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London Olympics
Fri, August 23 2013
Sachin Tendulkar advised me to be myself, says Sushil Kumar
Sushil Kumar, India's Olympic silver-medalist, said that the great cricketer Sachin Tendulkar advised him to be himself if he wanted to continue winning. Tendulkar is an inspiration for millions of Indians and it is no surprise that India’s champion wrestler also acknowledged that.
Sun, June 02 2013
Harbhajan Singh’s advice helped me, says hockey player Sandeep Singh
Back in the side after London Olympics last year, star drag flicker Sandeep Singh has credited his friend and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh for helping him come out of the bad phase that sidelined him from the national squad for nine months.
Fri, January 25 2013
Rahul Dravid to get Padma Bhushan
Batting great Rahul Dravid and Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom were on Friday named for the prestigious Padma Bhushan Awards, the third highest civilian honour, while six other sports persons figured in the list of Padma Shri awardees.
Fri, January 25 2013
Rahul Dravid likely to receive Padma Bhushan: Reports
Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid is likely to receive Padma Bhushan along with London Olympics bronze medalist boxer MC Mary Kom, India's third highest civilian award, according to CNN-IBN reports on Friday.
Thu, October 04 2012
ICC World T20 2012: Darren Sammy draws inspiration from Caribbean athletes of London Olympics
West Indies captain Darren Sammy on Thursday said that the performance of Caribbean athletes at the London Olympics "inspired them" to do well in the ongoing ICC World Twenty20.
Sun, September 16 2012
Yohan Blake reveals he always wanted to bat against Brett Lee
By CricketCountry Staff
Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake has expressed his desire once again to play in the Big Bash League, as he wants to check out how quick the Australian pacers are.
Thu, September 06 2012
Mary Kom wishes Yuvraj Singh on his international comeback
London Olympics bronze medallist MC Mary Kom on Thursday wished cricketer Yuvraj Singh ahead of his much-awaited comeback to the Indian team after successfully battling cancer.
Mon, August 20 2012
Sachin Tendulkar gifts Saina Nehwal a BMW car
Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar gave away a brand new BMW car to India's most successful shuttler Saina Nehwal at a function at Hyderabad on Sunday night. The batting maestro, who arrived here along with rest of the team to play the first test against New Zealand starting at Hyderabad from August 23, gave away...
Mon, August 20 2012
Shaun Pollock gets the honour of ringing the Lord’s pavilion bell
By CricketCountry Staff
Former South African bolwer Shaun Pollock on Sunday got the honour of ringing the Lord’s pavilion bell.
Sun, August 19 2012
Sachin Tendulkar gifts BMW car to Saina Nehwal
Badminton player Saina Nehwal on Sunday received a brand new BMW car for winning a bronze medal at the London Olympics from none other than batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who said that the world is yet to see the best of the star shuttler.