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SAI says it wants Terry Walsh to continue as hockey coach

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): The Director General of Sports Authority of India said on Monday that they want Jiji Thomson to continue as the coach of Indian hockey team. Thomson said that the matter regarding Walsh was between him and Hockey India so they have to mutually decide what steps to take. He added that SAI wants Terry Walsh to continue but there are some issues which are not solvable and which is why other options need to be considered. Nov 24, 2014
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Indian Hockey coach Terry Walsh resigns

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): India's chief Hockey coach Terry Walsh quit from his position after his contractual talks with Hockey India (HI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) broke down. But a fresh proposal is still being worked out for the Australian's consideration. Walsh, whose contract was to come to an end on Wednesday (November 19), had already submitted his resignation last month after his demands for a greater say in team decisions and hand-picked support staff were turned down by HI and SAI. However, a fresh proposal will be sent to him in the next couple of days for his consideration, leaving the door still open for his return to India. Walsh said it was a difficult decision for him adding that the team is working hard for the upcoming tournaments, including the Olympics. Nov 19, 2014
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PM Modi expresses satisfaction with new Cultural Exchange Programme signed with Australia

Canberra, Nov 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his satisfaction with the new Cultural Exchange Programme signed between Australia and India, which he said would go a long way in connecting peoples of the two countries. He made a special mention of the games of cricket and hockey, which he described as the "natural glue between our people", but also made a pitch for yoga which was "enormously popular here (Australia)". Nov 18, 2014
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Victorious Indian hockey team arrives home after beating Australia

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): Indian hockey team that clinched the series 3-1 against the mighty Australia on their home turf arrived in New Delhi to a warm welcome on Tuesday (November 11). Captain Sardar Singh said they will now focus on giving their best to prepare for the Olympics. The visitors had been thrashed 0-4 in the first game, but they made a strong comeback to register 2-1, 1-0 and 3-1 wins respectively in their next three matches. Meeting in the Games final for the first time in 32 years, the highly-anticipated match lived up to all expectations. Nov 11, 2014
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Bhopal celebrates Formation Day with Marathon for Women Empowerment

Bhopal, Nov 01 (ANI): Celebrating its 58th Formation Day on Saturday (November 01) the government of Madhya Pradesh organised a Marathon for the empowerment of women. The 10- kilometre marathon run began from TT Nagar stadium in Bhopal and was flagged off by the sports director of Madhya Pradesh, Upendra Jain. Prime Minister Modi also wished the people on the foundation day of their state. Also present at the marathon was former hockey player, Arjun Awardee, Ashok Dhyanchand, who said the theme of the marathon was 'Balika' (Girl) and was aimed at encouraging girls to participate in sports. A total of 14 states of the country share their foundation day with Madhya Pradesh which was formed on November 01, 1956. Nov 1, 2014
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PM Modi appreciates leading citizens for participating in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan among others for participating in his pet project 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. Modi took to twitter to appreciate the efforts of leading citizens for giving a boss to the Clean India Campaign. He twitted saying, "Who won't get inspired when @SrBachchan himself wields the broom and joins Swachh Bharat Mission! Very significant effort." The prime minister also retweeted Bachchan's tweets. Prime Minister Modi also lauded 35-year-old Laila Shah who wielded broom in the streets of violence-hit Trilokpuri area in Delhi. He tweeted, "Good effort by Laila Shah and her friends towards Clean India. Such efforts are a big strength for Swachh Bharat Mission!" The prime minister also praised hockey player Sardara Singh. "After the hockey stick, Sardara Singh scores with the broom! A great effort towards a Swachh Bharat", he tweeted. Oct 30, 2014
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