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Mathematician Tony Lewis passes away

April 3, 2020

Mathematician Tony Lewis passed away on April 1st, 2020. He is noted for the Duckworth Lewis Stern method used in cricket by ICC. Tony Lewis Tony Lewis (Anthony Lewis) was an English mathematician born in 1942 in Lancashire, North-west England.  He was a lecturer at the University of the West of England and the Oxford ..

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Rubigula named the mascot of 2020 National Games

February 2, 2020

Rubigula, the Flame-throated Bulbul is the official state bird of Goa. The bird, also known as Ruby-throated yellow bulbul, has been named as the official mascot for the 2020 National Games. Goa is set to play host to the 36th edition of the National Games from 20th October to 4th November, 2020 in 37 sports ..

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Punjab government to organise village-level tourneys to curb drug menace

November 6, 2017

The Punjab government will soon start a campaign to organise village level sports tournaments across the state in order to wipe out the menace of drugs. These tournaments will promote sportsmanship amongst the youth besides channelizing their unbounded energy in a positive direction. In these games, the dope test will be made mandatory in order ..

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The National Sports Museum to be established in New Delhi

August 23, 2017

The National Sports Museum will be established in New Delhi that will showcase India’s achievements in sports and also focus on the traditional sports within the country. The purpose of the Museum is to popularise the sports as a way of life within the country. The union Sports Ministry has stated that the proposed Museum ..

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