Author: Olympic First Correspondent
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Prithvi Shaw Decides To Cut Ties With Mumbai; Seeks NOC
Embattled Indian batter Prithvi Shaw has decided to cut ties with Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and sought a No Obejection Certificate (NOC) to represent other state. The out-of-favor India batter has cited a “promising opportunity” as the reason behind the decision. “At this juncture in my career, I have been presented with a promising opportunity…
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Army, Assam Olympic Association Celebrate International Olympic Day
The International Olympic Day 2025 was celebrated by the Army cantonment with hockey Olympian Rupinder Pal Singh joining as the chief guest. Meanwhile, the foundation day for Olympics was celebrated by the Assam Olympic Association with the Olympic Run in Tezpur on Monday. 150 soldiers took part in a walkathon held at the Tibri military…
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When Is International Olympic Day? Why Is International Olympic Day Celebrated
International Olympic Day is celebrated every year on June 23. Why It Is Celebrated: International Olympic Day marks the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 23, 1894 in Paris, which led to the revival of the modern Olympic Games. Purpose: To promote Olympic values like excellence, friendship, and respect. To encourage participation…
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Vladimir Mestvirishvili, Who Coached Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Dies
Vladimir Mestvirishvili, the Indian wrestling coach who shaped up the careers of two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Bajrang Puniya, and Ravi Dahiya, passed away on Monday. Mestvirishvili died of age-related illness, a report in the Indian Express said. He became the Indian national coach in 2003, mentoring young wrestlers and helped them fulfill…
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Rugby Premier League: Hyderabad Heroes Return To Top Of The Table
The Hyderabad Heroes produced a scintillating display of rugby, as they went back to the top of the points table, after swatting aside the challenge of the Chennai Bulls by a scoreline of 28-7 in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex), during Season 1 of the GMR Rugby Premier League.…