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Arisa Trew wins Laureus action sport award after Australian teen's 720 as a 13-year-old
8 months ago

Arisa Trew wins Laureus action sport award after Australian teen's 720 as a 13-year-old

ABC  

In short: Australian 14-year-old Arisa Trew has been named action sportsperson of the year at the Laureus World Sports Awards. Australian 14-year-old Arisa Trew has been named action sportsperson of the year at the Laureus World Sports Awards. Arisa Trew, a 14-year-old skateboarding sensation with her eyes set on the Olympics, has become the sole Australian honoured at world sport's …

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Iga Swiatek wins Polish Sportsperson of the Year award
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek wins Polish Sportsperson of the Year award

China Daily  

WARSAW -- Tennis world No 1 Iga Swiatek won the award of Poland's Sportsperson of the Year for 2023 on Saturday evening. Her father, Tomasz Swiatek, who appeared on the scene to collect the reward, emphasized that "Iga wouldn't be so successful without the hard work of her whole team." Swiatek was followed by speedway rider Bartosz Zmarzlik in the …

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Was it ‘bull junk’ naming Deion Sanders Sportsperson of the Year despite 4-8 record? SI says no
1 year ago

Was it ‘bull junk’ naming Deion Sanders Sportsperson of the Year despite 4-8 record? SI says no

LA Times  

Coach Deion Sanders, who led Colorado to a 4-8 record in his first season, has been named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year. Deion Sanders has been named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year — and some people think that’s bull junk. Stephen Cannella, the magazine’s editor in chief, told The Times in an email Thursday that he stands by …

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Amitabh Bachchan sends a heartfelt letter to Saiyami Kher for her performance in Ghoomer
1 year, 4 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan sends a heartfelt letter to Saiyami Kher for her performance in Ghoomer

Firstpost  

Saiyami Kher is over the moon as her latest release, Ghoomer has become the talk of the town with her performance being lauded as her career best. For Saiyami one of the most pivotal appreciation came in the form of a handwritten letter and flowers from the legend himself, Amitabh Bachchan. Saiyami took to social media, sharing the letter which …

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Assam Rifles Recruitment Rally 2023: Apply for 81 Rifleman/ Riflewomen under sports quota
1 year, 5 months ago

Assam Rifles Recruitment Rally 2023: Apply for 81 Rifleman/ Riflewomen under sports quota

Hindustan Times  

Assam Rifles has invited applications from eligible candidates for the meritorious sportspersons Quota Recruitment Rally 2023. Assam Rifles sportsperson Recruitment rally 2023 applications begins today The recruitment rally will be held at Assam Rifles Traning Center and School Sukhovi Nagaland. Assam Rifles sportsperson recruitment rally 2023 Vacancy details: This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 81 vacancies for the …

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Messi wins Laureus individual prize again, Gu Ailing crowned Action Sportsperson
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi wins Laureus individual prize again, Gu Ailing crowned Action Sportsperson

China Daily  

Footballer Lionel Messi poses after winning the 2023 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award at Hotel d'Evreux in Paris, France, May 8, 2023. The World Cup-winning captain Messi, who shared the men's prize with Lewis Hamilton in 2020, defeated other nominees including 21-time tennis Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, current Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, world record holder …

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Why Usha should stand by players, not pull them down
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Usha should stand by players, not pull them down

Hindustan Times  

PT Usha is one of India’s greatest athletes, but on Thursday, her legendary status mattered little. Instead of her medals, the conversation shifted to her words -- words that were seemingly spoken without empathy; that reduced India’s wrestlers’ protest to one that is “not good for sports”; that compared these wrestlers to a group with “no discipline”. The wrestlers have …

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4 scholarship and fellowship programmes you need to check out now!
1 year, 9 months ago

4 scholarship and fellowship programmes you need to check out now!

India Today  

Scholarship and fellowship programs are highly beneficial for students who seek to pursue higher education or research. Prizes and rewards: A monthly scholarship ranging between INR 15,000 to INR 30,000 Last date to apply: 27-03-2023 Application mode: Online applications only Short Url: https://www.ongcindia.com/ 2. Prizes and rewards: Annual scholarship award for up to 2 years and other benefits Last date …

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Vinesh Phogat says member of oversight committee leaked sensitive information in MeToo investigation
1 year, 9 months ago

Vinesh Phogat says member of oversight committee leaked sensitive information in MeToo investigation

The Hindu  

Vinesh Phogat has alleged that a member of the oversight committee, tasked with investigating the sexual harassment accusations against coach Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is leaking sensitive information to the media. In the post, Ms. Phogat wrote, “It has come to my recent awareness that a sportsperson member of the Oversight Committee has been allegedly leaking contents of the complaint …

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Iga Swiatek named 2022 European Sportsperson of the Year
1 year, 11 months ago

Iga Swiatek named 2022 European Sportsperson of the Year

The Hindu  

1 Iga Swiatek has been named the 2022 European Sportsperson of the Year by the Polish Press Agency. Founded by Włodzimierz Źróbik and awarded annually since 1958, the European Sportsperson of the Year award honours the sportsperson who has performed the best over the previous year. READ: Swiatek to auction racquet that won her 2022 French, US Open titles for …

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‘Will repay faith’: Veteran India squash player Saurav Ghosal reacts to Sportsperson of the Year award
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Will repay faith’: Veteran India squash player Saurav Ghosal reacts to Sportsperson of the Year award

Hindustan Times  

Ace squash player Saurav Ghosal became the first Indian to win a singles medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 this year when he defeated England's James Willstrop for bronze in Birmingham. To add the icing on the cake, he also was adjudged as the Sportsperson of the Year at the Calcutta Sports Journalists Club awards recently. Reacting to the honour …

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Sportstar North Sports Conclave 2022: The world of Esports and Education
2 years, 3 months ago

Sportstar North Sports Conclave 2022: The world of Esports and Education

The Hindu  

Boban Totovski, IESF’s general secretary says Esports is well en route to becoming a part of the Olympics programme. “There is no reason why an Esports athlete shouldn’t receive the same respect a footballer or another sportsperson receives.”Totovski, IESF general secretary GAISF’s Membership Assembly was supposed to happen in Russia but it has been postponed. there is a lot of …

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Laureus Awards 2022: Verstappen, Thompson-Herah win top honours - full list of winners
2 years, 7 months ago

Laureus Awards 2022: Verstappen, Thompson-Herah win top honours - full list of winners

The Hindu  

Dutchman Max Verstappen, the 2021 Formula One World champion, was voted the Sportsman of the Year in the 2022 Laureus World Sports Award during a virtual event from Seville, Spain, late on Sunday. Verstappen gained more votes than Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, USA’s Caeleb Dressel, Kenya’s Eluid Kipchoge, Poland’s Robert Lewandowski and USA’s Tom Brady. READ: The 2022 Laureus World Sports …

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Portraying Homosexuality in Inside Edge 3: It's Not Easy to be a Gay Sportsperson in India, Say Makers
3 years ago

Portraying Homosexuality in Inside Edge 3: It's Not Easy to be a Gay Sportsperson in India, Say Makers

News 18  

The season 3 of Inside Edge will be introducing a gay character, played by Akshay Oberoi, to the franchise based on cricket. Akshay’s character poster read, “Public persona, secret life.” Karan Anshuman, the creator of Inside Edge and one of the writers, said, “His character is the captain of team India. There could not be a more important statement that …

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Why the bad stuff sticks
3 years, 2 months ago

Why the bad stuff sticks

Deccan Chronicle  

Consider these sets of news reports Set one: A sportsperson is alleged to be involved in match-fixing. It can be seen that the first articles in each set are all negative news, while the second ones belong to the category of positive news. News of death, disease, man-made disasters, natural calamities, accidents, crimes, scandals, socio-economic slump, political cataclysm and war …

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Satish Kumar on fighting Olympic QF with 13 stitches: Wife told me to withdraw but I wanted to fight
3 years, 4 months ago

Satish Kumar on fighting Olympic QF with 13 stitches: Wife told me to withdraw but I wanted to fight

India TV News  

It's rare for a sportsperson to find the biggest moment of his career in defeat. Indian boxer Satish Kumar is living that in Tokyo Olympics right now after turning up against a world champion with 13 stitches on his face and standing his ground through a gruelling showdown. Satish sustained two deep cuts -- on his forehead and chin -- …

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Wife said pull out but I knew I wanted to fight: Satish on fighting with 13 stitches
3 years, 4 months ago

Wife said pull out but I knew I wanted to fight: Satish on fighting with 13 stitches

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: It's rare for a sportsperson to find the biggest moment of his career in defeat. Indian boxer Satish Kumar is living that in Tokyo Olympics right now after turning up against a world champion with 13 stitches on his face and standing his ground through a gruelling showdown. Satish sustained two deep cuts -- on his forehead and …

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Milkha Singh passes away: India pays tribute to 'colossal sportsperson', 'The Flying Sikh'
3 years, 6 months ago

Milkha Singh passes away: India pays tribute to 'colossal sportsperson', 'The Flying Sikh'

Firstpost  

The nation mourned the loss of legendary athlete Milkha Singh who passed away at 91 on Friday after COVID-19 related complications. May his soul Rest in peace🙏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/7gT2x8Bury — Neeraj Chopra June 18, 2021 Sports Authority of India expressed “immense sadness at the demise of one of India’s greatest ever sportspersons ‘The Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh.” SAI learns with immense …

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'Anguished by his passing away': PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Milkha Singh
3 years, 6 months ago

'Anguished by his passing away': PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Milkha Singh

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid his tributes to legendary India sprinter Milkha Singh, who passed away at the age of 91 after a month long battle with Covid-19. In a tweet, PM Modi said that Milkha Singh inspired millions around the world, and added that India have lost a colossal sportsperson. "In the passing away of Shri Milkha …

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Indian Athletics Legend 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh Passes Away at 91 of Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian Athletics Legend 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh Passes Away at 91 of Covid-19

News 18  

Milkha Singh, one of the biggest names in Indian sport and the country’s first track and field superstar, passed away after a month-long battle with COVID-19. “It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away at 11:30 pm on the 18th of June 2021,” a statement released by Singh’s family read. …

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Milkha Singh dies at 91: We have lost a colossal sportsperson, tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi
3 years, 6 months ago

Milkha Singh dies at 91: We have lost a colossal sportsperson, tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India Today  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to coddle the sad news of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh's death due to Covid-19 related complications on Friday night. "In the passing away of Shri Milkha Singh Ji, we have lost a colossal sportsperson, who captured the nation’s imagination and had a special place in the hearts of countless Indians. pic.twitter.com/h99RNbXI28 …

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Narain Karthikeyan wins Sportstar Aces Motorsports' Sportsperson of the Decade
3 years, 8 months ago

Narain Karthikeyan wins Sportstar Aces Motorsports' Sportsperson of the Decade

The Hindu  

Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian to race in Formula One, was named the Sportsperson of the Decade at the 2021 Sportstar ACES Giants of the Decade. “Motorsport has been on the rise in India with lots of new sponsors like Mumbai Falcons coming on board, alongside the traditional ones like JK Tyre. The 2021 edition of the Sportstar ACES Awards …

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Dhyan Chand Most Deserving Sportsperson for Bharat Ratna, Says Zafar Iqbal
3 years, 11 months ago

Dhyan Chand Most Deserving Sportsperson for Bharat Ratna, Says Zafar Iqbal

News 18  

Hockey wizard Dhyan Chand is the most deserving sports personality for the Bharat Ratna award, says former captain of the Indian men’s hockey team Zafar Iqbal. “As far as sports is concerned, Dhyan Chand is the most deserving candidate for Bharat Ratna,” Iqbal told IANS in an exclusive interview. Iqbal, under whose leadership India won bronze medal at the Champions …

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Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan honoured at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
4 years ago

Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan honoured at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020

Firstpost  

The two athletes, who have had an impressive 2019-20 season, won the Sportsperson of the Year awards in their respective categories. New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes — wrestler Bajrang Punia and shooter Elavenil Valarivan — bagged the top honours at the FICCI India Sports Awards 2020 held virtually this year owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Elavenil said, “I would like …

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