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Olympic flame for Paris 2024 Summer Games lit in Ancient Olympia

Ancient Olympia (Greece), Apr 16 (UNI) The Olympic flame that will be burning for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games started its journey after being ignited at the birthplace of the Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece on Tuesday during a traditional ceremony.

Actress Mary Mina, in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, lit the torch using a backup flame instead of a concave mirror due to cloudy skies before the 2,500-year-old Temple of Hera, a goddess in ancient Greek mythology.
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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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