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US Jiu-Jitsu Student Awarded Rs 466 Crore After Instructor's Move Leaves Him Paralysed
Jack Greener, a beginner jiu-jitsu student, was awarded over $56 million after a 2018 sparring session with his instructor left him paralyzed. The court held the instructor liable for increasing risks beyond the sport's inherent dangers.
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ICC Bans Transgender Players From International Women's Cricket
The ICC said it was taking the decision to protect the integrity of international women's game and the safety of players.
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Indian-Origin Athlete's Death: Coach Failed To Check On Teen, Says Report
An investigation into the death of a 14-year-old Indian-origin student-athlete at the Singapore Sports School, has revealed there was a safety lapse as his badminton coach failed to check on his well-being before leaving the track.
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"Won't Let Their Morale Down": Haryana Chief Minister On Wrestlers Protest
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that the safety of women athletes is very important and serious actions will be taken.
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US Watchdog Issues Warning On Athletes' Safety At Upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics
The Beijing Winter Olympics is scheduled to begin from February 4.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Indian Contingent Primed For Unprecedented Medal Haul
Tokyo Paralympics: Team India is competing in nine sports in the marquee event, which is being held under strict safety and health protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has led to few countries pulling out.
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"Happy To Be In Safety": Belarus Olympic Athlete In Poland After Diplomatic Row
Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said she was "happy to be in safety" in Warsaw on Thursday a day after arriving in Poland, where she took take refuge after saying she feared for her life if forced to return home.
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Tokyo Games: China Table Tennis Boss Says Olympic Playing Areas Too Small
Tokyo Games: The Chinese Table Tennis Association President Liu Guoliang feels that the Olympic playing areas are smaller than usual, and he also expressed that he is about the athletes' running and safety.
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Vaccination For Tokyo-Bound Athletes To Start Soon: Indian Olympic Association
Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said that vaccination process for Tokyo-bound athletes will start soon.
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Coronavirus: Kiren Rijiju Feels Sports Events Will Return In Country In Next Couple Of Months
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the government wants not just the top but all athletes to resume training as soon as possible.
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Coronavirus: Kiren Rijiju Says Training Of Elite Athletes Will Resume After Lockdown Ends
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju spoke about resuming training for athletes in a phased manner after lockdown.
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Watch: The Real Reason Why Athletes Are Giving Up Meat
The spurt of interest in giving up meat is due to various reasons, from the food safety concerns to the global Coranvirus pandemic. This trend is being seen in even sportspersons and athletes.
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US Will go to Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Confident in Security, Safety
Speaking in an Olympic preview event at the site of some 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic events, the US Olympic boss said the tense talk between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would not prevent Americans from competing next February.
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China Warns After Attacks On Olympic Delegates In Rio De Janeiro
China has issued a safety warning to Chinese visiting Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics following a spate of thefts and armed robberies committed against its athletes, officials, members of the media and others.
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11 Tamil Athletes In Violence-Hit Turkey Are Safe: Tamil Nadu Government
Allaying fears about the safety of 11 athletes from Tamil Nadu, who had gone to violence-hit Turkey for participating in the world school games meet, the state government said that it spoke with the Turkish Embassy and the students were safe.
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US Jiu-Jitsu Student Awarded Rs 466 Crore After Instructor's Move Leaves Him Paralysed
Jack Greener, a beginner jiu-jitsu student, was awarded over $56 million after a 2018 sparring session with his instructor left him paralyzed. The court held the instructor liable for increasing risks beyond the sport's inherent dangers.
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ICC Bans Transgender Players From International Women's Cricket
The ICC said it was taking the decision to protect the integrity of international women's game and the safety of players.
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Indian-Origin Athlete's Death: Coach Failed To Check On Teen, Says Report
An investigation into the death of a 14-year-old Indian-origin student-athlete at the Singapore Sports School, has revealed there was a safety lapse as his badminton coach failed to check on his well-being before leaving the track.
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"Won't Let Their Morale Down": Haryana Chief Minister On Wrestlers Protest
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that the safety of women athletes is very important and serious actions will be taken.
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US Watchdog Issues Warning On Athletes' Safety At Upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics
The Beijing Winter Olympics is scheduled to begin from February 4.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Indian Contingent Primed For Unprecedented Medal Haul
Tokyo Paralympics: Team India is competing in nine sports in the marquee event, which is being held under strict safety and health protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has led to few countries pulling out.
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"Happy To Be In Safety": Belarus Olympic Athlete In Poland After Diplomatic Row
Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said she was "happy to be in safety" in Warsaw on Thursday a day after arriving in Poland, where she took take refuge after saying she feared for her life if forced to return home.
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Tokyo Games: China Table Tennis Boss Says Olympic Playing Areas Too Small
Tokyo Games: The Chinese Table Tennis Association President Liu Guoliang feels that the Olympic playing areas are smaller than usual, and he also expressed that he is about the athletes' running and safety.
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Vaccination For Tokyo-Bound Athletes To Start Soon: Indian Olympic Association
Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said that vaccination process for Tokyo-bound athletes will start soon.
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Coronavirus: Kiren Rijiju Feels Sports Events Will Return In Country In Next Couple Of Months
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the government wants not just the top but all athletes to resume training as soon as possible.
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Coronavirus: Kiren Rijiju Says Training Of Elite Athletes Will Resume After Lockdown Ends
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju spoke about resuming training for athletes in a phased manner after lockdown.
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Watch: The Real Reason Why Athletes Are Giving Up Meat
The spurt of interest in giving up meat is due to various reasons, from the food safety concerns to the global Coranvirus pandemic. This trend is being seen in even sportspersons and athletes.
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US Will go to Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Confident in Security, Safety
Speaking in an Olympic preview event at the site of some 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic events, the US Olympic boss said the tense talk between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would not prevent Americans from competing next February.
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China Warns After Attacks On Olympic Delegates In Rio De Janeiro
China has issued a safety warning to Chinese visiting Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics following a spate of thefts and armed robberies committed against its athletes, officials, members of the media and others.
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11 Tamil Athletes In Violence-Hit Turkey Are Safe: Tamil Nadu Government
Allaying fears about the safety of 11 athletes from Tamil Nadu, who had gone to violence-hit Turkey for participating in the world school games meet, the state government said that it spoke with the Turkish Embassy and the students were safe.
