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A first-of-its-kind mobile app launched for Khelo India University Games 2021

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the second edition of the Khelo India University Games to be held in the tech capital Bengaluru will have its own mobile application. A brainchild of the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) and hosts Jain Deemed-to-be University, the unique ‘Khelo India Uni Games 2021’ mobile app promises to be a one-stop-shop for all information regarding […]

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West Indies All-Rounder Kieron Pollard announces retirement

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from international cricket. Pollard, who was the captain of West Indies’ limited-overs teams, played a total of 123 ODIs and 101 T20Is. He has been an integral part of the Mumbai Indians team in the Indian Premier League for several years now and was retained by the franchise ahead of the

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D. Gukesh wins La Roda International Open chess title

Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh emerged victorious in the 48th La Roda International Open Chess tournament here, scoring eight points from nine rounds. Gukesh defeated Israel’s Victor Mikhalevski in the ninth and final round to finish at the top with eight points. Armenia’s Haik Martirosyan finished runner-up with 7.5 points, while R. Praggnanandhaa secured 7 points to

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Table Tennis Player Vishwa Deenadayalan dies

Tamil Nadu table tennis player Vishwa Deenadayalan died in a road accident while travelling from Guwahati to Shillong. He was travelling with three teammates for the 83rd Senior National and Inter-State Table Tennis Championships, which is scheduled to begin. Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala offer his condolence on his death and announced Rs 5 lakh as compensation for his

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New Zealand Pace Bowler Hamish Bennett announces retirement from all forms of cricket

New Zealand pacer Hamish Bennett has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket ending his 17-year old career. The 35-year-old Bennett has made 31 appearances for New Zealand across all three formats and took 43 wickets and most recently he featured in the T20Is versus Bangladesh last September. He was also selected in the

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Odisha CM unveils logo of 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday unveiled logo of 2023 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be held in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. To be held in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, the prestigious quadrennial tournament is scheduled from January 13 to 29. Hockey India and its official partner

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Tamil Nadu beat Punjab in National basketball championship final

Tamil Nadu defeated defending champion Punjab 87-69 in the final to win the men’s title in the 71st Senior National Basketball Championship. The formidable Indian Railways team won the women’s title, beating Telangana 131-82 in convincing fashion, riding on Poonam Chaturvedi’s 26 points. In the men’s summit clash, Tamil Nadu pulled ahead after a slow start when Punjab kept pace and never looked back.

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India Shuttler Mithun Manjunath wins silver medal at Orleans Masters 2022 Finals

Indian shuttler Mithun Manjunath has received silver in Men’s Singles at the Orléans Masters 2022. Mithun Manjunath was lost against world number 32 Frenchman Toma Junior Popov by 11-21, 19-21 points. Orléans Masters 2022 was held from 29th March to 3rd April 2022 in Orleans, France. List of Winners Men’s Single – Toma Junior Popov (France) beat Mithun Manjunath

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India to host Street Child Cricket World Cup in 2023

India is the host nation for the Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 (SCCWC 2023), a mixed gender cricket tournament for street-connected children and young people worldwide. Organised by Street Child United and Save the Children India, the Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 will welcome 22 teams from 16 countries to India next year. The Tournament will

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First Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery Tournament held in Jamshedpur

The Sports Authority of India has approved Rs 75 lakh to host the Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery Tournament over six phases at Tata Archery Academy. Jamshedpur in Jharkhand is set to host the first phase of the tournament on April 12 and April 13. The tournament was organised jointly by the Archery Association

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