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Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu is determined to surpass her previous achievements in the upcoming Paris Games. After recovering from a six-month injury layoff, Chanu is targeting a lift of over 90kg in snatch, aiming for a total lift of 200kg to secure a medal. Chanu's journey
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Lando Norris, the McLaren driver, is determined to challenge Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One world champion, at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Norris has been in impressive form lately, with two consecutive second-place finishes behind Verstappen. He believes he has the car and the confidence to challenge for the
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Indian Olympic Association Pushes for Yoga Inclusion in Asian Games The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has made a strong case for the inclusion of yoga in the Asian Games program. In a letter to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Raja Randhir Singh, IOA President PT Usha highlighted the growing
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Harmanpreet Singh will lead India's 16-member men's hockey squad at the Paris Olympics, aiming to secure a second consecutive podium finish. The team, selected after two days of trials, boasts a blend of experience and youth. Veteran goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh, along with Manpreet Singh, will
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World Cup-winning former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has taken over as the new President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), marking a significant chapter in his illustrious career. The 65-year-old, who was already a member of the PGTI Board as its Vice President, was unanimously chosen to
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Tulika Maan has become the first Indian judoka to secure a quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 25-year-old achieved this feat by securing a continental quota in the women's +78kg division, as per the latest rankings released by the International Judo Federation (IJF). Maan, who hails from
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The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has once again suspended Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia for refusing to provide a urine sample for a dope test. This is the second time NADA has suspended Punia, after revoking his initial suspension on May 31st due to a lack of a "notice of
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McLaren's Lando Norris stunned the field with a breathtaking final lap to snatch pole position from Max Verstappen at the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday. The Briton's blistering time of 1:18.750 denied Verstappen by a mere two hundredths of a second, marking Norris&
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World Athletics and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (LA28) have announced a groundbreaking shift in the competition schedule. In a historic move, athletics will now take center stage during the first week of the Olympic Games at the iconic LA Memorial Coliseum. This unprecedented change
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The Odisha government has extended its sponsorship of the Indian hockey team for another three years, until 2036. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Mohan Majhi, who stated that the sponsorship is part of the state's "Vision Odisha: 2036" plan. The extension of
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India's ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is gaining momentum, with sports administrators preparing to lobby hard during the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Sports Authority of India has submitted a detailed report to Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, outlining the
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Srinagar marked a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir's journey towards statehood. Amid tight security, Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹1,500 crore. In a symbolic gesture, Modi pledged to "teach