Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly hits back at Ravi Shastri.

 June 30, 2016   Vishal Pandey

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Sourav Ganguly has finally spoken about the accusation hurled at him by Ravi Shastri. Ganguly speaking to  a news channel yesterday night told that  “I Came here to this meeting, I got a message from Shirkey [Ajay] that the other two members are requesting if they could continue, which I was fine with. I said fine, […]

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Pugilists Devendro and Sumit Miss Olympic Berths under Contrasting Circumstances

 June 26, 2016   R K Gupta

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Devendro Singh Laishram fought gallantly against Spain’s Carmona Heredia Samuel in the semifinal of 49 kg category but couldn’t progress to the final. Since this category had only two quota places, Devendro’s loss meant he would miss the Rio Games and had to remain content with the Bronze Medal in AIBA’s World Qualifying Tournament in […]

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Indian Cricket Gets a Jumbo Coach in Anil Kumble

 June 26, 2016   R K Gupta

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For once, cricket management in India honored its word. Mr. Anurag Thakur, President of Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI had announced that appointment of Head Coach for Team India would be made before the squad left for the Caribbean to play a test-series against the West Indies. After due deliberations, they reached […]

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India’s Olympic Contingent Swells as Boxers Manoj Kumar & Vikas Krishnan Make the Cut

 June 24, 2016   R K Gupta

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In heartening news for India, Manoj Kumar Kaltagdia and Vikas Krishnan became the second and third boxers to qualify for Rio Olympic Games after reaching the semifinals of International Boxing Association’s World Qualifying Tournament in Azerbaijani capital Baku on Thursday. Manoj made the grade in the 64 kg category and Vikas joined him later, when […]

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Saina Nehwal

Olympic Bound Saina Nehwal Attributes Her New-Found Aggression to Virat Kohli

 June 23, 2016   R K Gupta

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Late last year, Saina Nehwal rose to the pinnacle in women’s badminton by displacing Spain’s Carolina Marin to the second spot. But the Indian couldn’t keep her top position for long. She had a troubled ankle even as she commanded the top prize in the player auction for the Premier Badminton League held during January […]

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Champions Trophy

Heartbreak for India as They Lose Champions Trophy in Shoot-Out after a Goalless Draw

 June 18, 2016   R K Gupta

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India came close. They didn’t allow Australia to dominate and looked a better team in the second half. Yet, they lost the 2016 Hero Hockey Champions Trophy to Australia. The result of the goalless match came in the shoot-out, thanks to Australia’s valiant goalkeeper Tyler Lovell. The brilliant custodian conceded just one goal and saved […]

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India Reach Champions Trophy Final Despite Losing to Australia in the Last League Game

 June 17, 2016   R K Gupta

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On a dramatic fifth day’s play at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis center in London, India entered the final of the 2016 Hero Champions Trophy after their loss against Australia. But India’s fate wasn’t immediately known since everything depended on the last match of the day between hosts Great Britain and the Belgian Red Lions. […]

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Australia Enter Champions Trophy Final But India’s Fate Hangs in Balance despite Win Over Korea

 June 15, 2016   R K Gupta

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After completion of four matches in the 6-nation Round-robin Hero Champions Trophy, Australia assured themselves of a place in the final by defeating Belgium and thus winning their third match. Germany’s drawn game with Great Britain means the defending champions go out of contention and that leaves India GBR and Belgium vying for the second […]

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India Play Well But Lose to Belgium in Champions Trophy

 June 14, 2016   R K Gupta

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The three matches played in the 2016 Hero Champions Trophy at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Monday were all high quality games. The drizzle did little to dampen the spirit of the players in the six teams and they yielded fine performances. India lost their first game of the competition but their rivals Belgium […]

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India’s Rio Quest: Abhinav Bindra Chosen as Flag-Bearer

 June 13, 2016   R K Gupta

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In one of last week’s developments, the Indian Olympic Association, IOA announced that 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra would be the flag-bearer of Indian contingent at Rio Games’ opening ceremony on August 5. This will also be the fifth Olympic appearance for the ace shooter, who is the sole individual gold medal winner […]

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