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Federer pulls out of US Open, to undergo knee surgery
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Federer pulls out of US Open, to undergo knee surgery

Zurich, Aug 16: Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has announced on Instagram that he will miss the US Open, beginning August 30, and "many months" after undergoing knee surgery. "I just wanted to give you a bit of an update [on] what's been going on since Wimbledon. As you can imagine, it's not...
Lovlina wants youngsters to be inspired by Olympic medal
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Lovlina wants youngsters to be inspired by Olympic medal

Guwahati, Aug 13: Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain is looking forward to meeting the youngsters especially children and give them an opportunity to touch and feel the medal."No one has asked me this but I want to tell you that I want to inspire the youngsters," Lovlina said on Friday just...
National Sports Awards function delayed to include performers at Tokyo Paralympics
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National Sports Awards function delayed to include performers at Tokyo...

New Delhi, Aug 12: The National Sports Awards function, which is held on August 29 every year, has been pushed back since the government wants the selection panel to consider the performances of the para athletes competing in the Tokyo Paralympics. The Paralympics will held from August 24 and...
Tears of joy and words of promise; An emotional Lovlina arrives in Guwahati after winning Olympic medal
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Tears of joy and words of promise; An emotional Lovlina arrives in Guwahati...

Guwahati, Aug 12: Since Thursday morning, the sky was gloomy but the spirit was in high at the premises of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here. It was around 9.30 am and the most awaited star of the moment – Lovlina Borgohain stepped out from the airport lobby. "Thank you so...
Jasprit Bumrah makes entry into Top-10 of ICC Test rankings
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Jasprit Bumrah makes entry into Top-10 of ICC Test rankings

London, Aug 11: Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has made an entry into the top-10 of the ICC Test rankings for bowlers after his nine-wicket haul in the first Test against England, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday. Bumrah, who held a career-high third position in September...
Army Chief greets Neeraj Chopra, hails his parents
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Army Chief greets Neeraj Chopra, hails his parents

New Delhi, Aug 11: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who created history by winning India's first gold medal in a track and field event at the Olympics in Tokyo, was greeted by Indian Army chief General M.M. Naravane after he came to the South Block at Raisina Hill on Tuesday. The Haryana athlete,...
After Olympic gold, Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year
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After Olympic gold, Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

New Delhi, Aug 10: A history-making Olympic gold in his pocket and having won the 2018 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games titles, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is now targeting a top podium finish in the World Athletics Championships to be held in USA next year.The World Championships was to be...
ICC confirms it will bid for crickets inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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ICC confirms it will bid for cricket's inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Dubai, Aug 10: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that it will bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The ICC has been making the case for cricket's inclusion for a while and the bid will also have the backing from the world's richest board...
Tokyo done and dusted: Lovlina Borgohain says will start afresh in every aspect for Paris 2024
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Tokyo done and dusted: Lovlina Borgohain says will start afresh in every aspect...

New Delhi, Aug 9: She had the time of her life in Tokyo with a medal on Olympic debut being the icing on the cake but Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain says all of it is "done and dusted now" and she will start afresh in every aspect of her game for the Paris edition in 2024. In an exclusive...
We need basic facilities, says Assams boxing coach Geeta Chanu
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We need basic facilities, says Assam's boxing coach Geeta Chanu

Guwahati Aug 8: Someone had rightly said that bike rallies never help in winning medals at the Olympics but proper coaching and having better infrastructure do. "Yes, I agree to it. You must have proper coaching to create world champions," one of the widely respected boxing coaches Oinam Geeta...
1st Test: Bumrahs five-for keeps victory within Indias sight
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1st Test: Bumrah's five-for keeps victory within India's sight

Nottingham, Aug 8: Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets for 64 runs as India moved within 157 runs of victory in the first Test against England here at the Trent Bridge on Saturday. Bumrah's haul helped visitors bowl out England for 303 in the second innings. India, chasing a target of...
BCCI announces cash rewards for Olympic medallists, Neeraj Chopra to get Rs 1 crore
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BCCI announces cash rewards for Olympic medallists, Neeraj Chopra to get Rs 1...

New Delhi, Aug 7: The BCCI on Saturday announced cash rewards for India's medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics with Rs one crore reserved for Neeraj Chopra, who became country's first track and field athlete to win a gold medal. Javelin thrower Chopra secured India's second individual gold in...
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