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PRESIDENT OF INDIA UNVEILS THE TROPHIES OF DURAND CUP TOURNAMENT
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA UNVEILS THE TROPHIES OF DURAND CUP TOURNAMENT

New Delhi, July 11, 2024.The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu unveiled the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2024 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre . The Trophies unveiled include the Durand Cup, the President’s Cup and Shimla Trophy.In her brief remarks on the occasion, the President said that football is one of the most popular sports in the world. When professional footballers play in front of thousands of fans, the excitement of the players and spectators increases manifold.The President extended her best wishes to all the players participating in the Durand Cup Tournament 2024. She told players that whether they win or lose, there should be healthy competition in the game and they should respect other teams. She said that sometime...
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Gagan Narang to be India’s Chef de Mission in Paris Olympics
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Gagan Narang to be India’s Chef de Mission in Paris Olympics

New Delhi, July 2024.London Olympic bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang on Monday replaced Mary Kom as India's Chef-de-Mission for the Paris Olympics where ace shuttler PV Sindhu will be the female flag bearer during the opening ceremony.The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said the 41-year-oldNarang's elevation from deputy CDM position was an automatic choice in the wake of Mary Kom's resignation.
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Rohit & Co To Get Rs 5 Crore Each, Rs 2.5 Crore For Dravid From Rs 125 Crore Prize Money
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Rohit & Co To Get Rs 5 Crore Each, Rs 2.5 Crore For Dravid From Rs 125 Crore Prize Money

Mumbai, July 09, 2024.India won the 2024 edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup last month by getting the better of South Africa by seven runs in the final played at Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29. The win over the Proteas in the final helped India end the 11-year wait for an ICC trophy. After the Rohit Sharma-led side won the T20 World Cup trophy, BCCI announced Rs 125 crore in prize money for the Indian team. The cheque of Rs 125 crore was handed over to Indian captain Rohit Sharma during the victory celebration at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (July 4).A report published in the Indian Express on Monday (July 8) has now provided a brief breakdown of how much prize money each cricketer will receive. As per the available information, all 15 members of India’s 2024 ...
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Adani Group To Be Principal Sponsor Of Indian Team At 2024 Paris Olympics
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Adani Group To Be Principal Sponsor Of Indian Team At 2024 Paris Olympics

New Delhi, July 09, 2024.Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, announced the company as the principal sponsor for the Indian team at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Adani said  "As we get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics, I wish the very best to the exceptional athletes who will represent our nation on the world’s grandest sporting stage. Their relentless riyaaz and unwavering dedication truly embody the new indomitable spirit of India. I am confident that this year, we will achieve our greatest medal haul ever,"
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DPS Jaipur’s Avalokit Singh: Indian Junior Squash Prodigy Gears Up for World Junior Championship
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DPS Jaipur’s Avalokit Singh: Indian Junior Squash Prodigy Gears Up for World Junior Championship

Jaipur, July, 2024.In the heart of Jaipur, a city steeped in vibrant art and culture, DPS Jaipur student Avalokit has emerged as a beacon of sporting excellence. Avalokit's journey into squash began at the tender age of eight under the watchful eye of his father, a distinguished curator, who recognized his son's natural agility and passion for sports.Under the direction of coach Surbhi Mishra, a renowned figure in Commonwealth and Asian Games teams, Avalokit swiftly ascended the ranks, securing top national and Asian rankings under 13 years old. His achievements include representing India thrice at the Asian Junior Championship, marking him as a formidable force in the international squash arena.Despite a rigorous training regimen and frequent international competitions, Avalok...
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India’s T20 world champs welcomed by frenzied fans; hosted for breakfast by PM
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India’s T20 world champs welcomed by frenzied fans; hosted for breakfast by PM

New Delhi, July 04, 2024.Exuberant fans lined up to express support despite monsoon showers and heavy security deployment before Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted them for breakfast as India's T20 World Cup-winning cricket stars returned to a euphoric reception, here on Thursday.Hundreds of supporters, holding placards congratulating their favourites and waving the national flag, braved the inclement weather to wait outside the airport for the victorious side, which defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final in Bridgetown on Saturday last week.There was dancing, there were multiple cakes, and there were fans on streets showing just why cricket is the most passionately followed sport in the country. The energy rubbed off on the weary players, who joined in the fun after ...
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Tech Mahindra Global Chess League to Host its Second Edition in London
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Tech Mahindra Global Chess League to Host its Second Edition in London

New Delhi, June 2024.The Global Chess League, a joint initiative between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, is set for a highly anticipated second edition in London. Following the success of the first edition, the league aims to unite the world's top chess players in one of the most historic cities.The 10-day, one-of-a-kind chess league featuring top players will take place at Friends House, located in the heart of central London, from October 3rd to 12th, 2024. Based on the feedback from fans worldwide, London was selected as the venue for this season to connect with the fast-growing fan base and enthusiasm for chess in the E...
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 T20 World Cup 2024: AFG win by 8 runs, reach maiden semifinal; Australia knocked out
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 T20 World Cup 2024: AFG win by 8 runs, reach maiden semifinal; Australia knocked out

New Delhi, June 25, 2024.Riding on their captain Rashid Khan’s fantastic cameo, Afghanistan have managed to post 115/5 at the end of their 20 overs against Bangladesh in their last Super Eight match at the St Vincent on Tuesday. Rashid scored a brisk 10-ball 19, including three sixes to help his team reach a respectable total.However, the rain might play a spoilsport as it has gotten heavier after the last ball was bowled. The groundsmen were quick to bring in the covers. Bangladesh, however, will be happy with their effort with the ball. They didn’t allow the Afghan batters to get away and have restricted them to 115.Opting to bat first, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran got Afghanistan off to a steady start. They played cautiously as those weren’t easy conditions to bat. ...
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Odisha govt extends sponsorship deal with Hockey India till 2036
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Odisha govt extends sponsorship deal with Hockey India till 2036

Bhubaneswar, June 21, 2024.The newly-elected BJP-led Odisha government has pledged to continue its association with hockey, extending its sponsorship deal with Hockey India until 2036.The year 2036 holds special significance for Odisha as it marks the centenary of its establishment as an independent state in 1936, a momentous occasion for the people of the state.This partnership was solidified in a high-level meeting attended by Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, secretary-general Bhola Nath Singh, Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi, Minister of State for Sports & Youth Services Suryabanshi Suraj, Chief Secretary & Chief Development Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Jena, and Commissioner-cum-Secretary R Vineel Krishna.
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Indian Supercross Racing League season 2 to be held from January to March 2025
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Indian Supercross Racing League season 2 to be held from January to March 2025

Mumbai, June 14, 2024.An extended second season of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) will be held from January to March 2025 with an increased number of races as well as venues, organisers said.The registration of riders for the second season will commence at the end of this month and an auction is slated to be held later this year in October, a release issued by the organisers said."After the phenomenal success of our inaugural season, the anticipation for the upcoming season is palpable," said Veer Patel, co-founder and director of the league.
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World Athletics signs five-year broadcasting services deal with Tata Communications
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World Athletics signs five-year broadcasting services deal with Tata Communications

New Delhi, June 12, 2024.World Athletics on Wednesday announced a five-year global broadcasting services deal with Tata Communications, making the Indian telecom major a partner in the coverage of marquee events from next year, including the Tokyo World Championships.Tata Communications will be a "key strategic supplier" for the world body with a view to "elevating innovation and audience engagement to new heights", World Athletics said in a statement.The year 2025 features events such as the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing in March, World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou in May, and World Athletics Road Running Championships in San Diego in September.
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Valpuia to remain at Mumbai City FC until 2027
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Valpuia to remain at Mumbai City FC until 2027

New Delhi, June 12, 2024.Hmingthanmawia Ralte, also known as Valpuia, extended his contract with Mumbai City FC and will now remain with them until 2027, the club announced on Wednesday.Valpuia, who hails from Mizoram, has been a ‘reliable player’ at the club being a part of the team’s 2020-21 historic season when they won the ISL League’s Shield as well as the ISL Cup.He started playing football at the age of eight and made impressive progress at the Aizawl FC, where Valpuia caught the attention of Mumbai who brought him on board in June 2019.
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Mansukh Mandaviya takes charge of Sports Ministry
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Mansukh Mandaviya takes charge of Sports Ministry

New Delhi, June 11, 2024.Mansukh Mandaviya took charge of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs on Tuesday and promised to work with full commitment to improve the country's sporting landscape."...to empower the youth of the country and strengthen the country in the field of sports, today I took charge of @YASMinistry in Shastri Bhawan," Mandaviya posted on X after taking charge.
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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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