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IOA writes to states and NSFs to ensure participation of top athletes in National Games

Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar will play hosts to the National Games being held after a gap of seven years since 2015, while the track cycling event will be held in New Delhi. "To ensure the esteemed significance of the National Games, participation of all eligible eminent athletes who have taken part/won medals in the International Games and Championships are necessary to compete in the 36th National Games," the IOA said in a letter to all the NSFs and state Olympic associations.

Salisu finally set to play for Ghana in World Cup warm-up matches

Nicaragua. Salisu, 23, is yet to win a cap for his country after turning down previous call-ups in order to concentrate on his career with his Premier League club but met with Ghana Football Association officials this year over his availability for the World Cup finals in Qatar.

US Open: Frances Tiafoe ‘lost it’ after LeBron James tweet, thinks a ‘Big 12’ will emerge after Big 3 retire

Frances Tiafoe admitted he was “losing it” in the locker room after LeBron James congratulated him for beating Rafael Nadal at the US Open. A stunning performance from Tiafoe saw the 24-year-old American knock the 22-time Grand Slam champion out in the fourth round with a 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ad With Marin Cilic also out, a maiden Grand Slam winner in the men's event is guaranteed, and Tiafoe now faces Andrey Rublev for a place in the semi-finals.

Dropped by Man United, Maguire becomes an issue for England

Harry Maguire has been dropped by Manchester United despite being its club captain and the most expensive defender in soccer history.

GMP chief says it's a question of 'when not if' force comes out of special measures

Greater Manchester Police's Chief Constable has said it's a question of 'when, rather than if' the troubled force comes out of special measures. Stephen Watson said GMP had made 'tangible progress' since he took the top job last year, adding he was 'really confident' the force would be upgraded at its next assessment.

Delivery driver who threw tantrum and tried to kick police officers after arrest says he hit woman after she 'glassed' him

A man who repeatedly hit a woman in the face told a court he reacted after she threw a beer glass which cut him below his eye. Ainsley White, who was not represented in court, showed the judge a photograph of his face he had taken after the incident.

Sheffield Wednesday & Ipswich Town promotion verdicts given as Bolton Wanderers prediction made

Bolton Wanderers sit just a point from the play-offs after a sold start to the new League One campaign.

Salisu finally set to play for Ghana in World Cup warm-up

ACCRA : Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu could make his first international appearance while newcomers Tariq Lamptey and Inaki Williams were also named in Ghana's 29-man squad for this month's World Cup warm-up matches against Brazil and Nicaragua.

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IOA writes to states and NSFs to ensure participation of top athletes in National Games

Salisu finally set to play for Ghana in World Cup warm-up matches

US Open: Frances Tiafoe ‘lost it’ after LeBron James tweet, thinks a ‘Big 12’ will emerge after Big 3 retire

Dropped by Man United, Maguire becomes an issue for England

GMP chief says it's a question of 'when not if' force comes out of special measures

Delivery driver who threw tantrum and tried to kick police officers after arrest says he hit woman after she 'glassed' him

Sheffield Wednesday & Ipswich Town promotion verdicts given as Bolton Wanderers prediction made

Salisu finally set to play for Ghana in World Cup warm-up