Sarita Devi to Roger Federer: The most iconic images defining the world of sport in 2014
Here are some of the most iconic images that defined the world of sports this year.
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Sarita Devi of India cries after she refused her bronze medal during the medal ceremony in the Womens Light Division Final on day twelve of the 2014 Asian Games at Seonhak Gymnasium on October 1, 2014 in Incheon, South Korea. Getty Images
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A bronze medal is lying on the podium that was rejected by L. Sarita Devi of India during the medal ceremony in the Women’s Middle Final during day twelve of the 2014 Asian Games at Seonhak Gymnasium on October 1, 2014 in Incheon, South Korea. Getty Images
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Winning goalscorer Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal (C) lifts the trophy in celebration after the FA Cup with Budweiser Final match between Arsenal and Hull City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2014. Arsenal ended a nine-year trophy drought with the win. Getty Images
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Jules Bianchi of France and Marussia receives urgent medical treatment after crashing during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on October 5, 2014 in Suzuka, Japan. Getty Images
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David Luiz (L) and Luiz Gustavo of Brazil react after being defeated by Germany 7-1 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Getty Images
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Roger Federer of Switzerland leads the celebrations after defeating Richard Gasquet of France to win the Davis Cup against France during day three of the Davis Cup Tennis Final between France and Switzerland at the Stade Pierre Mauroy on November 23, 2014 in Lille, France. Getty Images
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Muhammad Waqas of Pakistan (R) tries to get past Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran of India during the penalty shootout in the men’s hockey gold medal match on day thirteen of the 2014 Asian Games between India and Pakistan at Seonhak Hocky Stadium on October 2, 2014 in Incheon, South Korea. India won the match. Getty Images
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Pakistan’s Muhammad Tousiq. second left, makes an obscene gesture towards the crowd as his teammates celebrate their victory over India in the Champions Trophy field hockey semifinal match in Bhubaneswar, India.Pakistan players Muhammad Tousiq and Ali Amjad have been handed one-match bans for their celebrations following the 4-3 win over India. The FIH investigated the matter and made the announcement Sunday after initially refusing to take action despite terming the behavior as “beyond acceptable standards.” AP
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A plane flies overhead with a banner criticising Manchester United Manager David Moyes during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 29, 2014 in Manchester, England. Moyes was sacked after a few games. Getty Images
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot from the rough on the first hole during the first round of the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola at the East Lake Golf Club on September 11, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.The ball deflected into a spectator’s pocket and McIlroy refused to take it from there, opting for a drop ball. Getty Images
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Oscar Pistorius talks to his family during his sentencing in the Pretoria High Court for sentencing in his murder trial on October 16, 2014, in Pretoria, South Africa. Judge Thokozile Masipa found Pistorius not guilty of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, but convicted him of culpable homicide. Getty Images
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring their fourth goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio da Luz on May 24, 2014 in Lisbon, Portugal. It was later alleged that the exagerrated celebration was for movie cameras placed around the stadium – for a documentary on Ronaldo. Getty Images
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Record-breaking 11-year old Amateur Lucy Li of the United States hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the 69th U.S. Women’s Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 20, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Getty Images
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Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates in the car as Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP drives by after winning the World Championship and the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on November 23, 2014 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Hamilton was eventually crowned champion. Getty Images
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What a comeback. Mary Kom of India celebrates after winning the Womens Flyweight Final on day twelve of the 2014 Asian Games at Seonhak Gymnasium on October 1, 2014 in Incheon, South Korea. Getty Images
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Yogeshwar Dutt (L) of India celebrates victory in the Men’s FS 65 kg Gold medal match against Jevon Balfour of Canada at Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre during day eight of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 31, 2014. Getty Images
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