olympics 1988 and now: this time India will win more medals
Long, long ago in the year 1988, I visited Trocadero to get one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Lo and behold, it truly was an unforgettable sight…
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India trounce Bangladesh by 10 wickets to reach Women’s T20 Asia Cup final
Dambulla: Defending champions India trounced Bangladesh by 10 wickets here on Friday to storm into the final of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup. Chasing a mere 81 runs to win, the pair…
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Expect women boxers to do better than before in Paris Olympics: Vijender
New Delhi: India’s boxing medal hopes at the Paris Games will hinge on how its women pugilists perform, feels the country’s lone Olympic medal-winning male boxer Vijender Singh, who expects the Nikhat…
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Olympics: Shamsher Khan, a native of Guntur, was India’s hero in 1956 swimming
The history of Indian sports abounds with stories of heroism that have been sadly forgotten with the passing of time. One such story is that of a talented swimmer Shamsher Khan. He was…
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Paris Olympics: Australian water polo player tests Covid-19 positive
Paris, July 23: An Australian water polo player has been isolated at the Paris Games following a positive COVID-19 test, as confirmed by the country’s Olympic team chief, Anna Meares, on Tuesday.…
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Olympics: 14-year-old Bengaluru girl Dhinidhi will be India’s youngest participant
A total of 117 sportsmen and women from India will be taking part in the Paris Olympic Games that are scheduled to begin from July 26. Among all the tall, strong and experienced players,…
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ICC forms three-member committee to review conduct of T20 WC
Colombo, Jul 22 (PTI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday formed a three-member committee to “review the delivery” of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the…
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My relationship with Virat Kohli is not for TRP, declares Gambhir
Mumbai: India’s newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday declared that his much talked about relationship with batting mainstay Virat Kohli “is between the two of us and not for TRPs”. Gambhir…
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Manolo Marquez is new head coach of India men’s football team
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) appointed Manolo Marquez as India’s men’s football team head coach, who is currently in charge of the Indian Super League side FC Goa. The decision was…
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Reetika’s fitness regime: India’s first 76kg Olympic qualifier
New Delhi: Going through the painful and energy-sucking process of weight-cutting is a nightmare for wrestlers, but Reetika Hooda did not walk away from it. Wrestlers usually have to go without food,…
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Women’s T20 WC: ICC keep a watch on security situation in Bangladesh
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) said it has been keeping a watch on the security situation in Bangladesh, the venue of the women’s T20 World Cup later this October. The…
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Formula E may return to India in 2026; Hyderabad ruled out
London: Formula E is in talks with three big cities in India for a potential return of the race in 2026, top officials of the all-electric racing series told PTI here on…
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Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announce separation
New Delhi: India cricketer Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have confirmed their separation, ending their four-year-old marriage in the “best interest for the both of us”. The couple released a joint statement…
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India will look to dominate rivals in Asia Cup: Harmanpreet
Dambulla: Seeking to continue their domination over teams in the sub-continent, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday said they are using the Women’s Asia Cup as a platform to prepare for the…