Tag: Olympics
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Boxing body vote could see sport thrown out of Olympics
The congress of the scandal-hit International Amateur Boxing Federation (AIBA) that begins in Moscow on Friday may be a turning point for the sport and its future in the Olympics.
November 1, 2018 -
North and South Korea to bid for 2032 Summer Olympics
The North's decision to participate in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in February triggered a dramatic diplomatic turnaround on the peninsula this year.
September 19, 2018 -
Naveen Patnaik felicitates Duttee Chand for winning two silver medals in Asian Games
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated Dutee Chand who returned from the Asian Games here on Friday. Naveen Patnaik handed over a cheque o Rs 3 crore to Dutee for winning two silver medals ( 100m and 200m). The CM also said that the government will bear all expenses of preparation by Dutee Chand for the …
September 1, 2018 -
Star American swimmer Ryan Lochte suspended for 14 months after Instagram post
Two months ago, he posted a photo on social media of himself receiving an intravenous infusion.
July 24, 2018 -
All 104 member countries to be granted T20 International status: ICC
Richardson also talked about the possibility of cricket being a part of the Olympics.
April 26, 2018 -
5 must-know facts about birthday girl Saina Nehwal
March 17, 2018 -
UN chief briefly meets N. Korea leader at Olympics
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had a brief exchange with Kim Yong Nam, the President of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly of North Korea, a UN spokesman said on Friday. The Secretary-General had a brief exchange with Kim on the sidelines of the opening of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Farhan Haq, …
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February 10, 2018 -
A tale of two Olympics
The winter Olympics is due to begin in PyeongChang, South Korea on Friday amid fanfare and controversy. Once again, the two Koreas will march under a unified flag signalling a period of détente that seems fragile in the face of nuclear tests and Washington’s grandstanding. The Olympics will be the second time such an event …
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February 8, 2018 -
North, South Korea hockey players team up for Olympics
The unified Korean team will open their group action against Switzerland on Feb. 10.
January 25, 2018 -
A year of controversies for Indian sport
Cricket was not the only game in India which was embroiled in controversy in 2017. There were several others as well that had their fair share of colourful moments both on and off the field. Wrestling, India’s most successful sport at the Olympics after hockey and shooting, saw its biggest star Sushil Kumar embroiled in …
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December 30, 2017 -
Lazio advance to Coppa Italia semis
Lazio edged Fiorentina 1-0 here to become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia 2017-18.
December 27, 2017 -
Olympic gold is my ultimate target: Boxer Mary Kom
She has achieved almost everything that women’s boxing can offer, but five-time World Champion M.C. Mary Kom is still yearning for the greatest accolade in the world of sports — winning gold at the Olympics. Mary’s only appearance at the Olympics came at the London Games in 2012 when women’s boxing was introduced for the …
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December 13, 2017 -
SAI to be renamed, ‘authority’ has no place in sports: Rathore
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) will be renamed and restructured to make it more “lean and professional” with the government aiming to bring down its strength by 50 per cent by 2022, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said on Friday. The word ‘authority’ will be removed from the name of the apex sports body …
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November 24, 2017 -
Shiva Keshavan qualifies for 2018 Winter Olympics
The three-time Asian Cup gold medallist will make his sixth Winter Olympics.
November 20, 2017 -
At 34, Gagan Narang eyeing more international glory
After a gap of one year, the London Olympic bronze-medallist is back to his pet event.
October 26, 2017 -
Badminton greats to converge at Legends Vision World Tour
The Legends Vision Yonex World Tour is a global initiative and was launched in 2015.
October 26, 2017 -
My life has been a roller-coaster: Lee Chong Wei
Lee Chong Wei said the thought of retirement has crossed his mind many times.
October 19, 2017