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IOC announces appointment of three new directors

Geneva, Sep 10 (UNI) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially announced the appointment of three new directors for the presidential office, communication and human resources departments.
Jan Paterson was named Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of IOC President Kirsty Coventry, starting September 15.
James Pearce took up the role of Chief Communications Advisor to the IOC President on September 1. Julien Baehni will succeed Xavier Tissieres as Human Resources Director after a transition period lasting until March 2026.
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WFI bans Vinesh Phogat from domestic events till June 26

09 May 2026 | 10:32 PM

Chandigarh, May 9 (UNI) The Wrestling Federation of India has barred Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from participating in domestic competitions until June 26, citing alleged indiscipline and violation of anti-doping regulations.

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AP: DRM Cup Table Tennis Tournament-2026 begins in Visakhapatnam

09 May 2026 | 10:17 PM

Visakhapatnam, May 9 (UNI) The DRM Cup Table Tennis Tournament-2026 commenced at the Railway Indoor Stadium here today under the aegis of the East Coast Railway Sports Association.

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Asian Boxing U15 &U17 Championships 2026: Indian U-15 Girls reach 9 finals

09 May 2026 | 9:42 PM

Tashkent, May 9 (UNI) India’s U-15 girls delivered a commanding performance in the semifinals at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026, with nine boxers advancing to the finals following dominant displays in Tashkent.

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Debutant Awais turns pain into defiance as Pakistan claw back against BD

09 May 2026 | 9:24 PM

Dhaka, May 9 (UNI) From a vicious first-ball blow to the helmet to an unbeaten half-century that transformed the mood of the match, debutant Azan Awais scripted a stirring fightback as Pakistan clawed their way back into the opening Test against Bangladesh on Saturday.

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Only tomorrow matters: Bethell draws line under RCB’s back-to-back defeats

09 May 2026 | 8:56 PM

Raipur, May 9 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Jacob Bethell has said RCB’s focus ahead of their crucial IPL clash against Mumbai Indians is to remain mentally present “for the first ball” and quickly adapt to conditions in Raipur after suffering back-to-back defeats.

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