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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Sets Ambitious Targets For Indian Sports Ecosystem In 2026
In what promises to be a crucial and busy year for India's athletes, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked top SAI officials to set "delivery targets", come up with ideas to improve the country's sporting ecosystem, and address the menace of doping on a war footing.
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Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Yadav In Athletics Integrity Unit's Registered Testing Pool For 1st Quarter Of 2026
Javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav are the only Indian athletes to figure in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) of World Athletics' anti-doping watchdog Athletics Integrity Unit's (AIU) for the first quarter of this year.
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India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra's Stellar 2025: From Touching 90m Mark To Heartbreaking 26-Event Streak End
This defeat in the World Athletics Championships also marked the end of Neeraj Chopra's impressive 33-event podium streak, which began at the 2018 All-India Inter-Services Championships.
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Swearing May Boost Confidence, Reduce Inhibitions: New Study
A new study finds that swearing could help promotes psychological states conducive to maximizing effort and overcoming internal constraints. These effects have potential implications for athletic performance and rehabilitation.
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BSF Opens 549 Constable General Duty Vacancies For 2025-26
Candidates must have passed Class 10 and be certified athletes to apply for BSF Constable GD sports quota posts. Selection involves document verification, physical tests, and medical exams.
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From Cricket To Chess, Indian Youngsters Dominate World Stage In 2025
In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports.
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Neeraj Chopra And Wife Himani Host Marriage Reception, PM Narendra Modi Attends Event. See Photos
Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor Chopra, hosted their marriage reception in Delhi on Saturday
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PV Sindhu Elected Chair Of BWF Athletes' Commission
Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission for the 2026-2029 term.
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Kabaddi Champions League Announces Official Coaches Roster For Inaugural Season
With over 3,500 athlete registrations and a deep pool of emerging talent, the league is set to deliver high-quality action while creating meaningful player development opportunities.
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"Great Interaction On Various Issues": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and his wife Himani Mor.
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Video: 18 Odisha Wrestlers Sit Near Train Toilet Due To Unconfirmed Tickets
At least 18 athletes from Odisha, set out to represent their state at the 69th National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly forced to travel in inhumane conditions, sitting near train toilet.
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Indian Athletics In 2025: Neeraj Chopra Hits 90m High But No End To Country's Doping Woes
Despite a rare blip in form, Neeraj Chopra was the biggest saving grace for India's doping-marred athletics landscape after getting the 90m "monkey off his back" even as the sport's administrators worked towards making the country a hub of big-ticket events in a bitter-sweet 2025.
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3 Arrested For Murder Of Athlete Who Called Out Indecent Behaviour At Wedding
A resident of Rohtak district, Rohit was an internationally acclaimed bodybuilder and a six-time national gold medalist.
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PSG Team Bus Stoned Outside Bilbao Hotel: Report
Reports said two cracks were visible on the coach and two people were arrested.
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Superb Unai Simon Guides Athletic Bilbao To PSG Draw
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon put in a superb performance to help Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw with Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Sets Ambitious Targets For Indian Sports Ecosystem In 2026
In what promises to be a crucial and busy year for India's athletes, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked top SAI officials to set "delivery targets", come up with ideas to improve the country's sporting ecosystem, and address the menace of doping on a war footing.
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Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Yadav In Athletics Integrity Unit's Registered Testing Pool For 1st Quarter Of 2026
Javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav are the only Indian athletes to figure in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) of World Athletics' anti-doping watchdog Athletics Integrity Unit's (AIU) for the first quarter of this year.
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India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra's Stellar 2025: From Touching 90m Mark To Heartbreaking 26-Event Streak End
This defeat in the World Athletics Championships also marked the end of Neeraj Chopra's impressive 33-event podium streak, which began at the 2018 All-India Inter-Services Championships.
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Swearing May Boost Confidence, Reduce Inhibitions: New Study
A new study finds that swearing could help promotes psychological states conducive to maximizing effort and overcoming internal constraints. These effects have potential implications for athletic performance and rehabilitation.
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BSF Opens 549 Constable General Duty Vacancies For 2025-26
Candidates must have passed Class 10 and be certified athletes to apply for BSF Constable GD sports quota posts. Selection involves document verification, physical tests, and medical exams.
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From Cricket To Chess, Indian Youngsters Dominate World Stage In 2025
In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports.
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Neeraj Chopra And Wife Himani Host Marriage Reception, PM Narendra Modi Attends Event. See Photos
Neeraj Chopra and his wife, Himani Mor Chopra, hosted their marriage reception in Delhi on Saturday
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PV Sindhu Elected Chair Of BWF Athletes' Commission
Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission for the 2026-2029 term.
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Kabaddi Champions League Announces Official Coaches Roster For Inaugural Season
With over 3,500 athlete registrations and a deep pool of emerging talent, the league is set to deliver high-quality action while creating meaningful player development opportunities.
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"Great Interaction On Various Issues": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and his wife Himani Mor.
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Video: 18 Odisha Wrestlers Sit Near Train Toilet Due To Unconfirmed Tickets
At least 18 athletes from Odisha, set out to represent their state at the 69th National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly forced to travel in inhumane conditions, sitting near train toilet.
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Indian Athletics In 2025: Neeraj Chopra Hits 90m High But No End To Country's Doping Woes
Despite a rare blip in form, Neeraj Chopra was the biggest saving grace for India's doping-marred athletics landscape after getting the 90m "monkey off his back" even as the sport's administrators worked towards making the country a hub of big-ticket events in a bitter-sweet 2025.
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3 Arrested For Murder Of Athlete Who Called Out Indecent Behaviour At Wedding
A resident of Rohtak district, Rohit was an internationally acclaimed bodybuilder and a six-time national gold medalist.
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PSG Team Bus Stoned Outside Bilbao Hotel: Report
Reports said two cracks were visible on the coach and two people were arrested.
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Superb Unai Simon Guides Athletic Bilbao To PSG Draw
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon put in a superb performance to help Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw with Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
