Category: Sports

Allowing pro boxers in Rio is AIBA’s publicity stunt: IBC chief

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Indian Boxing Council (IBC) president P.K. Muralidharan Raja on Monday termed the International Boxing Association…

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Goalkeeper question could be answered as Spain play last pre-Euro friendly

Madrid, June 6 (IANS) Who will get the nod in the goal from Spain football team chief coach Vicente del…

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France braced for unprecedented security measures at Euro 2016

Paris, June 6 (IANS) France will ensure an unprecedented strict security regime at the Euro 2016, Sports Minister Patrick Kanner…

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Hockey Champions Trophy gets Hero MotorCorp’s backing

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Automobile giant Hero MotoCorp Ltd on Monday joined hands with the International Hockey Federation (FIH)…

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FINA Women’s Water Polo World League Super Final to be held in Shanghai

Shanghai, June 6 (IANS) FINA Women's Water Polo World League Super Final is to be held from June 7 to…

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Six Russian weightlifters suspended for doping

Moscow, June 6 (IANS) Russia’s Weightlifting Federation has suspended six athletes for between two and eight years for doping based…

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Sushil’s Rio hopes dashed by Delhi HC

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Two-time medallist and India's most successful individual Olympian Sushil Kumar's plea seeking selection trials in…

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Delhi HC dismisses Sushil Kumar’s plea for trials for Rio Olympics

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed two-time Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar's plea seeking…

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Wrong anthem played at Uruguay-Mexico Copa match

Glendale (Arizona), June 6 (IANS) Uruguayan footballers were shocked and surprisingly looked at each other in bemusement when the wrong…

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Boxer Vijender to meet Aussie Kerry Hope in WBO Asia title decider

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh will face Australia's Kerry Hope for the World Boxing Organisation…

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We have the squad to win Euro: France’s Griezmann

Paris, June 6 (IANS) Exuding confidence over his side, France striker Antoine Griezmann on Monday said they will win Euro…

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Delhi High Court dismisses Sushil Kumar’s plea

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea by Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar,…

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South Korea beat Czech Republic 2-1 in Euro 2016 warm-up match

Prague, June 6 (IANS) South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in a friendly football match ahead of the Euro…

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Rio inaugurates tram service conceived as Olympic legacy

Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) The city of Rio de Janeiro has inaugurated an electric streetcar network serving several…

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Kenya win as Congo fail to qualify for AFCON 2017

Nairobi, June 6 (IANS) Kenya secured their first win in five attempts, eliminating Congo from the Africa Nations Cup football…

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Euro 2016 preview: Italy to challenge Belgium in Group E

Milan, June 6 (IANS) The absence of two key midfielders will cast a shadow over Italy's prospects in Euro 2016…

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Gatlin hoping for ‘fastest race ever’ at Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Justin Gatlin said he hoped to be a part of the fastest ever 100…

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Russia, Serbia play out 1-1 draw in Euro warm-up match

Monaco, June 6 (IANS) Russia played out a 1-1 draw with Serbia in a friendly football match as part of…

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Palmeiras beat Flamengo 2-1 in Brazil’s Serie A

Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Brazil's U-23 star Gabriel Jesus netted his fourth goal in six matches as Palmeiras…

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‘Spain have toughest group in Euro 2016’

Madrid, June 6 (IANS) Spain international left-back Jordi Alba has said the defending champions have the toughest group in the…

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