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Australia’s James Pattinson retires from international cricket

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson has retired from international cricket after deciding he is not ready to push for Ashes selection. The 31-year-old, who has played 21 Tests and 15 ODIs, though will continue to play domestic cricket. “Leading into pre-season I really wanted to give the Ashes a crack,” Pattinson said. Pattinson claimed 81 Test wickets and […]

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World-acclaimed Kung Fu Nuns win UNESCO’s Martial Arts Education Prize 2021

The world-renowned Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa order of Buddhism have won the prestigious Martial Arts Education Prize 2021 from the UNESCO International Centre for Martial Arts for their brave acts of service. The prize recognizes the Kung Fu Nuns’ heroic acts of service and championing gender equality across the Himalayas. The Nuns empower

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Indian Fencer Bhavani Devi wins Charlellville National Competition in France

Indian Fencer Bhavani Devi has won the Charlellville National Competition in France in the individual women’s sabre event. She has become the first Indian who has competed in the sport at the Games. Bhavani Devi is currently ranked 50th in the world and she is the top-ranked fencer from India.

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Divya Deshmukh becomes India’s 21st Woman Grand Master

Fifteen-year-old Divya Deshmukh became India’s 21st Woman Grand Master (WGM) after achieving her 2nd International Master (IM) at Grand Master (GM) in Budapest, Hungary. Deshmukh scored five points in the nine rounds and ended up with a performance rating of 2452 to secure her final WGM norm. Divya also secured her second IM-norm and is

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India beat Nepal 3-0 to win the 2021 SAFF Championship

Sunil Chhetri equaled the iconic Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike as an inspired India blanked Nepal 3-0 for their eighth SAFF Championship title, held on October 16, 2021. This is the eighth SAFF Championship title claimed by the Indian men’s national football team. Previously the team had won the title in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2011, and 2015. Sunil Chhetri,

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Chennai Super Kings wins 2021 IPL title

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final to win their fourth Indian Premier League title on 15, Oct 2021. This was the 14th edition of IPL which is an India-based Cricket league in 20-20 format. This was the 4th win of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL, having previously

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Indian Shooters win 43 medals at ISSF Junior World Championship

The 2021 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun was held at Lima in Peru. The Indian shooters claimed a historic win with 43 medals including 17 gold, 16 silver, and 10 bronze, India has topped the table ending the Championship on a high. The USA finished second on the medal table with 21 medals including six gold, eight

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FIFA unveils “Ibha” mascot of India’s 2022 U-17 Women’s World Cup

The World football governing body, FIFA unveiled the official mascot of the U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 on October 11, 2021. The tournament will be the 7th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. It will be held in India from October 11-30, next year. The announcement coincided with the International Day of the Girl Child.

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Indian National Hockey players clinches each category of FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2020-21

In a historic moment, the Indian hockey players claimed all the accolades of the 2020-21 edition of the FIH Stars Awards announced on 6, October 2021. List of winners of FIH Stars Awards 2020-21 FIH Women’s Player of the Year: Gurjit Kaur FIH Men’s Player of the Year: Harmanpreet Singh FIH Men’s Coach of the Year: Graham

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Valtteri Bottas Wins Turkish Grand Prix 2021

Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas won a wet Turkish Grand Prix on October 10, 2021, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished second to take back the Formula One world championship lead and move six points clear of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen (Red Bull – Netherlands) came second while Sergio Perez (Mexico- Red Bull) finished third.

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