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"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

President Droupadi Murmu feels that India's ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics is a step in the right direction as it would not just inspire people but also promote meritocracy in the country's sporting landscape. The president, who met senior PTI editors at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday for an exclusive interaction, also expressed her admiration for India's indigenous sports like kabaddi. "I do like watching sports although I did not get too many opportunities to play. But when I could, I preferred Indian sports," Murmu said.

"Made BCCI A...": Sachin Tendulkar's Big Take On Jay Shah Day After ICC Chairman Announcement

The newly-elected ICC Chairman Jay Shah's efforts as BCCI secretary in giving equal priority to men's and women's cricket have made the Indian board a "pioneer" for other governing bodies of the game to follow, reckoned legendary Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday. Shah will leave BCCI after a five-year stint, which began in October 2019, to take over as the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council from December 1.

UK PM Starmer pledges 'ambitious' reset of relations with Europe during Berlin visit

The leaders of Germany and the United Kingdom announced plans on Wednesday to draw up a treaty meant to deepen the two nations' trade, defence and other ties, as new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer moves ahead with plans for a “reset” of relations with the European Union.

More than 2 million tickets sold for Paris 2024 - organisers

PARIS : Paris 2024 has sold just over two million tickets for the Paralympic Games, organisers said hours before the opening ceremony on Wednesday, adding they were confident it would be a sold-out extravaganza.

Paris Paralympics organisers announce two million tickets sold

Organisers of the Paris Paralympics announced Tuesday that over two million tickets have been sold as the Games prepare to open.

Uruguayan defender Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match - ESPN

Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat last week, has died, his Uruguayan club said on Tuesday.

"Jay Shah Bhai I Know...": Gautam Gambhir, Top Cricketers React As He Gets Elected ICC Chairman

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, BCCI president Roger Binny, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya led the long list of joyous members of the cricketing fraternity in lauding Jay Shah, who was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the ICC Chairman. BCCI secretary Shah was elected unopposed as the next ICC head, making him the youngest ever to reach the pinnacle of global cricket administration at the age of 35.

National para-athlete body calls for more recognition, support for its members

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s para-athletes juggle disabilities and a rigorous training schedule to represent the nation at international competitions.

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"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

"Made BCCI A...": Sachin Tendulkar's Big Take On Jay Shah Day After ICC Chairman Announcement

UK PM Starmer pledges 'ambitious' reset of relations with Europe during Berlin visit

More than 2 million tickets sold for Paris 2024 - organisers

Paris Paralympics organisers announce two million tickets sold

Uruguayan defender Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match - ESPN

"Jay Shah Bhai I Know...": Gautam Gambhir, Top Cricketers React As He Gets Elected ICC Chairman

National para-athlete body calls for more recognition, support for its members