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May 24, 2016 8:57 PM

IPL 2016, Qualifier I: RCB win toss, opt to field against GL

In the ongoing Qualifier I match of the IPL tournament in Bengaluru, Gujarat Lions were 89 for 3 in 13 overs against Royal Challengears Bengaluru, a short while ago. Earlier, Royal Challengers opted to field after winning the toss. Royal Challengers had finished the league phase with 16 points from ...

May 24, 2016 8:11 PM

Rio medal winners to be considered for Khel Ratna, Arjuna

In a bid to ensure that Olympic medallists get immediate recognition, the Sports Ministry today said medal winners from the upcoming Rio Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards. The ministry said the decision has been taken so that athletes need not wait for on...

May 24, 2016 6:17 PM

Sonia Lather lone Indian to make semis of Women's World Boxing C'ship

Former Asian silver-medallist Sonia Lather (57kg) is the lone Indian boxer to make the semifinals at the AIBA Women's World Championships in Kazakhstan. Four others lost their quarterfinal bouts at Astana today. By entering the last four stage, Sonia has assured herself of a medal in the no...

May 24, 2016 5:40 PM

India, Thailand enter knockout round of Asian Snooker Championship

India and Thailand have entered the knockout stage of the Asian Team Snooker Championship which is being held in Abu Dhabi. Both the teams booked the two knockout spots from Group B after winning their respective first two matches against Sri Lanka and Qatar. In the last group league match, India lo...

May 24, 2016 1:26 PM

Rio medal winners to be considered for Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards

The Sports Ministry today said medal winners from the upcoming Rio Olympic Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards. In an official statement, the Ministry said the decision has been taken so that athletes do not have to wait for one year after their medal-winni...

May 24, 2016 12:43 PM

IPL: RCB to take on GL in Qualifier I

In IPL Cricket, Royal Challengers Bangalore will clash with Gujarat Lions in the first Qualifier today. The match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru at 8 PM. AIR correspondent reports that today's winner will advance to the final, and the losing team will have another...

May 24, 2016 8:35 AM

FIFA Secretary General Markus Kattner sacked over bonus payments

FIFA acting Secretary General Markus Kattner has been sacked after being accused of paying himself bonuses worth millions of pounds. World governing body FIFA said an investigation uncovered breaches of fiduciary responsibilities. The 45-year old German took over as acting General Secretary after Je...

May 24, 2016 7:41 AM

Tendulkar meets Rio Olympic-bound wrestlers, boosts morale

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has met the Olympic-bound Indian wrestling contingent at a city hotel in New Delhi and boosted the athletes' confidence ahead of the mega event in August. With the exception of Yogeshwar Dutt (men's 65kg) and Sandeep Tomar (57kg), all the wrestl...

May 24, 2016 7:41 AM

Pankaj Advani creates history by winning Asian 6-Red Snooker title

India's ace cueist Pankaj Advani has created history in Abu Dhabi by clinching the Asian 6-Red Snooker title. Advani thus became the first in the world to hold both world and continental titles in 6-red snooker at the same time.The double International Billiards & Snooker Federation...

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