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India vs Windies: Team India sweat it out ahead of match

Guwahati (Assam), Oct 19 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team led by Virat Kohli is all set to take on the ODI series against West Indies. Indian cricket team was seen sweating it out during practice sessions in Guwahati ahead of match against West Indies. The five match ODI series will start from October 21.

Youth Olympics: Suraj Panwar bags silver in Men's 5000m race walk

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Indian athlete Suraj Panwar won a silver medal in Men's 5000m Race Walk event at the ongoing third edition of the Youth Olympic Games. The 17-year-old finished second on the podium with a clock timing of 20:35.87 and 20:23.30 in two stages of the competition The medal was India's first in the athletics category of the current edition of the Youth Olympics. The total medal tally of India at the ongoing prestigious tournament now stands at eleven-3 gold and 8 silver.

Junior men's hockey team receives warm welcome in Delhi after winning silver

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): The junior men's hockey team of India arrived in New Delhi after it won a silver medal at 8th Sultan of Johor Cup 2018 held in Malaysia. They were welcomed at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The team scored 19 goals in the six matches the team played and gave a tough competition to the opponent. One of the players said, "We had new boys with less experience otherwise we could have won gold. Nevertheless we gave a tough fight to the opponent".

India vs West Indies: Skipper Kohli lauds Prithvi Shaw for winning man of series

Hyderabad, Oct 14 (ANI): Indian cricket team captain applauded Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw for winning man of the series in his maiden Test series against West Indies today. "Getting Man of the Series in your first series regardless of where you play and how you play is an outstanding achievement", said Virat Kohli. India won the 10th consecutive Test match at home with this victory. Prithvi Shaw scored consistently in the series with a debut 100 and a half century. India won the last Test easily by 10 wickets with Indian pacer Umesh Yadav's 10 wickets in the match.

Asian Para Games 2018: Gold medalist Sandeep Chaudhary receives grand welcome

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Indian Para Athlete Sandeep Chaudhary, who clinched gold medal at the Para Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia, received a grand welcome at Indira Gandhi International Airport today. Chaudhary won gold in Javelin throw in F42-44/61-64 category. Family and friends in large numbers arrived at the airport to celebrate his feat in the Asian Games. This is the biggest achievement for me as well as for my country. I'm very happy. Federation supported me completely," said Sandeep.

Asian Para Games double medalist Deepa Malik thanks Paralympic Committee

Jakarta (Indonesia), Oct 12 (ANI): Javelin and discus thrower Deepa Malik made India proud by clinching bronze medals at the Asian Para Games. She dedicated her medals to her father's memory. "I am proud that I won this for my nation. Thankful to Target Olympic Podium Scheme and Paralympic Committee of India", said Deepa after her victories.

India vs West Indies: Windies confident about comeback in 2nd Test

Hyderabad, Oct 11(ANI): After a crushing defeat against India in the first Test match in Rajkot, West Indies player Roston Chase said that anything is possible and West Indies can overcome the defeat. "We just have to believe in our ability and do what we know", said Roston Chase in a press conference. "We had a long talk after the first game, but I will not be able to reveal our plans in a conference", he added. Second Test between India and West Indies will kick off from October 12 in Hyderabad.

India vs Windies: Team India sweats it out ahead of 2nd Test

Hyderabad, Oct 11 (ANI): Indian cricket team led by Virat Kohli is all set to take on the Test series against West Indies on October 12. The team will aim at winning the series by 2-0 with strong batting line up. Skipper Virat Kohli said that the players of West Indies are going to try and comeback strong in this game as it is a two match series and they just have to be at top of our game. India is leading in two match series by 1-0.

Windies will try and come back strong, we've to be at top of game: Virat Kohli

Hyderabad, Oct 11 (ANI): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli, while addressing the press conference in Hyderabad ahead of second test series with West Indies, shared the strategy that the team has made to win the second and final match of the series. He said, "Obviously they are going to try and comeback strong in this game as it is a two match series. We just have to be at top of our game".

India vs West Indies: Team India gears up to continue lead

Hyderabad, Oct 10 (ANI): With massive victory in the first Test match against West Indies in Rajkot, Team India is all set to continue the lead. The 2nd Test match is scheduled to kick off from October 12 in Hyderabad. India outplayed West Indies by an innings and 272 runs. Debutant Prithvi Shaw was hailed for his maiden century in the match.

Allegations made by Vinta Nanda is to defame his reputation: Alok Nath's lawyer

Mumbai, Oct 10 (ANI): After allegations surfaced against actor Alok Nath of sexual harassment during #MeToo movement by writer-producer Vinta Nanda, his lawyer Ashok Saraogi claimed that allegations made by Vinta Nanda is to defame Nath's reputation. "Easy to make allegations of an incident alleged to have taken place 19 yrs back. This shows that the allegations are false. I believe all of this has been done to defame his reputation", said Saraogi. "We are going to take action against her for the unnecessary defamatory statements issued by her (write-producer Vinta Nanda) and probably within a day or two we'll file such proceedings", he added.

PV Sindhu supports #MeToo movement

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu appreciated the #MeToo campaign and said that it is good that women are coming up and speaking against harassment via social media platforms. "I respect the movement and how women are giving their opinions", said Sindhu. As far as she is concerned, she said that she never faced anything like this in her sporting career. She asked women to be brave and strong in the difficult times.

Hockey becoming popular among Kashmiri girls

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 10 (ANI): The game of hockey is widely gaining popularity among Kashmiri girls, and local authorities of the Valley are doing their bit to further encourage this trend. Kashmir Hockey Academy, with support from the Jammu - Kashmir State Sports Council, is organising different hockey tournaments for these female hockey players to help them improve their game. Moreover, the girls are getting special training from professional hockey coaches.

India vs West Indies: Fans pin hopes on Ravindra Jadeja

Rajkot (Gujarat), Oct 06 (ANI): It seems as if all eyes will be on Indian batsman Ravindra Jadeja as the third day of the ongoing match between India and West Indies starts in Gujarat's Rajkot. Fans have pinned their hopes on Jadeja. Fans also expect Jadeja to win the man of the match while being confident of India's win. One of the fans said, "We have our hopes pinned on Jadeja. We are happy that his debut is happening on his home ground. He may claim the man of the match if he takes five wickets."

India vs West Indies: I have been a consistent performer, says Ravindra Jadeja

Rajkot (Gujarat), Oct 05 (ANI): Team India shined bright in the first innings by putting a mammoth total of 649 on boards in Rajkot against West Indies in the opening match. Three centuries were scored by the Indian batsmen including Ravindra Jadeja at his home ground. Jadeja said that he is playing Test matches since last 10 years and has been a consistent performer for India. "Team management chooses players according to opposition and balancing the team by number of right or left handed batsmen in the team", said Jadeja. "I would like to dedicate special century to my mother", Jadeja added. West Indies struggled and lost six wickets in 94 runs at the end of second day of the first Test match.

India vs West Indies: Never felt under pressure while batting, says debutant Prithvi Shaw

Rajkot (Gujarat), Oct 04 (ANI): 18-year-old debutant Prithvi Shaw shined bright in his debut by becoming the second youngest Indian batsman to score a century and youngest to score a century in debut. He played a remarkable knock of 134 with excellent 19 boundaries. He said that he never felt under pressure when he was on strike. "I love to dominate the bowlers and wait for lose balls to strike, that is what I did and I was never under pressure during my innings", said while talking to ANI.

4th Asian Pencak Silat Championship concludes in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 04 (ANI): The 4th Asian Pencak Silat Championship concluded in Srinagar on Thursday. The purpose of this championship was to promote the Pencak Silat sports in Jammu and Kashmir, and provide proper platform to the youth of Valley in the field of sports. Around 250 players and officials from 10 countries including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei, Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines and India participated in the 3-day event. The championship was organised for the first time ever in Jammu and kashmir by Indian Pencak Silat Federation in collaboration with Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Sports Authority of India and Jammu and kashmir State Sports Council. Locals and participants, both, were enthusiastic as they got the chance to be a part of the international championship.

Family and friends celebrate debutant Prithvi Shaw's century

Mumbai, Oct 04 (ANI): 18-year-old Prithvi Shaw on his dream debut become the second youngest Indian batsman to score a century after legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Family and friends of Shaw celebrated this achievement with joy. They burst crackers and distributed sweets on Shaw's amazing triumph. Shaw became the 15th Indian batsman to score century in debut. Prithvi did a fabulous job on the first day of opening Test match against West Indies. He scored 134 runs in the 1st innings of opening Test match against West Indies.

India vs West Indies: WI skipper confident about taking on India

Rajkot (Gujarat), Oct 03 (ANI): West Indies skipper Jason Holder is confident about team's comeback after facing difficult times in the past. "We have been through tough times in past, but everybody is stuck together and we had a decent performances this year", said Holder while addressing a press conference. "The final team has not been decided now but we will definitely miss out Kemar Roach as he has gone back after his grandfather's demise", he added.

Arjuna awardee athlete Sudha Singh urges UP Govt for job in sports department

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 03 (ANI): Arjuna awardee athlete and Asian Games silver medalist Sudha Singh urged the Uttar Pradesh Government to provide the job in the sports department. "I didn't ask him (CM Yogi) for a job. He himself offered me position of Deputy SP. Then I said that according to my medals, I want to join as Deputy Director in sports dept. He agreed. I've faith in him. I'm at a gazetted post in railway dept in Mumbai", said Sudha Singh. "I wanted to contribute to sports and that's why I wanted to work in sports department in UP. If there is even a single certificate missing, I'll apologise for demanding this job", she added. In August, Sudha accepted the job offered by Yogi Government.