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IOA chief Narinder Batra meets officials of 9 sports federations

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra met officials of nine national federations, including esports, chess, sepaktakraw, and softball among others at the Olympic Bhawan here.

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Asian Games Host City Clamps Down on Imported Goods Amid Covid Flare-Up

Hangzhou officials say their most recent outbreak originated with a case linked to imported coffee machines

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Sathiyan to make debut at French league

CHENNAI: Star paddler G Sathiyan is all set to make his debut at the French League Pro A when he turns up for Jura Morez Tennis De Table later this year. Sathiyan, currently training in Dusseldorf, Germany, is likely to feature in about 10 games for the club after the…

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Praveen Kumar Sobti was a gentle giant: Bahadur Singh

CHANDIGARH: During the first lockdown in 2020 when Doordarshan re-ran the BR Chopra-epic Mahabharat, former Indian athletics team head coach Bahadur Singh was happy to see his old friend and four-time Asian Games medallist and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti back on TV playing the character of "Bheem".

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AFI condoles former Asian Games medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti's death

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the demise of former double Asian Games gold medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti and said he will remain an inspiration for the future generations for his 11 years of international success.

The Times of India

Remembering Praveen Kumar Sobti - Asian Games gold medallist & the 'Bheem' of Mahabharat

With quotes from an interview to TimesofIndia.com's Amit Kumar in May 2020

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'Mahabharat' actor Praveen Kumar Sobti passes away at 74

Actor-athlete Praveen Kumar Sobti, best known for playing Bheem in the TV series "Mahabharat" and for winning an Asian Games gold medal, died following a cardiac arrest late Monday evening. He was 74.

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Asian Games gold medallist and 'Mahabharat' actor Praveen Kumar Sobti passes away

NEW DELHI: Playing the character of 'Bheem' in blockbuster TV series 'Mahabharat' made him a household name but much before that, Praveen Kumar Sobti was an athlete par excellence and remains India's first and only hammer throw medal winner in the Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

Volleyball federation to pick Asian Games team from National championship

It closes the doors on PVL stars as dates clash with the Bhubaneswar event

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Yuki Bhambri returns to Davis Cup tam

The Asian Games gold medallists Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan will form the doubles team for the tie

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AICF expects strong finish for India at Asian Games

CHENNAI: As chess makes a return to the Asian Games for the first time since the 2010 Guangzhou edition in China, India will be hoping for a medal rush. The AICF (All India Chess Federation), on Saturday, named five-time former World champion Viswanathan Anand as the team mentor. The AICF…

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Sports: Viswanathan Anand to mentor Indian chess team for 2022 Asian Games

With eight months left for the Asian Games 2022 to start at Hangzhou, China on September 10, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) is hopeful of a rich medal haul from their men's and women's team when the chess discipline returns to the Asian Games fold after 12 years.

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Legendary Viswanathan Anand to mentor Indian chess players ahead of Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Five-time chess world champion Viswanathan Anand has been roped in as a mentor of the Indian players looking to break into the team for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, where the sport will make a comeback after a gap of 12 years.

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Legendary Anand to mentor Indian chess players ahead of Asian Games

Asian Games are scheduled to be held from September 10 to 25

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Asian Games 2022: 40 sports to feature, cricket to be back after 11 years

MUMBAI: The 2022 Asian Games will take place from September 10 to September 25, 2022, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China and there will be five co-host cities.

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Padma Shri will inspire me to strive harder for Asian Games, says Pramod Bhagat

MADRID (Spain): Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat has said the Padma Shri award will inspire him to thrive harder and put in extra efforts in training for Asian Games.

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Focussed on winning Asian Games to qualify for Paris Olympics, youngsters will get opportunities: Sreejesh

NEW DELHI: Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Monday said the Indian men's hockey side's main focus is qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning the Asian Games this year besides giving opportunities to youngsters.

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Holders India stunned 0-2 by Japan in Asia Cup women's hockey

MUSCAT: Defending champions India were stunned 0-2 by reigning Asian Games gold-medallists Japan in their second Pool A match of the Women's Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Sunday.

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Jeremy ready for the heavy lifting needed to taste glory

The 19-year-old Youth Olympics champion’s plans have been disrupted by injury and COVID. But his resolve remains unshakeable as he prepares for the challenge of adding significantly heavier plates to his barbell for this year’s Commonwealth and Asian Games

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