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Praful Patel becomes AIFF president once again

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

December 24, 2012

Federer is Swiss Male Athlete of the Year 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...

December 22, 2012

Former first class cricketer BB Nimbalkar passed away

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...

December 18, 2012

IABF, AAI de-recognized by Sports Ministry

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...

December 17, 2012

Lionel Messi creates record for most goals in a year

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...

December 12, 2012

Australia wins Hockey Champions Trophy, India loses Bronze to Pakistan

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...

December 11, 2012

IOC suspends Indian membership

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...

December 7, 2012

Ponting declares retirement from Test cricket

Ricky Thomas Ponting Former captain of Australian cricket team, Ricky Ponting  has announced retirement from Test cricket. His retirement has come after South Africa defeated Australia in the...

December 7, 2012

Ravindra Jadeja becomes first Indian to hit 3 first-class triple centuries

Left-handed batsman Ravidra Jadeja who plays for  Saurashtra (first class cricket), created history as he scored 320 not out against Railways at Rajkot and became the first Indian...

December 7, 2012

Anna Ushenina claims world Women’s Chess Championship

Anna Ushenina of Ukraine defeated Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria to claim the women’s World Championship in Chess.

December 5, 2012

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