How Sport Inspires
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Boxing: How Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi battled poverty, misogyny to become Vietnam's first world champ
Nhi did not know where boxing would lead her, but she knew what she wanted: to escape from a life of desperate toil.
AFP
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The story of Majlinda Kelmendi, Judo superstar who unites Kosovo
She is the only Olympic medallist in Kosovo’s history and is idolised by her compatriots, from the president down.
AFP
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Overcoming a rare disease: British tennis player Francesca Jones’ inspirational journey to Aus Open
The 20-year-old, who qualified for the Australian Open on Wednesday, has a rare congenital condition that means she has only eight fingers and seven toes.
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Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Going against the tide: How para swimmer Satendra Singh Lohiya turned sympathy into admiration
In 2020, Satendra was awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Sports award, the highest adventure sports award in the country.
Kaushal Shukla
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Couldn’t swim, didn’t know Olympics: Eric ‘Eel’ Moussambani looks back on iconic Sydney 2000 moment
It’s the 20th anniversary of the solo crawl in the pool that made the Equatorial Guinea swimmer a global star for embodying the Olympic sprit.
AFP
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He lost two of football’s biggest jobs in 2018. With Europa League title, Lopetegui finds redemption
Julen Lopetegui was sacked by Spain and Real Madrid in quick succession back in 2018 but has now won his first trophy as a footbll manager.
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Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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A bad back, so what? In 2010, VVS Laxman showed why he was India’s ultimate saviour
The Hyderabad batsman scored two match-winning knocks for India in 2010 overcoming the pain barrier and extreme odds.
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He waited 10 years for a chance at Arsenal. When it arrived, Emi Martinez grabbed it with both hands
For Arsenal’s Argentine goalkeeper, it has been a case of overcoming obstacle after obstacle before having his moment in the spotlight.
Vinayakk Mohanarangan
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Over but not out: Dennis Lillee’s incredible comeback from back injury is awe-inspiring even today
Lillee finished his career with a world record 355 dismissals but he earned the most respect for his iron will and determination.
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The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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A friendship that triumphed over racism: Luz Long, Jesse Owens and a lesson for humanity
The story of Owens and Long’s friendship demonstrated how sports could unite people across gender, race and nationalities, even in the toughest circumstances.
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Brave face: When Gary Kirsten batted with a broken nose and swollen eye against Pakistan
The South African batsman was struck on his face by a Shoaib Akhtar bouncer during a Test match at Lahore in 2003.
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With a fractured hand and a smile: When West Indies fast bowler Malcolm Marshall destroyed England
An exemplary display of grit and determination by a player who always wore his heart on his sleeve.
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The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement