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Viral Video: Pakistan team holds Indian flag during Chess Olympiad 2024 – Times of India

Chess Olympiad (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: The Chess Olympiad 2024 witnessed an unexpected moment when members of the Pakistan chess team were seen posing with the Indian flag during a post-tournament photo session. As seen in a viral video, the incident took place after the conclusion of the Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. And since then, the clip of a Pakistani team member holding the Indian flag quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from both sides of the India-Pakistan border.Watch:The viral video has sparked conversations on how chess, a game of strategy and intellect, can be a metaphor for building peaceful relations between nations.Interestingly, this isn’t the first time the sporting spirit transcended national boundaries in recent weeks. Earlier, during the Asian Cham...
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‘The final was intense; Chinese were breathing down our necks’: Harmanpreet Singh after record fifth ACT title | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's men's hockey team clinched a historic fifth Asian Champions Trophy title, defeating China 1-0 in a tightly contested final in China. Captain Harmanpreet Singh, recently shortlisted for the FIH Player-of-the-Year Award, attributed the team's success to the strong camaraderie and unwavering trust among the players. The final, decided by a late goal from Jugraj Singh, showcased the tenacity and resilience of the Indian team.Despite facing a determined Chinese defense that limited their scoring opportunities, India remained composed and capitalized on a crucial opportunity to secure the victory.Harmanpreet emphasized that the team's recent string of successes, including gold medals at the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy and the Hangzhou Asian Games, along with a bronze medal at ...
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Sports News Live Updates: Harry Kane breaks Wayne Rooney’s record for most Champions League goals by an English player – The Times of India

India batting great Rahul Dravid has a stellar record against Australia, one of the most dominant teams during his era. His performances, especially in Test cricket, are particularly memorable, with several iconic innings against the Aussies.Dravid's first tour to Australia in 1999 was nothing short of disastrous with a highest score of 35 in the first Test in Adelaide.Source link
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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Indian hockey team after Asian Champions Trophy triumph | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the wishes as a determined Indian men's hockey team beat hosts China 1-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy final in Hulunbuir.The Indian team clinched a record-extending fifth title, showcasing absolute dominance as Harmanpreet Singh and Co. won all their matches in the competition.Defender Jugraj Singh scored a rare field goal in the final quarter as the defending champions got the better of their opponents in a thrilling finale.Hailing the team's success, PM Modi said that the hockey team made the nation proud.India had previously won the ACT title in 2011, 2016, 2018 (joint winners with Pakistan) and 2021.In Tuesday's final, it was not easy for the Harmanpreet-led side as they failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quart...
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Pakistan players wave Chinese flag during India-China Asian Champions Trophy final | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's hockey players showed their support for China during the final of the Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Following their triumph in the bronze medal match, the Pakistani players in attendance were seen waving Chinese flags, donning Chinese badges, and even painting Chinese flags on their cheeks.However, the final saw India secure their fifth Asian Champions Trophy title with a narrow 1-0 victory over hosts China. The match was a tense affair, with India struggling to break through the resolute Chinese defence until Jugraj Singh scored a decisive field goal in the 51st minute. This win capped off a flawless tournament for India, where they emerged victorious in all their matches. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, the Indian team had a tough t...
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Sports News Live Updates: International Olympic Committee set to elect new president after 12 years – The Times of India

Sports News Live Updates: World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the highest profile of the seven candidates to have declared on Monday their bid to succeed International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Coe will face stiff opposition from, amongst others, Kirsty Coventry, bidding to become the first woman and African to head the IOC, and cycling boss David Lappartient. The charismatic Briton, a two-time Olympic 1500 metres champion, also has challenges due to the rules laid down last week by the IOC Ethics Commission. Coe turns 68 on September 29 and although there is room for manoeuvre to raise the retirement age of IOC members and presidents to 74 he will be older than that come the end of an eight-year mandate. The election will be at the IOC Session in Athens, which runs from ...
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‘No India vs Pakistan final’: Pak fans rue defeat to China in Asian Champions Trophy semi-finals | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan final in the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy will not happen, as Pakistan suffered a shocking defeat to China in the semi-finals. In a gripping contest on Monday, China edged out Pakistan 2-0 in a shootout after the game ended 1-1 in regular time. This historic upset marks the first time China have reached the final of the tournament, leaving Pakistani fans in disbelief.The absence of an India vs Pakistan final has left fans ruing what could have been a blockbuster match, with many fans expressing their disappointment over missing out on the chance to see the arch-rivals clash in the final. One fan posted on X, “No India vs Pakistan final in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy as Pakistan lost to China in the semifinal. Who’s responsible for this?” ....
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India, Pakistan players involved in heated exchange during Asian Champions Trophy. Watch – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian and Pakistani hockey players on Saturday found themselves in the middle of a heated altercation that intensified the already fierce rivalry between the two teams during the Asian Champions Trophy encounter in Moqi, China. The clash occurred as India led 2-1 with just over 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The game’s tension boiled over when Waheed Ashraf Rana's shoulder challenge on India’s Jugraj Singh left the young Indian rolling on the floor in pain.Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh led the protest, confronting Rana, who was subsequently shown a yellow card.Watch:In the match, India secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over their arch-rivals, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament and heading into the semifinals with confidence. Harmanpreet was inst...
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India vs Pakistan: ‘We’ll keep emotions in check’ – says Harmanpreet Singh as unbeaten India take on archrivals in Asian Champions Trophy | Hockey News – Times of India

Unbeaten India eye continued success against arch-rival Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) on Saturday, with both the teams having already secured a spot in the semifinals. India lead the points table with four wins in as many games, followed by Pakistan, who have won two matches and drawn two.India, starting as favorites, havw performed consistently with victories over China, Japan, Malaysia, and Korea. In contrast, Pakistan, under the guidance of Tahir Zaman, has shown resilience, drawing against Malaysia and Korea, and winning against Japan and China. India's recent record against Pakistan is strong. They defeated Pakistan 10-2 at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year and 4-0 in the previous ACT held in Chennai. Additionally, India managed a 1-1 draw at the Asia Cup in Jakarta in...
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Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India beat South Korea for fourth consecutive win | – Times of India

A brace by captain Harmanpreet Singh and a goal by promising striker Araijeet Singh Hundal gave India a 3-1 win over South Korea, which keeps the defending champions unbeaten, having registered wins in all four league matches so far in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament..The defending champions have already confirmed themselves a spot in the semifinals and will conclude their league engagement with the match against archrivals Pakistan on Saturday. India had beaten China (3-1), Japan (5-1) and Malaysia (8-1) before the win over the Koreans on Thursday. The Koreans gave India their first real test of the tournament and kept the four-time champions goal-less in the second quarter of the match. Hundal opened India's scoring in the 6th min, which was doubled by Harmanpreet from a pen...
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Asian Champions Trophy Live, India vs Malaysia: Table-toppers India eye hat-trick of wins – The Times of India

Asian Champions Trophy Live, India vs Malaysia: India will look to complete a hat-trick of wins in the league stage when they take on Malaysia in their Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) in Moqi, China, today. The defending champions and Paris Olympics bronze medallists are looking for a record-extending fifth ACT title and have been head and shoulders above their opponents in Asia. The Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team began their title defence with a 3-0 win over hosts China, and followed it up with an even more convincing 5-1 mauling of Japan. India had defeated Malaysia in the final of the last edition of the ACT held in Chennai.Source link
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India face Malaysia, look to continue unbeaten run in Asian Champions Trophy | Hockey News – Times of India

India will aim to extend their winning streak in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament when they face Malaysia on Wednesday. The defending champions come into the match after a strong start, having defeated China 3-0 and Japan 5-1 in their two league games so far.Scoring field goals was a concern for India during their recent bronze-medal win at the Paris Olympics, where out of 15 goals scored, only three were from open play.This issue was highlighted by retired legend PR Sreejesh, who emphasized the need for better field goal conversion."If we are thinking about the next level for the Indian hockey team and want to consistently win Olympic medals, we need to score more field goals because our defence has its limitations," Sreejesh, who announced his retirement after the Paris Olymp...
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Rajgir in Bihar to host Women’s Asian Champions Trophy | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament will be held in Rajgir, Bihar from November 11-20. This year's event, organized by Hockey India and the Bihar government, will take place at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium. Defending champions India, along with teams from China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, are expected to compete.Extending a warm welcome to the teams set to participate in the continental event, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, "I am very happy and delighted to extend the support of Bihar Government to host the 8th Women's Asian Champions Trophy. We extend a very warm welcome to the international teams participating in the prestigious event."We hope the hockey teams, officials and hockey fans travelling for this event will enjoy the ...
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