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My struggling days motivate me to reach new heights: Neeraj Chopra (IANS Interview)


New Delhi, Sep 12: Born in Khandra in Panipat, Haryana, to a farmers family, Asian javelin throw champion and the new poster boy of Indian athletics, Neeraj Chopra, says his struggle to give the best to his family as a young boy and achieve his goals motivated him to reach where he...

Kohli end England series as world’s best, Cook signs off at 10th spot


Dubai, Sep 12: India captain Virat Kohli ended the England tour as the number-one ranked batsman in world despite failing in his last innings while just retired England opener Alastair Cook signed off from international cricket on a remarkable note, moving into the top-10 of the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen. Cook...

Liberian president George Weah presented with his football jersey


Paynesville (Liberia), Sep 12: The president of Liberia and former football legend George Weah was given his number 14 jersey on Wednesday. The 51-year-old leader surprised fans by making an appearance for Liberia in a friendly match against Nigeria on Monday, before receiving his jersey from the head of the Liberian football association,...

Tokyo Olympics committee aiming to recruit 80,000 volunteers


Tokyo, Sep 12: The organizing committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Wednesday announced they were looking to recruit some 80,000 volunteers for the event. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old at the time of the Games, and of either Japanese nationality or of foreign nationality with a valid visa to...

Richarlison double fires Brazil to win over El Salvador


Washington, Sep 12: Richarlison scored either side of halftime as Brazil romped to a 5-0 victory over El Salvador in their international friendly here. The Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar gave Brazil the lead from the penalty spot in the fourth minute on Tuesday after Richarlison was brought down by Roberto Dominguez at FedEx...

Kenya’s football coach blasts fans after Malawi win


Nairobi, Sep 12: Kenya football head coach Sebastian Migne turned on his teams fans following their 1-0 win over Malawi in an international friendly here. Midfielder Francis Kahata netted the all-important goal in the 77th minute of a cagey encounter at a sparsely filled Moi International Sports Centre on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news...

Spain coach delighted after stunning win over Croatia


Elche (Spain), Sep 12: Luis Enrique was delighted with his Spanish side as he continued his winning start as Spain coach with a thumping win against Croatia. The former Barcelona manager saw Spain destroy Croatia 6-0 here on Tuesday night to build on the 2-1 win over England on Saturday, with an impressive...

Valencia shines in Ecuador’s win over Guatemala


Bridgeview (US), Sep 12: A beautiful goal and an assist made Enner Valencia the hero of Ecuadors 2-0 win over Guatemala in a friendly football match. Both the goals came late in the second half on Tuesday when the match seemed to be heading for a draw, reports EFE news agency. Ecuador scored on...

Rashford goal lifts England over Switzerland


Leicester (England), Sep 12: Marcus Rashford scored early in the second half here to give England a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in a friendly match three days after they lost 1-2 to Spain in the UEFA Nations League. Roughly 30,000 spectators were on hand at King Power Stadium here on Tuesday in hopes...