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National Rifle Association Of India Announces First Ever Shooting League

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Wednesday announced the sport's first ever franchise-based league in the country christened "Shooting League of India". The proposal, mooted by NRAI president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, has received approval from the national federation's governing body. A window for the same is being chalked out, post receiving approvals from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the sport's global governing body. The first edition of the league will be held in March. Deo said, "Shooting, particularly after the performance in the recent Paris Olympics has received a huge fillip in its popularity and we thought that this was the right moment to launch a league.

India vs Germany Live Telecast Hockey Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch

India vs Germany Hockey Live Streaming:After a decade-long hiatus, international hockey is set for a grand return to New Delhi as India take on Germany in a two-match Test series, scheduled to be played at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Both teams met earlier this year during the semi-finals at Paris Olympics, and India will be eager to avenge their narrow 3-2 loss. India and Germany clash promises to deliver intense and exciting hockey, as both teams share a fierce rivalry. Since 2013, the two sides have faced each other 19 times, with India winning eight matches and Germany coming out on top on seven occasions.

Revenge On Their Mind As India Take On Germany In Bilateral Hockey Series

Harmanpreet Singh's Indian hockey team will have to attend to some unfinished business from the Paris Olympic Games when they take on reigning World Cup winner Germany in a two-match bilateral series at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Germany had defeated India in a semifinal match in the Paris Olympics. India then defeated Spain in the third-place match to claim the bronze medal while Germany lost to the Netherlands in the final and had to settle for the silver medal.

India Lose 0-2 To Germany In First Hockey Test

Olympic bronze-medallists India wasted chances galore to lose 0-2 to world champions Germany in the first hockey Test of the two-match series in New Delhi on Wednesday. Germany, who are reigning Olympic silver-medallists, fielded a young team for the series. It lived up to the expectations, at least in the first match, with Henrik Mertgens (4th minute) and skipper Lukas Windfeder (30th minute) scoring the winning goals. There was great excitement surrounding the series as international hockey was returning to the national capital for the first time after 2014. The Major Dhyan Chand Stadium witnessed a good turnout but the fans had to return disappointed as home team's ever-reliable skipper and star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh endured a rare off day.

Mystics part ways with coach Eric Thibault, GM Mike Thibault - ESPN

A huge shake-up in the Washington Mystics organization was announced Wednesday, as the franchise said it has «mutually agreed to part ways» with general manager Mike Thibault and head coach Eric Thibault.

Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder awarded S$250,000 for historic bronze at Paris Olympics

SINGAPORE: There was a sizable cheque for Singapore kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder to add to a growing collection of awards and titles, after he received a S$250,000 (US$190,000) prize for his historic Olympic bronze at the Paris Olympics.

National Rifle Association Of India Announces First Ever Shooting League

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Wednesday announced the sport's first ever franchise-based league in the country christened "Shooting League of India". The proposal, mooted by NRAI president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, has received approval from the national federation's governing body. A window for the same is being chalked out, post receiving approvals from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the sport's global governing body. The first edition of the league will be held in March. Deo said, "Shooting, particularly after the performance in the recent Paris Olympics has received a huge fillip in its popularity and we thought that this was the right moment to launch a league.

India Eye Paris Revenge Against Germany In Test Series As International Hockey Returns To Delhi

International hockey will return to the capital after a 10-year gap when Olympic bronze-medallists India take on world champions Germany in a two-Test bilateral series starting in New Delhi on Wednesday, aiming to test some new faces and extract revenge for a recent heartbreak inflicted by the visitors. For the last 10 years, the capital's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, once considered the spiritual home of the game, has not hosted any international match.

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National Rifle Association Of India Announces First Ever Shooting League

India vs Germany Live Telecast Hockey Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch

Revenge On Their Mind As India Take On Germany In Bilateral Hockey Series

India Lose 0-2 To Germany In First Hockey Test

Mystics part ways with coach Eric Thibault, GM Mike Thibault - ESPN

Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder awarded S$250,000 for historic bronze at Paris Olympics

National Rifle Association Of India Announces First Ever Shooting League

India Eye Paris Revenge Against Germany In Test Series As International Hockey Returns To Delhi