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Can see sporting culture being created in India, says Karnam Malleswari
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29 (ANI): Karnam Malleswari, India's first woman Olympic medal winner on Sunday said that the country is headed towards becoming a sporting powerhouse and a strong culture is being built.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Biggest-ever contingent of 54 athletes set to represent
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): As many as 54 athletes from India will be competing in 9 sports disciplines including Archery, Athletics (Track and Field), Badminton, Swimming, Weightlifting among others.
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Tokyo Olympics: Weightlifting gold medallist Zhihui Hou not taken for dopi
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 30 (ANI): The gold medal in the weightlifting 49kg category will stay with China's Zhihui Hou, and Mirabai Chanu will remain the silver medallist.
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Tokyo Olympics: Weightlifter Hou to be tested by anti-doping authorities,
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): China weightlifter Zhihui Hou who bagged gold in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, will be tested by anti-doping authorities and if she fails the test, India's Mirabai Chanu will be awarded gold.
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Tokyo Olympics: Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu headed home after winning silve
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 26 (ANI): Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on Monday left for India after winning a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics. The silver medallist is expected to arrive home later on Monday.
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Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu, coach Vijay Sharma thank government for all
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 25 (ANI): Olympic silver medallist in weightlifting Mirabai Chanu on Sunday thanked the government for all the support extended to her in the wake of winning the silver medal in women's 49 kg weightlifting on Day 1 of the Olympics.
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Tiger Shroff gets inspired by Mirabai Chanu, lifts 140 kgs during barbell
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff on Sunday gave fans powerlifting goals during cardio workout by weightlifting 140 kgs and performing barbell front squats after being inspired by Mirabai Chanu's historic win at Tokyo Olympics.
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Another elating moment: Om Birla congratulates Priya Malik on winning gold
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): After wrestler Priya Malik won a gold medal at the World Cadet Wrestling Championship in Hungary, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulated the sportsperson and termed it as another elating moment after Mirabai Chanu bagged a silver in at the Tokyo Olympics i
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Rijiju lauds Chanu, says winning medal on first day of Olympics very speci
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): After Mirabai Chanu won India's first medal at the Tokyo Olympics in weightlifting on Saturday, former Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju praised the sportsperson and said that winning a medal on the first day sets the tone for more success.
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My silver medal will inspire girls to take weightlifting as a sport: Mirab
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 24 (ANI): Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu feels her silver medal win in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics will inspire girls to take up the sport.
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Tokyo Olympics: IOA announces cash prize for coaches who help athletes win
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Saturday announced cash rewards for coaches who are there with the athletes and training them in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi speaks to Mirabai Chanu, congratulates her on winn
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to weightlifter Mirabai Chanu after she won a silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
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