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Gaurav Saini out-punches Zakirov to enter Asian junior boxing final
Dubai, Aug 23 (UNI) India’s Gaurav Saini stormed into finals of the 70kg junior boys event by defeating Kyrgyzstan’s Zakirov Mukhamaadaziz at the ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships here.
The boxer from Haryana, Gaurav…
RCB signs Wanidu Hasaranga, Dusmantha Chameera, Tim David for IPL 2021
Bengaluru: Ahead of the resumption of Season 14 of the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) head coach Mike Hesson on Saturday stated that Sri Lanka's Wanidu Hasaranga who replaced Adam Zampa was on the team's radar for a long time.…
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich pay tribute to late legend Gerd Muller
Munich , August 22: Before FC Bayern Munich's home match against 1. FC Koln, the Bundesliga champions commemorated and remembered Gerd Muller, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 75.
Muller made history with Bayern and the German…
You make us all very proud: Anju Bobby George to Shaili Singh
New Delhi , August 22: Anju Bobby George was elated after Shaili Singh grabbed silver in the World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi on Sunday.
Shaili jumped 6.59m in the third attempt registering her best show in the event to bag the…
Neeraj Chopra congratulates Anju Bobby George for her ‘mentorship and guidance’ to…
New Delhi , August 22: Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra congratulated Anju Bobby George for her 'mentorship and guidance' to Shaili Singh after the 17-year-old long jumper bagged silver in the World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi on…
Chess faction merges with AICF to end infighting
Lucknow, Aug 21 The All-India Chess Federation (AICF) has ended a chapter in its saga of infighting as it merged with the breakaway Chess Association of India to form a single entity to administer the sport in the country.
The recently…
IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals signs Glenn Phillips as first replacement player
New Delhi , August 2 IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals on Saturday announced the signing of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips, who will be joining the Royals squad for the remainder of IPL 2021 to be held in the UAE from September 19, 2021. The…
After winning silver in U20 World, racewalker Amit Khatri’s focus is 2022 Asian and…
Nairobi , August 21 Amit Khatri has now set his eyes on the 2022 Asian and Commonwealth Games after winning silver in the 10,000m racewalking event in the World U20 Athletics Championships in Nairobi.
Amit clocked 42 minutes 17.94 seconds…
AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC bow out with goalless draw against Bashundhara Kings
Male , August 21 Bengaluru FC fought hard but couldn't beat Bengaluru FC in their AFC Cup Group D South Zone encounter at the National Football Stadium in Male on Saturday. The 0-0 draw meant they are not in contention for the inter-zone…
India lose to Saudi Arabia in Asia Cup basketball qualifiers
Jeddah, Aug 20 India suffered a setback in their dream to qualify for next year's FIBA Asia Cup in Jakarta when the men's basketball team went down fighting to Saudi Arabia 61-80 on Friday night.
After falling 8-20 behind at the end of…
Koeman stands firm on young contract rebel Ilaix
Madrid, Aug 20 FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman spoke about the situation of youngster Ilaix Moriba in his Friday lunchtime press conference ahead of Saturday's visit to play Athletic Bilbao.
The 18-year-old Ilaix is one of the most…
Benzema pens new deal with Real Madrid
Madrid, Aug 20 Real Madrid confirmed on Friday that they have extended the contract of striker Karim Benzema until the end of June 2023.
The 33-year-old's previous contract had been due to expire in 2022 and the new deal means he will…
It was just important to talk about, explains Jurgen Klopp regarding Kop Outs meeting
Liverpool , August 20: Liverpool FC head coach Jurgen Klopp on Friday explained the importance of his meeting with the founder of Kop Outs earlier this week.
Klopp welcomed Paul Amann, founder of the 'Kop Outs' group established in 2016 in…
Six athletes from Tata Steel to represent India at World Youth Championship 2021
Kolkata, Aug 20 (UNI) The Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF) is sending six young athletes to represent Team India at the World Youth Championship to be held in Voronezh, Russia between August 21 and 31, 2021.
This is the biggest…
PT Usha’s coach OM Nambiar passes away
New Delhi , August 19 Track legend PT Usha's coach OM Nambiar has passed away. Anguished by his death, PT Usha stated that this void can never be filled.
"The passing of my guru, my coach, my guiding light is going to leave a void that can…
De Bryune, Kante, Jorginho headlines UEFA Player of the Year nominees
Nyon , August 19 The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Thursday announced the names of the nominees shortlisted for the 2020/21 UEFA Men's and Women's Player of the Year Awards.
The award winners will be announced at the…
Junior Wrestling World C’ships: Bipasha wins silver, Sanju and Bhateri to play for gold
Ufa , August 19: Indian grappler, Bipasha (76kg) won a silver medal, while Sanju Devi and Bhateri will play for gold in the 62kg and 65kg respectively at the Junior Wrestling World Championships, in Ufa, Russia on Thursday.
Simran (50kg)…
Afghan footballer died after falling from US plane leaving Kabul
Doha , August 19: A former Afghan national youth team footballer, Zaki Anwari, died after falling from a US aircraft while trying to escape Kabul, France 24 reported on Thursday.
The 19-year-old footballer died on Monday after falling from…
Andy Murray, Daniel Evans to play in Winston-Salem Open
North Carolina , August 19 : British pair Andy Murray and Daniel Evans have accepted wild cards into next week's Winston-Salem Open, a hard-court ATP 250 event, the organisers announced on Thursday.
Murray, who is a former world no 1 and…
Indian players refused to give passage to Robinson at Lord’s: Report
London, Aug 18 Tension between the Indian and English cricketers during the second Test at Lord's that ended this week wasn't limited to the pitch. It extended to beyond the boundary.
It has emerged in the English media that a…
