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Hockey India distributes over 11,000 hockey sticks, over 3,300 balls, safety equipment to state member units, academies
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Hockey India distributes over 11,000 hockey sticks, over 3,300 balls, safety equipment to state member units, academies

The initiative is yet another step taken by the Hockey India Executive Board to bolster the development of the sport and as part of the initiative, all Hockey India Member Units, and Selected Academy Members will receive the aforementioned hockey sticks and balls.

Afghanistan vs Pakistan: Imad Wasim's unbeaten 64 in vain as 'wonderful' Afghans clinch T20I series with a game to spare
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Afghanistan vs Pakistan: Imad Wasim's unbeaten 64 in vain as 'wonderful' Afghans clinch T20I series with a game to spare

This was Afghanistan's first bilateral T20I series against any of the top six teams — India, England, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

How various sports are dealing with the Russia, Belarus dilemma
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How various sports are dealing with the Russia, Belarus dilemma

A look at how different sports, many within the Olympic fold, are dealing with the challenge of whether or not to ban Russian, Belarusian athletes.

Bundesliga: 'Unbelievable' Bayer Leverkusen stun Bayern Munich to keep Borussia Dortmund top of standings
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Bundesliga: 'Unbelievable' Bayer Leverkusen stun Bayern Munich to keep Borussia Dortmund top of standings

Bayern are a point behind leaders Borussia Dortmund and the two sides set to meet in the next round of games on 1 April.

Pankaj Advani retains Asian Billiards title
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Pankaj Advani retains Asian Billiards title

Pankaj Advani retained his Asian Billiards title after defeating compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj holds immense significance in my life: Sachin Tendulkar
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj holds immense significance in my life: Sachin Tendulkar

'The first chapter I studied in school in history was about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the first time I held my bat was at this Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ground,' Tendulkar said.

UK urges Olympic sponsors to support ban on Russian athletes at Paris
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UK urges Olympic sponsors to support ban on Russian athletes at Paris

London hopes that pressure from sponsors will sway the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with a year and a half to go until the Paris 2024 games.

Champions League: Record-breaking Kylian Mbappe determined to carry PSG past Bayern
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Champions League: Record-breaking Kylian Mbappe determined to carry PSG past Bayern

PSG trail 1-0 from the first leg of the heavyweight last-16 tie, after injury reduced Mbappe to a cameo appearance off the bench in that match last month.

Prithvi Shaw explains his 'Valentine's Day' Instagram Story with rumoured girlfriend; says post 'edited'
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Prithvi Shaw explains his 'Valentine's Day' Instagram Story with rumoured girlfriend; says post 'edited'

A photo of Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw with rumoured girlfriend Nidhhi Tapadiaa went viral on Valentine's Day.

Rio Olympic star Dipa Karmakar serving two-year doping suspension: Report
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Rio Olympic star Dipa Karmakar serving two-year doping suspension: Report

Star gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who historically finished fourth at the 2016 Rio Olympics,  has been under suspension since mid-2021

England stars race to tighten security at home after armed burglars broke into Raheem Sterling's mansion
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England stars race to tighten security at home after armed burglars broke into Raheem Sterling's mansion

Raheem Sterling was forced to flee England's FIFA World Cup camp in Qatar to be with his family

Ind-Pak match: Fan gets trolled after holding inverted Pakistan flag, internet reacts
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Ind-Pak match: Fan gets trolled after holding inverted Pakistan flag, internet reacts

During the T20 World Cup Ind-Pak match, a Pakistani fan was seen holding an inverted flag of his country.

ATP Rankings: At 18, Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest entrant into top 10 since Rafael Nadal
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ATP Rankings: At 18, Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest entrant into top 10 since Rafael Nadal

Alcaraz climbed two places to ninth in the world due to his straight-sets victory over Pablo Carreno Busta in the Barcelona Open final on Sunday. Britain's Cameron Norrie drops out of the top 10 to number 11.

Barcelona Open: Carlos Alcaraz cruises past Carreno Busta to win fourth title of career
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Barcelona Open: Carlos Alcaraz cruises past Carreno Busta to win fourth title of career

Alcaraz defeated Busta 6-3, 6-2 to claim a fourth title of his career and third this year, with the 18-year-old emerging as a serious contender for the French Open, which begins at Roland Garros next month.

Formula 1 2022: Mercedes boss admits Lewis Hamilton car not worthy of world champion
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Formula 1 2022: Mercedes boss admits Lewis Hamilton car not worthy of world champion

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff made an extraordinary public apology to a crestfallen Lewis Hamilton on Sunday, describing his car as "undriveable" and unworthy for a world champion.

Premier League: Thomas Tuchel reveals Antonio Rudiger will leave Chelsea at end of season
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Premier League: Thomas Tuchel reveals Antonio Rudiger will leave Chelsea at end of season

Tuchel had hoped to persuade Rudiger to stay at Stamford Bridge, but the centre-back has opted to end his five-year spell with the Premier League club.

Formula 1 2022: Max Verstappen wins Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to rekindle title bid
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Formula 1 2022: Max Verstappen wins Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to rekindle title bid

Verstappen rekindled his title defence on Sunday with an accomplished victory ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez in a dominant one-two triumph for Red Bull at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Fabio Quartararo sweeps to victory in Portugal MotoGP
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Fabio Quartararo sweeps to victory in Portugal MotoGP

The Yamaha rider dominated the race and finished more than five seconds ahead of fellow Frenchman Johann Zarco of Ducati-Pramac.

Asian Wrestling Championship: Deepak Punia wins silver; India sign off with 17 medals
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Asian Wrestling Championship: Deepak Punia wins silver; India sign off with 17 medals

Punia could do nothing against the solid defence of Kazakhstan's Azmat Dauletbekov and settled for a silver while Viky Chahar grabbed a bronze on the concluding day on Sunday.

Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek brushes past Aryna Sabalenka to win title
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Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek brushes past Aryna Sabalenka to win title

World number one Swiatek won her fourth consecutive WTA title this year as she swept aside Sabalenka in straight sets to win the Stuttgart final on Sunday.