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Seema Punia Says CWG 2022 Her Last, But Sets Sights On Paris Olympics

A medal-less campaign for the first time in five straight Commonwealth Games appearances since 2006, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia on Wednesday admitted that the Birmingham edition will be her last CWG but insisted that her career is not yet over. The 39-year-old Punia, the most decorated track and field athlete in the Commonwealth Games, will return home empty-handed for the first time since her silver medal-winning feat in the 2006 edition in Melbourne as she finished fifth on Tuesday night.

Fantasy Premier League 2022/23: Injured players and doubts for FPL Gameweek 1

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Preston North End ready to turn to ex-Liverpool man in pursuit of Hull City win

Hull City will be hoping to continue their winning start in the Championship when they travel to Deepdale to take on Preston North End this Saturday. The Tigers came from a goal behind to beat Bristol City at the MKM Stadium on the opening day, with both goals coming from summer recruits Ozan Tufan and Jean Michael Seri to ensure a winning start to the campaign.

It's my last CWG, but not retiring yet, says discus thrower Seema Punia

Commonwealth Games appearances since 2006, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia on Wednesday admitted that the Birmingham edition will be her last CWG but insisted that her career is not yet over. The 39-year-old Punia, the most decorated track and field athlete in the Commonwealth Games, will return home empty-handed for the first time since her silver medal-winning feat in the 2006 edition in Melbourne as she finished fifth on Tuesday night. She could only produce a best throw of 55.92m which she came up in her second attempt but that was not enough for a podium finish.

National Anti-Doping Bill Introduced In Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up a bill that seeks to provide an independent mechanism for anti-doping adjudication and legal sanctity to anti-doping agencies. The National Anti-Doping Bill, which was passed by Lok Sabha last week, seeks to provide a statutory framework in the form of legislation for the prohibition of doping in sports in the country. Introducing the bill for discussion and passage in the Upper House, Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said it intends to accomplish building institutional capabilities in anti-doping, enable the hosting of major sporting events, protect rights of all sportspersons, ensure time-bound justice to athletes and enhance cooperation among agencies in fighting doping in sports.

"Yet To Open Our Eyes To Doping In The Country": PT Usha In Rajya Sabha

Legendary athlete PT Usha on Wednesday batted for bringing all competitions under National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and sought more focus on the field of sports medicine and science to help players recover from injuries. In her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha, Usha, who was participating in the discussion on the National Anti-Doping Bill, said the country ranks third in the number of individuals who tested positive for steroids and were punished for doping.

Charitable Foundation "The Future for Children" together with the NOC of Ukraine in Kyiv region joined the Hostomel Taekwondo Cup

On July 31, in the city of Hostomel, the Taekwondo Cup "Indestructible Dream" was held among young athletes of the Kyiv region. The event was organized by the Kyiv region branch of the National Olympic Committee with the support of the Charitable Foundation "The Future for Children".

Katarina Johnson-Thompson retains heptathlon lead with two events remaining

Katarina Johnson-Thompson holds onto a slim lead as she tries to retain her Commonwealth Games heptathlon title.

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Seema Punia Says CWG 2022 Her Last, But Sets Sights On Paris Olympics

Fantasy Premier League 2022/23: Injured players and doubts for FPL Gameweek 1

Preston North End ready to turn to ex-Liverpool man in pursuit of Hull City win

It's my last CWG, but not retiring yet, says discus thrower Seema Punia

National Anti-Doping Bill Introduced In Rajya Sabha

"Yet To Open Our Eyes To Doping In The Country": PT Usha In Rajya Sabha

Charitable Foundation "The Future for Children" together with the NOC of Ukraine in Kyiv region joined the Hostomel Taekwondo Cup

Katarina Johnson-Thompson retains heptathlon lead with two events remaining