Sports Tidbits

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Is Reliance planning a big bang entry in sports broadcasting? - Exchange4media

Sources say that the groundwork is already underway with the group planning to recruit executives from rival broadcast networks

www.exchange4media.com

 

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How a convicted criminal can buy a famous English football club

The I-Unit goes undercover to show how English football clubs can become vehicles to launder the proceeds of crime.

www.ajiunit.com

 

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Viacom18 Bags FIFA Rights, Star & Sony surprised

FIFA World Cup 2022: Star, Sony left stunned, Reliance backed Viacom 18 bags FIFA World Cup Rights for 450 Cr, new sports channel in offing

www.insidesport.co

 

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Poona: Where Badminton Was Invented

#DidYouKnow that modern badminton was invented in the city of Poona in India? Follow the twists and turns in the sport after it was exported to England by the British. Also, discover another version of badminton popular in parts of India.

www.livehistoryindia.com

 

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Chessable Masters: R Praggnanandhaa stuns Magnus Carlsen again

Indian Grand Master Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu resgistered 2nd win of season over Magnus Carlsen

indianexpress.com

 

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Denied CWG spot despite meeting qualification standard, Tejaswin Shankar has no regrets

As things stand, Tejaswin would also have been a medal contender in Birmingham. Only two jumpers who will prospectively be competing at the Commonwealth Games in July have a better jump than him this year. And yet, the 23-year-old will not be going to Birmingham.

sportstar.thehindu.com

 

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Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins at Kuortane Games after beating reigning world champion

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins at Kuortane Games after beating reigning world...

www.tribuneindia.com

This guy alone would probably ensure golds for india in athletics for many years to come.

 

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Threat of Fifa ban looms over India and Chhetri’s hopes of passing Messi | John Duerden

Turmoil at India’s FA could lead to ban and the national coach, Igor Stimac, has warned those in charge to ‘wake up’

www.theguardian.com

 

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Walkover

In 1974, India boycotted the most consequential tennis tie in its sports history. It was a moral victory, but it took its toll — A new story from India to the world, every week on FiftyTwo.in

fiftytwo.in

 

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Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child

The Olympic star says the name Mohamed Farah was given to him by a stranger who flew him to the UK.

www.bbc.com