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Rakesh Kumar Enters Pre-Quarterfinals In Paralympics Archery Competition

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Rakesh Kumar Enters Pre-Quarterfinals In Paralympics Archery Competition

Rakesh Kumar will face Indonesia’s Ken Swagumilang for a place in the quarterfinals.© X (Twitter) Seasoned archer Rakesh Kumar began his campaign with an easy 136-131 win over Senegal’s Aliou Drame to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the compound men’s open category at the Paralympics on Friday. Fifth-seeded Rakesh will face Indonesia’s Ken Swagumilang…

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“It Has A Direct Influence”: Abhinav Bindra On Athletes’ Mental Health, Calls It ‘Work In Progress’

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“It Has A Direct Influence”: Abhinav Bindra On Athletes’ Mental Health, Calls It ‘Work In Progress’

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Friday acknowledged training Indian athletes across sports on the aspect of mental health remains a “work in progress”, while adding that benefits of the same must reach grassroots level. Bindra said mental health directly influences overall well-being of an athlete and sports administrators also share equal responsibility…

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“Let’s Make India A…”: New ICC Chairman Jay Shah’s Statement On National Sports Day

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“Let’s Make India A…”: New ICC Chairman Jay Shah’s Statement On National Sports Day

Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah extended his wishes to everyone on the occasion of the National Sports Day (Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary) on Thursday. Dhyan Chand celebrated as ‘The Wizard’ represented the Indian hockey team from 1925 to 1949, scoring over 1500 goals in the 185 matches he played as a…

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After Olympics Loss, Lakshya Sen Reveals Deepika Padukone Called Him And “She Said…”

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After Olympics Loss, Lakshya Sen Reveals Deepika Padukone Called Him And “She Said…”

Lakshya Sen with Deepika Padukone© Twitter Lakshya Sen was India’s best-performing badminton star at the Paris Olympics 2024. He became the first Indian male shuttler to enter the semi-final of an Olympics. However, he missed the medal by a whisker. He went down to Viktor Axelsen in the semi-final and then also lost…

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“It Would’ve Been A Disaster If…”: India Hockey Coach Craig Fulton’s Verdict On Paris Olympics 2024 Bronze Medal

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“It Would’ve Been A Disaster If…”: India Hockey Coach Craig Fulton’s Verdict On Paris Olympics 2024 Bronze Medal

After guiding the Indian senior men’s hockey team to a historic second successive bronze medal in the Paris Olympic Games, Craig Fulton, head coach, is now facing a new challenge. He has to drag back his players, who have been celebrating non-stop, to hockey and prepare them for the Asian Champions Trophy starting…

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After Olympics Semi-Final Heartbreak, Lakshya Sen Points Out Key Turning Point In Bronze Medal Match

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After Olympics Semi-Final Heartbreak, Lakshya Sen Points Out Key Turning Point In Bronze Medal Match

Despite a run of five wins at Paris Olympics 2024, Lakshya Sen lost his final two matches to end up without a medal and finish fourth in the badminton men’s singles event. Looking back, Lakshya has pointed out a key reason that led to the change in momentum during his bronze medal match….

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Diamond League Live: Neeraj Chopra Eyes Top Place After Olympics Silver

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Diamond League Live: Neeraj Chopra Eyes Top Place After Olympics Silver

Neeraj Chopra in Lausanne Diamond League 2024 Live: Two weeks after winning his historic silver medal at the Paris Olympics, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will resume action at the Lausanne Diamond League meeting on Thursday, seeking to reclaim the DL trophy at the season-ending finale next month. Nursing a long-standing groin injury, Chopra claimed a silver in the Paris Olympics on August…

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“Delhi Police Revokes Security Of Women Wrestlers Testifying Against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh”: Vinesh Phogat

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“Delhi Police Revokes Security Of Women Wrestlers Testifying Against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh”: Vinesh Phogat

File photo of Vinesh Phogat© AFP Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have claimed that the Delhi Police has revoked the security cover of female wrestlers set to testify in the sexual harassment case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Vinesh and Sakshi on ‘X’, tagged the Delhi…

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“Why Were Usain Bolt And Michael Phelps Not Banned?”: Taapsee Pannu’s Debate-Stirring Verdict On Olympics Gender Row

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“Why Were Usain Bolt And Michael Phelps Not Banned?”: Taapsee Pannu’s Debate-Stirring Verdict On Olympics Gender Row

File photos of Taapsee Pannu (left) and Imane Khelif.© Instagram – @Taapsee and @jeuxolympiques Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was surrounded by controversy in the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024. The pugilist won a gold medal in the women’s 66kg category at the Games but the path to the glory was really a tough one…

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Reporter Asks Manu Bhaker’s Mother About Chat With Neeraj Chopra, Unhappy Shooter Leaves

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Reporter Asks Manu Bhaker’s Mother About Chat With Neeraj Chopra, Unhappy Shooter Leaves

For Manu Bhaker, the Paris Olympics 2024 was a hugely successful one. The pistol shooter won two bronze medals to become the first athlete from India since independence to clinch two medals in one Olympics. Already a known name, for her exploits at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships, Manu…

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