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Double-Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker's Grandmother, Uncle Die In Road Accident

Paris Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker's maternal grandmother and maternal uncle died in a road accident in Bhiwani, Haryana on Sunday, police said. The accident occurred on Mahendragarh bypass road in Charkhi Dadri area when a car hit their scooty, officials said. The two died on the spot and the car driver fled from the spot after the accident, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Suresh Kumar said. He said that the victims have been identified as Manu Bhaker's grandmother Savitri Devi (70) and maternal uncle Yudhveer (50), who worked as a driver in Haryana roadways.

"Inspired Countless Athletes": Paralympics Medalist, Who Lost A Leg, Hailed By Nagaland Chief Minister

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday congratulated Hokato Sema on receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award for his Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2024. Indian Paralympic medallist Hokato Hotozhe Sema was awarded the Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Taking to X, Neiphiu Rio said that Hokato Sema's dedication and achievements have inspired countless aspiring athletes.

Notre Dame AD thinks there's a chance for seeding tweak in CFP

Notre Dame's athletic director said "I think there's a chance" for tweaks to the way the College Football Playoff awards byes next year — an issue that will be discussed this weekend but would need unanimous approval from the 10 conferences and the Fighting Irish.

On Winning Arjuna Award, Paralympics Gold Medalist Navdeep Singh Makes Special Dedication

After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Paralympic gold medalist Navdeep Singh on Friday dedicated the award to his family and coach. Navdeep was awarded the Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Navdeep Singh said that he is feeling very happy after receiving the award from President Murmu.

"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.

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Double-Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker's Grandmother, Uncle Die In Road Accident

"Inspired Countless Athletes": Paralympics Medalist, Who Lost A Leg, Hailed By Nagaland Chief Minister

Notre Dame AD thinks there's a chance for seeding tweak in CFP

On Winning Arjuna Award, Paralympics Gold Medalist Navdeep Singh Makes Special Dedication

"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