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"Mental Conditioning Camp Will Help Team": Hockey Star Abhishek Ahead Of Paris Olympics

Indian men's hockey team forward Abhishek feels the mental conditioning camp the players underwent at renowned adventurer Mike Horn's base in Switzerland ahead of the Paris Olympics has helped them prepare for high-pressure situations. The Indian team has completed a three-day mental conditioning camp at Horn's base and are slated to play a few practice matches in the Netherlands before making their way to Paris Games.

Canada announced its Olympic team — here are some fun facts about the athletes

The Canadian Olympic Committee today unveiled its team of 338 athletes for the Paris Summer Games. That's fewer than the 371 named for the Tokyo Games three years ago, but still one of the country's largest Olympic delegations ever.

Tele'a double edges All Blacks past England 24-17 to win series

Wing Mark Tele'a scored two tries on Saturday as New Zealand squeezed past England 24-17 to win a hard-fought second Test in Auckland.

Ireland to face world champions New Zealand in WXV opener

Ireland will face world champions New Zealand in their first game of the WXV1 competition in Vancouver this September, with Scott Bemand's side also taking on hosts Canada and the USA.

All Blacks lock Tuipulotu rested for Fiji test in San Diego

New Zealand have called up uncapped lock Sam Darry for the Fiji test in San Diego on Friday, with Patrick Tuipulotu staying home to rest after the series win against England.

Harmanpreet Kaur Moves To 12th, Shafali Verma 15th In ICC T20 Rankings

India opener Shafali Verma on Tuesday moved to 15th place while her skipper Harmanpreet Kaur climbed to the 12th spot in the latest ICC T20 rankings, following their strong performances in the series against South Africa. Harmanpreet has moved up three places and now has 613 rating points while Shafali rose two rungs to share the 15th spot with New Zealand's Amelia Kerr and Danni Wyatt from England. The swashbuckling Smriti Mandhana continues to be the top-ranked Indian batter as she remained static on the fifth spot.

Former All Black Norm Hewitt dies from motor neurone disease

Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt, who had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, has died aged 55, New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.

Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies at 55

Former New Zealand hooker Norm Hewitt, whose fiery haka standoff with England's Richard Cockerill became a part of rugby folklore, died on Tuesday after a battle with motor neurone disease, his family said. He was 55.

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"Mental Conditioning Camp Will Help Team": Hockey Star Abhishek Ahead Of Paris Olympics

Canada announced its Olympic team — here are some fun facts about the athletes

Tele'a double edges All Blacks past England 24-17 to win series

Ireland to face world champions New Zealand in WXV opener

All Blacks lock Tuipulotu rested for Fiji test in San Diego

Harmanpreet Kaur Moves To 12th, Shafali Verma 15th In ICC T20 Rankings

Former All Black Norm Hewitt dies from motor neurone disease

Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies at 55