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TOISA 2021: Neeraj Chopra gets Sportsperson of the Year Award; Bishan Bedi given Lifetime Achievement

Not only Chopra and Sindhu, but other sporting stars – both present and former – of the country were having a ball at the 2021 TOISA. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu couldn’t stop herself from hoisting the emcee of the event when she was challenged whether she could pull off the stunt. Peals of laughter echoed in the hall following Chanu’s act. The start of the day was full of excitement and anticipation, as the cream of Indian sports gathered under one roof to celebrate the best of 2021.

Kellie Harrington marches on at Europeans in Montenegro

Kellie Harrington moved closer to a European Championships medal with victory over Turkey's Gizem Ozer in Montenegro.

Ali Weisz ends U.S. women’s rifle drought at world shooting championships

Olympic shooter Ali Weisz became the first American woman to win an individual world championship in a rifle event in 43 years.

U.S. women’s volleyball team takes fourth at world championship

The U.S. women’s volleyball team finished fourth at the world championship, one year after winning the program’s first Olympic title in Tokyo.

Canada to battle France for 5th place at wheelchair rugby worlds after beating New Zealand

Canada will play for a fifth-place finish at the wheelchair rugby world championship following a dominant second-half performance in Saturday's win over New Zealand.

‘I understand myself better’ – Brazil legend Ronaldo opens up on therapy and mental health struggles

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo has revealed that he has been in therapy for more than two years after being offered no help with his mental health during his playing days. The Brazilian was one of the greatest strikers ever to play the game and his honours list includes two World Cups, two Copa Americas and two Ballon d'Ors.

Fowler leads Zozo by one shot, eyes first Tour win since 2019

INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — Rickie Fowler shot a 4-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Zozo Championship, putting himself in position for his first PGA Tour win in 3 1/2 years.

SA Paralympic legend Van Dyk hopes to inspire at groundbreaking Cape Town Marathon

Decorated South African Paralympian Ernst van Dyk hopes that the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon can put wheelchair racing on the map.

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TOISA 2021: Neeraj Chopra gets Sportsperson of the Year Award; Bishan Bedi given Lifetime Achievement

Kellie Harrington marches on at Europeans in Montenegro

Ali Weisz ends U.S. women’s rifle drought at world shooting championships

U.S. women’s volleyball team takes fourth at world championship

Canada to battle France for 5th place at wheelchair rugby worlds after beating New Zealand

‘I understand myself better’ – Brazil legend Ronaldo opens up on therapy and mental health struggles

Fowler leads Zozo by one shot, eyes first Tour win since 2019

SA Paralympic legend Van Dyk hopes to inspire at groundbreaking Cape Town Marathon