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India women's hockey team settle for 2-2 draw against Japan in Rio Ol
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.7 (ANI): The India women's hockey team, who were in action for the first time in 36 years, kicked off their Rio Olympics campaign with a 2-2 draw against Japan in their first Pool B match here on Sunday.
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Pistol shooter Jitu Rai's meltdown a huge blow to India's hopes
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.7 (ANI): World number three ranked air pistol shooter Jitu Rai's meltdown in the finals of the 10-metre event on Saturday was a huge blow to India's hopes of launching the 31st Olympic Games with a medal on the opening day, where the redeeming feature w
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Rio Olympics: Jitu Rai making it to finals an honour for nation, says Rand
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 7 (ANI): Former Olympic-level trap and skeet shooter Raja Randhir Singh, who is now an Indian Olympic Association (IOA) member expressed his happiness at the qualification of Jitu Rai, who kept India's medal hopes on the opening day of the Rio Olympics alive by quali
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India - Olympic Results - Day 1 - August 5
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.7 (ANI): India had an average day on Day one of its participation in the summer Olympics being held in the Brazilian city of Ro de Janeiro. Following are the results:
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Rio Olympics: Jitu Rai finishes disappointing eighth in 10m Air Pistol fin
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 6 (ANI): Ace Indian marksman Jitu Rai failed to continue his spirited display as he finished in eighth position in the final of the 10m air pistol men's event here at the Rio Olympics on Saturday.
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Rio Olympics: Shooter Jitu Rai qualifies for 10m Air Pistol finals
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (ANI): Ace marksman Jitu Rai advanced to the finals of the 10m Air Pistol men's event after finishing sixth in the qualification round here on Saturday.
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Paes-Bopanna knocked out of men's doubles in Rio Olympic opener
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 6 (ANI): Indian tennis ace Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna on Saturday crashed out of the men's doubles event at the Rio Olympics after losing to their Polish counterparts in the opening round in straight sets here on Saturday.
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Rupinder's brace guides India to 3-2 win over Ireland in Rio Olympic
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team kicked off their Rio Olympics campaign on a winning note, edging past minnows Ireland 3-2 in their first Pool B contest here on Saturday.
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Rio Olympics: Disappointing start for Indian shooters as Apurvi, Ayonika c
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 6 (ANI): Indian shooting contingent got off to a disappointing start at the Rio Olympics as Apurvi Chandra and Ayonika Paul have failed to qualify for the final of the 10m Air rifle women's event here at the Olympic Shooting Centre on Saturday.
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Rio Olympics: Rower Dattu Bhokanal qualifies for single sculls quarters
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 6 (ANI): Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal on Saturday progressed through to the quarterfinals of the men's single sculls event after finishing third in the first heat of the event here at the Rio Olympics.
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Self-goal leaves India looking for a calming gamemaker as Japan seek reven
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.6 (ANI) - There are two enduring pictures of the Indian women's hockey team that last year clinched a spot in the Olympic Games line-up after a gap of 36 years. Both frames have one common feature - an agonizing Ritu Rani writhing in pain.
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Abhinav Bindra leads Indian contingent as Rio Olympics gets underway
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug.6 (ANI): Indian contingent, led by ace shooter Abhinav Bindra, marched their way out in the middle as the Rio Olympics kicked off in a spectacular fashion with a colourful opening ceremony here at the Macarana Stadium on Saturday.
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