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Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet

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Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet

Indian men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh believes his side is capable of ending the country’s five-decade-long World Cup medal drought, saying the team heads into next month’s showpiece event with the same belief and preparation that helped it end a 41-year Olympic podium wait at the Tokyo Games. India had snapped a 41-year Olympic medal…

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We don’t have many options in any department: Former skipper Anjum Chopra

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We don’t have many options in any department: Former skipper Anjum Chopra

Former skipper Anjum Chopra. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Former skipper Anjum Chopra doesn’t think that removing Harmanpreet Kaur from captaincy is a solution as the Indian women’s team do not have quality back-up options in any of the departments. While another legendary former skipper, Mithali Raj, has urged the selectors to look at…

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Can Indian athletes punch up in the scaled-down Commonwealth Games?

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Can Indian athletes punch up in the scaled-down Commonwealth Games?

Victoria’s decision to pull out of hosting the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in July 2023, citing unsustainable costs, plunged the multi-sport event into uncertainty. There were fears that the 2026 Games might not be held at all. For nearly a year, the search for a replacement host went on. Gold Coast, the 2018 host, along with…

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Alireza Firouzja walks away with the title after a draw

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Alireza Firouzja walks away with the title after a draw

Firouzja finished with 4.5 points. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj A draw was enough for Alireza Firouzja in the seventh and final round of the Chennai Grand Masters on Wednesday as the Frenchman walked away with the title in a strong field. Firouzja’s 41-move stalemate also ended his opponent Arjun Erigaisi’s chances of fighting…

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Perfect Attitude, John Wick, Akitania, Once You Go Black and Final Call catch the eye

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Perfect Attitude, John Wick, Akitania, Once You Go Black and Final Call catch the eye

Perfect Attitude, John Wick, Akitania, Once You Go Black and Final Call caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (July 22). Inner sand: 600m: Agrima (Guruprasad) 40. Strode out well. 1000m: Sassy (Kiran Rai) 1-8, 600/38.5. In fine trim. Battle Crown (Akshay) 1-7, 600/39. Shaped well. Outer sand: 600m: Desert…

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Sibin Girish’s spectacular rise from obscurity

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Sibin Girish’s spectacular rise from obscurity

Sibin Girish, the most expensive player in the third season of Kerala Cricket League. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement From being omitted from the auction list in the inaugural edition of Kerala Cricket League (KCL) to being the most expensive player in the third edition, it has been a fairytale journey for Sibin Girish. Sibin drew aggressive bids…

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Commonwealth Games | Curtailed Games remain a platform to shine for younger athletes: Rasquinha

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Commonwealth Games | Curtailed Games remain a platform to shine for younger athletes: Rasquinha

Neeraj Chopra would strive to get back to the winning ways and regain the Commonwealth Games crown. | Photo Credit: Getty Images As a truncated 2026 Commonwealth Games kicks off on Thursday, most of the stakeholders admit the medal rush may not be as prolific but insist there is no lack of incentive for those…

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