<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><feed><author name="Aakash Srivastava"><item><title>ASHOK KUMAR: THE ONLY INDIAN REFEREE TO OFFICIATE IN TOKYO OLYMPICS</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/ashok-kumar-the-only-indian-referee-to-officiate-in-tokyo-olympics/</link><pubDate>June 23, 2021, 8:03 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7b71b2ed_3169_P_6_mr-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>He is calm, composed, focused and aspires to become known as one of the best. “I was always a strong-headed person. I knew the subjects in which I was not good and subjects where I can outperform others,” said Ashok Kumar, who will be the only ref...</excerpt></item><item><title>Fast bowlers could be this IPL’s dark horses</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/fast-bowlers-could-be-this-ipls-dark-horses/</link><pubDate>September 19, 2020, 12:02 pm</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Lead-2.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Despite conditions favouring spinners due to high temperature and dry pitches, likes of Rabada, Bumrah and Steyn will have high expectations from their fans and franchises</excerpt></item><item><title>Serena Williams eyes 24th Grand Slam singles title</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/ashok-kumar-the-only-indian-referee-to-officiate-in-tokyo-olympics/</link><pubDate>June 23, 2021, 8:03 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7b71b2ed_3169_P_6_mr-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Serena Williams, standing on the precipice of creating a history, has so far reached four major finals since her quest for 24 began—losing in the Wimbledon and US Open championships in both 2018 and 2019. Williams after conquering her first Grand ...</excerpt></item><item><title>ISI funded hoisting of Khalistan flag in Moga, accused held</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/ashok-kumar-the-only-indian-referee-to-officiate-in-tokyo-olympics/</link><pubDate>June 23, 2021, 8:03 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7b71b2ed_3169_P_6_mr-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI sponsored the US-based secession outfit ‘Sikhs For Justice’ to hoist the Khalistan flag at the deputy commissioner’s office in Moga, Punjab, by Khalistan Zindabad Force on the eve of Independence Day. &amp;nbsp;“Two ...</excerpt></item><item><title>Pathania conferred with Dronacharya Award</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/ashok-kumar-the-only-indian-referee-to-officiate-in-tokyo-olympics/</link><pubDate>June 23, 2021, 8:03 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7b71b2ed_3169_P_6_mr-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Romesh Pathania has nurtured the Indian hockey team for thirty years and has produced world-class players, and now after years of hard work and conviction, his name is recommended for Dronacharya Award (Lifetime) by the Government of India. The de...</excerpt></item><item><title>After Arjuna award, Sandeep Chaudhary gearing up for Tokyo 2021</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/ashok-kumar-the-only-indian-referee-to-officiate-in-tokyo-olympics/</link><pubDate>June 23, 2021, 8:03 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7b71b2ed_3169_P_6_mr-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Sandeep Chaudhary, 24, a rising Paralympic athlete in the Indian diaspora, is having a gala time off the field. His name has been recommended for the Arjuna Award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for the year 2020. “It’s an honour to be...</excerpt></item><item><title>English class set to face fiery Pakistan pace attack</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/english-class-set-to-face-fiery-pakistan-pace-attack/</link><pubDate>July 31, 2020, 6:05 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sports-1-7.png</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>The series between England and Pakistan is likely to be a cliffhanger, as both teams have a fine balance of youth and experience.</excerpt></item><item><title>Eco-friendly ‘seed rakhis’ attracting shoppers this Raksha Bandhan</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/ashok-kumar-the-only-indian-referee-to-officiate-in-tokyo-olympics/</link><pubDate>June 23, 2021, 8:03 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7b71b2ed_3169_P_6_mr-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Eco-friendly rakhis made out of seeds are impressing Raksha Bandhan shoppers this year. The rakhis, manufactured by rural women working under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), are available at Vikas Bhavan in Ghaziabad. &amp;nbsp;Asmita La...</excerpt></item><item><title>Ben Stokes: The Hercules Incarnate</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/sports/ashok-kumar-the-only-indian-referee-to-officiate-in-tokyo-olympics/</link><pubDate>June 23, 2021, 8:03 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7b71b2ed_3169_P_6_mr-1.jpg</image><category>Sports</category><excerpt>Ben Stokes’ contribution to his team can never be summed up in mere numbers; his name will be mentioned with utmost respect in English cricket. Stokes’ brilliance was evident in the second of the three Test match series against West Indies. He hit...</excerpt></item></author></feed>