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"I could have done better": Gold medallist Annu Rani
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Javelin thrower Annu Rani who bagged India's 15th gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games said she could have done better despite pulling off her season-best throw on Tuesday.
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Mumbaikars will get the golden opportunity to meet and greet Olympic Gold
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Stephanie Rice, the esteemed Olympic champion and iconic figure in the world of swimming, is all set to visit Mumbai for an exclusive Meet and Greet event. The events, scheduled from 05 October 2023 to 07 October 2023, will take place across three ven
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Kabaddi has grown not just in India, but all over world: Forrmer player Ra
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Speaking about the makeup of the Indian men’s kabaddi Team at the Asian Games, two-time Asian Games Gold Medallist Ram Mehar Singh said, “The Indian men’s team is a very strong side. It’s the best team that could’ve been selected, and I am confident that we will win the Gold medal.”
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IOA unveils uniquely designed ceremonial dress, player kit for Hangzhou As
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indian contingent was represented by Indian hockey goalkeepers PR Sreejesh (men), Savita Punia (women), shooting sensation Manu Bhaker and 2018 Asian Games shot put gold medallist Tajinderpal Singh Toor among sportspersons from many other disciplines.
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Sports Ministry approves preparatory camp for Neeraj Chopra in Switzerland
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A total of Rs 5.89 Lakh have been sanctioned for the preparatory camp, set between September 1 and September 12. Neeraj, on Thursday finished second at the Diamond League event in Zurich after recording the best throw of 85.71m.
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HP: CM Sukhu congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning historic gold at World
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist wasn't the only Indian to be competing in the final, as Kishore Jena (best of 84.77 m) and DP Manu (best of 84.14 m) finished fifth and sixth respectively.
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A pleasant surprise: World University Games gold medallist Pragati shares
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Young Indian archer Pragati, who defied the odds to clinch a gold medal in the recently concluded World University Games in China, expressed her delight after speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi live on air during his monthly radio broadcast — 'Mann Ki Baat'.
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World Athletics C'ships: 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra's father brims with pr
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on India's first gold medal at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, the athlete's father Satish Kumar said, "This is a very proud moment for our country as we got a gold medal in the World Championship as well. We will celebrate once Neeraj comes back to India." Read More
"Neeraj Chopra's Olympic medal made everyone proud": PM Modi in Greece
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
During the address to the Indian diaspora at the Athens Conservatoire in Greece, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra for making India proud on the global stage by winning Olympics gold medallist. He also said that the passion for sports is increasing in the co
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Javelin thrower Kishore Jena gets Hungary visa, to participate in World At
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra had on Thursday taken to microblogging site X to request authorities, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to help resolve the issue of Kishore Jena’s visa and help the athlete participate in the Budapest World Athletics Championships.
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World Athletics Championships: Walker Akshdeep Singh wants to compete for
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 tips off August 19 with India represented by 28 athletes. While the hopes of the nation will be pinned on Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, his success has also become a benchmark for most Indian athletes.
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Mallikarjun Kharge congratulates World Archery Championships gold medallis
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The president of the Indian National Congress party Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday congratulated the Indian women's compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur, and Aditi Gopichand Swami, for bagging the gold medal at the World Archery Championships 2023 in Berlin on Friday.
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