Public voting to select the nominees for the third edition of the BBC Indian sportswoman (ISWOTY) of the year has begun. The five shortlisted by a distinguished...
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28th Dec 2024 | Updated at 11:15am 28th Dec 2024
Inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards celebrates excellence
The British Asian Rugby Association (BARA) hosted the inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards at Speaker’s House, House of Commons, celebrating the contributions of South Asian communities to rugby.
BARA's role in elevating South Asian representation in rugby
Dr Ikram Butt, founder of the British Asian Rugby Association (BARA), was inspired by his father, a former boxer in the Pakistani Air Force. His father's dedication to hard work, respect, and joy in sports left a lasting impact on Ikram. Growing...
Inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards celebrates excellence
The British Asian Rugby Association (BARA) hosted the inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards at Speaker’s House, House of Commons, celebrating the contributions of South Asian communities to rugby.
BARA's role in elevating South Asian representation in rugby
Dr Ikram Butt, founder of the British Asian Rugby Association (BARA), was inspired by his father, a former boxer in the Pakistani Air Force. His father's dedication to hard work, respect, and joy in sports left a lasting impact on Ikram. Growing...
Double gold for India at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest
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- 16 Feb 2022
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- 16 Feb 2022
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