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UWW quick off the blocks; suspends Bajrang Punia till end-'24

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May 09, 2024 20:05

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United World Wrestling (UWW), which has been operating in lock-stop with the tainted Wrestling Federation of India for months now, has suspended vociferous WFI critic Bajrang Punia till the end of this year.

Reason? NADA's decision to hand him a provisional suspension for refusing to undergo a dope test. It bears noting that while the UWW has shown unseemly haste to take action against Bajrang, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), while aware of NADA's order, has sanctioned close to Rs 9 lakh ($10,800) for his training abroad.

Feb 22, 2019 12:02

SC appoints Lt Gen Thodge as 3rd member of CoA

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Feb 22, 2019 10:02

IOC bars India from bidding for global events, tells IFs to do same

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Feb 21, 2019 18:02

BCCI can't block Pak participation in World Cup, official clarifies

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Feb 21, 2019 16:02

SC appoints BCCI's 1st ombudsman

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Feb 21, 2019 14:02

Future of Indian football: Mohun Bagan seeks AFC intervention

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Feb 21, 2019 14:02

ISSF mulls sanctions on India for blocking Pak entry to Delhi WC

NEW DELHI: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has expressed its dismay towards the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and Indian governing authorities for blocking the participation of Pakistani shooters for the World Cup in the city.

Feb 21, 2019 14:02

World Archery to meet AAI officials in Delhi from 25-26 Feb

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Feb 20, 2019 18:02

AFC steps up fight against IP theft

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Feb 20, 2019 18:02

ICC expects India-Pak game at WC to go ahead as scheduled

MUMBAI: Carefully crafted statements coming forth from the corridors of power in the BCCI and International Cricket Council make one thing clear. That hyper-ventilating television news anchors on India's air waves WILL NOT decide whether India plays or does not play Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup, which kicks off May 30 in the UK.

Feb 20, 2019 14:02

Visa U-turn: India blocks Pak participation in ISSF WC

NEW DELHI: The National Rifle Association of Pakistan (NRAP) has confirmed that India has not provided its shooting contingent with visas to travel to the city for participating in the International Sport Shooting Federation (ISSF) World Cup starting Thursday, Press Trust of India reports.

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