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Four Indians seeded in Tokyo Olympics draw

Who decides who shall get awards: Vinesh Phogat raises questions on Padma Awards

10:54 pm January 26, 2020

New Delhi: Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday raised questions about the manner in which Padma awards are given to sportspersons, terming the process as an “unfair one” after facing the snub for the third time. The current World Championship bronze medallist and one of India’s biggest medal hopes at the Tokyo Olympics, Vinesh hit […]

Speedy Soderberg sprints to European record round in Dubai

8:00 pm January 26, 2020

Dubai: Sebastian Soderberg made golfing history on Sunday, the Swede completing his final round at the Dubai Desert Classic in a European record time of one hour and 36 minutes. The 29-year-old was playing alone and first off after 71 players made the cut. With his brother Jesper on the bag, the duo hatched a […]

Mary Kom Boxing Academy gets new infrastructure

After Padma Vibhushan, Mary Kom dreams of winning Bharat Ratna

7:47 pm January 26, 2020

New Delhi: The first woman sportsperson to be decorated with the Padma Vibhushan, celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom on Sunday said she hopes to win the Bharat Ratna by winning a gold at the Tokyo Olympics. “It is a dream to win the Bharat Ratna. With this award (Padma Vibhushan) I will now be inspired […]

Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Akram to play in bushfire relief match

Yuvraj, Akram to play in bushfire relief match

2:47 pm January 26, 2020

Sydney: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram on Sunday became the first players outside Australia to confirm their availability for the charity cricket match organised to raise funds for the bushfire victims. Australia’s prolific Test opening duo of Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden are also set to reunite after […]

Olympian boxer Sakti Mazumdar dies of heart attack

Mizoram to get centre of excellence for boxing

11:55 pm January 24, 2020

Aizawl: The central government has sanctioned Rs 5 crore for setting up a centre of excellence for boxing in Mizoram, state minister Robert Romawia Royte said on Friday. Speaking at a function to felicitate Khelo India participants from Mizoram, Royte said the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned the money. The sports minister said […]