Now Blake keen on playing in Australia’s Big Bash
August 17th, 2012 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 17 (IANS/CMC) Jamaican sprint sensation Yohan Blake says he bowls faster than Olympic champion Usian Bolt and that there is a "real possibility" that he could debut his international ... Read more...
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Olympic football: US avenge World Cup loss to Japan
August 10th, 2012 - 5:36 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two goals from midfielder Carli Lloyd propelled the US to Olympic gold in the women's football tournament Thursday, sealing a 2-1 win over Japan in ... Read more...
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Woman power at London Games (Olympic diary)
August 7th, 2012 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, August 7 (IANS) From being non-existent at the first modern Olympics to being nearly half of the total competitors in current edition, women athletes have come a long way ... Read more...
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PM congratulates Saina
August 4th, 2012 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh congratulated Saina Nehwal on her winning the bronze medal in women's Badminton at the 2012 London Olympics, a statement from ... Read more...
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Olympics: Wang retires to hand Saina badminton bronze (Lead)
August 4th, 2012 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) India's Saina Nehwal won women's singles bronze in badminton Saturday when her opponent Wang Xin of China broke down with a knee injury after taking ... Read more...
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After hockey, shooting is India’s most successful Olympic sport
July 30th, 2012 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 30 (IANS) Shooting Monday became the second sport after men's hockey to fetch India more than two medals down the years at the Olympics, with the success ... Read more...
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End of road for seven-time Olympian Jorgen Persson
July 30th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 30 (IANS) Swedish table tennis veteran Jorgen Persson has said he will not compete in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics after his seventh attempt to win an ... Read more...
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Bellucci only Brazilian in Olympics tennis singles
June 27th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janerio, June 27 (IANS) Thomaz Bellucci will be Brazil's sole singles representative at the London Olympics, the Brazilian Tennis Confederation (CBT) announced.The World No.76 received a wildcard ... Read more...
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Squash players campaign for Olympic spot
May 18th, 2012 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 18 (IANS) Dipika Pallikal, the highest ranked Indian along with other leading players, including World No.1 Nicol David (women) and James Willstrop (men), have came together at the ... Read more...
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Brazil lobbies for surfing at Rio 2016 Olympics
April 5th, 2012 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 5 (IANS) Brazil's surfing confederation (CBS) has launched a campaign to include the sport as a demonstration event at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.The initiative aims ... Read more...
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Brazil win 2012 footvolley World Cup
March 11th, 2012 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 11 (IANS) Led by former football star Renato Gaucho, Brazil 2 defeated Paraguay in the finals of the four-on-four footvolley 2012 World Cup. With a score ... Read more...
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Prince Henry plays volleyball in Brazil
March 11th, 2012 - 8:53 am ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 11 (IANS) Prince Henry of Wales participated in a flurry of sporting activities Saturday in his first visit to Brazil.His activities began by introducing the Sport ... Read more...
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Romario bats for footvolley to become Olympic sport
February 11th, 2012 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 11 (IANS) Football legend and current Brazilian congressman Romario was named as the ambassador of footvolley by the Brazilian Confederation of Footvolley (CBFv).Romario has made it ... Read more...
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It is an honour to be in India: Polo legend Gracida
December 18th, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IANS) Legendary polo player Carlos Gracida Sunday said it was an honour for him to visit India and play at the 150-year-old Calcutta Polo Club, the oldest ... Read more...
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Ronjan Sodhi becomes World No.1, says best yet to come
August 1st, 2011 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) India's double-trap exponent Ronjan Sodhi became the world's top-ranked shooter Monday and said his best is yet to come."It feels great to be No.1 shooter ... Read more...
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Squash among the sports to be considered for 2020 Olympic Programme
July 5th, 2011 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 5 (IANS) Squash received a big boost in its attempt to become a medal sport at the Olympic Games when it was included in the shortlist of sports ... Read more...
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‘Group sex is like an Olympic event’: Russell Brand
April 17th, 2011 - 7:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 17 (ANI): Russell Brand has opened up about his past drug addiction and sexual deviancy and said that group sex was like an Olympic sport."There's certain practical considerations. Really ... Read more...
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IOA chief Kalmadi congratulates Saina
December 13th, 2010 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi Monday congratulated shuttler Saina Nehwal for her sensational win in the Hong Kong Super Series calling her an "inspiration" for ... Read more...
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More Mohalis will keep Test cricket alive, says Viv Richards
October 6th, 2010 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Cricket legend Viv Richards feels that Test matches like the one between India and Australia at Mohali will keep alive interest in the oldest form ... Read more...
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Pole dancing - the latest way to keep fit!
June 26th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, June 26 (ANI): Pole dancing is no more restricted to strip clubs and bars - it is fast becoming recognised as a legitimate sport.The first Central Pole Dancing Championships are ... Read more...
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We are extremely proud of Olympic recognition: ICC
February 12th, 2010 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Feb 12 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday said it is extremely proud of the recognition given to it by the International Olympic Council (IOC).
The IOC in Vancouver Thursday approved ... Read more...
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Cricket can now become an Olympics sport
February 12th, 2010 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Vancouver, Feb 12 (IANS) The inclusion of Cricket in Olympics could now become a reality after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted official recognition to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The IOC, at ... Read more...
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National Stadium will be ready by Dec 15
December 4th, 2009 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) A renovated National Stadium, venue for next year's hockey World Cup and the Commonwealth Games, will be ready by Dec 15.
In fact, the stadium will be ... Read more...
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Golf, rugby sevens to be part of 2016 Olympics
October 9th, 2009 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
Copenhagen, Oct 9 (IANS) After an absence of more than a century, golf will return as an Olympic sport in 2016 along with rugby sevens following their approval by the International Olympic ... Read more...
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Golf awaits International Olympic Committee’s decision
October 9th, 2009 - 3:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Copenhagen, Oct 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The leisure sport Golf is expected to be confirmed as Olympic sports and included in the games line up for the 2016 Games in Rio de ... Read more...
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Malaysian Silambam Association to push Indian martial art as Olympic sport
October 6th, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6 (ANI): The Malaysian Silambam Association has decided to push for the Indian traditional martial art as an Olympic sport.As the first step in this direction, silambam would be ... Read more...
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Kathy Ireland Hurts Herself
September 23rd, 2009 - 6:17 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) First it was Mya and now it is Kathy Ireland. It seems as though the show in which these two stars were about to debut is ... Read more...
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Olympic golf and rugby a step closer, women’s boxing in 2012
August 13th, 2009 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
By Sven Busch
Berlin, Aug 13 (DPA) In a move certain to please the world's major sport sponsors, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) agreed Thursday to propose golf and rugby sevens as ... Read more...
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Freestyle jump roping a sport that can boost cardio-respiratory endurance
July 19th, 2009 - 11:05 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 19 (ANI): Single-rope freestyle jump roping is one sport that is increasingly becoming famous among Americans, both as a competitive activity and a way to increase strength, balance and cardio-respiratory ... Read more...
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Ivanchuk may be banned for not taking dope test
December 4th, 2008 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) After the Championship Cup being damaged and the diamond from its crown being stolen, world chess is in for another round of unsavoury controversies. Vasily Ivanchuk, Ukraine's ... Read more...
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IOA signs MoU with Kerala Olympic Association for 2010 National Games
November 7th, 2008 - 7:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.7 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Suresh Kalmadi today (November 07) signs MoU with Olympic Committee of government of Kerala for the 35th edition of the national ... Read more...
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Steve Waugh in Beijing on an Olympic assignment
August 8th, 2008 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
V Krishnaswamy
Beijing, Aug 8(IANS) Known for his heroic performances whenever the Australian cricket team was in trouble, Steve Waugh is now busy passing on tips to his country's athletes on handling pressure ... Read more...
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Gilchrist wants Twenty20 in 2020 Olympics
August 4th, 2008 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 4 (IANS) Former Australian star cricketer Adam Gilchrist Monday called for the Twenty20 format to be adopted as an Olympic event in the year 2020. As the countdown begins for ... Read more...
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Olympics: Amid China’s aspirations there’ll be something for everyone
July 23rd, 2008 - 10:30 am ICT by IANS
By David Hein
Hamburg, July 23 (DPA) China enters the 2008 Olympics looking to compete for the overall medals title, and dominance by the hosts in a number of sports will help in ... Read more...
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IOC boss Rogge saddened by Ricco’s positive dope test
July 18th, 2008 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
DPA
Lausanne (Switzerland), July 18 (DPA) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has said that he was disappointed to hear the Tour de France was yet again being overshadowed by the spectre ... Read more...
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