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Supreme Court To Hear Appeal Of IOA Against Delhi High Court Order

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear during the day itself the appeal of the Indian Olympic Association challenging the Delhi High Court direction for setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) to take over the affairs of the sports body. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the appointment of the CoA may lead to the Association's suspension by the International Olympic Committee as it happened in the case of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently.

Kabaddi Builds Bridges Across Cultures In Hong Kong

Overlooked by high-rises on the outskirts of Hong Kong, a group of students practise body-slam tackles and vicious ankle-wrenches at weekly training for an unlikely sport: the ancient Indian game of kabaddi. Though its professional league has a huge following in India and surrounding nations, kabaddi -- a highly physical game where the object is to tag the rival team, often by brute force -- is relatively unknown outside the region.

Jemimah Rodrigues out of The Hundred with wrist injury, Gaby Lewis replaces her

Rodrigues was a part of the Northern Superchargers side. "Northern Superchargers batter Jemimah Rodrigues has unfortunately been forced to end her season in The Hundred due to injury," the tournament's official website said. Rodrigues, who was part of India's silver medal-winning side at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, had earlier injured her wrist during a league stage match against Barbados at the quadrennial event.

AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments

FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to allow Indian clubs -- Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan -- compete in the tournaments as scheduled despite the ban on AIFF. With FIFA suspending the All India Football Federation (AIFF) late on Monday, there was chaos as Gokulam Kerala women's team had already reached Uzbekistan to participate in their second AFC Women's Club Championship.

Jemimah Rodrigues Ruled Out Of The Hundred With Injury

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the ongoing season of The Hundred after she picked up an injury. "Northern Superchargers batter Jemimah Rodrigues has unfortunately been forced to end her season in The Hundred due to injury," read a statement on the official website of the tournament. Gaby Lewis from the Republic of Ireland has been roped in as her replacement. Rodrigues played two matches for the Northern Superchargers and scored a half-century in the first game against Oval Invincibles.

Heather Knight ruled out of India series and WBBL after hip surgery

Heather Knight will miss England’s white-ball series with India next month and the Big Bash League this winter following surgery on her hip.

Bhaichung Bhutia Files Nomination For AIFF President's Post

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections even as former player Kalyan Chaubey has emerged as the front runner in the race for the top job. Former captain Bhutia was proposed by his onetime national teammate Deepak Mondal and seconded by Madhu Kumari. Kumari is part of the electoral college as an 'eminent' player.

"Axar Patel Is Still In The Shadow Of Ravindra Jadeja": Former India Cricketer

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra heaped praise on all-rounder Axar Patel for his performance in the side's first ODI of the three-match series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. India defeated Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the match on Thursday that saw Axar returning figures of 3 for 24 in 7.3 overs. However, Chopra added that Axar is still in the shadow of Ravindra Jadeja and that he would not be getting a chance as long as Jadeja is fit and available to play.

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Supreme Court To Hear Appeal Of IOA Against Delhi High Court Order

Kabaddi Builds Bridges Across Cultures In Hong Kong

Jemimah Rodrigues out of The Hundred with wrist injury, Gaby Lewis replaces her

AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments

Jemimah Rodrigues Ruled Out Of The Hundred With Injury

Heather Knight ruled out of India series and WBBL after hip surgery

Bhaichung Bhutia Files Nomination For AIFF President's Post

"Axar Patel Is Still In The Shadow Of Ravindra Jadeja": Former India Cricketer