'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.' 'But now that there is a pathway you can see.'
Savita Punia and P R Sreejesh were named FIH Goalkeepers of the Year for the second consecutive year.
Along with Viren Rasquinha criticising the fitness of some players, he also said that he cannot think of any other sport where players can play at the highest level with such low fitness levels.
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Manpreet Singh and three other players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of national camp in Bengaluru.
Veteran Olympian, Ashok Diwan has sought government help to return home after 'developing some health problems in the USA'.
Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.
'We have invited footballers from all across the world to come and play in our matches for Maidaan: Japan, South Korea, France, Thailand...'
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Several athletes, including the hockey men's and women's teams of India, took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the CWG Village on Thursday.
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Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.
With eight gold medals, Indian men's hockey team has been the most successful side in Olympic history but since the 1980 Moscow Games, the country has not had a podium finish.
Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and MC Mary Kom will headline the action for India at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Sunday.
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'A credit line on UPI is going to make banks think about credit fundamentally as they digitise the credit process entirely.'
This time, India may win as many as 17 medals at the Games.
"The Sangh had decided way back that it will work in the midst of men, and it has the right to decide this," RSS spokesperson Manmohan Vaidya said.
The Indian men's hockey team's FIH Pro League title hopes went up in smoke after suffering a hard-fought 1-2 defeat against the Netherlands
'Whatever happened at the Asian Games, that's a big learning curve for the players, coach and the staff.'
Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) was spent to revamp the stadium, which can seat 132,000 spectators, and is now the biggest cricket stadium on the planet.
'Awesome experiencing the glorious history of the Olympic Games.'
'...they were shocked to learn that just 352 Indian soldiers had made 3 brigadiers, 2 colonels, 170 officers, 290 JCOs and 8,000 troops surrender to the Indian Army.'
Bengaluru centre back Gursimrat Singh Gill choreographs and stars in a bhangra video.
Indian men's and women's cricketers came out in support of India's Olympic-bound athletes.
India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday gave his best wishes to India's Olympic-bound contingent and lauded them for continuing their preparations despite the many challenges posed by COVID-19.
Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, 25 sportspersons, including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, track and field athletes Eldhose Paul and Avinash Sable, were conferred with the Arjuna Award.
'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'
Addressing a brief welcome home ceremony at the airport, Royte said Jeremy's success has brought laurel to not only India but also to Mizoram.
Athletes and officials from eight disciplines of archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting landed in Tokyo
India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Diwali at his home in Mumbai on Saturday, while Olympic medallists like Saina Nehwal and MC Mary Kom took to social media to wish their fans.
The singer got engaged to longtime girlfriend Cherry Seaborn this weekend.
'We have chosen an experienced side for the Commonwealth Games and the players believe they have a good shot at a medal'
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'We are a great sporting country but need to have a sporting powerhouse. We have to make sports as a way of life. To begin this movement on the birthday of Chand is the best tribute we can pay to him'
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