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Did you know Prime Minister of India ‘hoists’ the national flag on Independence Day while the President of India ‘unfurls’ on Republic Day

Did you know Prime Minister of India ‘hoists’ the national flag on Independence Day while the President of India ‘unfurls’ on Republic Day

Independence Day vs Republic Day: A few key differences in celebrations for world’s largest democracy. On August 15, 2021, India entered its 75th year of Independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the red fort and addressed the nation. The Tricolour is hoisted to commemorate the Independence Day or Swatantrata Diwas across the country. Interestingly, many do …

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Tokyo Olympics: India Hockey wins Bronze medal after 41 years

Tokyo Olympics: India Hockey wins Bronze medal after 41 years

India scored its first goal in the 3rd minute of the match, with Rupinder Pal Singh scoring a penalty corner. Simranjeet Singh scored two goals in the match, while Hardik Singh and Harmanpreet Singh scored one each. India Hockey Team won the historic bronze medal in the Hockey event of the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday (05 August, 2021) after defeating …

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Indian Shooters At Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics

Indian Shooters At Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics

Here are the profiles and form guides of the Indian shooters in action at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. Let’s get you up to speed! Anjum Moudgil Anjum Moudgil, a world championships silver medallist in the 10m air rifle, will get to shoot only in the rifle 3 positions event and the mixed air rifle with Deepak Kumar. Anjum Moudgil, …

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20 Indian Athletes To Attend Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

टोक्यो ओलंपिक 2020: मैस्कट, पदक और क्या है ख़ास

None of the shuttlers, shooters, archers and tennis players will attend the ceremony, while both the hockey teams will also skip the event. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, judoka Shushila Devi will also be among the absentees. 20 Athletes To Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony India will send 20 Indian athletes, accompanied by six officials, for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics …

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Indian Boxers At Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics

Indian Boxers At Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics

Here are the profiles and form guides of the Indian boxers in action at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Let’s get you up to speed! Men: Indian Boxers At Tokyo Olympics Amit Panghal (52 kg) Amit Panghal is the first Indian male boxer to claim a World championships silver medal. Ranking: 1  Form guide: 2021: Silver at Asian championships, Dubai; Bronze …

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Tokyo Olympics India Full Schedule 2021

Tokyo Olympics India Full Schedule 2021

Tokyo Olympics India Full Schedule 2021: Here’s the breakdown of all fixtures, fixtures, dates and timings in IST for events involving Indian athletes. Tokyo Olympics India Schedule: After a year’s delay because of the Chinese Corona Virus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics gets underway from July 23. India is sending its largest ever contingent to the Olympic Games. 120 athletes (67 …

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Sports Authority of India

Sports Authority of India

Name: Sports Authority of India (SAI) भारतीय खेल प्राधिकरण Founder / Founded: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / 1984 Headquarters: SAI (Head office), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi), Lodhi Road, Delhi, India Parent Agency: Department of Sports Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Government of India Website: www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in The Sports Authority of India (SAI) came into existence as a registered …

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Indian Olympic Association: IOA

Indian Olympic Association: IOA

Association Name: Indian Olympic Association (IOA): Body responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games, Asian Games and other international athletic meets and for managing the Indian teams at these events. It also acts as the Indian Commonwealth Games Association, responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Commonwealth Games. Country / Region: India Created in …

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