Category: Sports

ITTF chief: It’s not Chinese paddlers’ fault to be so good

Rio De Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) President Thomas Weikert said that he doesn't think China's…

9 years ago

India to play Bhutan in practice match on August 13

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India's football team, currently practicing in a pre-season camp here, will take on Bhutan in…

9 years ago

Will persuade ‘frustrated’ Messi to return: New Argentina coach Bauza

Buenos Aires, Aug 4 (IANS) Argentina's new football coach Edgardo Bauza has said frustration and a deep sense of hurt…

9 years ago

China’s women water polo team eager for first Olympic play

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) China's women water polo players could hardly wait to play their Rio Olympic Games…

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Women’s football powers gain Olympic opening victories

Rio de Janerio, Aug 4 (IANS) Title favourites at Rio Olympics in women's football the United States, Brazil, France and…

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Russian sailor Sozykin cleared to compete in Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) World Sailing, the sport's governing body, has reversed the ruling on Russia's Pavel Sozykin,…

9 years ago

Phelps to carry the US flag during Olympic opening ceremony

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) The most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, will carry the US flag…

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IOC approves five new sports for Tokyo 2020

Rio De Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved five new sports for the 2020 Tokyo…

9 years ago

Defiant Roston Chase helps West Indies to an unlikely draw

Kingston, Aug 4 (IANS) A brilliant century from Roston Chase, aided by half-centuries from Jermaine Blackwood, Shane Dowrich and Jason…

9 years ago

Chase hits ton as Windies defy Indian bowlers

Kingston, Aug 4 (IANS) Roston Chase led the way with a defiant century as West Indies continued to frustrate the…

9 years ago

Defiant Windies play for draw; reach 215/5 at lunch vs India

Kingston, Aug 3 (IANS) West Indies reached 215/5 in their second innings at lunch on the final day to raise…

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Man City sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus for five years

Manchester, Aug 3 (IANS) Manchester City FC on Wednesday confirmed the signing of Brazilian teenage striker Gabriel Jesus for a…

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Mayor hails ‘special moment’ in Rio’s history as Olympic torch arrives

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) The Olympic torch arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday for the final leg…

9 years ago

Fencing champ Lei Sheng named China’s flag-bearer at Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Olympic fencing champion Lei Sheng has been named China's flag-bearer at the Rio Olympic…

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Opposition MLAs want FC Goa to offer stake to Goan natives

Panaji, Aug 3 (IANS) ISL team FC Goa should give a 25 per cent stake to a Goan owner, because…

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Espanyol goalkeeper Lopez considered by Tottenham: Reports

London, Aug 3 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is considering highly-rated Espanyol goalkeeper Pau lopez as one of the…

9 years ago

Usain Bolt poses with Brazilian Navy

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Jamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt has posted a photograph on photo sharing platform Instagram…

9 years ago

Ibrahimovic terms Rooney as his perfect partner at Man United

Manchester, Aug 3 (IANS) Newly-signed Manchester United star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that captain Wayne Rooney can be his "perfect…

9 years ago

Golfer Amandeep leads after first round of Hero women’s Tour

Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) Continuing her brilliant form, golfer Amandeep Drall grabbed the lead with a score of six over…

9 years ago

Steven N’Zonzi says Real Madrid is one of world’s best teams

Sevilla (Spain) Aug 3 (IANS) Sevilla French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi says playing against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup…

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