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Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa's hopes of a strong finish at the Sinquefield Cup took a hit as he squandered a winning position against Wesley So of America in the fifth round. The Indian prodigy, who had a chance to move into contention for the title, faltered in the endgame,
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Shaik Arshad, a Paralympic cyclist, is on a mission to bring home a gold medal from the upcoming Paralympics in Paris. His journey to the top has been filled with challenges and triumphs, but his determination remains unwavering. Arshad's athletic career began with taekwondo, where he earned a
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Sarabjot Singh, the Indian shooter who made history with Manu Bhaker by winning India's first-ever Olympic medal in a mixed shooting event, has revealed the challenges and inspirations behind their success. Despite limited training time together, Bhaker and Sarabjot managed to secure a bronze medal in the 10m
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Gout Gout, a prodigious 16-year-old sprinter from Australia, has set the track ablaze with his astonishing performance at the Queensland Athletics Championships. Clocking an incredible 10.2 seconds in the 100-meter dash, Gout left spectators and fellow competitors in awe. Born to Sudanese parents in Australia, Gout's talent
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Britain's Lando Norris emerged victorious in the first practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix, outpacing home favorite Max Verstappen amidst unpredictable weather conditions at the Zandvoort circuit. The session witnessed a rollercoaster of weather, with torrential rain alternating with bright sunshine, posing a significant challenge for tire
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Indian race walker Bhawna Jat has been handed a 16-month ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for whereabouts failures. The ban, which commenced on August 10, 2023, will end on December 10, 2024. Bhawna's suspension stems from her failure to provide accurate whereabouts information and missed doping
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Australian Jack Doohan, son of legendary motorcycling champion Mick Doohan, has been promoted to a full-time Formula One driver with Alpine for the 2025 season. The 21-year-old will partner Frenchman Pierre Gasly, replacing Esteban Ocon, who is moving to Haas. Alpine, currently languishing in eighth place in the constructors'
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Avani Lekhara's journey to becoming a Paralympic shooting champion is a testament to her resilience and determination. After a car accident left her paralyzed at the age of 11, Avani found solace in shooting, a sport that gave her a sense of purpose and accomplishment. With the support
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The Paralympic Games, a testament to the indomitable spirit of athletes with disabilities, will commence in Paris on August 28th, following the resounding success of the Olympic Games. The French capital will once again serve as a stage for extraordinary athleticism, with 18 of the 35 Olympic venues repurposed for
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Former Kerala State hockey player A.V. Rajagopal, fondly known as the "Father of Alappuzha Hockey," passed away in Alappuzha on Thursday at the age of 73. Rajagopal's journey in hockey began in Chennai, where he picked up the sport in the St. Thomas Mount area.
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Following India's second consecutive bronze medal finish in the Paris Olympics, Hockey India (HI) has begun planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. HI President Dilip Tirkey, a former India captain, outlined the federation's vision. "We need to start preparing for the 2028 Olympics now.
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's triumph at the Paris Olympics 2024 was marred by a persistent controversy surrounding her gender. Despite winning the gold medal in the women's 66kg category, Khelif faced relentless scrutiny and accusations of being transgender. The debate over Khelif's gender intensified