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Records and new stars make mark at Games

Eleven days of festivities came to an end as curtains came down on what Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi described as “the best Nat

Sports is a way of life for Manipuris

Good performance means not just jobs, but name and fame for the youngsters

Tejeswani claims sixth gold

Not just the medals, rifle shooter pleased with her scores too

Poncha, Mishra make waves in the pool

Rehan Poncha of Karnataka and Richa Mishra of Delhi were adjudged the best swimmers at the 33rd National Games as the events came to a close at the Za
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Mangal fills his quiver with a gold

“Main bina chashme ke kabhi tir andazi nahi karta,” said Mangal Singh of Andhra Pradesh when a lensman asked him to take off his black shades.

Kerala on the move at Guwahati

The new sprint king and middle distance princes of Kerala made hay while the sun shone brightly at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex at Sarusojai after

Arunjith blazes to a ‘double’

It has something to do with the soil there or may be the air or the water. Or why would Cherthala...

Swuro rekindles Nagaland’s sporting revival

Mention Nagaland, and one will tell you all about NSCN, the rivalry between the Isak-Muivah and Khaplang factions of the NSCN, bamboo dance etc.

Top boxers romp home in style

National Games expose lack of bench strength in women’s boxing

Good news is, too much security

A file of BSF personnel in fatigues, guns slung across their shoulders, crossed the road as the media bus from the main stadium at Saruosojai to the S

Only a minor injury, says Talukdar

Ace archer Jayanta Talukdar’s absence has seen a number of eyebrows rise at the National Games.

Buried tale of a once-forgotten hero

Milka Singh once said to Bhogeswar Barua: “You are very lucky. I am called the Flying Sikh, but I doubt even my neighbours know when my birthday is.

Master reloads his quiver, aims at mentor role

The start list in the archery event of the 33rd National Games at Guwahati showed a very familiar name. Well, who doesn't know Limba Ram?

Anju competing? Er... sorry!

The long jump event of the 33rd National Games was the main attraction for the holiday crowd.

Double delight for Preeja

It is a double delight for Preeja Sridharan of Kerala as she bagged both the middle and long distance gold on offer on the first day of the athletics

Prodigy breaks record on debut

At 15, this Class X student of St Xavier’s High School, Kolhapur is just another kid. But talk to Veerdhaval Khade, and this perception takes an about

Finally, a children’s day out at Guwahati

Despite the bomb blast near the Kamakhya railway station, notwithstanding the cloud of fear that has hung over Assam all these years...

One blast not strong enough to dampen spirits

Northeast’s extravaganza gets underway amid security and hope

Archery, athletics to set off the real show

Come Sunday, fans in the city are in for a treat.

If security chokes, rain dampens

Setbacks fail to dampen spirit as the 33rd National Games take off at Guwahati today

Top stars fall out, the timing isn’t right

After the security problem, the National Games is beset with another issue

Assam CM assures safety for all

Assam Chief Minister was in the Capital today, a picture of confidence, assuring all that the 33rd National Games at Guwahati will be held...

Assam CM decides to step in with assurance

Security, infrastructure, arrival of equipment, team entries for the 33rd National Games and many more such issues have plagued discussions in the las

Fortress Guwahati readies for the Games with three-cordon security

The new Army initiative against United Liberation Front of Asom in the state of Assam will reflect prominently at 33rd National Games venues.

The Assam National Games jinx is now in the past

The jinx of the 33rd National Games, scheduled to be held in Assam during October 5 and 14, may finally have been overcome.
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