Asian Games selections were biased, made to feel unworthy in national camp, claims Panghal

New Delhi: Having dragged the national federation to the court over his non-selection in the Indian team for the Asian Games, world championships silver medallist boxer Amit Panghal alleged that he has been “demotivated” and made to feel unworthy during his time at national camp. Panghal, the country’s lone men’s world championships silver medallist, has…

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Satwik-Chirag enter Korea Open final

Yeosu (Korea): Star Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the final of Korea Open super 500 badminton tournament with a thrilling straight-game win over world number two Chinese pair of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang here on Saturday. The world number three Indian pair notched up a 21-15 24-22 win over the…

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Decision to exempt Bajrang and Vinesh from trials is unfortunate, will hurt wrestling in country: Brij Bhushan

New Delhi: The decision to exempt Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games trials is “unfortunate” and will hurt wrestling in India, outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges by women grapplers, said on Wednesday. IOA’s ad-hoc panel on Tuesday handed direct Asian Games entries to Bajrang Punia…

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