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'I Am Competing With Myself', Says Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu
Mirabai Chanu, the Manipuri weightlifter who is ready to showcase her talent in Tokyo Olympics on July 24 said “I am competing with myself". She is participating in this Olympics five years after she was ruled out as her five out of six lifts were considered invalid in Rio. The 26-year-old is considered to be one of the strongest contenders who is likely to challenge China’s Hou Zhihui.
Tags: Tokyo Games, Mirabai Chanu, Weightlifting, Rio Olympics
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Decade's Best: Indian Men's Hockey Team Ends 4th In World Rankings
Finishing fourth in the recently declared world rankings, the Indian men's hockey team has achieved its highest position in the rankings since 2003. However, the feat was achieved as the team played fewer matches compared to earlier years due to the pandemic. Maintaining its performance in the rankings, the Indian team has consistently improved its ranking from finishing 10th in 2011. Earlier, its ranking dropped only twice during 2012 and… read-more
Tags: Indian Hockey Team, FIH Pro League campaign, Rio Olympics, sports
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