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Birmingham: Several athletes, including the hockey men’s and women’s teams of India, took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Commonwealth Games Village, Birmingham, on the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Games. In the presence of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Acting President Anil Khanna, IOA Treasurer Anandeshwar Panday, Anil Dhupar, the Deputy Chef […]
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Port of Spain: Openers Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan hit half centuries as India completed a series sweep over West Indies with an emphatic 119-run victory in a rain-affected clash in Port of Spain. There were plenty of delays during India’s innings, with the visitors forced to hit out late after a weather break saw […]
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Birmingham: India’s top-five standing in the Commonwealth Games will be threatened in shooting’s absence while the Birmingham 2022 organisers would look to deliver a successful sporting spectacle after a challenging build-up. The opening ceremony at the Alexander Stadium on Thursday evening will mark the beginning of the sporting extravaganza that remains huge in scale but […]
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Mamallapuram: Chess Olympiad fever peaks here with Indian teams appearing primed for glory in the 44th edition of the prestigious event that starts from Thursday. With powerhouses Russia and China missing, India will be fielding three teams each in the Open and women’s sections respectively. Though the five-time world champion and legendary Viswanathan Anand has […]
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Birmingham: Double Olympic medallist badminton ace PV Sindhu was on Wednesday named flagbearer of the Indian contingent for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games beginning here on Thursday. “Sindhu has been named as the flagbearer of Indian team for the opening ceremony,” an Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said. A total of 164 athletes will […]
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Hyderabad: Reigning Indian Super League champions Hyderabad Football Club completed the signing of the highly rated 21-year-old attacker Ramhlunchhunga, on a long-term deal on Wednesday. The Mizo-born versatile attacker, who signs from Aizawl FC, made a name for himself with Electric Veng FC in his hometown. He started off with the UDream academy and trained […]
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Pune: The Altamash Ahmed-trained Enid Blyton, who has been well prepared, is expected to score in the Gamble For Love Trophy 1400 metres, a handicap for horses in Class-I, rated 80 and upward (60 to 79 eligible), the feature event of the opening day’s races to be held here on Thursday. False rails will be […]
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Hyderabad: Ashwa Bravo and Painted Apache caught the eye when the following horses were exercised at Malakpet Race Course on Wednesday morning. SAND: 600m: Neglect Me Not (Ashhad Asbar) & Roshanara (Gourav Singh) 47, moved together. Wandring Warrior (RB) 47.5, moved easy. Pacific Command (Rafique Sk) 48, moved freely. Super Angel (RB) (From 1000/400) 47, […]
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Dubai: Former Indian batter VVS Laxman has been appointed to the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s Cricket Committee as a current player representative. Laxman, who is currently the chief of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), has been appointed alongside former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori. Apart from them, former West Indies cricketer Roger Harper has […]
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Hyderabad: Former World No.1 shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, who won a silver in the last edition of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast in 2018, says his target is to win gold in the singles at the Birmingham Games, which will begin in a couple of days. “Definitely I am gunning for gold. Last time, I […]
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Hyderabad: Sandeep Kumar Sultania, secretary to government Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, and A Venkateshwar Reddy, chairman of Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS) felicitated State swimmers who bagged medals in the recently-concluded 48th Junior National Aquatic Championships in Bhubaneswar and 38th Sub-Junior National Aquatic Championships in Rajkot on Tuesday. Telanagana stood third in the […]
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Port of Spain: A ruthless Indian team is unlikely to take its foot off the pedal as it aims to top up a world-record winning feat with another clean sweep against the West Indies on Wednesday. India created a world record on Sunday by sealing their 12th consecutive series win in the ODI format against […]
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Mysuru: The Neil Darashah-trained Sea Lion looks good among ten contenders in the Racing Journalist Trophy 1600 metres, a handicap for horses rated 80 and above Class-I, the feature event of the races to be held here on Wednesday. No false rails. The first race starts at 1.30 pm. SELECTIONS: 1. D Lord 1, Sadeek […]
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New Delhi: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will not be taking part in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham due to an injury sustained during the finals of the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. Rajeev Mehta, the Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) told ANI, “Neeraj Chopra will not take part in […]
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Chennai: India is hosting the 44th edition of the Chess Olympiad at Mamallapuram, Chennai. The world’s biggest chess event will be held from July 28 to August 10. With a record 187 countries taking part with 188 teams in the Open section and 162 in the Women’s section, the Olympiad will witness the highest ever […]
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Hyderabad: When the Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won a silver at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast in 2018, they were a rookie pair on the circuit. In the last four years, the pair established themselves as giant-killers. They have put in impressive performances, making them a bright medal prospect. […]
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Birmingham: Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Monday alleged that her preparations for the Commonwealth Games are being hampered because of the “continuous harassment” her coaches are facing from the authorities. The Indian boxing squad reached the Games Village here on Sunday night after a training stint in Ireland but Lovlina’s personal coach Sandhya Gurung […]
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Hyderabad: Abhay Singh guided the RH Sequeira-trained Lamha to victory in the Raja Mahoob Karan Memorial Cup 1600 metres, the feature event of the races at the Malakpet Racecourse, here on Monday. RESULTS: 1. Superstellar (1), Bien Pensant (2), The Thriller (3), Code Blue (4). W-Rs.-39, SHP-Rs. 102, P-Rs.15, 30, 130, THP-Rs. 250, SHW-Rs.18&55, F-Rs. […]
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Hyderabad: NRI Angel and NRI Infinity moved well when the following horses were exercised at Malakpet Race Course on Monday morning. SAND: 800m: True Marshall (Ashhad Asbar) 1-3, 600/47, moved easy. Kesariya Balam (Madhu Babu) 1-2, 600/47, handy. Arabian Queen (Ashhad Asbar) & Happy Go Lucky (Gaurav Singh) 1-2, 600/46, pair moved together. 1000m: Sally […]
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Paris: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark claimed his first Tour de France title in the 109th edition of the most prestigious road cycling race here. Vingegaard, who finished second behind Tadej Pogacar last year, has become the first Danish rider to have won the competition since Bjarne Riis in 1996. The 25-year-old Dane finished the three-week race […]
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Mumbai: Cricketing Legend Sachin Tendulkar wished Krunal Pandya and his wife Pankhuri Sharma on becoming parents. India all-rounder Krunal Pandya and his wife Pankhuri have been blessed with a baby boy, whom they have named Kavir Krunal Pandya. Krunal took to his Twitter on Sunday and announced the name of his son along with a […]
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The latest dilemma of the Indian cricket team is the batting form of one of the world’s best batsman Virat Kohli. The fact that he is such an accomplished sportsman with excellent work ethics that it surprises all even more that he has had such a long phase of substandard performances with the bat. In […]
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Hyderabad: Ashoka and Knight Templar pleased when the following horses were exercised at Malakpet Race Course on Sunday morning. SAND: 800m: NRI Touch (Rohit Kumar) 1-3, 600/47, moved easy. 1000m: Ashoka (Deepak Singh) & Beauty On Parade (AA Vikrant) 1-14, 800/58, 600/44, former worked well. Knight Templar (Madhu Babu) 1-14, 800/59, 600/44, pleased. Silver Arrow […]
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Hyderabad: The LVR Deshmukh-trained Fire Power, who has been well prepared, is expected to score in the Raja Mahboob Karan Memorial Cup 1600 metres, a handicap for horses rated 40 to 65 category-II, the feature event of the races to be held here on Monday. False rails are up. The first race starts at 1.30 […]
