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10Apr

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Nikhat Zareen ready to step out of Mary Kom’s shadow: Coach | Boxing News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: According to coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez, two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen is prepared to emerge out of MC Mary Kom's shadow and win a medal in the Olympics in Paris.The six-time world champion MC Mary Kom has embodied women's boxing in India, and a 2014 Bollywood film was inspired by her remarkable career.She announced her retirement earlier this year and cemented her legacy at the 2012 London Olympics by winning the bronze in flyweight.In the 50kg competition, Zareen will compete for the first time at the Olympics in Paris, and Fernandez anticipates that the 27-year-old will come home with a medal around her neck."This is Nikhat's time to prove herself," the Cuban said in a Sports Authority of India (SAI) media release on Tuesday."It's true that she had ...

6Mar

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IND vs ENG: What is India’s record at Dharamsala ahead of fifth Test against England?

[ad_1] India and England will lock horns in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala from Thursday.Having taken an unassailable 3-1 lead, India will aim to finish the series with another win to secure their spot at the top of the World Test Championship 2023-25 standings. With India five wins in eight matches in this cycle, India is atop the points table ahead of New Zealand and Australia while England are reeling at the eighth spot. As an international fixture returns to the frosty Dharamsala, here is a look at India’s record at the venue: India has only featured in one Test at the venue, against Australia in 2017. Besides the red-ball affair, India has played three T20Is (two wins, one loss) and five ODIs (three wins, two losses) at the ground. ...

23Feb

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Neeraj Chopra to shift training base from South Africa to Turkiye | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has decided to shift his training base from South Africa's Potchefstroom to Antalya in Turkiye, as the star javelin thrower looks to commence his athletics season with one of the Diamond Leagues in Doha or Rabat.Neeraj will be heading to Gloria Sports Arena in Antalya in the first week of March for a period of 79 days.He will remain stationed there till the last week of May. Neeraj will be accompanied by his coach and biomechanics expert, Dr Klaus Bartonietz, and physio Ishaan Marwaha.His proposal was cleared at the 124th meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) held here on Thursday. Neeraj moved to the North-West University in Potchefstroom on December 5 as part of his preparations for the Paris Olympic Games and will continue ...

14Feb

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IND vs ENG: What is India’s Test record at SCA Stadium in Rajkot ahead of third Test against England?

[ad_1] With a win apiece under their belts, India and England will lock horns in the third Test of the five-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot from Thursday.While England orchestrated a surprising 28-run win over the dominant hosts in the first Test in Hyderabad, Rohit Sharma’s side bounced back in Visakhapatnam. India defeated England within four days as standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill helped the side to level the series. The spotlight will now be on Rajkot, where India has a chance to move up front and strengthen their position on the World Test Championship standings. Here is a look at India’s Test record at the venue. India has featured in two Tests at the Rajkot stadium. While they earned a draw again...

26Jan

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Zodiac Signs Dominating the Sports Arena | – Times of India

[ad_1] In sports, different zodiac signs bring their own special skills and energy to the game. Let's explore which signs are superstars on the sports field, showing amazing abilities and a natural love for physical activities.Aries loves to move fast and win. They are great at sports like running or martial arts. Aries folks are like natural athletes, always ready for a challenge and eager to be the best.Taurus people are super strong and can keep going for a long time.They do well in sports that need a lot of strength, like lifting weights, playing rugby, or running for a long time without getting tired.Leos are leaders on the sports field. They do great in team sports like soccer or basketball. Leos like to be in the spotlight, so sports that involve performing, like gymnastics or fig...

24Jan

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Zodiac Signs Dominating the Sports Arena – Exploring the Superstars | – Times of India

[ad_1] In sports, different zodiac signs bring their own special skills and energy to the game. Let's explore which signs are superstars on the sports field, showing amazing abilities and a natural love for physical activities.Aries loves to move fast and win. They are great at sports like running or martial arts. Aries folks are like natural athletes, always ready for a challenge and eager to be the best.Taurus people are super strong and can keep going for a long time.They do well in sports that need a lot of strength, like lifting weights, playing rugby, or running for a long time without getting tired.Leos are leaders on the sports field. They do great in team sports like soccer or basketball. Leos like to be in the spotlight, so sports that involve performing, like gymnastics or fig...

29Dec

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Runs, wickets, medals and glory beckon India in 2024 | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] In the sporting calendar, an Olympic year consumes everything – the months leading up to the Games brim with anticipation and stories of preparations for war. The months after are dominated by memories of great performances, stories of grit, determination, joy, grief, of new stars making their breakthroughs, and last hurrahs for the fading ones.Cricket mania continues But this is also a cricket World Cup year. Lest there be any doubt about the frenetic, near-insane stacking of cricket tournaments in the year, there are, in fact, three cricket World Cups in 2024. In February, the India Under-19s will defend their title in South Africa. India are the most successful side in the tournament’s history, having won it five times, including in 2022 under the captaincy of Yash Dhull.Huntin...

16Dec

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India showed us how to play in these conditions: Heather Knight

[ad_1] England’s batter Heather Knight | Photo Credit: PTI England captain Heather Knight on Saturday conceded India showed them how to play in testing conditions after Harmanpreet Kaur’s side notched up the biggest-ever win by runs in women's Test cricket.Despite playing on home soil after nine years, India crushed England by 347 runs inside three days during their one-off Test here at the DY Patil Stadium.On the third day, England lost all 10 wickets in a slightly extended first session as off-spinner Deepti Sharma and pacer Pooja Vastrakar shared seven wickets among them.“It probably deteriorated a little bit faster than probably we expected. I think it was a reasonably good (pitch) in the first innings to bat on,” Knight told the media here after the conclusion of the game.“Today (S...

6Dec

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Watch | How is a cricket bat made?

[ad_1] Watch | How is a cricket bat made? In the heart of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, skilled artisans breathe life into raw wood, transforming it into cricket bats. BDM is a legendary brand once wielded by players like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. But what makes these bats so special? We visited the BDM factory, which has been making bats for the last 100 years, to unravel how cricket bats are made. Rakesh Mahajan, the owner of BDM, takes you through the process, how a bat is examined for quality, what players look for in a bat, and the challenges faced by the industry. Also watch: How is a cricket ball made? [ad_2] Source link

7Oct

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PM Modi applauds India’s Asian Games contingent for crossing 100-medal milestone | Asian Games 2023 News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian contingent participating in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, for their remarkable achievement of securing over 100 medals in the prestigious multi-sport event. PM Modi shared his best wishes and appreciation for the athletes who have displayed outstanding performances and made history with their dazzling achievements.Asian Games Day 14Taking to his official social media account, "A momentous achievement for India at the Asian Games! The people of India are thrilled that we have reached a remarkable milestone of 100 medals. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our phenomenal athletes whose efforts have led to this historic milestone for India. Every awe-inspiring performance has...

4Oct

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Preview of ICC World Cup 2023: What to expect over the next 45 days | In Focus podcast

[ad_1] International cricket’s biggest event is starting tomorrow in Ahmedabad. The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will go on till November 19, featuring 48 matches spread across ten cities. Ten teams will vie for the coveted trophy. While defending champions England will be strong contenders, India, as the host nation, will be under tremendous pressure to bring home the Cup.How do the teams stack up? How easy has it been for fans to get tickets? And what does recent form say about who the favourites are?Guest: Amol Karhadkar from The Hindu’s Sports Bureau.Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu.Edited by Jude Francis WestonListen to more In Focus podcasts: [ad_2] Source link

17Aug

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‘There are two positions in the top seven…’: Ravi Shastri calls for three left-handers in India’s ODI middle-order

[ad_1] Left-handed batters are a valuable asset to any cricket team. They pose a unique challenge to bowlers, and their presence in the batting lineup can disrupt the opposition’s plans. With a keen focus on the Indian batting line-up and the importance of southpaws, former India head coach Ravi Shastri spoke about how India can have two more left-handed batters alongside all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. According to Shastri, three left-hand batters in the top seven will bolster India’s middle-order. “There are two positions in the top seven where I feel two left-handers have to come in,” he said while speaking exclusively on Star Sports Selection Day show. Praising youngsters Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal and highlighting the role of selectors, he said, “This is where a selector’s role c...

8Aug

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Manika Batra loses baggage, sports equipment on flight while returning from Peru tournament | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ace Indian table tennis player Manika Batra has lost her baggage containing sports equipment, while returning home from a tournament in Peru in a KLM Airlines flight and she has sought help from the government to recover it.Seeking help of Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, world number 35 Manika said she was travelling in business class in the Dutch flag carrier and never expected to lose baggage with priority tag."Unbelievable disappointment with @KLM.! Priority-tagged baggage lost on a business class flight, including my essential sports kit for an upcoming tournament," Manika tweeted through her official handle."Staff at the airport had no answers or any solutions & they had no idea where my bag is. @JM_Scindia sir pls help."Manika was coming back to ...

19Jul

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Ahmedabad may bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] GANDHINAGAR: Even as the Gujarat government has begun putting up infrastructure for Ahmedabad to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, the state government has indicated that it could bid for Ahmedabad hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This even as Australia's Victoria on Tuesday pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing ballooning costs.Sources in the Gujarat government informed that it had been preparing for Ahmedabad to make a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, and had set itself a target of completing all infrastructure work by 2028, but it is now actively considering the prospect of bidding to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and is hopeful that the Union government be in favour of Ahmedabad bidding to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.'Projects for Oly...

5Jun

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India coach Dravid says Broad plan alone not enough against Warner

[ad_1] India coach Rahul Dravid said there was more to dismissing Australia’s David Warner in this week’s WTC final than employing the tactics England’s Stuart Broad used so successfully during the 2019 Ashes. | file photo | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI India coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday there was more to dismissing Australia's David Warner in this week's World Test Championship (WTC) final than employing the tactics England's Stuart Broad used so successfully during the 2019 Ashes.Warner has been one of the outstanding opening batsmen of his generation, with the 36-year-old having scored 8,158 runs at an average of 45.57, including 25 hundreds, in 103 Tests.But he heads into the WTC final and ensuing five-match Ashes series with one century in his past 32 innings and a mediocre r...

26Apr

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My heart goes out to all those affected…we must ensure this is handled properly: Abhinav Bindra on wrestlers protest

[ad_1] 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist shooter and member of the Olympics Athletes Commission Abhinav Bindra has voiced support for Indian wrestlers currently staging protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against wrestling body chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over charges of sexual harassment. “As athletes, we train hard every day to represent our country on the international stage. It is deeply concerning to see our athletes finding it necessary to protest on the streets regarding the allegations of harassment in the Indian wrestling administration,” Bindra wrote on his Twitter on Wednesday. He further added, “My heart goes out to all those who have been affected. We must ensure that this issue is handled properly, with the athletes’ concerns heard and address...

20Apr

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Gary Kirsten admits defending totals a worry, says need to find right bowler for the job

[ad_1] Defending champions Gujarat Titans have been struggling to defend totals this season and team’s mentor Gary Kirsten has blamed it on an unsettled bowling line up. In the five games played so far, GT won three and the two defeat have come while defending totals. “In the last IPL we defended four and chased down six games. This year we haven’t defended a total yet but it is early days in the tournament. Last year we had a settled bowling line up. This year due to injuries and guys who we bank on in crucial overs, aren’t necessarily ready to go,” Kirsten said during a virtual press conference. GT are probably missing New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, who they have traded to Kolkata Knight Riders. Team Gujarat Titans “Every team needs to adapt to different situations you are confron...

20Apr

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Charismatic Betis captain Joaquín Sánchez set to retire

[ad_1] Charismatic Real Betis captain Joaquín Sánchez has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. The 41-year-old midfielder, known just as much for his comic vein as for his well-rounded game, announced his decision through a video posted on social media on Wednesday. He said it was finally time to “hang up my boots, my art.” Carrying a playful demeanor throughout his career, Joaquín will retire after 23 seasons, most of them with boyhood club Betis. He also played for Málaga, Valencia and Fiorentina in Italy. Joaquín needs to play in eight of Betis’ final nine Spanish league matches to break the record of most league appearances, a mark currently held by former Spain and Barcelona goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta, who played 622 league games. Joaquín sits on 615. Joaquín h...

18Apr

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China basketball clubs disqualified for match-fixing

[ad_1] Two clubs have been kicked out of China’s basketball league amid suspicions of match-fixing. The ruling came after the Chinese Basketball Association judged the Jiangsu Dragons and Shanghai Sharks engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct during a playoff series last week. They will also be suspended from this year’s regular season, fined the equivalent of $5 million, and have their managers and coaching staff barred from the league for up to five years. Fan and media attention was drawn to a last-minute, come-from-behind win by Shanghai following a series of turnovers in the last of their three games to reach the quarterfinals. In Friday’s Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, the Jiangsu Dragons led the Shanghai Sharks 100-96 with 1 minute, 36 seconds left to play. The Dragons the...

18Apr

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UCL 2023: Manchester City aim to finish off Bayern in Champions League

[ad_1] Manchester City and Bayern Munich’s seasons are each defined by one signing — for better or worse. As City prepares to finish off Bayern in the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday after beating the German champions 3-0 in the first leg, Erling Haaland has redefined the role of a modern striker. Haaland has scored 47 goals in 40 games in all competitions, and has a possible 13 more games to play this season. The Norwegian scored against Bayern in the first leg after demolishing another German team, Leipzig, with five goals in the previous round. Then there’s Sadio Mané. The Senegal forward was supposed to reshape Bayern’s attack into a fluid, flexible threat less reliant on a traditional striker when he joined from Liverpool last year as Robert Lewandowski left. However, Ma...