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    Adriana’s moment at Paris: How the student from Guwahati played her role at the Games
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    Adriana’s moment at Paris: How the student from Guwahati played her role at the...

    Guwahati, Aug 17: With the 2024 Paris Olympics done and dusted, some memories will be attached for a long time for players, support staff, organisers, volunteers, locals, and fans.Here is the story of a volunteer from Guwahati who happened to be the lone Indian supporter one afternoon at South Paris...
    Meghalaya’s Riiohlang Dhar to supervise in FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
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    Meghalaya’s Riiohlang Dhar to supervise in FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

    Guwahati, Aug 17: Riiohlang Dhar from Meghalaya has made history as the second Indian woman assistant referee selected for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in the Dominican Republic in 2024. Riiohlang is among the 38 elite match officials chosen by FIFA for the tournament, which...
    Football: Two Assam players in India U20 team for SAFF championship
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    Football: Two Assam players in India U20 team for SAFF championship

    Guwahati, Aug 16: Two Assam players have been selected to represent the Indian Under-20 football team in the SAFF U20 Men’s Championship 2024, to be played in Kathmandu, Nepal, from August 16 to 28.Defender Manabir Basumatary and forward Gwgwmsar Goyary are part of the 23-member squad announced by...
    Abhinav Bindra honoured with Olympic Order in Paris
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    Abhinav Bindra honoured with Olympic Order in Paris

    Guwahati, Aug 11: Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris. The Olympic Order is the highest honour bestowed by the IOC, recognising...
    Vinesh Phogat set to miss medal at Paris Games
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    Vinesh Phogat set to miss medal at Paris Games

    Guwahati, Aug 7: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat who reached the final in the 50kg weight category in the Olympics will not be allowed to fight in the final because she was overweight by 100 grams on Wednesday morning. The final was scheduled for later today.Thus she will not be entitled to any medal...
    Lovlina apologises to nation, promises stronger comeback
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    Lovlina apologises to nation, promises stronger comeback

    GUWAHATI, Aug 6: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain has issued a heartfelt apology to the nation following her defeat at the Paris Olympics 2024, where she was unable to secure a medal. Expressing deep regret, Lovlina extended a special apology to the people of Assam, who have consistently supported and prayed...
    Mayong magic tricks to attract tourists to Assam
    Assam

    Mayong magic tricks to attract tourists to Assam

    Guwahati, Aug 4: Mayong in Assam’s Morigaon district has long been known for its magic tricks, mostly the black ones, for ages. Now, the district administration is trying to revive this age-old tradition with a festival. The Mayong Indrajal Magic Festival, scheduled for August 18, will have...
    Vikas Lakhera takes over as Director General of Assam Rifles
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    Vikas Lakhera takes over as Director General of Assam Rifles

    Guwahati, August 1: Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Sena Medal (SM) took over as the 22nd Director General of the Assam Rifles known by the sobriquet of ‘Sentinels of the North-East’ on Thursday, said an official communiqué. He has varied and rich professional...
    Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh bag Bronze in Air Pistol Mixed Team event
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    Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh bag Bronze in Air Pistol Mixed Team...

    Manu Bhaker becomes the first Indian female to bag 2 medals in any single Olympic edition
    Ex-Indian cricketer Saba Karim justifies Riyan’s selection in team India
    National

    Ex-Indian cricketer Saba Karim justifies Riyan’s selection in team India

    The selectors have felt players like Riyan will be more suitable for doing well going ahead and also get some opportunities.
    CM signs good luck gamosa for Lovlina Borgohain
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    CM signs good luck gamosa for Lovlina Borgohain

    Guwahati, Jul 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has signed on a special gamosa—a ‘good luck gamosa'—to send his best wishes to boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who will participate in the Paris Olympics. Lovlina, a bronze medallist at the 2020 Tokyo Games, will attempt to upgrade her medal this...
    Kokrajhar all set to host Durand Cup matches
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    Kokrajhar all set to host Durand Cup matches

    Guwahati, Jul 11:Kokrajhar is all set to play host to Asia’s oldest football tournament—the 133rd edition of the prestigious Durand Cup—from July 30. This time with double enthusiasm, especially after last year’s grand success. Along with Kolkata, Jamshedpur and Shillong, Kokrajhar will be the...
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