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Panghal, Thapa lose in finals of Asian boxing
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Panghal, Thapa lose in finals of Asian boxing

Dubai, May 31: Defending champion Amit Panghal went down fighting 2-3 to the reigning Olympic champion Uzbek Zoirov Shakhobidin in a hard fought men's 52kg final of the Asian Boxing Championships here on Monday. Another Indian, Shiva Thapa (64kg), suffered a close defeat, by split 2-3,...
Nick Hockley appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia
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Nick Hockley appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia

Melbourne, May 31: Cricket Australia on Monday appointed Nick Hockley as its new chief executive officer almost a year after he was recruited on an interim basis, during which he oversaw the conduct of the high-profile tour by India amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides the India tour of...
Asian boxing: Mary Kom loses in 51kg final, settles for silver
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Asian boxing: Mary Kom loses in 51kg final, settles for silver

Dubai, May 30: Six-time world champion MC Marykom failed to win her sixth Asian Boxing Championship title as she lost 2-3 to Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan in the final of the 51kg category here on Sunday, and settled for silver.Despite having huge experience, Marykom, 38, failed to tame Nazym,...
India paddlers Diya, Swastika confirm doubles medal at WTT Youth Star Contender
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India paddlers Diya, Swastika confirm doubles medal at WTT Youth Star Contender

New Delhi, May 30: Young Indian paddlers Diya Chitale and Swastika Ghosh put up solid performances at the 2021 WTT Youth Star Contender in Tunisia as they confirmed a medal in the U-19 girls doubles besides advancing to the knockout stage of the singles category.The Maharashtra duo of Diya and...
Assam Cricket Association mourns demise of former cricketer Subir Dutta Roy
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Assam Cricket Association mourns demise of former cricketer Subir Dutta Roy

Silchar, May 30: The Assam Cricket Association(ACA) has expressed deep sorrow at the demise of Subhabrata Dutta Roy, popularly known as Subir, who passed away on Friday at the Silchar Medical College and Hospital due to COVID-19. He was 65. A resident of the R.K. Mission Road, Silchar,...
Chelsea beat City to win Champions League
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Chelsea beat City to win Champions League

PORTO, May 30: As Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta cradled the European Cup before thrusting it into the air to the backdrop of fireworks, Pep Guardiola and his distraught Manchester City players stood way behind the winner's rostrum and looked on in anguish.Champions League glory once again for...
IPLs remaining matches to be held in UAE in September-October
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IPL's remaining matches to be held in UAE in September-October

New Delhi, May 29: Indian Premier League's (IPL) remaining matches this season will be held in the United Arab Emirates in the months of September-October, the Indian cricket board confirmed on Saturday."The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced to complete the...
Assam boxer Shiva Thapa in finals of Asian Boxing
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Assam boxer Shiva Thapa in finals of Asian Boxing

Dubai, May 29: Olympic Games-bound Amit Panghal (54kg) and Shiva Thapa (64kg) entered the finals of the Asian Boxing Championship here on Friday as Indians continued to have a good outing, overall.However, Varinder Singh had to settle for bronze in the 60 kg category after losing his semi-final...
WTC final to have reserve day, joint winners after draw or tie: ICC
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WTC final to have reserve day, joint winners after draw or tie: ICC

Dubai, May 28: India and New Zealand will end as joint winners in case of a draw or a tie in World Test Championship (WTC) final, which will also have a reserve day to make up for any lost time during regular days of the final, the International Cricket Council announced on Friday."The playing...
Boxer Sakshi loses spot in final of Asian Championships
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Boxer Sakshi loses spot in final of Asian Championships

Dubai, May 28: India woman boxer Sakshi Choudhary lost her spot in 54kg final in Asian Championships after Kazakh Dina Zholaman, her opponent in semi-finals, successfully challenged the 3-2 result. "Kazakhstan's Dina Zholaman defeated India's Sakshi Choudhary at the women's bantamweight (54 kg),"...
Milkha continues to be stable, shifted out of ICU; wife admitted with COVID pneumonia
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Milkha continues to be stable, shifted out of ICU; wife admitted with COVID...

Chandigarh, May 26: Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh "continues to be stable on oxygen support" and he was on Wednesday shifted out of the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital where he is being treated for COVID pneumonia, indicating signs of improvement in his condition. However, his...
Achinta Sheuli wins silver at World Junior Weightlifting Championship
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Achinta Sheuli wins silver at World Junior Weightlifting Championship

Tashkent, May 26: Indian lifter Achinta Sheuli produced his personal best in all three events to clinch an overall silver medal in the 73kg category at the Junior World Championship here on Wednesday.The 19-year-old lifted 313kg 141kg in snatch, followed by 172kg in clean and jerk at the gold level...
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