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Asian Games will be hockey qualifying event for 2024 Olympics, confirms FIH president

The Asian Games, which were to be held last year in the Chinese city of Hangzhou but postponed due to worsening COVID-19 situation in the country, is scheduled to be held in the Chinese city from September 23 to October 8.Tayyab, a Pakistan-born Macau citizen, is currently a member of the Hangzhou Asian Games Coordination Committee which is headed by former Indian Olympic Association secretary general and current Olympic Council of Asia acting chief Randhir Singh."Asian Games is on, 100 per cent on. I happen to be a senior member of the Hangzhou Asian Games Coordination Committee and I am continuing in that role," Tayyab said at a press conference ahead of the FIH Men's World Cup final here.

Caldas, Aikman in fray for head coach's position, Hockey India unlikely to consider Indian names

According to a HI source, the federation is in talks with two to three prospective foreign names after the position fell vacant following Australian Reid's resignation post joint ninth place finish."We expected the team to raise its performance after the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal win but it all went downhill. Reid has done a remarkable job and helped India win an Olympic medal but of late, the performance of the team dipped alarmingly," the source told PTI on conditions of anonymity."We are in talks with 2-3 candidates but rest assured we will bring the best who can take India to the next level."

Zelenskyy to address summit of 30 countries gathered to discuss Paris Olympics

As Ukraine pushes for Russian athletes to be barred from next year's Paris Olympics and threats of a boycott mount, officials from 30 countries were holding a summit Friday to discuss how to respond.

Japan Cup and Prince Abdullah bin Jaloy Cup highlights of weekend’s racing in Riyadh

RIYADH: King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Janadriyah is gearing up for the launch of the Prince Abdullah bin Jaloy Cup on Saturday, with four-year-old fillies set to take part for a prize of $80,000, organized by the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.

Blockbuster Durant to Suns deal tops busy NBA trade deadline

WASHINGTON: Kevin Durant’s blockbuster move from Brooklyn to Phoenix turned the Suns into a major title contender and sparked a flurry of NBA trade deadline deals Thursday by roster-boosting rivals.

Zelensky to address sports ministers over IOC’s Russia plan

LONDON: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected Friday to denounce the potential participation of Russian athletes at next year’s Paris Olympics, during a virtual summit of sports ministers chaired from London. Zelensky, who visited London on Wednesday, will make an opening address via video link, where he is set to repeat his opposition to the participation of the athletes in the wake of Russia’s invasion of his country, Britain’s Press Association reported.

Zelensky calls on partners to prevent Russian athletes from participating in Olympics

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called on partners to counter efforts to allow Russian athletes to participate in the Olympic Games.

Djibouti’s Hassan wins Beppu Oita Marathon in record time

TOKYO: Ibrahim Hassan of Djibouti won the 71st Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon for the first time on Sunday with a new record of 2:06:43.

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Asian Games will be hockey qualifying event for 2024 Olympics, confirms FIH president

Caldas, Aikman in fray for head coach's position, Hockey India unlikely to consider Indian names

Zelenskyy to address summit of 30 countries gathered to discuss Paris Olympics

Japan Cup and Prince Abdullah bin Jaloy Cup highlights of weekend’s racing in Riyadh

Blockbuster Durant to Suns deal tops busy NBA trade deadline

Zelensky to address sports ministers over IOC’s Russia plan

Zelensky calls on partners to prevent Russian athletes from participating in Olympics

Djibouti’s Hassan wins Beppu Oita Marathon in record time