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Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country's second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said going forward no senior team player will be given the number 16 jersey although it will remain in circulation at the junior level. While lauding the veteran's contribution to the game, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said Sreejesh has earned the right to be considered the "God of Modern Indian Hockey".

Sports enthusiasts seek forensic probe into Team Nigeria’s poor performance

Some Sports stakeholders in the country have called for a forensic probe into the poor performance of Team Nigeria at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Branded "Kangana Ranaut Of Sports" For Neeraj Chopra Comment, Saina Nehwal Hits Back

India's badminton star Saina Nehwal found herself becoming a topic of social media chatter over certain comments made by her during a podcast. Saina made an honest admission during the interview, saying didn't know that Javelin Throw was a part of Olympic Games until India's Neeraj Chopra bagged a gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021. The comment by Saina, though made out of honesty, saw her getting trolled on social media, with references like 'Kangana Ranaut of sports' also made.

‘Yet to succeed’: Malaysia sports minister apologises for zero gold medals at Paris Olympics

SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has apologised to her countrymen for the failure of the country’s athletes to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris, even as a former minister acknowledged that the results were “average”.

Tennessee Finds Unique Way To Sell Neyland Stadium Branding Rights Without Changing The Iconic Name

The Tennessee athletic department has found a unique way to raise money for a different-looking future in collegiate sports, with revenue sharing on the horizon. In what could turn out to be one of the biggest deals when it comes to sponsorship, the school has struck a 20-year deal with Pilot travel center for branding rights to Neyland Stadium.

PKR 150 Million Cash, Endowment Fund Of 1 Billion: Pakistan PM Honours Arshad Nadeem

Rewards continue to rain for Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem who made history in the Paris Olympic Games 2024, clinching the first-ever gold medal for his country in individual sports. Since Arshad has returned to Pakistan, rewards in both cash and kind have been pouring in. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a cash prize of PKR 150 million (approx. INR 4.5 crore) and a civil award for Pakistani javelin hero Arshad.

Erik ten Hag is about to do something at Man United he's done twice before - but he doesn't want to

If Manchester United's supporters are anticipating a flying start against Fulham on Friday night, recent history shows they should not get too carried away.

'Around The Horn' - ESPN's DEI Show - Forgot What Diversity Actually Means | Zaksheske

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Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Sports enthusiasts seek forensic probe into Team Nigeria’s poor performance

Branded "Kangana Ranaut Of Sports" For Neeraj Chopra Comment, Saina Nehwal Hits Back

‘Yet to succeed’: Malaysia sports minister apologises for zero gold medals at Paris Olympics

Tennessee Finds Unique Way To Sell Neyland Stadium Branding Rights Without Changing The Iconic Name

PKR 150 Million Cash, Endowment Fund Of 1 Billion: Pakistan PM Honours Arshad Nadeem

Erik ten Hag is about to do something at Man United he's done twice before - but he doesn't want to

'Around The Horn' - ESPN's DEI Show - Forgot What Diversity Actually Means | Zaksheske