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Inspired by Sunil Chhetri, Parthib Gogoi aims for glory
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Inspired by Sunil Chhetri, Parthib Gogoi aims for glory

Guwahati, Aug 18: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has inspired countless young athletes across the nation, motivating them to pursue the beautiful game. For many, meeting Chhetri and sharing the dressing room and training ground with him is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that fuels their...
Adriana’s moment at Paris: How the student from Guwahati played her role at the Games
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Adriana’s moment at Paris: How the student from Guwahati played her role at the...

Guwahati, Aug 17: With the 2024 Paris Olympics done and dusted, some memories will be attached for a long time for players, support staff, organisers, volunteers, locals, and fans.Here is the story of a volunteer from Guwahati who happened to be the lone Indian supporter one afternoon at South Paris...
Meghalaya’s Riiohlang Dhar to supervise in FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
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Meghalaya’s Riiohlang Dhar to supervise in FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

Guwahati, Aug 17: Riiohlang Dhar from Meghalaya has made history as the second Indian woman assistant referee selected for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in the Dominican Republic in 2024. Riiohlang is among the 38 elite match officials chosen by FIFA for the tournament, which...
India sends largest-ever contingent to Summer Paralympics 2024
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India sends largest-ever contingent to Summer Paralympics 2024

Guwahati, August 17: India has sent its largest-ever contingent to the upcoming Summer Paralympics 2024, scheduled to take place in Paris from August 28 to September 8.Following the close of the Summer Olympics 2024 in the French capital, where India secured six medals, the country gave a rousing...
IPL franchise owners may get to rename Hundred teams despite buying minority stake: Report
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IPL franchise owners may get to rename Hundred teams despite buying minority...

New Delhi, Aug 17: With the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) set to sell stakes in the eight Hundred teams in September, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners may be allowed to rename the sides despite them buying a minority stake. According to a report in The Guardian, the ECB’s...
Security tightened at IGI airport for Vinesh Phogat
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Security tightened at IGI airport for Vinesh Phogat's arrival

New Delhi, Aug 17: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport, after facing a devastating turn of events when she was disqualified from the 50 kg gold medal match after being found 100 grams over weight during the official weigh-in in the Paris Olympics. In view of...
PKL Player Auction: Sachin bags highest bid as 12 franchises spend Rs 30 cr for 118 players
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PKL Player Auction: Sachin bags highest bid as 12 franchises spend Rs 30 cr for...

Mumbai, Aug 16: The 12 franchises of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 broke the bank as they spent more than Rs 30 crore in buying 118 players sold over the two days of the Player Auction, which concluded here on Friday. Eight players crossed the Rs 1 crore mark for the first time in PKL...
PM Modi asks for athletes
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PM Modi asks for athletes' input in India's preparation to host 2036 Olympics

New Delhi, Aug 16: After announcing India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked for Indian athletes’ input for the smooth hosting of the quadrennial extravaganza in 2036. Notably, India will be bidding to host the Olympic Games in...
Need to give even more strength and attention to Khelo India: PM Modi
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Need to give even more strength and attention to Khelo India: PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that playing and winning in Khelo India has become an important programme for the country and needs to be given even more strength and attention. He said this during his interaction with the Indian Paris Olympic contingent at his residence on...
Maharaja Trophy 2024: Bhandage powers Mysore to victory over Shivamogga in rain-hit encounter
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Maharaja Trophy 2024: Bhandage powers Mysore to victory over Shivamogga in...

Bengaluru, Aug 15: The Mysore Warriors downed the Shivamogga Lions by seven runs via VJD Method in a rain-impacted second encounter on the opening day of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 league. The rain-affected fixture saw Mysore Warriors put up 159/8 in 20 overs, riding on the back of Manoj...
Football: Two Assam players in India U20 team for SAFF championship
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Football: Two Assam players in India U20 team for SAFF championship

Guwahati, Aug 16: Two Assam players have been selected to represent the Indian Under-20 football team in the SAFF U20 Men’s Championship 2024, to be played in Kathmandu, Nepal, from August 16 to 28.Defender Manabir Basumatary and forward Gwgwmsar Goyary are part of the 23-member squad announced by...
UFC chief says McGregor will not fight this year; fighter responds
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UFC chief says McGregor will not fight this year; fighter responds

New Delhi, Aug 14: Following UFC president Dana White's announcement that Conor McGregor will not be returning to the Octagon this year, the former two division champion expressed his displeasure on social media and offered a possible return date.McGregor hasn't competed since breaking his leg in a...
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