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Netherlands Hockey Legend Taeke Taekema To Work With Indian Women Dragflickers

India has roped in Dutch legend Taeke Taekema to work with the national women's hockey team dragflickers on a short-term basis till the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Taekema had conducted a seven-day camp from February 10 to 16 ahead of India's FIH Pro League campaign in Bhubaneswar last month, where the hosts competed against England, Germany, Netherlands, and Spain. The seven-day camp was attended by the likes of Deepika, Manisha Chauhan, Sonam, and Annu, along with a few junior players.

In Lake Placid, a pair of athletes are sliding for Ukraine. They hope better days are ahead

The final race of the headfirst-sliding sport known as skeleton awaits Ukrainian skeleton athletes Vladyslav Heraskevych and Yaroslav Lavreniuk. After that, they're going home.

PT Usha Slams Boxing Federation Of India, Defends Need For Ad-Hoc Committee To 'Restore Order'

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief P T Usha on Tuesday defended her decision to appoint an ad-hoc committee for boxing, saying the national federation failed to fulfil its "fundamental responsibilities" in the last one year and her action was necessary to "restore order and ensure proper governance". Her statement came in response to IOA vice president Gagan Narang's letter on February 28 in which the former Olympic bronze-winner accused her of issuing "arbitrary" orders and undermining athletes' welfare.

Already a skeleton world champion, Hallie Clarke's 'crazy journey' could lead to bigger things

The youngest skeleton world champion ever has already been through a lot.

Ireland sending eight-woman team to IBA World Championships

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has announced an eight-strong team to contest the IBA Women's World Championships, which are taking place in Nis, Serbia, from 9 to 16 March.

Netherlands Hockey Legend Taeke Taekema To Work With Indian Women Dragflickers

India has roped in Dutch legend Taeke Taekema to work with the national women's hockey team dragflickers on a short-term basis till the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Taekema had conducted a seven-day camp from February 10 to 16 ahead of India's FIH Pro League campaign in Bhubaneswar last month, where the hosts competed against England, Germany, Netherlands, and Spain. The seven-day camp was attended by the likes of Deepika, Manisha Chauhan, Sonam, and Annu, along with a few junior players.

Indian Wells draw - Alcaraz, Djokovic could meet in quarters - ESPN

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals in his quest for a rare Indian Wells three-peat, while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also faces a tough test.

Djokovic, Alcaraz on collision course in Indian Wells draw

INDIAN WELLS, California : Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final stage in his quest for a rare Indian Wells "three-peat," while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also faces a tough test, according to the draw released on Monday.

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Netherlands Hockey Legend Taeke Taekema To Work With Indian Women Dragflickers

In Lake Placid, a pair of athletes are sliding for Ukraine. They hope better days are ahead

PT Usha Slams Boxing Federation Of India, Defends Need For Ad-Hoc Committee To 'Restore Order'

Already a skeleton world champion, Hallie Clarke's 'crazy journey' could lead to bigger things

Ireland sending eight-woman team to IBA World Championships

Netherlands Hockey Legend Taeke Taekema To Work With Indian Women Dragflickers

Indian Wells draw - Alcaraz, Djokovic could meet in quarters - ESPN

Djokovic, Alcaraz on collision course in Indian Wells draw