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BCCI secretary Jay Shah visits NFL headquarters in New York
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BCCI secretary Jay Shah visits NFL headquarters in New York

New York, June 11, 2024.Indian cricket board secretary Jay Shah visited the National Football League (NFL) headquarters in New York with the BCCI saying the move was aimed at "fostering international sporting collaborations."BCCI secretary Shah is in the United States for the ongoing T20 World Cup."In a significant move towards fostering international sporting collaborations, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah visited the National Football League (NFL) headquarters in New York," the Board said in a statement.
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adidas Unites Mumbai’s Dabbawalas in Support of Team India Ahead of T-20 World Cup
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adidas Unites Mumbai’s Dabbawalas in Support of Team India Ahead of T-20 World Cup

Mumbai, June 11, 2024.With the T20 World Cup in full swing, the legendary Dabbawallas community from Mumbai came together with adidas to display their sportsmanship and unwavering support for Team India. Over 1000 Dabbawalas were spotted in the streets donning the adidas Team India T20 jerseys to showcase their love for the sport, rallying behind the team.Famed for their impeccable lunchbox delivery service, the dabbawalas of Mumbai have always been a symbol of dedication and community spirit. Now, they are channelling this same fervour into supporting Team India, adding a splash of blue to the bustling streets of Mumbai.In the second year of its partnership with the BCCI, adidas India recently revealed a fresh sporting look with the all-new three-striped T-20 jersey. As a...
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India beat Pakistan by six runs in low-scoring thriller
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India beat Pakistan by six runs in low-scoring thriller

New Delhi, June 10,2024. Indian bowlers, led by an outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, were collectively brilliant, firing their team to a thrilling six-run win over Pakistan in a low-scoring T20 World Cup match here on Sunday.Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) gave nothing away while defending a paltry 120, and India restricted Pakistan to 113 for seven.Earlier, pacers Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir produced wonderful spells as Pakistan bowled out India to 119 after a couple of rain interruptions.
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World Athletics unveils new global championship to decide season’s ‘ultimate’ performers
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World Athletics unveils new global championship to decide season’s ‘ultimate’ performers

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.The international athletics body on Monday launched a new season-ending championship that will offer a record prize money of USD 10 million and pit the world and Olympic champions and Diamond League winners against each other to decide the season's ultimate performers.The tournament is named the 'World Athletics Ultimate Championship' and it aims to reach a broader audience.Track and field sports global governing body World Athletics (WA) called it a "groundbreaking" championship that will "transform the athletics calendar and define which athlete is the best of the best."
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Esha stays in medal contention in Munich World Cup
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Esha stays in medal contention in Munich World Cup

Munich, June 03, 2024.India's Ramita Jindal gave a good account of herself but still finished sixth in women's 10m air rifle, while Esha Singh qualified in sixth place in 25m sports pistol to keep her medal hopes alive in the ISSF World Cup here on Monday.Ramita, who finished second in the Olympic Selection Trials and should be on the flight to the Summer Games in Paris, was the third one to get eliminated in the eight-shooter final. She shot two poor scores -- 9.9 and 9.8 -- in the finals, paying the price for lapse in concentration.In a battle of teenagers, 17-year-old World Championship silver medallist Huang Yuting (252.7) of China won against 16-year-old Korean Ban Hyojin (252.7) off the last shot by the slimmest of margins.
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Parimatch Launches “Cricket Belongs to India” Campaign
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Parimatch Launches “Cricket Belongs to India” Campaign

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.One of the major global cricketing events of the year, the Cricket World Cup, has just commenced, and Parimatch joyously celebrates its start alongside fans worldwide. This year marks a historic moment as the tournament is co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, with nine stadiums in the West Indies and three in the USA hosting the post-IPL 2024 action. Since cricket holds a special place in the hearts of Indians, there is a strong desire to see the Cricket World Cup return to India, a country with a deep and passionate connection to this sport. In light of this, Parimatch has launched the “Cricket Belongs to India” marketing campaign that features grand celebrations, exclusive offers, and generous rewards, all designed to make this Cricket World Cup tru...
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Shivam Dube will be the X factor for India in the T20 World Cup: Suresh Raina
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Shivam Dube will be the X factor for India in the T20 World Cup: Suresh Raina

New Delhi, May 31, 2024.Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes that Shivam Dube will be an integral part, or more like an x-factor, for the Indian cricket team during their upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Based on Dube's brilliant batting form during India's T20I series against Afghanistan in January, and then in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Raina deems Dube as a must-have in the India playing eleven for the World Cup. From the time when BCCI announced their pick of squad for the World Cup, the 30-year-old Dube gained a lot of attention, speculating what sort of involvement he would have in the squad.Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes that Shivam Dube will be an integral part, or more like an x-factor, for the Indian cricket team during their upcoming...
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Tata IPL 2024 Award Winner
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Tata IPL 2024 Award Winner

New Delhi, May 27, 2024.: In a one-sided final that saw the Sunrisers Hyderabad being dismissed for the lowest ever total in an IPL Final, the Kolkata Knight Riders were crowned champions for the third time in their history. Chasing down a measly 114, KKR won the game by eight wickets, powered by a half-century of Venkatesh Iyer at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Earlier, the SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field first. The KKR bowlers responded by putting the SRH batters on the backfoot straight away as Mitchell Starc struck in the first over itself, getting rid of Abhishek Sharma. While Starc went on to nab another wicket, Andre Russell was the pick of the bowlers with three on the night.IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight RidersEmerging player of th...
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 Dinesh Karthik named in elite commentary panel for T20 World Cup
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 Dinesh Karthik named in elite commentary panel for T20 World Cup

New Delhi, May 24, 2024.ICC announced its elite commentary panel for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting from June 2 in the USA and the West Indies. Some of the biggest names in the cricketing world will come together to provide their expertise during the broadcast of the tournament. Dinesh Karthik, who had his swansong with RCB in IPL has also been included in the commentary panel list.Karthik was elated to be part of the high-class commentary team and give his analysis of the players he recently played with in IPL 2024."This tournament will be different in many ways, which makes it even more exciting. With 20 teams, 55 matches, and some new venues, it's a thrilling combination, and I can't wait to dive in. Being part of such a high-class commentary team is a fantastic feelin...
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Sports Ministry approves foreign training for Lakshya and Sindhu ahead of Olympics
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Sports Ministry approves foreign training for Lakshya and Sindhu ahead of Olympics

New Delhi, May 23, 2024.Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and P V Sindhu will train in France and Germany respectively as part of their Olympic preparations after the Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell approved financial assistance to cover the cost for both of them.Sen had sought financial assistance for a 12-day training session in Marseille, France. Sen, who will compete in the men's singles event in Paris, will train at The Halle des Sports Parsemain with his coach and support staff from July 8 to 21 ahead of the Olympic Games.Sindhu's proposal was for Saarbrucken, Germany to train at the Hermann-Neuberger Sportschule. She will practice there for over a month along with her coach and support staff before heading to Paris.
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Asian Taekwondo championship – A historic medal boosted confidence: Rupa Rodali Barua also won the bronze medal
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Asian Taekwondo championship – A historic medal boosted confidence: Rupa Rodali Barua also won the bronze medal

New Delhi ,May 22 2024. I am proud to have won a historic medal in the Asian Taekwondo championship held in Vietnam. This bronze medal has boosted my confidence. I am very happy that the dream of winning a medal for the country at the international level has come true. This was stated by Rupa Bayor who won the bronze medal in this competition. Meanwhile Rodali Barua won the bronze medal in the Kyorugi category at the same event. Rupa further said that Federation president Namdev Shirgaonkar, coach Abhishek Dubey guided in the best way. So, I definitely made it to the team, said bronze medalist Rupa Bayor, who attributed her success to the federation. She won a bronze medal in the individual event in the Poomsae category.The young player from Arunachal Pradesh won the bronze med...
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Sania Mirza shares special name plate for house with son Ishaan
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Sania Mirza shares special name plate for house with son Ishaan

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.Sania Mirza has shared a special name plate for her house with son Ishaan and put out an Instagram post to celebrate her life at the moment. Sania shared a collection of images on her social media platforms to show the new addition to their home.Sania and her then-husband and Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik were blessed with Ishaan in October 2018. Sania would announce her retirement from the game in 2023 after the Australian Open. Since then, she has been working as pundit for the major grand slams.
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BCCI lays foundation stone for indoor cricket academies in six North-Eastern states
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BCCI lays foundation stone for indoor cricket academies in six North-Eastern states

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Monday laid the foundation stone for indoor cricket training academies in six North-Eastern states, with the sole emphasis on helping budding cricketers from the region.The indoor cricket academies will serve players from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim and will be based in Shillong, Itanagar, Kohima, Aizawl, Imphal and Gangtok."Honoured to have laid the foundation stone for BCCI's upcoming state-of-the-art indoor training facilities in the North-East,"
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Celebrating Athletic Excellence: Limca Book of Records recognizes the remarkable achievements of Indian sportspersons on World Athletics Day
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Celebrating Athletic Excellence: Limca Book of Records recognizes the remarkable achievements of Indian sportspersons on World Athletics Day

New Delhi, May 2024.Within the vast landscape of human endeavor, there exists a realm of athletics, where ordinary individuals transcend the constraints of the mundane to become extraordinary champions of motion. Athletics, in its purest form, is not merely a collection of sports or a series of events, it is a testament to the boundless potential inherent within the human form. It is the sprinter who races against the wind, the high jumper who defies gravity's pull, and the marathon runner who conquers the limits of endurance. Each athlete, a living embodiment of dedication and discipline, dares to challenge the impossible and redefine the boundaries of human achievement.But beyond the world of competition and medals, athletics is a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery.On thi...
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Kishan, Iyer’s exclusion from central contracts was chief selector Agarkar’s call: Jay Shah
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Kishan, Iyer’s exclusion from central contracts was chief selector Agarkar’s call: Jay Shah

New Delhi, May 10, 2024.The exclusion of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the list of centrally-contracted players was a decision that was solely taken by chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has revealed, asserting that "nobody is indispensable".Kishan and Iyer were left out after failing to show up for domestic engagements despite a directive from the BCCI. While Kishan went on a long break after the end of the ODI World Cup last year and remained unavailable until the IPL, Iyer eventually did feature in a few matches for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy including the semifinal and the final.
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Coca-Cola India’s first ever partnership with Hockey India for National Women’s Hockey League
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Coca-Cola India’s first ever partnership with Hockey India for National Women’s Hockey League

Jaipur, May 2024.Anandana, The Coca-Cola India Foundation announces its first ever partnership with Hockey India for the National Women's Hockey League 2024. The 1st Phase of the tournament commenced on 30thApril and it will conclude on 9thMay 2024, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, the domestic league promises an exhilarating showcase of talent and skill.The National Women's Hockey League features teams that secured top-eight positions in Pune's recently concluded 14thHockey India Senior Women National Championship 2024. The participating athletes represent various states including Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Mizoram, Manipur, and Odisha.In line with Coca-Cola India’s commitment to sports, the three-year collaboration underscores its role in positively shaping...
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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya fined Rs 24 lakh by IPL
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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya fined Rs 24 lakh by IPL

In addition to the loss in a thriller on Tuesday against Lucknow Super Giants to add salt to injuries skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined 24 Lakhs and other Mumbai Indians players have been slapped with a fine of 6 lakhs or 25 per cent of the respective match fee whichever is lower for slow over rate offence.“Hardik Pandya, Captain, Mumbai Indians has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 48 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants on April 30, 2024,” the IPL said in a statement. “As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences,” it further stated.
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Chennaiyin FC extend contract of goalkeeper Samik Mitra until 2027
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Chennaiyin FC extend contract of goalkeeper Samik Mitra until 2027

Chennai, May 01, 2024.Indian super League side Chennaiyin FC has extended goalkeeper Samik Mitra's contract till end of 2027 season, the club announced on Wednesday.Mitra joined the Marina Machans from Indian Arrows in 2020 and has played a total of 22 matches for the team in all competitions, keeping clean sheets in three games.The 23-year-old goalkeeper from Siliguri has become a force to be reckoned with between the posts and has played a crucial role in the team's success on many occasions.
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India squad for T20 World Cup 2024
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India squad for T20 World Cup 2024

New Delhi, April 30, 2024.The Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday picked India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in the West Indies and United States of America starting in June.In a battle for the second wicket-keeper, Sanju Samson has pipped KL Rahul, while Rishabh Pant has made a comeback to the Indian team after almost fifteen months. The wicketkeeper-batter has been out of cricket since his horrific car accident in December 2022.Samson has accumulated 385 runs so far in this IPL at a strike-rate of 161.09, and has come across as a transformed T20 batsman. Having blown hot and cold in the past, he has been more consistent with his batting and in a side that is devoid of power-hitters, Samson’s presence could benefit India in the middle-ord...
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IPL 2024 points Table: Chennai Super Kings move to 3rd, Sunrisers Hyderabad drop to 4th
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IPL 2024 points Table: Chennai Super Kings move to 3rd, Sunrisers Hyderabad drop to 4th

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.Chennai Super Kings defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday which resulted in CSK going to 3rd and SRH dropping to 4th.Due to CSK’s win, Lucknow Super giants slid down to 5th while Delhi Capitals also went one position down to 6th.Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians remained 9th after Saturday’s defeat against the Capitals.Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders lead the charts in the first and second position respectively while Royal Challenger Bengluru are at the bottom of the 10-team points table with six points. Punjab and Gujarat are in the 7th and 8th position after their respective matches.
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Archery World Cup, Shanghai: Indian trio of Dhiraj, Pravin, Tarundeep win gold
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Archery World Cup, Shanghai: Indian trio of Dhiraj, Pravin, Tarundeep win gold

New Delhi, April 29, 2024.As the trio of Indian archers Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Pravin Jadhav completed the 5-1 (57-57, 57-55, 55-53) win over the renowned South Koreans to claim the World Cup Stage I title in Shanghai, the Indians hugged each other and signalled a victory sign to the coaching contingent in the stands. Big names like Lee Wooseok, and two-time Olympic gold medallists Kim Je Deok and Kim Woojin had been taken down.The win was India’s maiden win over archery powerhouse Korea in the men’s team event at world level. It also meant that an Indian men’s Recurve team emerged champions for the first time at any Archery World Cup since 2010, when Rai along with Rahul Banerjee and Jayanta Talukdar had defeated Japan in the final in Shanghai.
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India gets four medals in Asian Under-20 Athletics Championship
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India gets four medals in Asian Under-20 Athletics Championship

Jaipur, April 25, 2024.The Under-20 Asian Athletics Championships started in Dubai, UAE on 24 April. In this, Indian athletes won a total of four medals including one gold on the first day.Indian athletes won gold and silver in javelin, while India also got silver medals in 1500 meters and discus throw
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