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July 12, 2012 5:58 PM

IOC: Saudi Arabia to send 2 female athletes to London Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said that Saudi Arabia will send two female athletes to complete in the London 2012 Games, the first Saudi women to take part in the Olympics. Sarah Attar will compete in the 800m and Wodjan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani in the judo competition. The Sa...

July 12, 2012 5:58 PM

BCCI President condoles P M Rungta death

BCCI President N Srinivasan today offered condolences on the death of former Cricket Board chief P M Rungta, describing him as an invaluable guide. Rungta died in Mumbai today after prolonged illness at his residence. He served as the BCCI President between 1972-73 and 1974-75. BCCI secretary Sanjay...

July 12, 2012 4:58 PM

London Olympics: 0rganisers facing security, travel arrangement problems

Two weeks before the start of the Olympic games, the London organisers are facing problems over security and travel arrangements. The British government has called up 3,500 military personnel because the contractor has failed to supply enough trained security staff for Olympic venues. Ministers have...

July 12, 2012 1:12 PM

England defeat Indian women in 5th ODI; India lose series 2-3.

Batting let the Indian women's cricket team down as it was defeated by 29 runs in the rain-truncated fifth and final one-dayer against England to lose the series 2-3 at Wormsley in England.After restricting India to a mere 152 for eight in 50 overs, the English were at a comfortable 124 for...

July 11, 2012 7:52 PM

Pinki Pramanik alleges harassment in police custody<br/>

Asian Games gold medallist Pinki Pramanik, who walked out of prison on Wednesday after spending 26 days in custody in Dum Dum Central Jail on charges of rape, has alleged harassment by police. The retired middle-distance runner said the police had tied her hands and legs and forcibly conducted gende...

July 10, 2012 9:09 PM

Boucher retires from international cricket after eye injury<br/>

South African wicket keeper, Mark Boucher has retired from international cricket after undergoing surgery for eye injury he sustained on the opening day against Somerset. Boucher had to leave the field at the end of the 46th over of Somerset&apos;s innings yesterday when a googly from Imran Tahi...

July 10, 2012 1:33 PM

WB court grants bail to Asiad medallist Pinky Pramanik

In West Bengal, a District Court in North 24 Pargana today granted bail to the ASIAD Award Winner Athelete, Pinky Pramanik. Pinky was remanded to jail custody on rape charges. Police arrested the Athelete on 14th of last month following a complaint of a woman that Pinky is actually a man who had rap...

July 9, 2012 5:50 PM

IAF swimming team sets English Channel record

An Indian Air Force, IAF swimming team has created a record by successfully crossing the English Channel between the United Kingdom and France twice within a fortnight. After having successfully crossed the Channel in 12 hours and 14 minutes on the 26th of last month, the team - Delphinus - became t...

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