India's bronze medal-winning moment - PR Sreejesh makes stunning save in last few seconds in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

India's bronze medal-winning moment - PR Sreejesh makes stunning save in last few seconds in Tokyo

Hindustan Times  

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh pulled off a stunning save in the final few seconds of the bronze medal match against Germany at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. But Sreejesh denied Germany's Lukas Windfeder as India celebrated the bronze medal win in Tokyo. India also had to come back from behind twice in the match, and Manpreet Singh-led Indian team scored three goals within five minutes between 2nd and 3rd quarters, to take the lead in the match. India may add another medal in hockey with the women's team playing a bronze medal match on Friday against Great Britai

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Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India women’s team beat China 3-0 in Bihar’s Rajgir, qualify for semi-finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India women’s team beat China 3-0 in Bihar’s Rajgir, qualify for semi-finals

Live Mint  

The Indian women's hockey team on Saturday defeated Olympic silver medallist China by 3-0 in Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament Bihar's Rajgir. With this stunning victory, the Indian Women's Hockey team has reached the semifinals of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. In the 32nd minute when Sangita deftly met with Sushila Chanu's defence splitting pass from the midfield, …

India Ready to Take on Germany in a Fierce Test Series
2 months ago

India Ready to Take on Germany in a Fierce Test Series

Hindustan Times  

India is ready to face a tough challenge from Germany in a two-Test series. The match will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. Both Rajinder Singh and Aditya Arjun Lalage will make their debut on the international stage, while other players like Varun Kumar, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, and Dilpreet Singh have returned after a …

India Makes History with Second Medal at Paris Olympics 2024; Wins Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Event
2 months ago

India Makes History with Second Medal at Paris Olympics 2024; Wins Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Event

ABP News  

Manu Bhaker becomes the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals at a single Olympics after independence as she and Sarabjot Singh clinched a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol mixed event of the Paris Olympics 2024 on July 30. This is India's second medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics as Bhaker clinched the country's first when she won …

Indian Hockey Team Can 'Revive Glory' With Gold in 2028 LA Olympics, Says PR Sreejesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Hockey Team Can 'Revive Glory' With Gold in 2028 LA Olympics, Says PR Sreejesh

News 18  

Riding high on the success of winning a bronze medal in Paris — ending a four-decade-long dry spell — the Indian hockey team now aims to build on this momentum with hopes of clinching gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, ace goalkeeper P R Sreejesh said on Friday. The former national team captain, who announced his retirement after …

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari smashed the Asian record en route a silver on Wednesday as India's track-and-field athletes continued to surpass expectations in what is turning out to be the country's best ever performance at the Paralympics here. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari's silver on Wednesday was medal number 21 for the nation, which is currently placed 19th in the …

P.R. Sreejesh: Man with lightning reflexes
4 months, 1 week ago

P.R. Sreejesh: Man with lightning reflexes

The Hindu  

Sreejesh announced, through a series of comic strips on social media, his decision to retire from international hockey after the Paris Olympics, the move made sense given how he had been talking about it for some time now, with broken bones and the stress of performance. Spotted by State coach Jayakumar and rising up the ranks before being selected for …

'Team aapko miss karegi, lekin…’: PM Modi to hockey hero PR Sreejesh upon Indian team's return from Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

'Team aapko miss karegi, lekin…’: PM Modi to hockey hero PR Sreejesh upon Indian team's return from Paris Olympics 2024

Live Mint  

PM Modi on Friday interacted with the Indian Olympic contingent, including ex-hockey player PR Sreejesh at his residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with hockey player PR Sreejesh on Friday at his residence in New Delhi upon the Indian hockey team's return to the country with a bronze medal after participating in the Paris Olympics 2024. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} During his …

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker's legacy to Neeraj Chopra's second medal: All records India scripted at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics was bitter-sweet. Here is a list of all the records the Indian contingent set at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Manu Bhaker’s legacy In shooting, Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. Her journey didn’t …

Bronze with a golden scar: Midfield maestro Hardik Singh on India's Olympic campaign; dedicating medals to ex-players
4 months, 1 week ago

Bronze with a golden scar: Midfield maestro Hardik Singh on India's Olympic campaign; dedicating medals to ex-players

Hindustan Times  

"If you had asked this question, like, five years back, I would have never believed it," says midfielder Hardik Singh when asked which of the two bronze medals he and the Indian men's hockey team won at consecutive Olympic Games was the tougher. Suddenly, the team had won back-to-back Olympic medals for the first time since 1972—the last Games in …

India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Amritsar, : After clinching the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics 2024, the players of the Indian Men's Hockey Team such as Hardik Singh Mandeep Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, and Gurjant Singh returned to their hometown on Sunday. India Hockey players reach Amritsar after bronze medal win at Paris Olympics The Indian Men's Hockey team arrived at the New …

India's Paris Olympics 2024 Campaign Ends With Six Medals As Reetika Hooda Faces Defeat In Wrestling QF
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Paris Olympics 2024 Campaign Ends With Six Medals As Reetika Hooda Faces Defeat In Wrestling QF

ABP News  

India concluded their Paris Olympics 2024 campaign when Reetika Hooda lost to top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the women's 76 kg freestyle wrestling quarterfinals on August 10. India's medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024 features Manu Bhaker winning bronze in the 10m Air Pistol and also in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. …

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men’s hockey team returns to heroes’ welcome from Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team made a triumphant return from the Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing home a bronze medal and setting new records. Captain Harmanpreet Singh said, “It is very heart-warming to see Indian fans come out to receive and congratulate us for the bronze medal. The team left no stone unturned to prepare for the Olympics and to see …

Indian hockey team members return home amid much fanfare
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team members return home amid much fanfare

The Hindu  

The Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian men’s hockey team including captain Harmanpreet Singh arrived from Paris here on Saturday morning. Catch the LIVE updates of Paris Olympics 2024 here However, not all members of the bronze medal winning team made their way back home as a few vital cogs remained in the French capital for the closing ceremony of the Games. …

Indian Men’s Hockey team receives grand welcome at Delhi airport as they arrive with Olympic bronze
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Men’s Hockey team receives grand welcome at Delhi airport as they arrive with Olympic bronze

Live Mint  

Indian Men's Hockey team received a grand welcome as they arrived at Delhi airport with Olympic bronze medal. Speaking with the reporters, Captain of the Indian Hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh said it was an emotional moment for him. Meanwhile, celebrated hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been named India's joint flag-bearer for Olympics closing ceremony, alongside shooter Manu Bhaker who won …

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Hockey Team All Set To Return Home Today After Winning Bronze | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Hockey Team All Set To Return Home Today After Winning Bronze | ABP News

ABP News  

The Indian men's hockey team is set to return to India today after a remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, where they clinched the bronze medal. The journey to the bronze medal was filled with challenges, as the Indian hockey team faced some of the best teams in the world. The Indian hockey team has a storied history in …

India wraps up Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without gold; check India's mixed performance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India wraps up Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without gold; check India's mixed performance

India TV News  

India's campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 concluded after wrestler Reetika Hooda's elimination on Saturday, August 10. India failed to win gold in a major blow to its standing in the medal table but wrapped up an eventful campaign with one silver and five bronze medals. The 22-year-old shooter Manu Bhaker contributed to India's two medals while the Tokyo gold …

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey

The Hindu  

In the last half a century, the Indian hockey team had not secured two consecutive medals in the Olympics. Gill had said that hockey is “India’s spiritual game.” As the national side overcame several odds, starting from its disappointing outing in the home World Cup in January last year to being groomed by a new coach with about a year …

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches

Hindustan Times  

Each player of the bronze medal-winning Indian men's hockey team at the Paris Olympics 2024 will receive a cash reward of ₹15 lakh while the support staff members will get ₹7.7 lakh each, announced Hockey India. This marked India men's hockey team's second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates …

Kareena Kapoor, Samantha, Sunny Deol congratulate ‘absolutely brilliant’ India's Men's hockey team on Olympics win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kareena Kapoor, Samantha, Sunny Deol congratulate ‘absolutely brilliant’ India's Men's hockey team on Olympics win

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood celebrities cheered as India's Men's hockey team clinched a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vicky Kaushal, and Sunny Deol took to their social media platforms to celebrate the achievement, expressing their admiration and support for the team's incredible performance. Kareena Kapoor and Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared posts about …

Hockey India announces cash prizes for men's team after bronze medal finish at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hockey India announces cash prizes for men's team after bronze medal finish at Paris Olympics

India TV News  

Hockey India announced cash prizes for the men's team and support staff after they clinched a bronze at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey praises India's performance at the 33rd Summer Games and said it's an extraordinary achievement to win back-to-back Olympic medals. Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh also lauded team …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 13: Catch all the action from the Summer Games through these images Neeraj Chopra won silver as an Olympic record throw from Arshad Nadeem kept him away from a 2nd gold, while. Neeraj Chopra won silver as an Olympic record throw from Arshad Nadeem kept him away from a 2nd gold, while the Indian hockey team …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hockey India announces cash prize for Indian men’s team following historic bronze medal victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hockey India announces cash prize for Indian men’s team following historic bronze medal victory

The Hindu  

Hockey India announced cash prize of Rs 15 lakh for each player of the Indian men’s hockey team and Rs 7.5 lakhs for each member of the support staff for winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian team secured a historic bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1, marking its second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished …

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics provided unadulterated joy to millions across the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra leading the tributes to the Harmanpreet Singh-led side for clinching a second consecutive medal in Paris on Thursday. "The Indian Men's Hockey Team, with courage etched in every stride, you've brought home …

'My Decision Stays': Legendary Keeper PR Sreejesh Rules Out Reversing Retirement After India's Bronze Medal Win at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'My Decision Stays': Legendary Keeper PR Sreejesh Rules Out Reversing Retirement After India's Bronze Medal Win at Paris Olympics

News 18  

“This is the better way to finish” Words spoken by the ‘Wall’ of Indian Hockey, PR Sreejesh, who yet again ruled out any possibility of reversing his decision to retire from international hockey after India claimed their Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. “The team did a wonderful job and made this game so beautiful,” said Sreejesh who …

Hockey Team Celebrates With PR Sreejesh As Legendary Goalie Saves 9 PCs In Last International Outing To Win India Olympic Bronze. WATCH
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hockey Team Celebrates With PR Sreejesh As Legendary Goalie Saves 9 PCs In Last International Outing To Win India Olympic Bronze. WATCH

ABP News  

The Indian men's hockey team defeated Spain 2-1 on August 8 to secure their second consecutive Olympic bronze medal, having previously won it at Tokyo 2020. The last time the Indian men's hockey team won back-to-back bronze medals was in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. Not only did the Men in Blue end their campaign on a high note, but …

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian men's hockey team ends 52-year-long wait with Paris Olympics bronze medal

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team has achieved a remarkable feat that has taken over five decades to replicate. With a 2-1 victory against Spain in the Paris 2024 Olympics, India not only secured the bronze medal in men's hockey but also achieved back-to-back Olympic podium finishes for the first time since 1972. Over fifty years ago, India clinched consecutive bronze medals, …

Harmanpreet Singh fires red-hot brace as India beat Spain 2-1 to clinch second straight Olympic bronze in men's hockey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Harmanpreet Singh fires red-hot brace as India beat Spain 2-1 to clinch second straight Olympic bronze in men's hockey

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team made a remarkable comeback at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, securing a highly anticipated bronze medal just two days after a heartbreaking defeat to Germany in the semi-finals of the men's event. Harmanpreet Singh's men showcased brilliant resilience and determination, defeating Spain 2-1 to claim their second successive bronze at the Games. Here's presenting your Paris …

Paris 2024 Olympics: PR Sreejesh retires on a high after India wins consecutive hockey bronze medals since 1972
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: PR Sreejesh retires on a high after India wins consecutive hockey bronze medals since 1972

The Hindu  

PR Sreejesh, the goalkeeper of the Indian field hockey team retired on a high after India won the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Thursday. The 36-year-old had already announced that this Games would be his last but the bronze medal, two in a row for him and India, would make his stint all the more remarkable. …

India vs Spain, Olympics highlights: PR Sreejesh bids farewell with bronze
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Spain, Olympics highlights: PR Sreejesh bids farewell with bronze

Hindustan Times  

Team India outclassed Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match of men's hockey at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday. After a narrow 3-2 loss to Germany in the semifinals, Team India's focus had shifted to securing a second consecutive bronze medal following their podium finish at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. With Harmanpreet Singh as the tournament's top scorer and …

India lose to Germany 1-3 in women's Table tennis team event, Indian campaign ends in Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India lose to Germany 1-3 in women's Table tennis team event, Indian campaign ends in Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Archana Kamath gave a brief resistance but that was not enough as India lost 1-3 to technically superior Germany in the women's table tennis team event quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics here on Wednesday. Sreeja Akula and Archana Girish Kamath of India play against Yuan Wan and Shan Xiaona of Germany in the Women's Team Quarterfinal match Indian table tennis …

Paris Olympics Dispatch: Gallant but misfiring India fail to conquer Germany’s ruthless efficiency in semi-final heartbreak
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Dispatch: Gallant but misfiring India fail to conquer Germany’s ruthless efficiency in semi-final heartbreak

Firstpost  

Dishing out a gallant display against reigning world champions Germany, misfiring India faltered to a 2-3 loss in the semi-finals, and would now need to work hard to retain the bronze medal they had clinched in Tokyo. Another of Harmanpreet’s shots was deflected into the net for India’s second goal, but India had to pay a heavy price for wasting …

India’s wait for hockey gold continues with loss to Germany but hopes for Olympics bronze alive
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s wait for hockey gold continues with loss to Germany but hopes for Olympics bronze alive

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's hockey team's dream of ending a 44-year-old wait to enter an Olympic final remained unfulfilled after a 2-3 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday. Three years later, the same opposition inflicted a painful defeat against Harmanpreet Singh's Indian men's hockey team to book a spot in the final against the Netherlands …

Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Germany enters finals; India to fight for bronze
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Germany enters finals; India to fight for bronze

The Hindu  

A relentless Germany dashed the spirited Indian side’s dream of a berth in the final by recording a come-from-behind 3-2 win in the semifinals of the men’s hockey competition in the Paris Olympics at the Yves du Manoir Stadium here on Tuesday. Germany made a superb comeback through Peillat Gonzalez’s crisp shot off the team’s first short corner early in …

Paris Olympics 2024: India Lose To Germany In Thrilling Semifinal Clash, To Take On Spain In Bronze Medal Match
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: India Lose To Germany In Thrilling Semifinal Clash, To Take On Spain In Bronze Medal Match

ABP News  

IND vs GER Hockey Semifinal, Paris Olympics 2024: The Indian Men's Hockey team lost to Germany in the Men's Hocke Semifinal of Paris Olympics 2024. The goal which put India on level terms with Germany after they were 2-1 down was Sukhjeet Singh who scored his first Olympics gold through a brilliant touch on a penalty corner. Marco Miltkau Scores …

India vs Germany Highlights Hockey, Paris Olympics: IND lose 2-3 to GER
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Germany Highlights Hockey, Paris Olympics: IND lose 2-3 to GER

Hindustan Times  

India vs Germany Highlights Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Germany managed to edge past India with a 3-2 win in the semi-final and set up the summit clash against the Netherlands. India completely dominated the first quarter with a goal from Harmanpreet Singh but Germany bounced back in style in the second quarter and netted a couple to get ahead …

How many Olympic medals has India won in hockey?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How many Olympic medals has India won in hockey?

The Hindu  

The Indian hockey team won its first Olympic medal at the Amsterdam Games in 1928. It scored 29 goals in five matches to win the gold medal. As Harmanpreet Singh’s men take on Germany in the hockey semifinals at the Paris Olympics, here’s the full list of all medals won by India in hockey at the quadrennial games. List of …

India vs Germany head-to-head record ahead of hockey semifinal at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Germany head-to-head record ahead of hockey semifinal at Paris Olympics 2024

India TV News  

India will be facing Germany in the semifinal of the men's hockey event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday, August 6. India vs Germany H2H record ahead of semifinal As per the official FIH website, India and Germany have faced each other 18 times since 2014 and India have an 8-6 lead over the Germans. India defeated Germany to …

Commentator Breaks Down On Air India Enter Hockey Semifinal Paris Olympics 2024 WATCH VIRAL VIDEO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Commentator Breaks Down On Air India Enter Hockey Semifinal Paris Olympics 2024 WATCH VIRAL VIDEO

ABP News  

It was an emotionally charged win for Team India over Great Britain in the Men's Hockey Quarterfinal of the Paris Olympics 2024. READ HERE | WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals Big shoutout to Sunil Taneja for the stellar commentary during today’s hockey match! 🏒👏 #Hockey #TopCommentary @iSunilTaneja ❤️🥹 pic.twitter.com/ldPu5p8dXL — …

Men’s hockey: Sreejesh’s saves were nothing short of miracle, we can win gold at Paris Olympics, says Dhanraj Pillay
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Men’s hockey: Sreejesh’s saves were nothing short of miracle, we can win gold at Paris Olympics, says Dhanraj Pillay

The Hindu  

Dhanraj Pillay had tears of heartbreak when India missed out on a potential semifinal berth at Sydney Olympics conceding a goal against Poland in the dying moments after leading for 69 minutes. On August 4, as India doggedly defended for 42 minutes with 9 men on the outfield and the special man named PR Sreejesh, who keeps raising the "bar", …

WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals

ABP News  

PR Sreejesh has already annouced that the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 would be his last competitive international hockey tournament. Even in the shootout, the guys who took shots didn't disappoint," Sreejesh told the broadcasters after India's epic win over Great Britain in the Paris Olympics 2024 quarterfinal. Here is PR Sreejesh's Penalty-Saving Effort That Helped India win: INDIA QUALIFIED INTO …

India beats Australia in men’s hockey; first win in an Olympics since 1972
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India beats Australia in men’s hockey; first win in an Olympics since 1972

The Hindu  

Indian men tasted success in Hockey against Australia in an Olympics after 52 years by defeating them 3-2 in a Group B encounter on August 2. Right from the word go, India dominated the proceedings in the first quarter with Abhishek scoring a brilliant field goal and was followed by the captain Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner conversion. After taking a …

Manu-Sarabjot create history for India with mixed team bronze
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu-Sarabjot create history for India with mixed team bronze

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh created history for India on Tuesday as they won the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the National Shooting Centre in Chateauroux. India's Manu Bhaker celebrates after winning the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. This is India’s second medal from …

Paris Olympics 2024 medal tally: Where is India placed after Manu Bhaker's historic bronze?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 medal tally: Where is India placed after Manu Bhaker's historic bronze?

Hindustan Times  

India's Paris Olympics 2024 medal vault earned its first laurel after Manu Bhaker secured a bronze in the women’s 10m Air Pistol event Saturday afternoon in Paris, positioning the country 22nd in the medal tally. South Korea overtook Australia in the standings and is now tied with Japan, with seven total medals, including four golds, two silvers, and one bronze …

Manu Bhaker opens India’s account in Paris Olympic 2024, becomes first Indian woman to win Olympic medal in shooting
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker opens India’s account in Paris Olympic 2024, becomes first Indian woman to win Olympic medal in shooting

Live Mint  

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker scripted history as she opened India's medal account in Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. Bhaker finished third in the Women's Air Pistol event in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. As per news agency ANI, Bhaker become the first Indian woman in 20 years to reach an shooting final in an individual event of Olympics …

Manu Bhaker wins historic bronze in 10m air pistol shooting to get India off the mark at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker wins historic bronze in 10m air pistol shooting to get India off the mark at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker displayed ice-cool nerves to bury the ghosts of Tokyo and get India off the mark at the Paris Olympics with a historic bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event on Sunday. Manu Bhaker wins historic bronze in 10m air pistol shooting to get India off the mark at Paris Olympics Three years can do a lot …

Are India ready to spring a surprise?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Are India ready to spring a surprise?

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games was a watershed moment for the India men’s hockey team. In India’s case that could help cast aside recent indifferent performances provided the team executes plans or moves coach Craig Fulton introduces for the Games. The Olympic preliminary pool draw allows India to find their feet against lower-ranked opponents New Zealand …

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last
5 months ago

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last

Hindustan Times  

PR Sreejesh's career around the time that the Indian men's hockey team, and indeed the sport of hockey itself in the country, had seemingly met its demise. Sreejesh emerged as one of the leading figures in the Indian dressing room after the disappointing London Olympics Sreejesh was with the Indian team throughout that journey. They had qualified after winning theif …

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh prepares for one last dance in Paris
5 months ago

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh prepares for one last dance in Paris

Hindustan Times  

Having made a lunging save, PR Sreejesh got up to scream his lungs out at Sanjay and Jugraj Singh for failing to halt a German attack in a Pro League match in London last month. We all want to give our absolute best here in Paris and certainly, the desire is to change the colour of our medal.” A veteran …

Sreejesh: I wanted to play Paris Olympics 2024, otherwise could have ended my career three years ago
5 months ago

Sreejesh: I wanted to play Paris Olympics 2024, otherwise could have ended my career three years ago

The Hindu  

In Bengaluru, a wall in the modest lobby of the Sports Authority of India hostel, which houses the Indian hockey team, is adorned with a picture of a smiling P.R. It’s a privilege to compete at the 1924 Paris Olympics stadium, which will host hockey.” In his two-decade-long career, Sreejesh has experienced more downs than ups, which has made him …

Paris Olympics: Can India better their record medal haul at Tokyo
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics: Can India better their record medal haul at Tokyo

Hindustan Times  

The Tokyo Olympics turned out to be a watershed for India in more ways than one. Neeraj Chopra won gold in men's javelin and thus became the first in India's independent history to win any kind of a track and field medal at the Olympics. The Indian men's hockey team won an Olympic medal for the first time since 1980 …

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