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New Delhi [India], Sept.10 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs. two crore for Rio Paralympic Gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu. Thangavelu scripted history at the ongoing Rio Paralympics, becoming th…

Bengaluru [India], Sept.10 : Lavishing praises on Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Singh Bhati for their gold and bronze medals at the Rio Paralympics, respectively, celebrated long jumper Anju Bobby George said that paralympians are moving up to the ex…

Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.10 : Two-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka defeated Kei Nishikori of Japan in a gripping semifinal contest to set up a summit clash with top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.Despi…

New Delhi [India], Sept. 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed India’s Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Bhati for bagging a gold and bronze respectively at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.”India is elated! Congratulations to Mariya…

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Sept.10 : Mariyappan Thangavelu scripted history at the ongoing Rio Paralympics, becoming the first Indian para-athlete to bag a gold medal in the men’s high jump-T42 finals on day two of the prestigious tournament at the Olymp…

Colombo [Sri Lanka], Sept.9 : Australia spoiled Tillakaratne Dilshan’s farewell by claiming a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka to make a clean sweep in the two-match T20 series in Colombo.Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka wobbled against the disciplined A…

Karachi [Pakistan], Sept.9 :Describing Pakistan’s crushing nine-wicket win over England in the lone T20 international at Old Trafford as a `good sign`, legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has said it was a pleasure to see the side showcasing its perfecti…

Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.9 : Ruling out his possible return to this year’s Big Bash League (BBL), former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has confirmed that he has instead struck a deal to join a TV commentary team this summer.”Really excited…

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Sept.9 : India’s discus thrower Amit Kumar Saroha, who competed against seven other athletes at the ongoing Rio Paralympics, produced a disappointing performance as he finished last in the men’s discus throw F52 event here in R…

Melbourne [Australia], Sept.9 : After slumping to a comprehensive T20 defeat at the hands of Pakistan, England coach Trevor Bayliss has lashed out at his team’s performance by referring to the players as having ‘played like pretty boys’ at Old Trafford…