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    Training in Brahmaputra helped me to navigate the current in English Channel, says Elvis Ali Hazarika
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    Training in Brahmaputra helped me to navigate the current in English Channel,...

    GUWAHATI, July 31: Ace swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika, who recently swam across the English Channel to become the first from Assam and the Northeast region, said training in the river Brahmaputra helped him adapt to the adverse conditions in the expedition.Sharing his hair-raising experiences of the...
    India vs Australia T20 match in Guwahati on November 28
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    India vs Australia T20 match in Guwahati on November 28

    GUWAHATI, July 25: Though Guwahati missed out to host a Cricket World Cup match, good news for the city cricket fans came when the BCCI announced the venues for the home season 2023-24, on Tuesday. As per the fixture, the ACA Stadium in Barsapara here will host the 3rd T20 International between...
    Durand Cup trophies unveiled in host city Guwahati
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    Durand Cup trophies unveiled in host city Guwahati

    Guwahati, July 15: The trophies of the 132nd Durand Cup were unveiled in Guwahati on Saturday during its three-day city tour.Assam sports and youth welfare minister Nandita Gorlosa formally unveiled the trophies in the presence of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command Lt Gen Rana...
    Knowing Tadang Minu, the boxing lady of Arunachal
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    Knowing Tadang Minu, the boxing lady of Arunachal

    Guwahati, July 12: Dr Tadang Minu has played a major role in uplifting the boxing scene in Arunachal Pradesh. As the state is hosting the first-ever national boxing championship in the form of the 5th National Junior Boxing Championship in Itanagar, Minu is a proud lady. “It's a great moment for...
    Lenny D
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    Lenny D'Gama: A passionate advocate for boxing

    Guwahati, July 11: In the world of boxing, a name from the smallest state of Goa in the country who has made international waves for his remarkable technical knowledge, prowess over the sport, determination and passion even as he nears 70, is Lenny D'Gama.Having taken up boxing in the Air Force as a...
    Brazilian striker Ibson Melo joins NEUFC
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    Brazilian striker Ibson Melo joins NEUFC

    Guwahati, July 7: NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) announced the signing of Brazilian striker Ibson Melo as the first foreign recruit of the season on Friday. The 33-year-old forward has signed a one-year contract with the Highlanders and is set to lead the club's attacking line in the upcoming...
    Itanagar all set for 5th Junior Boys National Boxing Championship
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    Itanagar all set for 5th Junior Boy's National Boxing Championship

    Guwahati, July 6: In a historic move, Arunachal Pradesh is all set to host the 5th Junior Boy's National Boxing Championship from 9th to 14th July, 2023. The prestigious event will take place at the Don Bosco College ground in Itanagar, which boasts excellent facilities and accommodations for all...
    AIFF aims to revamp Bordoloi Trophy
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    AIFF aims to revamp Bordoloi Trophy

    Newly elected GSA general secretary Devajit Saikia reveals plans to upgrade the sports scene in the city; more disciplines to be added to the sports body
    No World Cup match in Guwahati
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    No World Cup match in Guwahati

    Guwahati, June 27: In a disappointing development, Guwahati's ACA Stadium at Barsapara missed out on hosting any matches during the highly anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023, scheduled to begin on October 5 across various cities in India.The ICC released the schedule of the World Cup on June 27....
    Boris Singh makes FC Goa his new home
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    Boris Singh makes FC Goa his new home

    Guwahati, June 26: FC Goa have completed the signing of one of India’s most exciting young talents, Boris Singh of Manipur. The 23-year-old has impressed mightily over the last two seasons in the colours of Jamshedpur FC, starring in their ISL Shield-winning campaign in 2021-22. This marks FC...
    Anthony awaits his opportunity at Matrix Fight Night
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    Anthony awaits his opportunity at Matrix Fight Night

    Guwahati, June 25: Mixed Martial Arts or MAA in short which is a full contact combat sport is getting popular in the Northeast region with many youngsters getting into it and doing well. Anthony Syiem of Meghalaya who trains in Guwahati is one of such athletes who will be in action in the Matrix...
    Uma Chetry cherishes India ‘A’ experience
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    Uma Chetry cherishes India ‘A’ experience

    Guwahati, June 25: Whatever opportunity she got, Uma Chetry tried her best to utilise these. The 20-year-old cricketer from Bokakhat in Assam has played a crucial role for India ‘A’ in the Women's Emerging Asia Cup (T20) recently in Hong Kong. Though the opponents were not the toughest ones, it...
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