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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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Manoj Tiwary announces retirement from all forms of cricket
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Manoj Tiwary announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Kolkata, August 03, 2023.Former India batsman Manoj Tiwary on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing curtains to a very unique career.Tiwary, who played 12 ODIs and three T20Is between 2008 and 2015, ventured into politics even while he remained an active cricketer, and became a minister of state for sports and youth affairs in West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's state cabinet.But during the 2022-23 domestic season, the 37-year-old returned to play for Bengal and guided the team to the final where they went down to Saurashtra at the Eden Gardens. It was also Tiwary's last First-Class game.
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MoU BETWEEN SUBROTO MUKERJEE SPORTS AND EDUCATION SOCIETY AND ALL INDIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION
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MoU BETWEEN SUBROTO MUKERJEE SPORTS AND EDUCATION SOCIETY AND ALL INDIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION

New Delhi, August 2023.For the first time ever, Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) has collaborated with All India Football Federation (AIFF) to promote football at grass root level.  As part of this MoU, from this edition onwards, a Subroto XI team will be formed in Junior Boys (U-17) category.  The team will participate in AIFF Youth Competition from the 2023-24 season.  Further, clubs from ISL, I-League and IWL will pick up players from Subroto Cup to represent their teams.  This will help the players to showcase their talents at National level.  AIFF will also promote the Subroto Cup through their annual media plan and calendar.  In order to prevent age fraud in the competition, SMSES wil...
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BMW Motorrad India announces fourth edition of the Indian National Qualifier for International GS Trophy 2024
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BMW Motorrad India announces fourth edition of the Indian National Qualifier for International GS Trophy 2024

Gurugram, August 01, 2023.The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Indian Regional Qualifier rounds will be held in Bengaluru (1st Oct), Mumbai (15th Oct) and Delhi (5th Nov). The winners of the qualification rounds will fight for the place in 'Team India' at the National Finals. All male and female BMW GS Motorcycle owners in India are eligible to compete in the Indian National Qualifier. The details of the National finals will be announced later.Participants are required to perform multiple tasks such as off-road rides and technical tests on their own BMW GS motorcycles. The winners will be based on flawless execution and highest scores across all tasks. The National finals will further test the regional winners mettle on BMW R 1250 GS provided by BMW Motorrad India.The ...
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India’s Gyaneshwari and Koyel win silver medals at Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships
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India’s Gyaneshwari and Koyel win silver medals at Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships

Noida, July 31, 2023.India's Gyaneshwari Yadav and Koyel Bar secured silver medals in the women's 49kg event at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships here on Sunday.While Gyaneshwari finished runner up among the juniors, Koyel came second in the youth category on day three of the Championships at the Gautam Buddha University here.Gyaneshwari lifted a total of 175kg (78kg+97kg). Two failed attempts -- one each in snatch and clean and jerk section -- prevented the Chhattisgarh from matching her gold-winning effort at the Commonwealth Senior Championships held here earlier this month.
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JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON
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JAGUAR TCS RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE 2023 ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LONDON

London, United Kingdom, 31 July 2023.After 16 races across 11 cities and five continents, Jaguar TCS Racing finished runners-up in the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with 292 points – the team’s biggest points haul in Formula E. With 11 podiums, four wins, three Pole positions, the team have seen great success. Mitch Evans finished third in the Drivers’ World Championship with 197 points, his biggest points haul in Formula E, and only two points behind second-place Nick Cassidy.Sam Bird finished the season in eighth. After three special years together, the London finale marked Sam Bird’s final race with the team. Having joined Jaguar TCS Racing in 2020, Sam has been a fundamental part of the team, achieving seven podiums, two wins, and racking up an incredible 215 points...
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2nd ODI: India aim to clinch series with better batting effort
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2nd ODI: India aim to clinch series with better batting effort

New Delhi, July 28, 2023.The Indian team will be expected to return to its set batting order as it aims to put up a much-improved show with the willow and take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI here on Saturday.Skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid did face a minor hiccup while trying out the middle-order batters upfront on a track that became a raging turner during the second session but a meager target of 115 meant that things were smooth for the better part.However, one can vouch with a degree of certainty that even if India once again chases a small target, Rohit Sharma will indeed come out with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli will be seen padded to come at one drop.
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India-Pakistan World Cup game likely to be rescheduled, Oct 15 clashes with Navratri start
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India-Pakistan World Cup game likely to be rescheduled, Oct 15 clashes with Navratri start

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.The October 15 India-Pakistan World Cup match in Ahmedabad is likely to be rescheduled.With the International Cricket Council (ICC) slotting the tournament’s most anticipated game on the first day of Navratri, a festival celebrated with mass participation at garba nights across Gujarat, security agencies, it is learnt, have advised the BCCI to tweak the itinerary.In case the date does get changed, a logistical nightmare awaits fans who have finalised travel plans for the game whose tickets get sold out within hours, and bring sky-high TRPs for broadcasters.
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SAI to provide financial assistance to 4 fencers for the upcoming World University Games
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SAI to provide financial assistance to 4 fencers for the upcoming World University Games

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Sports Authority of India (SAI) will financially support four fencers from the SAI National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) for the upcoming World University Games in Chengdu, China. The Fencers include Abhay Krishna Shinde (NCOE Patiala and TOPS Athlete), Durgesh Milind Jahagirdar (NCOE Aurangabad and Khelo India Athlete) and NCOE Patiala Athletes Tannu Gulia and Shiksha Ballouria.As the event is not covered under Fencing’s Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC) plans, the World University Games will get international exposure for the athletes. Therefore, SAI has decided to give funding as a special case to the athletes. The 31st edition of the competition is scheduled from July 28 to August 8.
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National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme
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National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports runs a Central Sector Scheme, namely, ‘Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme since 2016, wherein one of the sub-components, namely, ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’, is dedicated to development of rural and indigenous/tribal games in the country.Under the ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ sub- component of the Khelo India Scheme, Mallakhamb, Kalaripayyattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta,  Silambam and Yogasan  have been  receiving support for infrastructure development, equipment support, appointment of coaches, training of coaches and scholarships to athletes.Under the ‘Khelo India Centres’ component of the Khelo India Scheme, as a part of Govern...
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Korean Open in kitty, Satwik and Chirag raise hopes for world title
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Korean Open in kitty, Satwik and Chirag raise hopes for world title

New Delhi, July 24, 2023.The Korean city of Yeosu may long be remembered as the base camp from where Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty began their ascent to the impending World No 1 status. With their blazing attacking play, the current third-ranked Indian pair beat the World No. 1, 2 and 5 at the Korean Open Super 500 held from 18–23 July.“It’s been a pretty good week for us. We played some amazing badminton and I am happy with the performance today,” said Satwik after winning the Korean Open title. “We want to continue with the same momentum next week at the Japan Open. So, we’ll go back now, rest and focus again.”The Korea win is the Indian pair’s sixth consecutive victory after they lost the French Open finals three seasons ago. It’s been a no-break run ever since —...
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Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur unveils trophy for Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023
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Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur unveils trophy for Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023

New Delhi, July 13, 2023.Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Thakur unveiled  the coveted trophy for  Hero Asian Champions Trophy, Chennai 2023at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi today. Union Minister also launched   ‘Pass the Ball Trophy Tour’ campaign on the occasion.Hero Asian Champions Trophy, Chennai 2023  will begin from August 3rd, 2023 where India, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Pakistan, and China will vie for the Title.On the occasion Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said the trophy tour is important because it creates excitement, it creates awareness, it invites young players  to see the trophy and one day dream to be a part of team India. He also said that India will create history b...
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Pak wouldn’t travel for World Cup if India insists on neutral venue for Asia Cup: Pakistan sports minister
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Pak wouldn’t travel for World Cup if India insists on neutral venue for Asia Cup: Pakistan sports minister

New Delhi, July 10, 2023.The minister in-charge of sports in Pakistan, Ehsaan Mazari, has said that if India avoids travelling across the border for the Asia Cup, his country will withdraw from the 2023 World Cup in India.Speaking to The Indian Express, Mazari said, “My personal opinion, since the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) comes under my ministry, is that if India demands to play their Asia Cup games at a neutral venue, we would also demand the same for our World Cup games in India.”The statement came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a high-profile committee to dwell on the issue of the country’s participation in the October-November World Cup that India is hosting. Sharing the mandate of the committee Mazari said, “The committee will be headed by F...
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