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Mary Kom cites personal reason in stepping down as Chef-de-Mission

Mary Kom cites personal reason in stepping down as Chef-de-Mission

New Delhi, Apr 12 (UNI) Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on Friday acknowledged the receipt of a letter from MC Mary Kom asking to be relieved from her position as Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
“We are sad that Olympic medal winning boxer and Chairperson of the IOA Athletes Commission Mary Kom has stepped down citing personal reasons. We respect her decision and her privacy,” Usha said.
“I shall make the appropriate consultations and soon make an announcement about the replacement for Mary Kom,” she said.

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World bodies spearheading efforts to include Gatka in Asian Games: Grewal

01 May 2024 | 9:15 PM

Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) Gatka, the ancient Indian martial art, is steadily making strides towards getting recognition on the global stage, with concerted efforts by international bodies - the World Gatka Federation (WGF) and the Asian Gatka Federation said WGF President Harjeet Singh Grewal.here on Wednesday Addressing a press conference here, Grewal while highlighting the aspirations of Gatka practitioners and enthusiasts worldwide, revealed the persistent endeavor to secure inclusion of Gatka in prestigious sporting events like the Asian Games and, ultimately, the Olympics.

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PBKS wins toss, to bowl first against CSK

PBKS wins toss, to bowl first against CSK

01 May 2024 | 7:24 PM

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and decided to
bowl first in the IPL match against home favourites and five-time winners Chennai
Super Kings (CSK) at the packed holiday crowd at Chepauk Stadium here on
Wednesday night.

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SRMIST presents Rs 25 lakh to Sailor Nethra Kumanan

01 May 2024 | 5:35 PM

Chennai, May 1 (UNI) Sailor Nethra Kumanan, who has qualified for her second
successive Olympics, was presented Rs 25 lakh by SRM Institute of Science and
Technology (SRMIST).

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Estudiantes beats Boca Juniors on penalties to reach Argentina's Primera Division final

01 May 2024 | 3:32 PM

Buenos Aires, May 1 (UNI Uruguayan forward Mauro Mendez converted the decisive spot kick as Estudiantes advanced to the final of Argentina's Primera Division on Tuesday by beating Boca Juniors on penalties.

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Real Madrid clinches draw at Bayern in Champions League semis

01 May 2024 | 3:16 PM

Berlin, May 1 (UNI) Vinicius Junior's brace and late equalizer helped Real Madrid secure a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals on Tuesday.

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