Hockey World Cup 2018: Forward Mandeep Singh ready to renew battle with Belgium with 'basic, error-free game'

Mandeep Singh dwelled on previous lapses against Belgium and insisted on the need to remain "switched on" for full 60 minutes.

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2020 Tokyo Olympics organisers say they are working to stage boxing tournament at Games despite freeze by IOC

Boxing has an ancient Olympic tradition and has featured at every modern games since 1904, expect the 1912 Games in Stockholm because Swedish law at the time banned the sport.

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Hockey World Cup 2018: Once world-beaters, Pakistan desperately seek revival of national sport

Hockey in India is on the mend, improving significantly post the 2008 and 2012 debacles. They are currently ranked No 5 in the world. For Pakistan, it seems the wait will be longer.

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Pro Kabaddi League 2018: Patna Pirates, Tamil Thalaivas play out riveting tie; Dabang Delhi thrash Jaipur Pink Panthers

Patna Pirates and Tamil Thalaivas played out a thrilling 35-35 tie in Pro Kabaddi League encounter in New Delhi on Friday

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ISL 2018-19: Rahul Bheke nets late winner to help Bengaluru FC see off gritty FC Pune City, extend winning run

Bengaluru FC saw their winning run in the Indian Super League extend to six games after a pulsating clash against FC Pune City that finished 2-1 at the Sree Kanteerava stadium on Friday.

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Hockey World Cup 2018: Australia begin title defence with hard-fought win over Ireland; debutants China hold England

Australia's quest for a record hat-trick of titles started with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ireland in the opening Pool D match of the men's hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

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I-League 2018-19: Churchill Brothers extend unbeaten run with a draw against Gokulam Kerala

Churchill Brothers continued their unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw against Gokulam Kerala in a Hero I-League fixture in Kozhikode on Friday.

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