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Chess Player Koneru Humpy Wins BBC Indian Sportswoman Of Year Award
Indian chess prodigy in rapid format, Koneru Humpy won the second edition of the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award on March 8. The nominees included wrestler Vinesh Phogat, sprinter Dutee Chand, shooter Manu Bhaker and Indian hockey team skipper Rani Rampal. Winning the award, Humpy said, "I hope, the game will draw people's attention." Athlete Anju Bobby George and Manu Bhaker won the Lifetime Achievement Award and Emerging Player of… read-more
Tags: Chess, Koneru Humpy, Sportswoman, BBC, Manu Bhaker, Anju Bobby George
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Ace Athlete Anju Bobby George Reveals Competing With Single Kidney
Ace Indian long jumper Anju Bobby George has revealed that she reached heights in her career with a single kidney. Reportedly, Anju struggled with slow recovery and frequent joint pains due to congenital solitary kidney condition. Besides, she was allergic to medicines. The Olympian won bronze for the Indian contingent at the 2003 World Championships in Paris. Several including Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju have lauded Anju's determination.… read-more
Tags: Anju Bobby George, Athletic Federation of India, Olympics, Kiren Rijiju
Courtesy: The Times of India
