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Farhan Akhtar Tweets To Raise Help For World Champion Sunita
Urging to help Sunita, a world champion in strength lifting, Farhan Akhtar tweeted and tagged Sports Minister Kiren Rijju in his post. Actor shared a Tribune article about Sunita and tweeted, "Respected @Kirren Rijju ji, Writing to you with the hope that you can look into Sunita's case and help provide relief to a sportsperson who has brought so much pride to our country, Sincerely."
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Courtesy: The Quint
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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
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Courtesy: Hindustan Times
