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Vishnu Saravanan becomes 2nd Indian sailor to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
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Vishnu Saravanan becomes 2nd Indian sailor to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

New Delhi, April 8: India will compete in more than one sailing event in an Olympics for the first time after Vishnu Saravanan on Thursday qualified for the Tokyo Games in Laser STD Class after finishing second in the Asian Qualifier in Oman. Nethra Kumanan on Wednesday became the first Indian woman...
Surprised SA allowed players to leave for IPL during series: Afridi
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Surprised SA allowed players to leave for IPL during series: Afridi

Lahore, April 8: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said that it was surprising to see Cricket South Africa (CSA) allowing players to leave for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the middle of an international series.South Africa's Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje were among...
Amid rise in Covid cases, India gears up to show its cricket prowess
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Amid rise in Covid cases, India gears up to show its cricket prowess

Chennai, April 8: Amid rising Covid-19 cases and some uncertainty over the safety of the bio-secure environment, the Indian Premier League's 14th edition gets underway here from Friday.Five-time champions Mumbai Indians, looking for a hat-trick of titles, will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore,...
Bio-bubble is tough but Indians more tolerant: Ganguly
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Bio-bubble is tough but Indians more tolerant: Ganguly

In COVID-19 time, players are restricted to stay inside hotels, stadiums KOLKATA, April 6: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said Indian cricketers are “more tolerant” when it comes to dealing with mental health issues compared to those from England and Australia but acknowledged that...
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RCB's Daniel Sams tests Covid positive

Chennai, April 7: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler Daniel Sams has tested positive for Covid-19, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said in a statement on Wednesday.Sams had a negative report upon his arrival on April 3, but was found to be positive on Wednesday during the second...
FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation
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FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation

Lausanne, April 7: Football's world governing body FIFA on Wednesday suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) with immediate effect due to third-party interference. It also banned the Chadian Football Association (FTFA) due to government interference.FIFA issued a statement on its website...
Domestic badminton tournaments in April and May postponed
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Domestic badminton tournaments in April and May postponed

New Delhi, April 6: Domestic badminton tournaments that were scheduled to be held in April and May have been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) said in a statement on Monday."With the exponential rise in the number of COVID+ cases across the country, BAI...
Hundreds of sports figures accused of sexual violence in France
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Hundreds of sports figures accused of sexual violence in France

60 people face criminal proceedings; more than 100 have been removed Probe was launched in February 2020 after 10-time French skating champion Sarah Abitbol revealed that she was raped by coach Gilles Beyer. PARIS, April 4; A year-long, nationwide efforts to uncover and combat sexual violence...
One more bio-bubble and more pressure in high-profile IPL
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One more bio-bubble and more pressure in high-profile IPL

Lokendra Pratap Sahi Yet again, concerns over life in extended bio-secure bubbles have been voiced by Virat Kohli, the powerful Team India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain. His sentiments are shared by many, with fears that some players may find the restrictions for months to be too much to...
Armband Ronaldo threw away sold for $75,000
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Armband Ronaldo threw away sold for $75,000

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo holds his captain’s armband moments before he threw it to the ground and left the pitch at the end of the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade. Bidding held to raise money for treatment of 6-month-old boy BELGRADE, April 2: The captain’s armband that...
Karunaratne, Fernando play out a draw for SL vs West Indies
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Karunaratne, Fernando play out a draw for SL vs West Indies

North Sound (Antigua), April 3: Sri Lanka batted out the last day to earn a draw against West Indies in the second and final Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here on Friday. The first Test was also drawn. West Indies started the day needing 10 wickets for victory but got two on a good batting...
Pietersen takes indirect dig at SA on scheduling
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Pietersen takes indirect dig at SA on scheduling

New Delhi, April 3: Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Saturday said that cricket boards around the world should not schedule any cricket during the Indian Premier League season since it is cricket's biggest tournament."Cricket boards need to realise that the IPL is the biggest show in town....
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