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NADA bans Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia for refusing to give urine sample

IANS | November 27, 2024 1:22 AM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia has been suspended for four years for refusing to provide a urine sample for anti-doping testing during the national team trials in March 2024. According to reports, Punia was earlier handed a provisional suspension and following a hearing, the ban was confirmed as per Article 10.3.1 of NADA’s Anti-Doping Rules, which relates to deliberately avoiding a dope test, which is deemed as an anti-doping rule violation.

Motorsports: All ten teams, Formula 1, and FIA agree to New Diversity and Inclusion charter

IANS | November 27, 2024 12:09 AM

Monaco, Nov 27 (IANS) Formula 1 management on Tuesday announced the introduction of a formal Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter, which has been agreed by all ten teams, Formula 1 and the FIA, to build a more diverse and inclusive place to work. The charter has been created with support from the Royal Academy of Engineering, which, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton, delivered The Hamilton Commission’s original report in 2021, the stakeholders informed in a release on Tuesday.

Champions League 2024-25: Injury problems for Real Madrid ahead of key Anfield trip

IANS | November 26, 2024 11:51 PM

Madrid, Nov 26 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti faces an injury crisis as his side prepares for arguably the most important match of the season so far when it visits Liverpool's Anfield Stadium on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League. Two defeats from their opening four matches have left the reigning champions in a delicate situation in the new-look format.

PKL Season 11: Raiders Devank, Ashu Malik steal the show in Patna Pirates' tie with Dabang Delhi

IANS | November 26, 2024 11:02 PM

Noida, Nov 26 (IANS) It was an absolute edge-of-the-seat show at the Noida Indoor Stadium, as the Patna Pirates and Dabang Delhi K.C. played out a thrilling 39-39 tie in Match 78 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) on Tuesday. The Dabang Delhi K.C. made a superb comeback in the second half after the Patna Pirates had dominated the game in the first half. For the Patna Pirates, Devank top scored with 15 points, while Deepak got seven and Ankit bagged a Hi-5.

ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City face first home loss in nine games, go down 3-0 to Punjab FC

IANS | November 26, 2024 10:47 PM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) Ezequiel Vidal, Luka Majcen and Mushaga Bakenga starred as Punjab FC handed Mumbai City FC their first home loss in nine matches with a 3-0 victory in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) on Tuesday night. A strike each by Vidal, Majcen, and Bakenga ensured smooth sailing for the visitors, who delivered outstanding performances in all concerned departments to keep the Petr Kratky-coached side at bay.

Franchises overlook Bangladeshi cricketers in IPL auction; socio-political tension could be reason

IANS | November 26, 2024 10:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Bangladeshi cricket fans were left disappointed after none of their players was picked during the mega auction for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in the last two days. Despite showcasing immense talent in recent years, Bangladesh’s representation in the league will be non-existent as none of the 12 players, who put in their name for the event, were bought.

PKL Season 11: Masanamuthu, Moein inspire Tamil Thalaivas to massive win over UP Yoddhas

IANS | November 26, 2024 10:08 PM

Noida (U.P.), Nov 26 (IANS) Substitute Masanamuthu and Iranian Moein Shafaghi excelled as the Tamil Thalaivas returned to winning ways after a brilliant performance that helped them beat the UP Yoddhas 40-26 in Match 77 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday. It was a well-earned victory led by Masanamuthu, and his Iranian counterpart Shafaghi, as they made up for the Thalaivas' loss in the previous outing between the two sides.

With support of global bodies, IGU hoping to host Asia-Pacific events

IANS | November 26, 2024 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The Indian Golf Union is hopeful of hosting some Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) events in the next two years after gaining the support of three top international golf bodies besides getting full voting membership of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

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