Category Archives: Sports

Indian tennis sensation Jennifer Luikham shares her Grand Slam ambitions; Believes Tangkhuls can excel in the sport

Posted on July 23, 2021 - 5:29pm by UT Desk
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When Leander Peas became the first Indian to win a solo Olympic medal at the Atlanta games in 1996, lawn tennis was a sport that struck chords with only a few Indians at that time. Today, the same can be … Continue reading →

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Missing Football? These Baby League Photos and Stories will Definitely Cheer you Up!

Posted on July 21, 2021 - 10:37am by UT Desk
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For any football fan, the two months of off-season often feels like an eternity. This year, the action from Euro 2020 at least saved us a month of life without football but now that it is done and dusted, we’re … Continue reading →

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Euro 2020 Final Recap: Football goes Rome with Italy, Donnarumma wins the best player award and more

Posted on July 12, 2021 - 3:31pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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The 2020 Euro Championship finally draws its curtains as Italy defeat England 3-2 on tie breakers at Wembley after the game ending 1-1 after extra time.  Luke Shaw had given the hosts the lead just two minutes into the game in … Continue reading →

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Lionel Messi breaks International title duck with Copa America win over Brazil

Posted on July 11, 2021 - 10:19am by UT Sports Correspondent
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Messi and Argentina’s long wait for an International trophy ended this morning as Argentina won the Copa America with a narrow 1-0 win over Brazil. The win also brought to end a 28 year long drought for Argentina without a … Continue reading →

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Euro 2020 Final Preview: Is Football going Home or going Rome?

Posted on July 10, 2021 - 1:44pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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As England prepare to face off Italy in the final of the Euro 2020 Championship, what does history tell us and what will likely go down in the final! Here are three points as we preview the final of the Euro 2020.  … Continue reading →

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Euro 2020 Semi-Final Preview: What can we expect from the two games

Posted on July 6, 2021 - 1:23pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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It seemed Euro 2020 started just a week ago but 48 matches and 135 goals later, we are now into the penultimate fixtures of the Championship as four teams remain in contention for the title. Today, we take a look … Continue reading →

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Four things we learned from the Quarter Final of the Euros

Posted on July 4, 2021 - 1:38pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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Blink and we’re into the last four of the 2020 Euro Cup being played in 2021. So, what did we learn from the quarter-finals of the Euro? Here’s our lowdown.  Belgium’s Golden Generation put to Sword by the AzzurriBelgium have … Continue reading →

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Ngangom Bala Devi nominated for Arjuna, Sunil Chhetri for Khel Ratna

Posted on July 1, 2021 - 4:43pm by UT Desk
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Bala Devi, National women’s football team striker, currently playing for Rangers in the Scottish Women’s Premier League has been recommended for Arjuna Award. Ngangom Bala Devi in recognition of her contribution to women football from Manipur along with Oinam Bembem … Continue reading →

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Three things we learned from the last 16 of Euro 2020

Posted on June 30, 2021 - 12:14pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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Goals galore, late dramas, extra time heartbreaks, and the KO of the heavyweights, the last 16 had everything we could wish for and more. With the Quarter finals now a few days away, we sit back and take a look at three things we learned … Continue reading →

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Ukhrul Times: Previewing and predicting each and every game of the Last 16 of Euro 2020

Posted on June 24, 2021 - 4:00pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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The Group stages are finally done and dusted and the focus now shifts to the knockout stages of the competition. So, who gets who in the last 16, when and where do they play and what can you expect from … Continue reading →

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