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Athletes warned against speaking up on human rights at Beijing Olympics

January 19, 2022 1:00 PM

Athletes warned against speaking up on human rights at Beijing Olympics

Athletes travelling to next month's Beijing Olympics have been warned about speaking up on human rights issues while in China. At a seminar organised by Human Rights Watch, athletes were asked to do so for their own safety. It is pertinent to note that Rights groups have long criticised the...

India set to host football AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 from 20th Jan

January 18, 2022 9:35 AM

India set to host football AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 from 20th Jan

India is all set to host the football AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 from Thursday. Addressing a virtual press conference, AIFF President Praful Patel said, the tournament will help in building women's football in India. He said, all the preparations for the tournament are in pla...

Sports Minister congratulates Lakshya Sen for winning India Open Singles title

January 16, 2022 7:21 PM

Sports Minister congratulates Lakshya Sen for winning India Open Singles title

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has congratulated badminton players Satwik Sairaj and Chirag Shetty for becoming the first Indian Men's doubles pair to win the India Open tournament. In a tweet, the Minister said the duo aced it in a thrilling game.   Mr Thakur also congratu...

Bangladesh to lock horns with England in Group A clash of ICC U-19 World Cup

January 16, 2022 5:32 PM

Bangladesh to lock horns with England in Group A clash of ICC U-19 World Cup

In Cricket, Bangladesh will lock horns with England in a Group A clash of ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Warner Park at Basseterre this evening. The match will begin at 6:30 PM.   Yesterday, India defeated South Africa by 45 runs in their opening Group B one-day match at Guyana.   Put into bat first,...

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