Ashutosh has his sights trained on Olympics participation

Ashutosh has his sights trained on Olympics participation

His father N. Mukesh Kumar is a renowned hockey player, having represented India at three Olympics besides being an Asian Games gold medallist. Taking inspiration from him and his mother Nidhi, who was also an Asian Games medallist in hockey, the 14-year-old N. Ashutosh Kumar is aiming to be a shooter of repute. The ninth […]

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CoA not to take over affairs of IOA, says SC, extends status quo until further orders

CoA not to take over affairs of IOA, says SC, extends status quo until further orders

The Supreme Court on Monday extended its status quo until further orders, which had stated that the Delhi High Court-appointed three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) will not take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association. A bench of Justices S.A. Nazeer and J.K. Maheshwari sought response from the Centre and others on the plea […]

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Japan makes arrests on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics

Japan makes arrests on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics

“Haruyuki Takahashi, a former executive at advertising company Dentsu, is suspected of receiving bribes from the former head of Aoki Holdings Inc. and two company employees,” the prosecutors’ office said. “Haruyuki Takahashi, a former executive at advertising company Dentsu, is suspected of receiving bribes from the former head of Aoki Holdings Inc. and two company […]

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Allyson Felix, Alistair Brownlee appointed to IOC Athletes’ Commission

Allyson Felix, Alistair Brownlee appointed to IOC Athletes’ Commission

U. S. sprinter Allyson Felix was among the four appointed to the IOC’s Athletes’ Commission, a body that lends a voice to athletes and takes into account their viewpoints on Olympic decisions U. S. sprinter Allyson Felix was among the four appointed to the IOC’s Athletes’ Commission, a body that lends a voice to athletes […]

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It was only a question of time, says Sindhu after her Singapore Open win

It was only a question of time, says Sindhu after her Singapore Open win

‘These wins are very important, particularly ahead of such a big event like the Commonwealth Games’ ‘These wins are very important, particularly ahead of such a big event like the Commonwealth Games’ “I always had great belief in myself. It was only a question of time before I rediscovered the winning touch. I am glad […]

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World Athletics Championships: Sable’s plans go awry in slow final

World Athletics Championships: Sable’s plans go awry in slow final

Avinash Sable had led the pack for nearly half the race in his 3000m steeple chase heat at the World Athletics Championships here while finishing seventh overall late last week. But the final on Monday evening was a very different story. The final was a slow, tactical race and a very tricky affair. And Olympian […]

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This could be our best World Championships, says Anju George

This could be our best World Championships, says Anju George

India’s lone World Championships medallist feels that Neeraj could win gold and that Sreeshankar’s medal chances look bright India’s lone World Championships medallist feels that Neeraj could win gold and that Sreeshankar’s medal chances look bright Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic gold in Tokyo appears to have inspired everybody. And Anju Bobby George feels that […]

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Avinash Sable | The serial record-breaker with a monk’s calmness

Avinash Sable | The serial record-breaker with a monk’s calmness

Steeplechaser Avinash Sable has experienced the highs and braved the lows, transforming into a runner with a single-minded focus on performance. He may not be the poster boy of Indian athletics yet, but he is one of the country’s few genuine medal prospects on the world stage Steeplechaser Avinash Sable has experienced the highs and […]

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