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Inaugural Khelo India Para Games to be held in Delhi from December 10-17
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Inaugural Khelo India Para Games to be held in Delhi from December 10-17

New Delhi, November 23, 2023.The inaugural Khelo India Para Games will be held in Delhi from December 10-17 with over 1350 athletes from 32 states and Union Territories competing in seven disciplines.Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said the event will be a "game-changer" for para-sports in the country.“I am proud to announce that from December 10 to 17, the first-ever Khelo India Para Games will be held in various locations across New Delhi. A total of 7 disciplines will be held across three SAI (Sports Authority of India) Stadiums,
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National squash: Abhay Singh, Tanvi Khanna in final
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National squash: Abhay Singh, Tanvi Khanna in final

Chennai, November 23, 2023. Asian Games gold medallist Abhay Singh defeated Suraj Chand in straight games to set up a title clash with Velavan Senthilkumar in the National Squash Championships here on Wednesday.Abhay, winner of men's team gold and mixed doubles bronze in Hangzhou, crushed Suraj 11-6, 11-2, 11-3, while Senthilkumar eased past stalwart Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu 11-7, 11-7, 11-8.Top seed Tanvi Khanna, who was part of the women's team that won bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, also advanced to the final with a comfortable 11-1, 11-5, 11-8 win over Rathika Suthanthira Seelan.
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PM Modi lauds Indian para archery team for triumph at Asian event
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PM Modi lauds Indian para archery team for triumph at Asian event

New Delhi, November 23, 2023.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Indian contingent's top finish at the Asian Para Archery Championships as historic, and said they have etched their names in history books."The contingent shines bright with their best ever performance at the Championships with a total of 9 Medals, including 4 Gold Medals as well. Compliments to each and every athlete for their contribution. May they keep making us proud always."A historic triumph at Para Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok! Congratulations to the phenomenal Indian Para Archery team for their splendid performance, etching their names in the history books," he said.
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New Format, New Beginnings: India’s young T20 stars face first real test vs Australia
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New Format, New Beginnings: India’s young T20 stars face first real test vs Australia

New Delhi, November 22,2023.Suryakumar Yadav will have to suppress the massive disappointment of a World Cup final defeat somewhere in the deeper confines of his heart while leading a sprightly bunch of 'Gen-Next' stars against a strong Australian side in a five-match T20 International series, starting here on Thursday.The scars of defeat are too deep and it would take time for those wounds to heal.With just around 96 hours of turnaround time from World Cup to the next series, it hardly leaves 'SKY' with any chance of introspection as he gets ready to play his favourite format.
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Tendulkar to flag off Hyderabad Half Marathon on Sunday
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Tendulkar to flag off Hyderabad Half Marathon on Sunday

Hyderabad, November 03, 2023.Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar will flag off the Hyderabad Half Marathon here on Sunday.Close to 8,000 enthusiastic runners will gather at the Gachibowli Stadium at the break of dawn, underlining the running culture that is sweeping across the country.Organised by NEB Sports, the event boasts three categories -- the Half Marathon (21.1k), Timed 10K and the 5K Fun Run
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan leads the ‘Run for Unity’ on Rastriya Ekta Diwas
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan leads the ‘Run for Unity’ on Rastriya Ekta Diwas

Cuttack, October 31st, 2023.Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhanlead the‘Run for Unity’ from the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose today at College Square, Cuttack, Odishaon the occasion of the 148thbirth anniversary of former Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.Around 4000 peopleparticipated with zeal and enthusiasmin the 2 kilometer long run at 6:45amtoday to honor his visionary leadership.Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Run for Unity was being conducted in diverse cities. The run aims to instill a feeling of pride and respect among the youth belonging to diverse religious and cultural backgrounds for becoming a part of the nation building initiative. His rem...
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Team Optum in partnership with Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation (ABBF) promotes disability inclusion at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon
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Team Optum in partnership with Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation (ABBF) promotes disability inclusion at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

New Delhi, October, 2023.Optum, a leading health solution and care delivery organization, part of UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 5 company, teamed up with Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation (ABBF), a not-for-profit organization, in solidarity and support for disability inclusion, at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2023.This partnership was formed with a common goal of leveraging the medium of sports to spread awareness, break misconceptions, and provide visibility for persons with disability and special needs.As a part of this collaboration, 50 Optum team members ran as allies with 50 persons with disabilities,to complete the 4.5 km run at the Delhi marathon on Sunday, October 15, 2023.Speaking of this collaboration, Uma Ratnam Krishnan, Managing Director - India, Optum G...
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Fun88 offers Exclusive Betting Offers for India vs. Pakistan World Cup Match
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Fun88 offers Exclusive Betting Offers for India vs. Pakistan World Cup Match

Hyderabad, October 13, 2023.Cricket enthusiasts and sports betting enthusiasts, prepare to be enthralled by a wave of thrilling betting offers as the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan approaches. In celebration of this iconic rivalry, Fun88, a prominent name in online betting, proudly presents an array of irresistible promotions crafted to elevate the cricket betting experience.Key Betting Offers:Up to 100% Bonus on Deposits: Cricket fans can amplify their betting potential with a generous bonus on deposits. This opportunity allows for enhanced wagering capabilities and the potential for victorious bets during this epic showdown.AVIATOR Free Bets with World Cup Wagers: Dive into the world of AVIATOR to acquire free bets and enhance the gaming adv...
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18th C.L. Jaipuria Memorial Inter-School Sports Competition-2023 Closing ceremony
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18th C.L. Jaipuria Memorial Inter-School Sports Competition-2023 Closing ceremony

Jaipur, October 12, 2023.The four-day. The grand closing ceremony of ‘18th C.L Jaipuria Memorial Inter-School Sports Competition-2023 was organized. This inter-school sports competition was started in the year 2006 by Mr. Ravi Jaipuria along with his father Mr. C.L. It was done in his honor in front of Jaipuria ji.Presently, in this sports competition organized under the leadership of the school's Pro Vice Chairperson Ms. Devyani Jaipuria and the school's Director Ms. Aditi Misra, students participated in all the competitions with great enthusiasm and enthusiasm. The closing ceremony of this sports competition started with a song presentation by the students.Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Richa Prakash, Principal, DPS Jaipur said, “Today, as the proud Principal of DPS Jaipur, my...
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Thums Up, the official beverage partner of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and Shah Rukh Khan  Ignite Belief in Team India’s Victory
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Thums Up, the official beverage partner of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and Shah Rukh Khan  Ignite Belief in Team India’s Victory

New Delhi, October,2023.Thums Up, India's home grown beverage brand from The Coca-Cola Company is thrilled to unveil yet another chapter of its association with ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup through the launch of the campaign "Tereandar ka harshaqmitaenge, Toofan hain, Cup to hum hi uthaenge." The campaign showcases the fervent support for Team India with Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan as theBiggest Fan and'Voice of Belief.'The film will see Shah Rukh Khan in a double role, representing the mind and the heart of every fan, with the heart ultimately winning over the mind, in its unequivocal support for Team India.Recognizing that cricket isn't merely a game but an integral part of India's culture, Thums Up has steadfastly stood alongside every cricket fan on this incredible jo...
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Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates Asian Games Medalists from Shooting, Sailing, Wushu, Tennis and  gives away cash prizes
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Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates Asian Games Medalists from Shooting, Sailing, Wushu, Tennis and  gives away cash prizes

New Delhi, October 2023.Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur felicitated the returning athletes from the Asian Games 2022 Shooting, Sailing, Wushu and Tennis contingent at an event in New Delhi today.Speaking at the event, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur congratulated the athletes on their outstanding performances at the Asian Games. He said that their achievements have made the country proud. He also assured the athletes that the government is committed to providing them with all the support they need to excel in their chosen sport. "I extend my best wishes to all the players and I am sure when the finals (of Asian Games) will be conducted, players from India will be there with more number of medals. Soon Paris Olympics will be held and all eyes are on it. PM Modi has always encoura...
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PM Modi hails Indian medallists at Asian Games
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PM Modi hails Indian medallists at Asian Games

New Delhi, October 03, 2023.Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's Asian Games medallists and hailed the performance of Parul Chaudhary and Ancy Sojan Edappilly who won silver medals in 3,000m steeplechase and long jump events respectively.He also lauded the performance of the country's speed skaters who dazzled with two surprise bronze medals in men's and women's 3,000m team relay events.India's Parul Chaudhary and Priti secured silver and bronze medals respectively in the women's 3000m steeplechase, unheralded Ancy Sojan Edappilly made a grand entry on the big stage with a long jump silver, while the 4x400m mixed relay team got a fortuitous upgrade to second spot due to 'lane infringement' on an eventful day at the Asian Games on Monday.
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Vimukti Sanstha Empowers Underprivileged Girls to Shine on the Global Stage at Muay Thai Championship
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Vimukti Sanstha Empowers Underprivileged Girls to Shine on the Global Stage at Muay Thai Championship

New Delhi, September 2023. Vimukti Sanstha, a beacon of hope and empowerment for underprivileged girls in India, presents with pride two exceptional young talents who are set to represent the nation at the prestigious Under-19 Muay Thai World Championship 2023 in Turkey, which will be held during 1st to 7th October.The spotlight shines on two 17-year-olds, Manisha Pem and Muskan Verma, who are outstanding students from Vimukti and have won accolades such as a Gold and Silver Medal respectively at the National Muay Thai Championship held in Chennai, India. Their remarkable achievement has earned them a coveted spot in the upcoming Under-19 Muay Thai World Championship, Turkey. A victory at this championship will open doors for them to compete in the prestigious Asian Games 2023...
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Announces the Culmination of its North Regional ‘Great 4X4 Expedition by Toyota
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Announces the Culmination of its North Regional ‘Great 4X4 Expedition by Toyota

Hoshiarpur, 25 September 2023.Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) successfully concluded its 'Great 4X4 Expedition by Toyota' in the North region, a noteworthy drive with a blend of thrilling off-road adventures. The northern expedition is the latest in the series of ‘Great 4X4 Expedition by Toyota’ that began with a zonal expedition in South India and continued through the Western regional drive, captivating 4X4 enthusiasts and showcasing Toyota's commitment towards creating unforgettable experiences. This experiential drive unfolded from September 22nd – 24th2023, in the picturesque landscapes of Hoshiarpur, showcasing the indomitable spirit of adventure and off-roading excellence that defines Toyota's 4X4 SUVs.A formidable convoy of outstanding 4x4 SUVs, featuring the iconic Hilux, the...
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TKM Flags Off its Third Zonal Drive of the ‘Great 4X4 Expedition’
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TKM Flags Off its Third Zonal Drive of the ‘Great 4X4 Expedition’

Hoshiarpur,  September 2023.Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) commenced the third leg of its thrilling 'Great 4X4 Expedition' today in the northern region of India. In May 2023, TKM marking its inaugural 4X4 Expeditionstarted in Southern Region of India (Sakleshpur-Hasssan of Karnataka State), followed by the second drive held recently in West Region at Lonavala. Needless to mention, the recently concluded South and West based ‘Great 4x4 Expedition by Toyota’ were filled with unlimited excitement and adventure. Participants were treated to specially curated drives and the joy of breath-taking green landscape views. This initiative has been designed to unite and engage with motoring enthusiasts from all corners of the country - the regions of North, South, East, and West, thereby ensuri...
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Thums Up Launches ‘Thums Up FanPulse’ with Disney+ Hotstar featuring cricket legends
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Thums Up Launches ‘Thums Up FanPulse’ with Disney+ Hotstar featuring cricket legends

New Delhi, 15th September 2023.India's homegrown beverage brand from The Coca-Cola Company,is excited to announce the launch of ‘Thums Up Fan Pulse’, an innovative and immersive cricket experience in collaboration with Disney+ Hotstar. The Thums Up Fan Pulse introduces a new era of cricket engagement, amplifying every voice, fostering passionate discussions, with expert insights, and unparalleled fan participation.The first-of-its-kind endeavour is set to transform the cricket content landscape, resonating with the true spirit of Thums Up. ‘Thums Up Fan Pulse’ isn't just a platform; it's a vibrant space for fans to share opinions, interact with experts, and pose the pivotal question:"Will India Win?" The series featuring top experts, including Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh, Gautam G...
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LimcaSportz Becomes ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup’sOfficial Sports Drink. LaunchesYo-Yo Test Challenge.
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LimcaSportz Becomes ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup’sOfficial Sports Drink. LaunchesYo-Yo Test Challenge.

New Delhi, September 2023. LimcaSportz, the hydration drink from Coca-Cola India’s home-grown brand Limca, becomes the Official Sports Drinkof the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, a testament of its commitment to supporting athletes and active individuals.With its scientific formulation, LimcaSportz Ion 4 is a low-calorie sports beverage that combines the power of glucose, electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium)and B-vitamins to provide rapid rehydration and sustained energy during physical activities. Created by experts, Limca Sportz Ion 4 is the quintessence of professional sports hydration. It excels at the three crucial aspects of sports performance- Rehydration, Reenergizing and Replenishing. It not only satisfies taste but also conveys a powerful message of...
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Optum participates in the Hyderabad Marathon with unparalleled employee engagement
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Optum participates in the Hyderabad Marathon with unparalleled employee engagement

Hyderabad, August  2023.More than 1005 Optum employees ran in the Hyderabad Marathon on Sunday, August 27, 2023.The Optum team comprised 841 men and 164 women runners, who took part in the forty-two kilometres full marathon, the twenty-one kilometres half marathon, as well as the ten and five-kilometre races.Every year, to prepare for this event, LiveWell, the holistic employee well-being program at Optum, encourages and supports employees in their fitness journeys, providing trusted expert guidance on nutrition, fitness, and coaching.Optum had also sponsored a practice run on August 6, 2023.Speaking on employee participation, Uma Ratnam Krishnan, Managing Director - India, Optum Global Solutions, said: “Our strength in numbers at the Hyderabad marathon is a t...
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India pick up gold and bronze at Shooting Worlds
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India pick up gold and bronze at Shooting Worlds

Baku, August 2023.Amanpreet Singh won the men's 25m standard pistol to give India their fifth gold medal in the ongoing ISSF Shooting World Championship here on Wednesday, even as the women's standard pistol trio picked up a bronze in the team competition.The country has so far won five gold and four bronze medals, moving back up to second position on the medal tally behind China, who leads with 24 podium finishes, 13 of them being gold.Amanpreet shot 577 in the men's standard pistol, a clear three points ahead of silver-winning Korean Lee Gunhyeok, who shot 574.
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POPULAR SHOOTER GAME VALORANT BRINGS ‘TEAM DEATHMATCH’ MODE FOR GAMING ENTHUSIASTS IN JAIPUR
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POPULAR SHOOTER GAME VALORANT BRINGS ‘TEAM DEATHMATCH’ MODE FOR GAMING ENTHUSIASTS IN JAIPUR

Jaipur, August 2023.The popular free-to-play first-person shooter game, VALORANT, has introduced a new mode called Team Deathmatch to enhance the gaming experience for the growing number of gamers in Jaipur. The new mode allows players to experience the VALORANT gameplay in a fun and engaging way.VALORANT is a leading PC tactical shooting game by Riot Games involving two teams with 5 players in each team. Every player can sign in and play remotely from anywhere in the world. At the beginning of the game, players have the option to choose from a variety of in-game agents, each with their own unique background story from different countries and cultures around the world. In 2022, VALORANT released Agent Harbor, a character hailing from India’s coast. The launch of Harbor was marked b...
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Harmanpreet’s double knocks Pakistan out of ACT hockey, India emerge 4-0 winners
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Harmanpreet’s double knocks Pakistan out of ACT hockey, India emerge 4-0 winners

Chennai, August 2023.Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as a dominant India beat arch-rivals Pakistan comprehensively by a 4-0 margin in their final round-robin league match to enter the semifinals on an unbeaten note here on Wednesday.Harmanpreet (15th, 23rd minutes) converted two penalty corners, while Jugraj Singh (36th) netted from another set piece. India's final goal came from the sticks of Akashdeep Singh from a field play in the 55th minute.The result meant India topped the standings with 13 points from four wins and one draw.
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Bhagat-Kadam pair wins gold in Four-Nation Para-badminton meet in England
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Bhagat-Kadam pair wins gold in Four-Nation Para-badminton meet in England

New Delhi, August 07, 2023.World No. 1 men's doubles pairing of Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam won a gold medal in SL3-SL4 category at the Four Nations Para-Badminton International in Sheffield, England. Bhagat also secured a silver in the singles SL3 category as well as a silver in mixed doubles SL3- SU5 category with Manisha Ramdass. Kadam won a bronze in the singles SL4 category.Bhagat and Kadam defeated the Indian pair of Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar 21-17 21-17 to secure gold in the men's doubles.In singles, Bhagat went down to England's Daniel Bethell 8-21 10-21.
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Divorce of Sania-Shoaib subject of speculation again
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Divorce of Sania-Shoaib subject of speculation again

Mumbai, August 04, 2023.The celebrity couple -- Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik -- has possibly separated if the recent activity on their social media accounts is any indication.The rumours about their divorce have been going around since last year but the two reputed athletes have not made any public comment on the issue that has been a topic of discussion on social media.The wedding of Sania and Shoaib in 2010 had generated huge interest among the fans in the two countries and so has their speculated separation.
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