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"Want To Change Colour": Olympics Bronze Medalist Swapnil Kusale Makes Vow For LA 2028

Paris Olympics bronze-winning rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale on Friday said he aspires to change the colour of his medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and credited his coach Deepali Deshpande for his success. While Swapnil won the Arjuna Award here on Friday, his coach Deshpande was conferred the Droncharya Award. "It's a special day for me because my coach Deepali Deshpande also won the Dronacharya Award, and I would like to thank my family and all my well wishers," he said.

Billion pound contract at under-fire Forest Bank prison extended by Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice has confirmed it has extended Sodexo's contract to run under-fire Forest Bank prison in Salford.

Rangers' Jake Burger to wear No. 21 for daughter with Down syndrome - ESPN

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has special significance for the first baseman's family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome.

Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year - ESPN

Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has been voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, capping off a year that saw her win an Olympic gold medal and retire from international soccer.

Boise State star Ashton Jeanty becomes underwear model with new partnership

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty talks to Fox News Digital about his partnership with SAXX underwear.

Credit Goes To My Team, Family Members: Harmanpreet Singh On Being Conferred Khel Ratna

After being felicitated with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Friday said that all the credit goes to his team and family members. Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar were awarded the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by the President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday. Harmanpreet Singh had been part of the Tokyo Olympics where India had won the Hockey bronze. He has also been nominated for FIH Player of the Year. Under his leadership, the India team won a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics.

Ospreys snatch stunning late win against Pau on memorable day

The Ospreys secured a home tie in last 16 of the Challenge Cup as they earned a dramatic 31-28 victory over Pau in France.

British Gas, Ovo, Octopus and other energy firms ranked from best to worst

Octopus Energy, Utility Warehouse and 100Green have been named as Which?Recommended Providers in the consumer champion's annual energy firm survey. Meanwhile, some of the biggest firms, including British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo Energy, found themselves at the bottom of the rankings.

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"Want To Change Colour": Olympics Bronze Medalist Swapnil Kusale Makes Vow For LA 2028

Billion pound contract at under-fire Forest Bank prison extended by Ministry of Justice

Rangers' Jake Burger to wear No. 21 for daughter with Down syndrome - ESPN

Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year - ESPN

Boise State star Ashton Jeanty becomes underwear model with new partnership

Credit Goes To My Team, Family Members: Harmanpreet Singh On Being Conferred Khel Ratna

Ospreys snatch stunning late win against Pau on memorable day

British Gas, Ovo, Octopus and other energy firms ranked from best to worst