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India Win Inaugural Womens 5s Asia Cup, Defeat Thailand 7-2 In Final

August 28, 2023 admin

The victorious Indian women’s hockey team.© Twitter The Indian Women’s Hockey Team won the inaugural Women’s Hockey5s Asia Cup on Monday, which also served as Asia’s qualifying tournament for the Women’s Hockey 5s World Cup 2024, defeating Thailand 7-2 in the all-important Final. Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman…

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FIFA Lifts Ban On Sri Lanka Football Federation

August 28, 2023 admin

File image of FIFA logo.© AFP The world governing body FIFA on Monday lifted its suspension of the Sri Lanka Football Federation (FFSL). On January 21 this year FIFA had banned FFSL for violations of FIFA rules in administration. FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura conveyed in a letter to FFSL that the FIFA bureau had…

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Defending Champion Iga Swiatek Eases Into US Open Second Round

August 28, 2023 admin

Iga Swiatek in action during US Open 2023© AFP World number one Iga Swiatek launched her US Open title defence on Monday with a ruthless 6-0, 6-1 win over Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson in the first round. Swiatek, whose grip on top spot is under threat from Aryna Sabalenka in New York, needed just 58 minutes…

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Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior Out For Over A Month With Hamstring Injury

August 28, 2023 admin

File photo of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior© AFP Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, Spanish media reports said Monday. Los Blancos confirmed the Brazilian’s injury in a statement but did not specify his expected absence time. Vinicius limped off injured against Celta Vigo on Friday…

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“Arshad Nadeem Is A Big Fan Of Neeraj Chopra”: Neeraj’s Uncle Bhim Chopra

August 28, 2023 admin

Arshad Nadeem (left) and Neeraj Chopra after World Athletics Championships jevelin throw final.© AFP India’s ace javelin star Neeraj Chopra’s family praised him for his exceptional performance in the World Athletics Championships 2023 and talked about the rivalry with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. Neeraj recorded his best throw of 88.17 m in his second attempt managing…

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From ‘Just Participating’ To Winning Medals With Fire In The Belly – Gagan Narang Traces Change In Indian Sport

August 28, 2023 admin

India’s three ace javelin throwers (from left) Kishore Jena, Neeraj Chopra and DP Manu.© AFP/Twitter Neeraj Chopra put Indian sport on world map once again as he won a gold medal at the World Athletics Championship. With a throw of 88.17m in the javelin throw final, Chopra won the maiden World Athletics Gold Medal By…

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“I Still Like Encounters”: Virat Kohli Lets Out War Cry Ahead Of World Cup 2023

August 28, 2023 admin

Sta India batter Virat Kohli is all set for the upcoming ODI World Cup challenge. The tournament this year will be hosted in India. It will kick off on October 5 with the final match taking place on November 19. While admitting that pressure will be there during the mega event, Kohli said that not…

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Having Last Met His Parents Two Years Ago, Kishore Jena Might Have To Wait Longer For Homecoming

August 28, 2023 admin

New Delhi: Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena does feel homesick at times, especially when none of his sisters are around to facilitate a video call with his aged parents. Being away from family is one of the sacrifices a professional athlete has to make. Jena last met his parents two years ago and he…

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“No Pakistan-India Rivalry…”: Arshad Nadeem Next Neeraj Chopra Pipped Him For Global Championships Gold

August 28, 2023 admin

In Arshad Nadeem, Republic of India’s Neeraj Chopra could have tricky pageant for the gold medal at Paris Olympics, however the Pakistani ace says for now each are simply “very happy” to name the pictures in a game as soon as ruled by way of the Europeans. In cricket-crazy Pakistan, Nadeem has develop into the…

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