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Concept Of ‘hit And Get Back’ Defines Both Games: Gopichand Highlights Striking Similarities Between Kabaddi And Badminton
The Pro Kabaddi League Season: Indian badminton legend Pullela Gopichand has pointed out the similarities between the sport of Kabaddi and badminton, highlighting that both demand sharp presence of mind, core strength, lightning-fast agility and the same ‘hit and get back’ instinct.
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 opener, which also coincided with National Sports Day, turned into the cynosure of all eyes, as a number of sporting legends, including Gopichand, hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay, Paralympic medallist Yogesh Kathuniya, and rising Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and kabaddi legend Pardeep Narwal, coming together for the celebration.
Speaking to JioStar on the sidelines of the PKL 12 action, badminton legend Gopichand shared his admiration for kabaddi and reflected on the larger role of sport in inspiring national pride.
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Union Sports Minister Leads India’s Biggest-ever National Sports Day Celebrations
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium: The biggest-ever National Sports Day celebrations in India were marked on Friday with an estimated 30 crore citizens across States and Union Territories participating in events to commemorate the 120th birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
National Sports Day: Gujarat CM Felicitates Athletes And Coaches In Ahmedabad
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel: On the occasion of National Sports Day, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Friday, felicitated more than 20 sportspersons and coaches for their achievements in various disciplines at a special ceremony organised by the Sports Journalists' Association of Gujarat (SJAG) at Karnavati Club in Ahmedabad.
Let Us Come Together And Build A Healthier And Stronger Nation through sports, Says Jay Shah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day on Friday, highlighting his achievements and calling on everyone to unite in building a healthier, stronger nation through sports.
'Jitna Kheloge, Utna Seekhoge…': Dhawan's Special Message On National Sports Day
National Sports Day: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marked National Sports Day with a special Instagram post that celebrated the joy of playing across disciplines, and shared a mantra of 'the more you play, the more you learn, the more you win'.
Diverse Sports Mirror A Diverse Nation: Sachin Tendulkar On National Sports Day
Junior Girls Solo Dance: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday marked National Sports Day with a heartfelt message celebrating India’s athletes across various disciplines, urging people to embrace fitness and draw inspiration from the nation’s rich sporting diversity.
National Sports Day 2025: Gujarat To Host District, Taluka-level Sporting Events
Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan: As India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29, the Gujarat government has decided to host district and taluka-level sporting events to mark the occasion.
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