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Bajrang Punia summoned by Delhi court in criminal defamation complaint
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Bajrang Punia summoned by Delhi court in criminal defamation complaint

The complaint relates to wrestler Bajrang Punia's comments against coach Naresh Dahiya in a press conference on May 10 at Jantar Mantar

Watch: Somalian athlete's 100m sprint goes viral for slow time, sports minister apologises
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Watch: Somalian athlete's 100m sprint goes viral for slow time, sports minister apologises

A video of the agonisingly slow run by Nasra Abukar was shared across social media and sports minister Mohamud said that the performance was embarrassing for Somalia.

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus to miss start of season after undergoing knee surgery
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Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus to miss start of season after undergoing knee surgery

Gabriel Jesus missed three months of last season after suffering a knee injury at the World Cup having impressed following his move from Manchester City.

Neeraj Chopra's congratulatory call leaves Pakistan javelin thrower Muhammad Yasir elated
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Neeraj Chopra's congratulatory call leaves Pakistan javelin thrower Muhammad Yasir elated

Yasir won the bronze with a throw of 79.93 meters during the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok last month

Sebastian Coe sees future for troubled Commonwealth Games, calls for innovation
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Sebastian Coe sees future for troubled Commonwealth Games, calls for innovation

Victoria, Australia, was supposed to host next 2026 Commonwealth Games, but recently it pulled out citing costing issues

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board, to assist commissioner Jay Monahan on Saudi deal discussions
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Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board, to assist commissioner Jay Monahan on Saudi deal discussions

Woods joins the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years on tour will become a sixth player director as part of a broad agreement that gives the players a greater voice and awareness of any major deals going forward.

World Archery Championships: Dhiraj Bommadevara grabs second spot in men's qualification round
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World Archery Championships: Dhiraj Bommadevara grabs second spot in men's qualification round

Dhiraj shot 683 points, five less than Korean double Olympic gold medallist Kim Woo-jin in the competition that will offer the first quota places for next year's Paris Olympics.

WWE returns to India after six years, to be held in Hyderabad
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WWE returns to India after six years, to be held in Hyderabad

WWE will hold a live event in India after a gap of six years with a maiden show in Hyderabad.

Anita Sheoran, witness in sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, eyes top job
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Anita Sheoran, witness in sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, eyes top job

Anita Sheoran, 38, is the only female candidate vying to take over the post vacated by the WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh, who was charged with sexual harassment and stalking.

Angus Cloud, breakout star of Euphoria, passes away at 25
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Angus Cloud, breakout star of Euphoria, passes away at 25

Angus Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given

WFI Elections: Outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh insists 'no one' from his family contesting polls
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WFI Elections: Outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh insists 'no one' from his family contesting polls

Brij Bhushan, who has been accused of sexually harassing several women wrestlers, is ineligible to contest the election that takes place on 12 August.

Ranveer Singh gives a Rocky-ing Monday motivation in the latest social media post
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Ranveer Singh gives a Rocky-ing Monday motivation in the latest social media post

The actor shared a jaw-dropping picture, showcasing his well-sculpted body, while harking back to the iconic Rocky era

Indian mixed 4x400m relay team may miss upcoming World Athletics Championships
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Indian mixed 4x400m relay team may miss upcoming World Athletics Championships

The Indian 4x400m relay team is currently placed 17th in the world rankings with the qualifying period window ending on Sunday. Sixteen teams will compete in the World championships.

Formula 1: Christian Horner hails 'mind blowing' season as Max Verstappen cruises at Belgian GP
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Formula 1: Christian Horner hails 'mind blowing' season as Max Verstappen cruises at Belgian GP

Max Verstappen romped to his eighth consecutive victory and 10th of the season to maintain Red Bull's total grip on Formula 1 after 12 of 22 races

Ultimate Table Tennis: Goa Challengers pip Chennai Lions 8-7 to win fourth season
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Ultimate Table Tennis: Goa Challengers pip Chennai Lions 8-7 to win fourth season

Goa Challengers proved themselves to be the better side in the final, to lift their first Ultimate Table Tennis title.

Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins Belgian Grand Prix to collect eighth straight victory in Red Bull one-two
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Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins Belgian Grand Prix to collect eighth straight victory in Red Bull one-two

Despite starting from sixth place he finished 22.3 seconds ahead of teammate Sergio Perez to give Red Bull an easy 1-2. It moved Verstappen ominously closer to a third straight world title.

Outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claims 22 out of 25 state units attended meeting hosted by him
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Outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claims 22 out of 25 state units attended meeting hosted by him

Brij Bhushan, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers, added that he will announce ‘his candidates’ for the upcoming WFI elections on Monday.

ISSF Junior World Championships: Indian shooters reported for ‘damaging equipments’ in hotel rooms
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ISSF Junior World Championships: Indian shooters reported for ‘damaging equipments’ in hotel rooms

An official travelling with the Indian squad told that the hotel reception had reported an incident where a female shooter was found inside a male shooter's room. There were also a few instances where some equipment was damaged inside the hotel rooms

UFC 291: Justin Gaethje knocks out Dustin Poirier in second round to win lightweight bout
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UFC 291: Justin Gaethje knocks out Dustin Poirier in second round to win lightweight bout

With the victory, Justin Gaethje claimed a BMF belt – the second UFC fighter to be awarded that belt.