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CoA files contempt petition against Praful Patel, pleads to bar him from football-related activities

Praful Patel for "interfering with the proceedings" of the Supreme Court which last week ordered elections to the national federation. In the contempt petition, the CoA said Patel "conducted a meeting of the 35 Intervening Member Associations (state associations of the AIFF) with the express purpose of interfering with the proceedings of this Hon'ble Court..." The petition also attached transcripts of the said meeting, which was conducted over Zoom at 11 am on August 8.

Badminton: Amid a tough 2022, world champion Loh Kean Yew is in search of his ‘better self’

SINGAPORE: Just a year ago, Loh Kean Yew was ranked 40th in the world.

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult opts out of central contract

New Zealand's premier fast bowler Trent Boult will have a "significantly reduced" role with the national team after he asked to be released from his central contract, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday.

"Can't Leave Them Out To Be Barbecued": Saba Karim On Young India Pacer's Asia Cup Selection

India announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup tournament, to be played in the UAE from August 27, and the fast bowling department has a few young faces in the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh have both been included in the squad.

Star Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's Birthday Celebration Post Goes Viral. See Pics

Mirabai Chanu gave India a great start at the Commonwealth Games 2022 by winning the country's first gold medal in the mega event. Chanu lifted a total of 201 kg to win the yellow metal in women's 49kg weightlifting event. Chanu, who had won the gold medal at the 2018 CWG in Gold Coast in Australia, was miles ahead of the competition as she picked up 88kg in snatch and 113 kg in clean and jerk. Due to her excellent performance in the snatch round, which saw her set the new Commonwealth record, Mirabai needed to just complete her first attempt in the clean and jerk round and she did it with aplomb, lifting 105kg.

"Would Be A Concern": Jayawardene On KL Rahul's Lack Of Game Time Ahead Of Asia Cup

Star India batter Virat Kohli is a quality player and has all the tools needed to come out of his prolonged dip in form, said former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene. Kohli and a fit-again KL Rahul on Monday returned to a 15-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27 to September 11.

ICC T20I Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav stays No. 2, Shreyas Iyer moves up

Suryakumar Yadav held on to his second position while compatriot Shreyas Iyer moved up six places to 19th in the latest ICC T20I rankings released on Wednesday. Yadav is the best-placed Indian with 805 points in the batting list headed by Pakistan's Babar Azam.

National Javelin Day recap: A reminder of how Neeraj Chopra has inspired countless young athletes

On August 7 this year, on the first anniversary of Neeraj's historic gold medal finish at the Japan National Stadium when he sealed the deal with a majestic throw of 87.58m, the first National Javelin Day was celebrated in the country. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) had earlier announced that from now on August 7 will be commemorated as National Javelin Day. According to AFI President Adille J Sumariwalla, this step has been taken to promote the sport at the grassroots level to encourage more and more kids to take up javelin, with Neeraj as their shining idol. As many as 32 State and Union Territory units affiliated to the AFI organised Javelin competitions on August 7. The competitions were held in various categories like, U-14, U-16, U-18, U-20 and Men's. The U-14 category of the Delhi State competition was won by 13-year-old Taksh Lohiya.

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CoA files contempt petition against Praful Patel, pleads to bar him from football-related activities

Badminton: Amid a tough 2022, world champion Loh Kean Yew is in search of his ‘better self’

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult opts out of central contract

"Can't Leave Them Out To Be Barbecued": Saba Karim On Young India Pacer's Asia Cup Selection

Star Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's Birthday Celebration Post Goes Viral. See Pics

"Would Be A Concern": Jayawardene On KL Rahul's Lack Of Game Time Ahead Of Asia Cup

ICC T20I Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav stays No. 2, Shreyas Iyer moves up

National Javelin Day recap: A reminder of how Neeraj Chopra has inspired countless young athletes