India and Myanmar got seven points each from three matches but the home team advanced to the third round on the basis of superior goal difference.
The fallout of the Pulwama terror attack, which killed over 40 CRPF personnel, on the sporting ties between India and Pakistan was felt the strongest on Friday.
Tendulkar also feels other teams need to be given ample time to prepare if cricket is included in the Olympics.
Like in many other sports, the Indian Army has played a pivotal role in the growth of equestrian in India.
Usha regrets that in those days only the bare facilities were available to Indian athletes.
Eight new sports disciplines have been added where the country has shown promise - Karate, Kurash, Pencak Silat, Roller Skating, Sambo, Sepaktakraw, Triathlon and Soft Tennis.
The government handed extensions to Sanjita Chanu and Pardeep Singh who were originally in the TOP Scheme only till the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Drawing in part from their strength, the four-time gold medalist acknowledged Monday she is among the athletes who were sexually abused by Larry Nassar.
Despite bringing many such laurels to the country and earning a name for himself in the world of boxing, Lakha is presently working as a taxi driver in Ludhiana earning a petty 8000 rupees per month.
India collected five medals with a gold, two silver, and two bronze medals to finish outside top-30 in the medal standings.
India's first woman International Olympic Committee member Nita Ambani has made it to two important commissions of the global sports governing body, including the prestigious Olympic channel.
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