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Mary Kom apologises to nation for failing to gain a spot in upcoming Rio Olympics

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
A disappointed Mary Kom apologised to the nation for failing to gain a spot in the upcoming Rio Olympics, says a report in The Hindu. “The people of India have given me...
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Indian sprinter Dutee Chand defies all odds to qualify for women’s 100 metres event at Rio Olympics

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand defied all odds to qualify for the women’s 100 metres event at the Rio Olympics on Saturday, says a report in Hindustantimes, adding that Chand...
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Harmanpreet Bhullar becomes first Indian woman cricket player to be selected to play in Women’s Big Bash League

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Harmanpreet Bhullar (27), on Friday became the first Indian woman cricket player to be selected to play for Sydney Thunders in the Women’s Big Bash League (BBL),...
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Vijender questions AIBA-appointed ad-hoc committee’s decision to seek a wildcard entry for Mary Kom, says why such favour not accorded to him

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Not yet ready to give up on his Rio Olympics dream, Vijender Singh has questioned the AIBA-appointed ad-hoc committee’s decision to seek a wildcard entry for five-time...
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Sourav Ganguly says he will not ‘mess up’ as he did while recommending coach way back in 2005

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Sourav Ganguly, entrusted with the responsibility of picking India's next coach as one of the members of the BCCI's three-man committee, said that he would not "mess up" as he...
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The Premiere Futsal anthem is very different; it is a very sporty, lively mix of rap, chorus and beats: AR Rahman

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Delivering the best consistently is a huge task, and AR Rahman has never disappointed in keeping up with the mounting expectations. "The Premiere Futsal anthem is very different,...
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Indian cricket camp heaves sigh of relief after identities of those facing the rape charges in Zimbabwe confirmed

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
The Indian cricket camp heaved a collective sigh of relief after the identities of those facing the rape charges in Zimbabwe were confirmed, says a report in The Indian Express,...
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No Indian cricketer is involved in rape incident in Zimbabwe: BCCI president Anurag Thakur

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Putting aside the media reports that one of the Indian cricketers has been arrested on rape charges in Harare, BCCI president Anurag Thakur clarified that ‘there is no...
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DDCA finally pays Virat Kohli for leading Delhi team in NKP Salve Challenger Trophy three years ago

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) finally settled pending dues of some of the state's biggest names, including India's Test skipper Virat Kohli who was paid Rs...
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Rape allegation: DCW recommends registration of FIR against hockey captain Sardar Singh in Delhi

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
After being snubbed by the Punjab Police, a British citizen of Indian origin approached Delhi Commission for Women alleging rape, physical abuse and criminal intimidation by the...
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Dimitri Payet unleashes sensational goal to rescue France as European Championship hosts beat Romania 2-1in opener

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
With France heading for disappointment, Dimitri Payet unleashed a sensational goal to rescue the European Championship hosts who claimed a 2-1 win over Romania in an emotional...
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Rohan Bopanna picks Saketh Myneni as his partner for Rio Olympics, AITA keen on Paes-Bopanna pairing

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Rohan Bopanna, India's top ranked men's doubles player with a world ranking of No. 10, has reportedly picked Saketh Myneni (No. 125) as his partner for the Rio Olympics, says a...
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Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra to be India’s flag bearer at Rio Olympics

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Former World and Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has accepted the honour of carrying the national flag in the opening ceremony of the Olympics on August 5, in Rio de Janeiro,...
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Race to Indian cricket team coach begins as few former internationals throw their hat into the ring

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
There are just two more days to go for candidates to apply for the post of Team India’s head coach. As of Wednesday evening, former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie was the...
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Rio Olympics: Delhi High Court dismisses Sushil Kumar's petition seeking trial with Narsingh Yadav

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the petition of two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar seeking directions to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to hold selection...
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Why did the media not give Sachin and AR Rahman the same kind of coverage they gave me: Salman on Rio Olympics’ controversy involving him

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Lot of eyebrows were raised when Salman Khan was announced as the as the India’s Goodwill ambassador for Rio Olympics some one-and-a-half months ago. However, after...
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Twist to Sushil-Narsingh tussle: Delhi High Court says Sports Code given flexibility and autonomy to federations to decide on selections

Posted by ISN Admin, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
The ongoing tussle of selection between Sushil Kumar and Narsingh Pancham Yadav took a new turn on Thursday, as the Delhi High Court said that Sports Code has given flexibility...
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Vijender in no mood to compete in Rio Olympics, says he is focused on his pro fight on July 16

Posted by ISN Admin, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
After AIBA, the world body for amateur boxing, allowed professional bowers to compete in Rio Olympics, many thought that Vijender Singh, India’s lone Olympic medal winner...
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Zaheer Abbas says Pakistan players would “raise status of IPL”

Posted by ISN Admin, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
ICC President Zaheer Abbas on Tuesday said that he would ask the BCCI to consider including Pakistan players in the IPL when he comes visiting for the IPL final on Sunday. The...
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India’s goodwill ambassador for Olympics Sachin Tendulkar shares tips to overcome challenges with Rio-bound wrestling contingent

Posted by ISN Reporter, 8 years ago in From the Newspapers.
Cricket icon and India’s goodwill ambassador for the Olympics, Sachin Tendulkar, on Monday met the Rio-bound wrestling contingent here and shared tips how to overcome...
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