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India's Olympic medal hopes have suffered a significant setback with the provisional suspension of World Championships bronze medalist Parveen Hooda for Whereabouts Failure. The 26-year-old boxer has accumulated three such failures within a year, violating WADA regulations. Hooda's suspension, which carries a potential two-year ineligibility, has
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Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic and World Championships gold medalist, is set to compete in his third competition of the season at the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet in Czechia on May 28. This World Athletics Continental Tour Gold label event marks the 63rd edition of the
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Bhavani Devi, India's pioneering sabre fencer, faces a bittersweet reality as the 2024 Paris Olympics approach. Despite her relentless training and recent achievements, she will not be competing in the Games. After her historic Olympic debut in Tokyo, Bhavani relocated to Orleans, France, to train under renowned coach
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Olympian Anjum Moudgil and Paris Olympic Games quota winner Swapnil Kusale emerged victorious in the women's and men's 50m rifle 3-positions events, respectively, at the ongoing Olympic Selection Trials (OST) in Bhopal on Thursday. In the men's 50m rifle 3P final, Kusale, who had
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India's table tennis contingent for the upcoming Paris Olympics has been finalized, with veteran Sharath Kamal and world no. 24 Manika Batra leading the men's and women's squads respectively. The six-member teams (three in each section) were selected by the senior selection committee of
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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has forged a multi-year partnership with sports apparel giant Puma, marking a significant milestone for Indian athletics. This collaboration will provide approximately 400 Indian athletes with cutting-edge apparel, footwear, and accessories for both domestic and international competitions. As the official kit sponsor, Puma'
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Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One world champion, will seek redemption at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend after suffering two defeats in the season's opening six races. The Red Bull driver will face stiff competition from McLaren's Lando Norris, who will be armed with
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Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra has set his sights firmly on the Paris Olympic Games, scheduled to commence on July 26 in France. Competing in his first domestic competition since his historic gold medal triumph at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Chopra showcased his dominance by securing the gold
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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra made a triumphant return to Indian soil, claiming the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Federation Cup in Patiala. Despite a slow start, Chopra's spear soared through the evening sky, securing him victory in his first competitive outing
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The prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, an annual canine extravaganza, recently graced the hallowed grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for three days. Over 2,500 elite dogs from across the United States showcased their exceptional qualities, vying for the coveted Best in Show title.
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Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs, two of India's most promising golfers, will lead a contingent of seven Indians at the €300,000 Amundi German Masters. The tournament, held at the Seddiner See course near Berlin, will feature 132 players competing in a 72-hole event. Dagar, who will also
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In a thrilling 10-inning battle at Minute Maid Park, the Houston Astros emerged victorious over the Oakland Athletics, claiming a 2-1 victory. The game took an unexpected turn when Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected in the fourth inning following a foreign substance check. Despite the early setback, the