Sprint legend Quarrie says team support boosted Jamaica
August 22nd, 2012 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), Aug 22 (IANS/CMC) Legendary Jamaican sprinter Donald Quarrie says team support played a significant part in his country's record medal haul at the London Olympics.Quarrie, regarded as one of ... Read more...
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Life to continue as normal, says teenage hero Walcott
August 16th, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Port of Spain (Trinidad), Aug 16 (IANS/CMC) Newly-crowned Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott says he does not plan to change anything about his training regimen despite his new-found fame.Walcott returned here Monday ... Read more...
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1976 Olympics: India’s worst show in hockey (Sports Special)
July 16th, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Barely a year after winning the World Cup in the hot and steamy Kuala Lumpur, Indian hockey slid to its nadir amidst considerable controversy and acrimony among players as the ... Read more...
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Making mega sporting events viable - the Singapore way (Comment)
October 1st, 2010 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
A majority of contingents from across the globe have given the thumbs-up to the facilities, the environment and of course the security at the 9th Commonwealth Games here, yet it ... Read more...
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Pondering over facilities as Games excitement builds up
October 1st, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Following the storm is the calm, and excitement and expectations are building up as the countdown for the 2010 Commonwealth Games nears its finish.A majority ... Read more...
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10 silliest ideas from the science hall of shame
March 4th, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 4 (ANI): While science takes the credit for those breakthrough discoveries that have changed how humans live, it also boasts a string of silly inventions, many of which haven't really ... Read more...
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France’s Henry tops rogue’s gallery: Australian paper
November 21st, 2009 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 21 (DPA) Thierry Henry's self-confessed handball to secure France a win over Ireland and a place in next year's World Cup has shot him to the top of the ... Read more...
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Shooters take aim at a medal for India first (Beijing Olympics Preview)
August 8th, 2008 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
By V. Krishnaswamy
Beijing, Aug 8 (IANS) The Indian hockey team has invariably bailed out the rest of the contingent with their reasonable showing in Olympics, but this time around they are not ... Read more...
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