Posted in Equestrian Governance

EFI ends membership of 99 Clubs & Units but remains in contravention of National Sports Code

In a tacit admission of its largesse in given membership to Club and Units that had little to do with Equestrian sport, the Equestrian Federation of India has decided to…

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Posted in Fencing Olympic Sport

Bhavani Devi can make journey in Olympic Games more memorable than pioneering qualification

It must be a wonderful experience being the first to a significant milestone and bring the joy to countless people, some known and many unknown. Yet, when Bhavani Devi, the…

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Posted in Archery Olympic Sport

Pragati, Prathamesh taste victory in Junior National Archery

Prathamesh Samadhan Jawkar (Maharashtra) and Pragati Choudhary (Delhi) emerged men and women’s Compound Archery champions respectively in the 41st NTPC National Junior Championships in Dehradun on Friday. For Pragati, success…

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Posted in Hockey Olympic Sport

Coach Graham Reid wants frontline to improve efficiency, defence to tighten its game

It takes a lot for a coach to accept the shortcomings of his team, especially when the side has remained unbeaten in its four-match return to international competition after a…

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Posted in Hockey Olympic Sport

Mandeep’s brace helps India round off four-match Europe tour with second victory

The Indian men’s hockey team ended its tour of Europe with a splendid 3-2 win against Britain in Antwerp on Monday. A brace by Mandeep Singh in the 28th and 59th…

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Posted in Archery Olympic Sport Other Sport

Pravin Jadhav and Deepika Kumari claim top spots in archery trials

Pravin Jadhav (Services) and Deepika Kumari (Jharkhand) topped the Indian men and women’s selection trials for the Tokyo Olympic Games archery competition after the final selection trials which concluded in…

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Posted in Athletics Olympic Sport

Srinu & Sudha win New Delhi Marathon but Olympic qualification marks remain elusive

Bugatha Srinu came close to qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games but had to endure disappointment in the Ageas Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon on Sunday. He won the…

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Posted in Hockey Olympic Sport

Simranjeet Singh helps India extend unbeaten streak on tour of Europe

Antwerp, March 6: Simranjeet Singh’s late goal saw a resilient India men’s team earn a 1-1 draw with Britain in Antwerp on Saturday to extend its unbeaten record to three matches…

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Posted in Athletes Athletics Olympic Sport

Neeraj Chopra’s attention to detail makes him focus on giving his 100 per cent each time

He sought to set a good example for everyone else, but the calmness and the almost monk-like approach with which India’s premier javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra embraced his new national…

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Posted in Hockey Olympic Sport

Sjoerd Marjine has work cut out in improving women’s team play inside either circle

Chief Coach Sjoerd Marjine has expectedly focused on the development of the Indian women’s hockey team. In sharing his thoughts in public on the two tours of Argentina and Germany…

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