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Sardar Singh bags best price at HIL auctions

December 24, 2012

The captain of Indian Hockey team, Sardar Singh commanded the best price of $78,000 from the Delhi franchisee as the players were auctioned in the Hockey India League auction.        About Hockey India League, Teams and it’s Marquee players:

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Praful Patel becomes AIFF president once again

December 24, 2012

The All India Football Federation (AIFF), during its annual General  meeting, re-elected Praful Patel as its president.

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Federer is Swiss Male Athlete of the Year 2012

December 22, 2012

Tennis star Roger Federer has been given the honor of Swiss Male Athlete of the Year. Currently he sits at World no. 2 spot and has won 17 Grand Slams. He also won this award in 2003, 2004, 2006 and ..

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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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