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Emulate But Do Not Replicate: Bhavani Devi’s Path Breaking Journey in Fencing Testament of Her Grit, and of Indian System’s Failure
27 Jul 2021
From training on a concrete basketball court to being denied a chance to take part in the Asian Games, Bhavani Devi’s career has been beset by funding problems, lack of exposure tours and social…
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Asleep With Their Eyes Open: Indian Hockey Plays a Tricky Game With the Circadian Rhythm
06 Jun 2021
In a seemingly innocuous press release, Hockey India spoke about how its athletes have had their sleep cycles shifted to match with the Tokyo time zone in order to help them adapt in advance. Experts…
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30 Test Positive for Covid-19 at SAI Centres in Bengaluru and Patiala
31 Mar 2021
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) conducted 741 Tests at its Patiala and Benaluru centres. No Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes have tested positive for Covid-19, say reports.
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Atanu Das, Deepika Kumari to Lead Six-Archer Indian Recurve Team at Tokyo Olympics
08 Mar 2021
Experienced archers Das and Deepika will be joined by Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav for the Games. The men’s recurve team has already won a spot for the Olympics. The women's squad (Komolika Bari,…
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Hockey India Exodus Continues With Chris Ciriello Resignation
22 Sep 2020
Chris Ciriello has resigned from his role as the analytical coach of the Indian men’s team after weeks of speculations over his return. His resignation is the third high-profile exit from Hockey…
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National Sports Awards 2020: Increase in Numbers at the Expense of Legacy?
29 Aug 2020
National Sports Awards 2020 saw 60 sportspersons receive the highest sporting honours in the country, the highest ever in a single year.
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UEFA Didn't Do a Great Job on Man City Case: Bayern Chairman; Malaysia Will Host Asian Champions League Matches and More (Football Round-Up)
28 Jul 2020
Short Passes (Football News Round-up): Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said UEFA 'didn't do a great job' on the Manchester City financial fairplay case | Malaysia to host Asian Champions…
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FIFPro Report Says Public Perception of Footballers Incorrect; AIFF to Hold National Camp in Odisha In September and More (Football Round-up)
17 Jul 2020
Short Passes (Football News Round-up): Public has the wrong idea of footballers, says FIFPro | AIFF plans to hold a national camp in September before the WC qualifier against Qatar | Football fans…
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Premier League Clubs to Boycott Firms That Incite Hatred; Olympian Syed Shahid Hakim Tests Positive For COVID-19 and More (Football Round-up)
16 Jul 2020
Short Passes (Football News Round-up): Premier League Clubs move to boycott advertising with firms that 'fuel hatred' | Former India footballer Syed Shahid Hakim, who played in the 1960 Olympics,…
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Rowing Federation To Investigate And Introspect After 22 Rowers Fail Dope Test
24 Jun 2020
22 rowers, all under eighteen years of age, who had been included in a training camp in Hyderabad after the Khelo India Youth Games last year have tested positive for the banned substance probenecid…