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Former first class cricketer BB Nimbalkar passed away

December 18, 2012

Often described as "a man who nearly beat Bradman" Former first class cricketer BB Nimbalkar (93), known for unbeaten   443- run innings he played for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in a Ranji Trophy match at Pune in 1948-49, passed away. That ..

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IABF, AAI de-recognized by Sports Ministry

December 17, 2012

The Sports Ministry de-recognized the Archery Association of India (AAI) with immediate effect for violation of Sports Code during its election of President. The move from government came after High Court in its Civil Writ Petition had directed that the ..

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Lionel Messi creates record for most goals in a year

December 12, 2012

Argentinean footballer Lionel Messi, popularly known as "The Flea", broke German great Gerd Mueller’s 40-year-old record for most goals in a year by scoring for the 86thgoal in 2012.

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Australia wins Hockey Champions Trophy, India loses Bronze to Pakistan

December 11, 2012

Australia won Champions Trophy 2012 by defeating the Netherlands in the finals held in Melbourne, Australia. India lost the chance to capture bronze as it was defeated by Pakistan. Final Result: 1. Australia: Champions 2. The Netherlands: Silver 3. Pakistan: ..

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IOC suspends Indian membership

December 7, 2012

International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended India’s membership from Olympics. IOC has taken this strict step to stop tainted individual from contesting for top positions of Indian Olympic Association (IOA). What is the issue?

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Ponting declares retirement from Test cricket

December 7, 2012

Ricky Thomas Ponting Former captain of Australian cricket team, Ricky Ponting  has announced retirement from Test cricket. His retirement has come after South Africa defeated Australia in the third test match in Perth to win the series. Test Matches: Matches: ..

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Ravindra Jadeja becomes first Indian to hit 3 first-class triple centuries

December 7, 2012

Left-handed batsman Ravidra Jadeja who plays for  Saurashtra (first class cricket), created history as he scored 320 not out against Railways at Rajkot and became the first Indian to smash three first-class triple hundreds. With this Jadeja has also joined ..

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Anna Ushenina claims world Women’s Chess Championship

December 5, 2012

Anna Ushenina of Ukraine defeated Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria to claim the women’s World Championship in Chess.

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