With Times of India, Delhi. Covers Sports Ministry, SAI, IOA, Anti-Doping, Intl federations. Specialises in Olympic sports. RTs are not endorsements

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Sheetal Devi led India's another dominant day at the Asian Para Games in Japan
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Para-cyclist Shaik Arshad suffered fractures to his previously operated left residual limb after a fall during the men’s time trial at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday, raising questions over the absence of dedicated medical support for the Indian team
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Indian contingent at Asian Para Games in Nagoya left embarrassed after para swimmer Shams Aalam was detained by Japanese police following allegations of sexually harassing and molesting a female hotel employee. He was sent back to India on Tuesday
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Weightlifter Lovepreet’s inclusion has drawn scrutiny over his doping past. IOA's Athletes Commission rule states: A sportsperson should have never been sanctioned by WADA & NADA. High chance that RO will cancel his eligibility and seek a fresh name
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Asian Para Games: Nishad’s long-jump gamble strikes gold Rinku & Soumya's top podium finish makes a memorable para-athletics day
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For Sheetal Devi, limitations have never defined target. Indian para-archer turned another remarkable chapter in her journey into a day of history, equalling the world record and rewriting Asian record in women’s compound qualification at Asian Para Games.
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Hitting the bullseye: Mona rallies from sixth to strike gold; Avani takes silver at Asian Para Games in Japan's Nagoya
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IOA Athletes’ Commission is set for a change of guard, with former vice-chair Sharath Kamal and prominent boxer Nikhat Zareen missing from the electoral list for the Nov 3 elections. The development also marks the end of Mary Kom’s tenure as chairperson
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VDHM course record broken by just one second. An amazing race with Kenya's Matata emerging the champion in men's elite field. He clocked 58:52s...the previous record was 58:53s
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How long can India rely on Mirabai Chanu to deliver medals while other disciplines struggle? Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya posed this blunt question to NSFs, demanding accountability after India's underwhelming campaign at Asian Games.
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Another sporting flashpoint in India-China ties cost weightlifter Charu Pesi a shot at the world stage, with Indian fed withdrawing the Arunachal Pradesh athlete from World Championships after Chinese authorities indicated he would be issued a stapled visa.
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