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"I Feel Emotional": PM Narenda Modi Writes To Neeraj Chopra's Mother. Here Is The 'Culinary' Reason
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrote a letter to Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra's mother Saroj Devi, thanking her for cooking delicious 'choorma' (a popular delicacy from Haryana and Rajasthan), for him. Earlier this year in January, PM Modi had asked Neeraj to bring homemade 'choorma' for him. Responding to the PM's request, Neeraj's mother Saroj had promised to cook and sent special 'choorma' for him. On Tuesday, PM Modi met Neeraj during the Jamaican Prime Minister's visit to India. During the meet, PM Modi got the chance to taste the delicious 'choorma'.
Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup In India To Be Held Next Year
The first edition of the Kho Kho World Cup will be held in India next year and will feature 16 men's and women's teams from 24 countries and six continents. Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) made the announcement on Wednesday. "Kho Kho has its roots in India and this World Cup will highlight the rich cultural heritage and competitive spirit of the sport. Today, the sport that started in the mud and has gone to the mat now has a global presence with 54 countries playing the sport across the world," KKFI said.
Manchester Christmas Markets named third best in the UK
Manchester’s Christmas Markets have been named the third best in the UK in a new study. It was beaten by Brimingham, which bagged the number one spot, and Edinburgh, which came in second place.
Kosovo fined for fan misconduct in 3-0 defeat by Romania
The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) has been fined a total of 61,000 euros ($67,502) by UEFA for incidents at their Nations League match with Romania last month, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
Chaos grips Italy's rail network after Rome's main stations come to a standstill
Train commuters in Italy are facing a nightmare day after Rome's two largest train stations came to a standstill.
India Add Five More Gold Medals In ISSF Junior World Championship
Divanshi and Mukesh Nelavalli clinched gold medals in their respective women's and men's 25m pistol as India added another five gold medals on day four of the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru. The added haul took India's overall tally to 14 with the country's shooters claiming 10 gold, one silver and three bronze medals so far in the competition. USA (10) and Italy (8) are placed second and third respectively. Divanshi shot a score of 35 to pip Italian Cristina Magnani by two points in the final as France's Heloise Fourre was third.
Enoh promises better days as Dogara calls for patience, unity
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has called on sportsmen and enthusiasts to remain steadfast in the pursuit of excellence, saying that the country is on the verge of reclaiming its position among the top nations in the sector.