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NRAI President says decision not final on Olympic quotas at Delhi World Cup
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday decided to scrap all 16 quota places for 2020 Tokyo Olympics which were on offer at the Shooting World Cup in New Delhi, due to denial of visas to Pakistan players.
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Breaking Good: Paris proposes breakdancing for 2024 Olympics
According to the organisers, breakdancing is “an urban, universal and popular sport” and would make the Olympics “more artistic.”
Shooting needs more spectators, sponsors: Rio silver-medallist Sergey Kamenskiy
Kamenskiy, who has four world championship medals (two gold), has already booked an Olympic quota for his country in the 10m air rifle event at the Championships in Korea last year.
ISSF World Cup: Jet on standby, visa on hold for Pakistani shooters
Uncertainty over participation of Pak shooters, Olympic quota continues as World Cup declared open.
Fast and furious: Using feet, Cheteshwar Pujara brings up a feat — his first T20 hundred in 60 balls
Pujara wants to let his bat do the talking for him. “It’s my job to score runs. I don't want to be playing to shut critics’ mouth.
Pakistan: To play or not to play
CoA expected to toss ball in government’s court, players may be asked to abstain from making extreme comments.
Former justice DK Jain new BCCI ombudsman; Ravi Thodge third CoA member
A bench of Justices SA Bobde and AM Sapre initially asked senior advocate PS Narasimha, the Amicus Curiae in the matter, regarding the urgency to appoint an ombudsman. “Will the game of cricket suffer?” asked Justice Bobde.
U-19 Test: Diyansh Saxena’s 122 puts India in command against South Africa
A brilliant knock of 122 by left-handed opener Diyansh Saxena put India under-19 team in a command position against South Africa on the second day of the first 'Youth' Test on Thursday.
India are favourites at ICC World Cup: Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly described India as favourites to lift the World Cup, saying the team is in best possible shape to win the quadrennial event which gets underway at England on May 30.
ISL 2018-19: Bengaluru FC stun FC Goa 3-0 to seal top spot
Ten-man Bengaluru FC sealed their place at the top of the table with a stunning 3-0 win over FC Goa in the Indian Super League o Thursday.
Mohammed Nabi’s 51 guide Afghanistan to five-wicket win over Ireland
Chasing 133 to win, Afghanistan were 50 for 5 in 7.2 overs but Nabi added an unconquered 86-run stand with Najibullah Zadran (40 not out) to take the side home, scoring 136-5 in 19.2 overs.
India vs Australia: Adaptability is key against India, says Usman Khawaja
Usman Khawaja believes adaptability is going to be the key during their limited-over series against India and said they would look to draw from their past experience of playing in the country.
