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US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, athletes say
1 week, 6 days ago

US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, athletes say

Associated Press  

Sexual abuse and harassment by coaches and others who held positions of power over women on the U.S. Biathlon team have been dismissed, ignored or excused over decades by officials more concerned with winning medals than holding offenders accountable, according to a half-dozen former Olympians and other biathletes. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard …

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UN chief emphasizes role of youth in driving climate action, shaping urban futures
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UN chief emphasizes role of youth in driving climate action, shaping urban futures

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-01 04:46 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to the press on extreme heat at the UN headquarters in New York, on July 25, 2024. UNITED NATIONS -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday highlighted the role of young people in driving climate action and shaping urban futures, and called for empowering them to accelerate global sustainable development …

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Independence is not just freeing from another
4 months ago

Independence is not just freeing from another

New Indian Express  

Indians around the world raise a patriotic flag on August 15. In lieu of which nearly 1,000 people of Indian heritage gathered at the High Commission of India in London to celebrate the 78th Independence Day, with music, dance and patriotic chants. Snipers, elite SWAT commandos, kite catchers and sharpshooters were positioned at strategic locations for the security of the …

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India must stop replicating the Western model of higher education
4 months, 1 week ago

India must stop replicating the Western model of higher education

Hindustan Times  

India is at the cusp of economic takeoff. To benefit from this demographic dividend, India must stop replicating the Western model of higher education. After World War II, US college education mushroomed in the attempt to democratise it and to make it a useful adjunct to government military and socio-economic policy. The US model of higher education is not only …

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Rinku Singh reveals chat with India captain Rohit Sharma after T20 World Cup snub
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rinku Singh reveals chat with India captain Rohit Sharma after T20 World Cup snub

Hindustan Times  

Flamboyant India batter Rinku Singh opened up on the T20 World Cup snub as he failed to make it into the 15-member squad but will travel to the USA and West Indies as a reserve player. Rohit Sharma with Rinku Singh during an IPL practice session The left-handed batter scored 356 runs in 11 innings for India at a staggering …

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IWF World Youth Championships 2024: India’s Preetismita Bhoi, Bedabrat Bharali declared as best lifters
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IWF World Youth Championships 2024: India’s Preetismita Bhoi, Bedabrat Bharali declared as best lifters

The Hindu  

India’s Preetismita Bhoi and Bedabrat Bharali were declared as the best lifters at the 2024 IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships held at Lima. Bharali became the first Indian male lifter to win a gold medal in the tournament as the 17-year-old with the lift of 136kg in snatch, broke his national record of 133kg at the selection trials in Patiala …

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'If people say I was on drugs I get it, but I was better than anyone else,' says outspoken Athletics legend CARL LEWIS... as he gives both barrels to the youth of today and calls out 'childish' Daley
6 months, 4 weeks ago

'If people say I was on drugs I get it, but I was better than anyone else,' says outspoken Athletics legend CARL LEWIS... as he gives both barrels to the youth of today and calls out 'childish' Daley

Daily Mail  

Forty years after he announced himself as the fastest man on the planet, Carl Lewis still shows no signs of slowing down. ‘If I had lost then the story was over - and I had three events to go.’ Lewis won four gold medals in the 100metres, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump in LA Lewis is one of only …

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IWF World Youth Championships 2024: Bedabrat Bharali wins gold in men’s 73kg
6 months, 4 weeks ago

IWF World Youth Championships 2024: Bedabrat Bharali wins gold in men’s 73kg

The Hindu  

Bedabrat Bharali became the first Indian male lifter to win a gold medal in the World youth championships in Lima, Peru, on Friday. It was the first time in the tournament’s history that a gold medal was pocketed by an Indian male weightlifter with the previous best performance dating back to 2016 when Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Muthupandi Raja won silver …

Medal Bharali Wins Youth World
BFI to decide future plan of action after no Paris Olympics quota by male boxers at Asian Games
1 year, 1 month ago

BFI to decide future plan of action after no Paris Olympics quota by male boxers at Asian Games

The Hindu  

After a bittersweet Asian Games campaign that resulted in four Olympic quotas but none in the men’s section, the Boxing Federation of India will decide the plan of action next week with only two more Paris Games qualifiers left. With the next Olympic qualifier -- the World Qualification Tournament slated to take place in Busto Arzizio, Italy from February 29 …

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Already breaking Usain Bolt's youth records, teen sprinter Erriyon Knighton on fast track to success
1 year, 4 months ago

Already breaking Usain Bolt's youth records, teen sprinter Erriyon Knighton on fast track to success

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s only a matter of time” before the record …

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Pictures of the week: Edinburgh Fringe, a mass confessional and sports
1 year, 4 months ago

Pictures of the week: Edinburgh Fringe, a mass confessional and sports

The Independent  

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KCR emphasises on training youth to lead India
1 year, 6 months ago

KCR emphasises on training youth to lead India

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Monday stressed the need to develop a more effective leadership “in tune with the aspiration of the people of the country”, while laying a marked emphasis on youth development. The Chief Minister said that to make future leaders, youngsters must be educated and trained in political, social, economic, cultural and …

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AP: Action plan for tobacco free' youth as part of World No Tobacco Day
1 year, 6 months ago

AP: Action plan for tobacco free' youth as part of World No Tobacco Day

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has formulated an action plan for a 60-day campaign under the banner of ‘Tobacco-Free Youth’. The thrust of the campaign is to enhance compliance with the ‘Tobacco Free Educational Institutions ’ endeavour as also enhance enforcement of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Prohibition Act. This would be a part of the Tobacco Free Villages campaign marking …

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Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck | Monarch with a mission
1 year, 8 months ago

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck | Monarch with a mission

The Hindu  

On a cold but sunny day last December, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the fifth King of the current line of Dragon Kings, stepped up onto the stage at Thimphu’s Changlimithang stadium to address the nation, the first such public address since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the plans, powering his ‘Desuung’ programme for youth volunteers, a …

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Sportstar’s first-ever National Sports Conclave to be held on March 27
1 year, 8 months ago

Sportstar’s first-ever National Sports Conclave to be held on March 27

The Hindu  

Sportstar will host the first-ever National Sports Conclave on Monday in Delhi where a host of speakers will discuss key issues pertaining to the sports ecosystem in the country. Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, will deliver the keynote address on ‘Khelo India – Achieving excellence in sports’. The full­-day conclave will have …

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Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India's challenge at Women's World Boxing Championship
1 year, 9 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India's challenge at Women's World Boxing Championship

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead India’s challenge at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023 in Delhi. Preeti won bronze at the 2022 Asian Championships, while Sanamcha is the 2021 Youth world champion and recently became the national champion in her category. Youth world champions Sakshi Chaudhary and Shashi …

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National Games: Sumit Kundu enters semifinals, national champion Anjali Tushir bows out
2 years, 2 months ago

National Games: Sumit Kundu enters semifinals, national champion Anjali Tushir bows out

The Hindu  

Thailand Open gold medallist Sumit Kundu’s show of power tamed South Asian Games gold medallist Ankit Khatana in a men’s 75kg quarterfinal bout at the boxing arena of the National Games here on Monday. National champion Sachin Kumar quelled a strong challenge from taller Punjab youngster Kartik to post a 5-0 win in an 80kg bout. Despite running high fever, …

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BYJU’s Young Athlete: Esha Singh prioritises workload management in August
2 years, 3 months ago

BYJU’s Young Athlete: Esha Singh prioritises workload management in August

The Hindu  

Pistol prodigy Esha Singh, adjudged the BYJU’s ‘Young Athlete of the Year ‘ at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2022 on March 19, was presented with a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh and a Casio G-Shock watch. Sportstar will track the progress of the BYJU’s Young Athletes – Esha and Nihal Sarin, throughout the year. In the senior women’s 25m …

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Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nandini Ends With Bronze After Semifinal Loss
2 years, 9 months ago

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nandini Ends With Bronze After Semifinal Loss

News 18  

Indian boxer Nandini ended with a bronze medal in the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria after going down to former world champion Lazzat Kungeibayeva of Kazakhstan in the semifinals. Former youth world champion Nikhat Zareen and Nitu are the only Indians left in the fray after they advanced to the finals of their respective weight categories. While Zareen …

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National Youth Day 2022: History, significance and Swami Vivekananda's influence
2 years, 11 months ago

National Youth Day 2022: History, significance and Swami Vivekananda's influence

Hindustan Times  

The birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is celebrated across India as National Youth Day, to honour one of the greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders. National Youth Day is celebrated on Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary. History of National Youth Day The decision to celebrate Vivekananda’s birthday as National Youth Day was taken in 1984, and it was first marked on January …

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Boxing: Youth on the right path
3 years, 2 months ago

Boxing: Youth on the right path

The Hindu  

With the Indian male boxers returning empty-handed from the Tokyo Olympics, the National boxing championships held at the Inspire Institute of Sports in Vijaynagar assumed significance as it provided the Boxing Federation of India a platform to spot young talent. World youth champion Sachin, Khelo India champion Rohit Mor, Lakshya, 71kg champion and ‘Best promising boxer’ Nishant Dev, 75kg champion …

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Its relevance at stake, UN reaches toward a new generation
3 years, 2 months ago

Its relevance at stake, UN reaches toward a new generation

Associated Press  

At the United Nations this week, the pandemic-era rules of engagement for General Assembly week are strict. While the mega-popular BTS may croon that they don’t need “Permission to Dance,” the decision to allow the K-pop band to both give a serious speech to world leaders and film a sunny new music video at the U.N.’s distinctive headquarters was another …

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Hockey, youth system, sacrifice: The story of Belgium's remarkable rise
3 years, 4 months ago

Hockey, youth system, sacrifice: The story of Belgium's remarkable rise

The Hindu  

Belgium travelled to Tokyo Olympics as one of the favourites to win the men's hockey tournament – that's saying something for a side that was ranked 13th in the world in 2010 and 11th in 2011, well below the likes of Australia, Germany and the Netherlands. "I have to say it was pretty huge for the hockey world but not …

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Youth World Championships: Cadet Archers Make Clean Sweep in Compound Team Events
3 years, 4 months ago

Youth World Championships: Cadet Archers Make Clean Sweep in Compound Team Events

News 18  

India’s compound archers on Saturday achieved their best-ever show at the Youth World Championships with seven medals which include three gold, two silver and two bronze. Overall, Priya returned with two gold medals and an individual silver to become the first Indian compound archer to win three medals at any Youth World Championships. The top-seeded mixed pair of Priya and …

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