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Harmanpreet Singh, Vandana Katariya and Navjot Kaur have been nominated for the Arjuna Award, while former India players R P Singh and Sanggai Ibemhal have been recommended for the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement.
The Indian hockey team are being considered as serious medal contenders and one of the prime reasons for that is the flamboyant Kerala custodian's presence.
Malleswari was the first Indian woman weightlifter to bring home an Olympic medal.
The shot putter from Punjab shattered the 12-year-old Asian record of 21.13m which was in the name of Sultan Abdulm Al Hebshi of Saudi Arabia.
Hubbard will compete in the super-heavyweight 87+kg category, her selection made possible by an update to qualifying requirements in May.
Bolt shared the news on social media on Father's Day with a photo of the newborns, partner Kasi Bennett and daughter Olympia Lightning.
The decision, widely seen as being on the cards following statements by organisers and government medical advisers, highlights Japan's push to hold the multi-billion-dollar sports extravaganza.
I had a feeling of indescribable joy while shooting an ad film with Milkha for the Kochi half-marathon some years ago.
The Indian athletes and officials travelling for the Tokyo Olympics have been asked by the Japanese government to undergo daily COVID-19 tests for a week prior to their departure and not interact with anyone from another country for three days on arrival.
"I couldn’t hide my glee when I used to read Milkha’s remarks about me. Sometimes he will be appreciative, at times he will be critical, but I didn’t mind that at all," says Usha.
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