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Former India captain Dilip Tirkey elected Hockey India president
One of the most capped former players -- Tikey played a record 412 international matches in his career spanning more than 15 years as defender --, the 44-year-old great from Odisha represented India at the 1996 Atlanta, 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympic Games. The Hockey India elections process was scheduled to be completed by October 9, as per the deadline set by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Committee of Administrators (CoA) in August. Before Tirkey was elected president, Hockey India was under the jurisdiction of the CoA on the orders of the Delhi High Court because of an alleged violation of the National Sports Code. Tirkey thanked the CoA and its members following him becoming the president of the national sports federation, tweeting "Thanks @DrSYQuraishi (COA member) & @FIH_Hockey for conducting smooth elections of @TheHockeyIndia. I will ensure that Indian hockey reaches to new heights."
Kyle Lafferty axed from Northern Ireland squad over alleged sectarian comment
Kyle Lafferty has been axed from Northern Ireland’s squad for their Nations League fixtures against Kosovo and Greece after a video emerged which appeared to show the Kilmarnock striker using sectarian language.
Kyle Lafferty cut from Northern Ireland squad after making alleged sectarian comment
Kyle Lafferty has been axed from Northern Ireland's squad for their Nations League fixtures against Kosovo and Greece after a video emerged which appeared to show the Kilmarnock striker using sectarian language.
Queen Elizabeth II: 10 successful sportswomen honoured by the monarch
The world paid their respects on Monday as Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, was laid to rest.
Football rumours: Liverpool set sights on Matheus Nunes
Liverpool are reportedly set to turn their attention to the pursuit of Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes. The 24-year-old only joined Wolves a few weeks ago, but the Daily Mirror, citing Portuguese outlet UOL, says Liverpool bosses have identified Nunes as a potential option if they fail to acquire Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.
EU too severe on Greece over debt crisis, former Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker concedes
Greece is finally turning the page on its debt crisis, with the end to the system of Enhanced Surveillance, put in place to allow European institutions to keep an eye on the government's books.
Ryanair ditches flights to popular European airport due to ‘challenging’ fuel costs
Ryanair has temporarily cancelled its route to Zaventem Airport in Brussels. The budget airline made the decision due to high fuel costs and flight tax.