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Goa To Host 37th National Games In October 2023, Confirms Indian Olympic Association

Goa will host the 37th edition of the National Games in October next year, the Indian Olympic Association confirmed on Saturday. The Goa state government has conveyed to the IOA its in-principal approval to host the next edition of the National Games. In a letter to Ajit Roy, Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs, Goa, IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta wrote: "IOA is pleased to note the whole-hearted support of the Government of Goa to host the 37th National Games in Goa in 2023, hence conveying IOA's approval to orgainse the 37th National Games in Goa.

India strength and conditioning coach feels camp in Perth will help players immensely ahead of T20 World Cup

India had their first training session here on Friday and will be playing two warm up games on October 10 and 13 before they travel to Brisbane for the ICC organised practice matches ahead of their World Cup opener against Pakistan in Melbourne on October 23. "The upcoming 8-10 days are very crucial for us leading into the World Cup and I can't thank the management and BCCI enough to get these 8 days because we always feel we are rushed into the big tournaments playing so much cricket as Indian team.

International Olympic Committee proposes 'appointed CEO' in place of elected Secretary General in IOA

International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed far-reaching changes to the constitution of the national sports apex body during a joint meeting in Switzerland last month. Representatives of the IOC, Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), IOA and Sports Ministry had a meeting in Lausanne on September 27, following a "final warning" by the international sports umbrella body to ban the national Olympic body if elections are not announced before the next IOC executive board meeting (December 5-7).

I am scoring runs, doing a lot of hard work, but not getting a chance: Prithvi Shaw

With the first-choice players in Australia to prepare for the T20 World Cup, many performers in domestic and India 'A' matches like Rajat Patidar, Sanju Samson apart from young players like Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad were picked too for the ODIs against South Africa. But Shaw, who hit two centuries while playing for West Zone in Duleep Trophy and smacked a 48-ball 77 against the visiting New Zealand 'A' team for India 'A' in one-day series, was not given a look-in for the 50-over matches against South Africa. "I was disappointed.

IOC Proposes 'Appointed CEO' In Place Of Elected Secretary General In IOA

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) may have an "appointed CEO" instead of an elected Secretary General after the December elections as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed far-reaching changes to the constitution of the national sports apex body during a joint meeting in Switzerland last month. Representatives of the IOC, Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), IOA and Sports Ministry had a meeting in Lausanne on September 27, following a "final warning" by the international sports umbrella body to ban the national Olympic body if elections are not announced before the next IOC executive board meeting (December 5-7).

"Always Feel We Are Rushed Into Big Tournaments": India Strength And Conditioning Coach Soham Desai

India's strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai feels the team is often "rushed" into big tournaments and the ongoing preparatory camp ahead of the T20 World Cup will give the players much needed time to unwind as well as work on their specific skills to deal with Australian conditions. India had their first training session here on Friday and will be playing two warm up games on October 10 and 13 before they travel to Brisbane for the ICC organised practice matches ahead of their World Cup opener against Pakistan in Melbourne on October 23.

"Need To Preserve Him": Former Captain's Warning To Pakistan About Star Pacer

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels star pacer Shaheen Afridi should not play the upcoming T20 World Cup if he is not a 100 per cent fit to take part in the mega event in Australia. Shaheen, who is out of the action due to a knee injury, is currently in London for his rehabilitation. It is not known as to whether Shaheen will take part at the showpiece event in Australia. However, Butt suggested that the World Cups will come and go, but it's important to preserve Shaheen, in order to prolong his career.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Asia Cup, Live Updates: Harmanpreet And Co Look To Return To Winning Ways

India vs Bangladesh, Women's Asia Cup, Live Score Updates: Team India will be facing off against Bangladesh in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup on Saturday. The side would look to brush aside the defeat against Pakistan and would look to return to winning ways. On Friday, the side stumbled to a disappointing loss and the experimentation with the batting order costed them dearly. India are currently at the top spot in the points table with three wins in four games while Bangladesh are at the third spot with two wins in three games. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Goa To Host 37th National Games In October 2023, Confirms Indian Olympic Association

India strength and conditioning coach feels camp in Perth will help players immensely ahead of T20 World Cup

International Olympic Committee proposes 'appointed CEO' in place of elected Secretary General in IOA

I am scoring runs, doing a lot of hard work, but not getting a chance: Prithvi Shaw

IOC Proposes 'Appointed CEO' In Place Of Elected Secretary General In IOA

"Always Feel We Are Rushed Into Big Tournaments": India Strength And Conditioning Coach Soham Desai

"Need To Preserve Him": Former Captain's Warning To Pakistan About Star Pacer

India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Asia Cup, Live Updates: Harmanpreet And Co Look To Return To Winning Ways