Author name: Prateek Mishra

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Almost Decided To Quit Wrestling After Tokyo Olympics: Vinesh Phogat

Almost decided to quit wrestling after Tokyo Olympics: Vinesh Phogat

When the Indian contingent met at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, Vinesh Phogat told PTI news agency that she nearly quit wrestling after her disappointment at the Olympics. She also praised PM Modi for motivating her to do it all over again. A knee injury in the quarterfinals dashed her hopes in 2016 Rio Olympics. […]

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Commonwealth Games 2022: Debutants who won medals for India

Commonwealth Games 2022: Debutants who won medals for India

India finished 4th on the medal tally with a total of 61 medals including 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. The Indian contingent had a total of 215 athletes who participated in Commonwealth Games 2022. Out of 215 athletes, 48 were debutants who made their mark across different disciplines. 

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Complete list of India’s medalists at Birmingham Commonwealth Games

CWG 2022: Complete list of India’s medalists at Birmingham Commonwealth Games

HIGHLIGHTS  India won 61 medals, including 22 Gold, 16 Silver and 23 Bronze at Birmingham 2022 Games  Table Tennis legend, Sharath Kamal was India’s most successful athlete with 4 medals  Wrestling was India’s most successful sport with 12 medals India had a very successful campaign at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with a number of

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Was Birmingham Games India’s best CWG performance without shooting?

Was Birmingham 2022 India’s best Commonwealth Games performance without shooting?

India ended its journey of Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign in Birmingham with total 61 medals, which included 22 Gold, 16 Silver and 23 Bronze Medals. On the final day (8th August 2022), India won 4 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal, with P. V. Sindhu (Badminton), Lakshya Sen (Badminton), the pair of Satwik Rankireddy

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Athlete Loses Race in Colombia After His Penis Came Out in The Middle of The Run

Embarrassing Scenes After Italian Runner’s P*nis Comes Out in Middle of a Race

An athlete lost a 400-meter race at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships due to a wardrobe malfunction. 18-year old Alberto Nonino, who hails from Italy, was competing in the 400-meter of decathlon in Cali, Colombia when the incident took place. Alberto Nonino started off extremely well by gaining pace against his competitors, leaving the

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Breaking the myth of high protein need for endurance of athletes

Breaking the myth of high protein need for endurance of athletes

Endurance building is prime requisite of any athlete, no matter a beginner or a pro. It’s been promoted from years that if one is willing to maintain the hardship to sustain the challenges of a long run, they should focus on a diet high in protein. Is it really wise to focus on a high protein diet?

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9 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate has recently been discovered to have a number of healthy benefits. The various health benefits of dark chocolate includes, alleviation of cardiovascular disease, protection against heart disease, stroke prevention, alleviation of hypertension (high blood pressure), regulation of blood sugar and insulin dependence, reduced risk of type II diabetes, antioxidant protection, relieve from cold

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How to perfect your running form

What Is Perfect Running Form? | Run Technique Tips For All Runners

Perfect running form can vary somewhat from person to person based on factors like body type and running style. However, there are some general principles of good running form that can help all runners improve their efficiency, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance their overall performance. Here are some key components of good running

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3 Tips to Maximize Your Physical Health This Summer

Tips to Maximize Your Physical Health This Summer

Although last month was Men’s Health Month, there’s no better time like the present to check in on your physical health. No matter your age or activity level, it’s important to regularly visit your primary care doctor and alert them of any concerns. Having these conversations with your doctor will allow them to detect patterns that may be

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Nike GO FlyEase

Nike launches its first fully hands-free shoe, the GO FlyEase

Nike has taken a significant step towards accessibility with its latest design. The sportswear brand has unveiled its latest innovation, the Nike Go FlyEase trainer, which can be put on and taken off without using your hands. It’s intuitive — easy on, easy off — and evidence of how design, innovation and engineering can meet

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Chris Nikic becomes the 1st person with Down syndrome to compete during a full

21-year-old makes history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete Ironman triathlon

Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida athlete, becomes the 1st person with Down syndrome to compete during a full IRONMAN race on 7th November 2020, he’s taking the media by storm as a groundbreaking and high-performance athlete. Chris has also completed six sprint triathlons and one Olympic-distance race. To watch Chris Nikic compete in a triathlon

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