‘I cried when I got selected in Olympics squad’: Hockey midfielder Raj Kumar Pal

‘I cried when I got selected in Olympics squad’: Hockey midfielder Raj Kumar Pal

New Delhi, July 24 - Raj Kumar Pal, men’s hockey team midfielder is all set to represent India in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Jofra Archer eyes 2025-26 Ashes Test cricket return

Jofra Archer eyes 2025-26 Ashes Test cricket return

New Delhi, July 24 - England pacer Jofra Archer is setting his sights on the 2025-26 Ashes series in Australia as he is aiming for his return to Test cricket.

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Lunch with Federer to pep talk with shooter Rathore: Sharath Kamal recalls special Olympics moments

Lunch with Federer to pep talk with shooter Rathore: Sharath Kamal recalls special Olympics moments

New Delhi, July 24 - Achanta Sharath Kamal, who has been the face of Indian table tennis for over two decades now, is all set to mark a record fifth Olympic appearance at the Paris Olympics 2024.

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‘Still getting packed crowds & amazing viewership’: Brett Lee on playing in leagues post-retirement

‘Still getting packed crowds & amazing viewership’: Brett Lee on playing in leagues post-retirement

New Delhi, July 24 - Former Australian pacer Brett Lee feels it is exciting for a cricketer to continue playing cricket after retirement, and seeing the stands filled with crowds brings them immense happiness.

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India boys finish sixth, girls seventh in World Junior squash team events

India boys finish sixth, girls seventh in World Junior squash team events

Houston, July 24 - India boys finished sixth and the girls seventh in the team events of the World Junior Squash Championships which concluded here on Tuesday.

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Real Madrid become first football club to exceed 1 bn euros in revenue

Real Madrid become first football club to exceed 1 bn euros in revenue

Madrid, July 24 - Real Madrid have become the first football club to cross 1 billion euros in revenue with a net profit of 16 million euros in the year 2023-24.

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IOC confirms 2025 debut for Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia

IOC confirms 2025 debut for Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia

Paris, July 24 - The creation of the Olympic Esports Games has been confirmed during the ongoing 142nd Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), scheduled for 2025 in Saudi Arabia.

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Budget aligns perfectly with our vision to elevate Bihar cricket: BCA chief

Budget aligns perfectly with our vision to elevate Bihar cricket: BCA chief

New Delhi, July 24 - Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Rakesh Tiwari on Tuesday termed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement during her Budget speech to develop sports infrastructure in the state as a historic moment for the entire sporting community of Bihar.

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Ajinkya Naik elected youngest President of Mumbai Cricket Association

Ajinkya Naik elected youngest President of Mumbai Cricket Association

Mumbai, July 23 - Incumbent Secretary Ajinkya Naik was on Tuesday elected the youngest-ever President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), replacing the late Amol Kale, who passed away in New York in June while on a trip to watch the T20 World

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Tennis: Andy Murray confirms he will retire after Paris Olympics

Tennis: Andy Murray confirms he will retire after Paris Olympics

Paris (France), July 23 - Scotland's former World No.1 Andy Murray on Tuesday announced that the upcoming Paris Olympics will be his final tournament as a tennis player. Murray announced that he will bring his illustrious playing career to a close after the

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Union Budget: Increased allocation for Khelo India draws positive response

Union Budget: Increased allocation for Khelo India draws positive response

New Delhi, July 23 - Sports industry watchers on Saturday welcomed the government's decision to allocate increased funds for Khelo India, the Centre's flagship project that will get Rs 900 crore in the 2024-25 financial year.

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Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu eyeing historic second medal in another lone ranger effort

Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu eyeing historic second medal in another lone ranger effort

Mumbai, July 24 - One of the four individual Indian athletes hoping for a repeat of their success from the Tokyo Olympics and win back-to-back medals, weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is the lone weightlifter representing the country in the Paris Olympic Games.

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Paris Olympics: ‘We are confident about our chances’, says archer Deepika Kumari

Paris Olympics: ‘We are confident about our chances’, says archer Deepika Kumari

New Delhi, July 23 - India's ace archer Deepika Kumari is confident of the team's chances in the Paris Olympics. She said clear communication in tough situations will benefit them in the quadrennial event. Indian archers will compete in all five medal events

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Head coach Gambhir takes charge as Indian players hit the ground in Pallekele

Head coach Gambhir takes charge as Indian players hit the ground in Pallekele

New Delhi, July 23 - Newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir has taken official charge of the Indian team as the players assembled in Pallekele on Tuesday for the first training session in Sri Lanka ahead of the limited-overs series.

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Paris Olympics: Australian water polo player tests Covid-19 positive

Paris Olympics: Australian water polo player tests Covid-19 positive

Paris, July 23 - An Australian water polo player has been isolated at the Paris Games following a positive Covid-19 test, as confirmed by the country's Olympic team chief, Anna Meares, on Tuesday.

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‘Yuvi paji gave him a look and player instantly apologised’, recalls Abhishek Sharma

‘Yuvi paji gave him a look and player instantly apologised’, recalls Abhishek Sharma

New Delhi, July 23 - India batter Abhishek Sharma shared an incident that underscored the profound influence of former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has had on his career. The 23-year-old recounted how Yuvraj came to his rescue during a Ranji Trophy match for Punjab,

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Paris Olympics: Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey confident of team’s ability to win gold medal

Paris Olympics: Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey confident of team’s ability to win gold medal

Faridabad, July 22 - Hockey India president and former captain Dilip Tirkey is confident in the team’s ability to secure a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Gambhir explains his coaching philosophy, promises to back players; hopes Rohit, Kohli will play till 2027 WC

Gambhir explains his coaching philosophy, promises to back players; hopes Rohit, Kohli will play till 2027 WC

Mumbai, July 22 - In his first press conference after taking over as the new Chief Coach of the senior Indian men's cricket team, former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Monday faced questions on his approach and philosophy towards coaching.

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Gambhir confirms Nayar, Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches, full staff to be finalised after SL tour

Gambhir confirms Nayar, Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches, full staff to be finalised after SL tour

Mumbai, July 22 - Newly-appointed Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday confirmed the layout of his coaching setup which involves Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches while the clear picture of other members will be finalised after the

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Fitness led to picking Surya over hardik as captain: Agarkar

Fitness led to picking Surya over hardik as captain: Agarkar

Mumbai, July 22 - Fitness and availability for all matches was the reason why the national selectors opted for Suryakumar Yadav as captain of the Indian team for the T20I series against Sri Lanka instead of senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has led

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