Sportstar Rajasthan Conclave - Meet the speakers: From Rajyavardhan Rathore and Ajay Jadeja to Jake Lush McCrum and Divyakriti Singh Rathore
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Sportstar Rajasthan Conclave - Meet the speakers: From Rajyavardhan Rathore and Ajay Jadeja to Jake Lush McCrum and Divyakriti Singh Rathore

The Hindu  

The third season of the Sportstar Sports Conclave gathers leading athletes, industry experts, and key stakeholders from Rajasthan’s sports community for a day-long exploration of the current sports landscape and ways to herald a sporting revolution in the region. Here is the line-up, along with their respective topics: KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore File photo | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore after winning his Olympic silver medal at the 2004 Athens Summer Games | Photo Credit: Vino John Army man, sports minister, member of parliament - Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore became the first Indian to win an individual silver at the Olympics post Independence. ‘Major’ Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore- the shooter- announced his arrival at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, where he won gold with a new Games record of 192, a record that stands to this day. SPORTS INDUSTRY POWERING RAJASTHAN’S ECONOMIC GROWTH Anil Kumar Anil Kumar Suravaram is the Founder and Managing Director of Great SportsTech, established in 2004 and now recognised as South Asia’s leading sports infrastructure company. With over 30 years of international experience, Anil has led GSL in executing some of the region’s most prestigious and innovative sports infrastructure projects across eight countries.A former national-level athlete in athletics and handball, Anil also earned state and national honours through the NCC, bringing his passion for sports into his visionary work at GSL.

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From Manu Bhaker to Anju Bobby George: Indian women's sportspersons to win Khel Ratna Award | IWD Special
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From Manu Bhaker to Anju Bobby George: Indian women's sportspersons to win Khel Ratna Award | IWD Special

India TV News  

From Manu Bhaker to Anju Bobby George: Indian women's sportspersons to win Khel Ratna Award | IWD Special 62 Indian athletes have received the highest sporting honour of the country, the Khel Ratna Award, starting in 1991-92 upto 2024 with Indian Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, the youngest chess champions D Gukesh and the double Paris Olympics bronze medallist Manu Bhaker …

D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, Praveen Kumar receive Khel Ratna award
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2 months ago

D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, Praveen Kumar receive Khel Ratna award

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar were awarded the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday. On Friday, the National Sports Awards 2025 took place at the Rashtrapati Bhawan …

D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker receive Khel Ratna awards from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan: Watch
2 months ago

D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker receive Khel Ratna awards from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan: Watch

Live Mint  

Youngest world chess champion D Gukesh recieved the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Along with Gukesh, India men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Kaur, para-athlete Praveen Kumar and shooter Manu Bhaker also received the same for their contributions in the field of sports. Watch Manu Bhaker receive Khel Ratna Thirty-two …

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards

ABP News  

Indian archer Harvinder Singh, who won a gold at Paris Paralympics, on Tuesday alleged "discrimination" in the distribution of sports awards and questioned why the Khel Ratna honour was not bestowed on this year's medallists at the Games like the Tokyo edition. Following India's gold-winning performance at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, shooter Avani Lekhara, javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shuttler …

Sportstar Jaipur Conclave: Divyakriti Singh highlights need to prioritize sports in Rajasthan’s quest for producing Olympic champions
4 months, 1 week ago

Sportstar Jaipur Conclave: Divyakriti Singh highlights need to prioritize sports in Rajasthan’s quest for producing Olympic champions

The Hindu  

Divyakriti Singh Rathore, who won the gold at the 2023 Asian Games in the Dressage Team event, said that equestrian needed more support from the corporates and the government to develop adequate infrastructure in India. I would love to do it from India and that is my ultimate aim,” she said during Sportstar Sports Conclave - Focus Rajasthan - held …

Asian Games 2022: Top 10 Indian medal prospects
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2022: Top 10 Indian medal prospects

The Hindu  

Asian Games 2023 is set to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8. | Photo Credit: M VEDHAN/The Hindu The Indian men’s hockey team will look to put behind the disappointment of a bronze medal from Jakarta 2018 and win gold this time as the Asian Games winner is given direct entry into the Olympics. Rohan …

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling

The Hindu  

The increase in gold medal count at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games should be an encouragement for the Indian wrestling contingent even though there were depleted fields in a few weight categories. While Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya cruised to his maiden gold, Worlds and Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia overcame a lean patch to showcase his aggressive game and clinch …

Bajrang, Vinesh headline India's wrestling pursuit at the CWG
2 years, 7 months ago

Bajrang, Vinesh headline India's wrestling pursuit at the CWG

Hindustan Times  

India's star wrestlers have tried their best to play down the tag of favourites in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games. Led by Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya, and world bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat, Indian grapplers will aim to repeat the 2018 Gold Coast show when they won a medal in each of the 12 categories. India also …

Commonwealth Games 2022: Achinta Sheuli wins Gold, India's sixth weightlifting medal in Birmingham
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: Achinta Sheuli wins Gold, India's sixth weightlifting medal in Birmingham

India Today  

Achinta Sheuli on Sunday secured India's sixth medal in weightlifting with a gold in the men's 73 kg category. Earlier in the day, Indian star Jeremy Lalrinnunga won the gold medal in the men's 67 kg category, adding to India's tally from 30th July. Sheuli went on to win the Khelo India Youth games gold medal in 2018 and the …

Honoured to be awarded Khel Ratna: Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 4 months ago

Honoured to be awarded Khel Ratna: Neeraj Chopra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Named for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after winning a historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said he would continue to work hard to bring more laurels for the country. The 23-year old Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold in the Tokyo …

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna
3 years, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

India TV News  

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win individual Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games, and silver medal-winning wrestler Ravi Dahiya were on Wednesday recommended for the Khel Ratna as an unprecedented 11 athletes were selected for the country's highest sporting honour. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, seasoned hockey goalkeeper …

Smriti Irani celebrates Neeraj Chopra's Olympics win, says he symbolises a new India
3 years, 7 months ago

Smriti Irani celebrates Neeraj Chopra's Olympics win, says he symbolises a new India

India Today  

India scripted history with athlete Neeraj Chopra’s win at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Smriti Irani, Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women and Child Development, also shared a special message for ‘golden boy’ Neeraj Chopra on social media. Smriti Irani shared Neeraj Chopra’s video, which showcases his 87.58m javelin throw that gave India a historic Gold medal. Neeraj Chopra became …

Tokyo 2020: Neeraj Chopra Creates History; Becomes 2nd Indian to Win an Individual Olympic Gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Neeraj Chopra Creates History; Becomes 2nd Indian to Win an Individual Olympic Gold

News 18  

History has been made. Neeraj Chopra has become the first ever Indian to win an Olympic gold in the track and field events at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Games. Neeraj, with a best throw of 87.58 in the men’s javelin throw final on Saturday to finish at the top and thus became the second ever athlete from his country after …

7: India records its best-ever medal tally at Tokyo Olympics, breaches London 2012 mark
3 years, 7 months ago

7: India records its best-ever medal tally at Tokyo Olympics, breaches London 2012 mark

India Today  

There was plenty of hope and expectations as India sent its biggest-ever contingent to the delayed Tokyo Olympics. Helping the frenzy around the Indian contingent hit the roof, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu opened India's medal tally as early as the opening day. The 23-year-old won the Men's Javelin Gold medal, taking India's tally past their previous best of 6 from London …

IGU recommends Shubhankar Sharma for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
3 years, 8 months ago

IGU recommends Shubhankar Sharma for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

The Hindu  

Two-time European Tour winner Shubhankar Sharma has been recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, country's highest sporting honour, by the sport's governing body Indian Golf Union. "We sent the letter to the ministry a couple weeks back, nominating Udayan Mane, Rashid Khan and Diksha Dagar for Arjuna and Shubhankar Sharma for the Khel Ratna," an IGU official told PTI …

Indian Golf Union recommends Shubhankar Sharma for Khel Ratna
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Golf Union recommends Shubhankar Sharma for Khel Ratna

India TV News  

Two-time European Tour winner Shubhankar Sharma has been recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, country's highest sporting honour, by the sport's governing body Indian Golf Union. "We sent the letter to the ministry a couple weeks back, nominating Udayan Mane, Rashid Khan and Diksha Dagar for Arjuna and Shubhankar Sharma for the Khel Ratna," an IGU official told PTI …

Wrestler Sumit Malik qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 10 months ago

Wrestler Sumit Malik qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Sumit Malik rode on his power to book a 125kg freestyle berth in the Tokyo Olympics on the opening day of the World Olympic Games wrestling qualifier in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Thursday. The stocky 28-year-old Malik, a Commonwealth Games champion and an Asian championships silver medallist, fought back to beat Aiaal Lazarev of Kyrgyzstan and Alexandr Romanov of Moldova by …

Asian champion Divya Kakran suffers shock first-round loss in women's wrestling nationals
4 years, 1 month ago

Asian champion Divya Kakran suffers shock first-round loss in women's wrestling nationals

Hindustan Times  

Asian champion Divya Kakran, who endured the COVID-19 infection a couple of months back, suffered a shock defeat to Uttar Pradesh's Rajini in a 68kg category first-round bout of the senior Women's National Wrestling Championship here on Sunday. Divya Kakran Divya, who won gold at the Asian Wrestling Championship in February last year, lost 6-8 to Rajini in the first …

BCCI congratulates Rohit Sharma for becoming fourth Indian cricketer to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
4 years, 7 months ago

BCCI congratulates Rohit Sharma for becoming fourth Indian cricketer to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday congratulated opener and limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma for becoming the fourth Indian batsman to be conferred with the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. "Congratulations @ImRo45 for being conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, 2020, India’s highest sporting honour. During the period of consideration for the award - …

Khel Ratna will motivate me to strive for bigger feats, says Indian hockey skipper Rani
4 years, 7 months ago

Khel Ratna will motivate me to strive for bigger feats, says Indian hockey skipper Rani

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal on Friday said winning the Khel Ratna, the country’s highest sporting honour, will motivate her to bring home more laurels. The Sports Ministry on Friday decided to honour Rani with the Khel Ratna along with star cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Paralympic gold-winner Mariyappan Thangavelu and table tennis player Manika Batra. “The …

Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat, Manika Batra, Rani Rampal and Thangavelu to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
4 years, 7 months ago

Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat, Manika Batra, Rani Rampal and Thangavelu to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

India TV News  

Indian batsman and limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma is among the four athletes who will receive this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the country's highest sporting honour. Besides Rohit, woman paddler Manika Batra, Rio Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Mariappan Thangavelu, women's hockey captain Rani Rampal and decorated wrestler Vinesh Phogat will also receive the award. The 33-year-old Rohit will …

Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat among 4 recommended for Khel Ratna
4 years, 7 months ago

Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat among 4 recommended for Khel Ratna

India TV News  

Star cricketer Rohit Sharma and decorated woman wrestler Vinesh Phogat were among the four athletes recommended on Tuesday for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the country's highest sporting honour. Woman paddler Manika Batra and Rio Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Mariappan Thangavelu were the other two sportspersons recommended for the prestigious award by a 12-member selection committee of …

Khel Ratna Award: Rohit Sharma among 4 athletes recommended for India's highest sporting honour
4 years, 7 months ago

Khel Ratna Award: Rohit Sharma among 4 athletes recommended for India's highest sporting honour

India Today  

India's vice-captain and opening batsman Rohit Sharma is among the 4 athletes who have been recommended for India's highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Along with Rohit Sharma, Asian Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat, table tennis champion Manika Batra and Paralympic gold medalist Mariappan Thangavelu have been recommended for the Khel Ratna Award. The decision comes …

Rohit Sharma in focus as Khel Ratna race begins
4 years, 7 months ago

Rohit Sharma in focus as Khel Ratna race begins

The Hindu  

Will Rohit Sharma join the ranks of star cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli? That will be the interesting question, when the selection panel meets in the capital on Monday and Tuesday to decide on the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and other government sports awards. The world under-20 champion, and the reigning Asian Games and Commonwealth Games …

AFI confirms Khel Ratna recommendation for Neeraj Chopra
4 years, 9 months ago

AFI confirms Khel Ratna recommendation for Neeraj Chopra

The Hindu  

The Athletics Federation of India on Wednesday confirmed recommending star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, country’s highest sporting honour. PTI had already reported that Chopra was AFI’s pick for the Khel Ratna for the third year in a row and India’s fastest woman Dutee Chand for the Arjuna Award. Asian Games gold medallists Arpinder …

Khelo India: Gymnasts Priyanka, Jatin win gold medals
5 years, 2 months ago

Khelo India: Gymnasts Priyanka, Jatin win gold medals

The Hindu  

Tripura’s Priyanka Dasgupta grabbed the spotlight on Day One of the gymnastics competition by clinching the Girls’ U-17 all-around crown in the Khelo India Youth Games here on Friday. A belated present Gujarat’s Pramilaben Baria gave herself a belated birthday present with a superb set of 36 arrows to top the Girls’ U-21 recurve archery qualifying round with 648 points. …

Asian Games, Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Bajrang Punia nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
5 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games, Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Bajrang Punia nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Firstpost  

Bajrang Punia’s name was finalised by a 12-member selection committee on the opening day of a two-day meeting. New Delhi: Asian and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia was on Friday nominated for the country’s highest sporting honour – the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, a year after he threatened to move court for not getting his due. Bajrang had …

Sports stars in Lok Sabha election fray: BJP's Gautam Gambhir wins, Rathore leads; Vijender, Poonia and Kirti Azad trail
5 years, 9 months ago

Sports stars in Lok Sabha election fray: BJP's Gautam Gambhir wins, Rathore leads; Vijender, Poonia and Kirti Azad trail

The Hindu  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir tasted political success in his first attempt by emerging victorious from East Delhi but there was no luck for Olympic medallist Vijender Singh even as sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore prevailed in the battle of Olympians in Jaipur Rural. Contesting on a BJP ticket, Gambhir — a member of the 2011 World Cup winning team …

Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh nominated for Khel Ratna, Chinglensana Singh, Akashdeep Singh up for Arjuna Award
5 years, 10 months ago

Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh nominated for Khel Ratna, Chinglensana Singh, Akashdeep Singh up for Arjuna Award

Firstpost  

Ace goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who has also served as the Indian hockey team’s captain, has previously been awarded with the Arjuna Award in 2015 and the Padma Shri in 2017 New Delhi: Ace India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Khel Ratna Award by Hockey India while the names of three other players have been proposed …

Hockey India recommend PR Sreejesh for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
5 years, 10 months ago

Hockey India recommend PR Sreejesh for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

India TV News  

Hockey India has recommended goalkeeper PR Sreejesh for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award while the experienced duo of Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and Akashdeep Singh and women's team player Deepika have been recommended for the Arjuna Award. He has won the Gold Medal at the 2014 Asian Games, Bronze Medal at the 2018 Asian Games, Silver Medals at the …

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat nominated for Khel Ratna by wrestling federation
5 years, 10 months ago

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat nominated for Khel Ratna by wrestling federation

India TV News  

The Wrestling Federation of India Monday recommended recently-crowned Asian Champion Bajrang Punia and last year's Asian Games gold-medallist Vinesh Phogat for the country's highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. 1 Bajrang has recently stamped his authority at the Asian Championship in Xi'an, China by clinching a gold medal in the men's 65kg freestyle event. Besides Bajrang …

LISTEN: Full script of Episode 189 of Spodcast where we discuss Delhi's win over Rajasthan, India at Asian Athletics Championships and more
5 years, 10 months ago

LISTEN: Full script of Episode 189 of Spodcast where we discuss Delhi's win over Rajasthan, India at Asian Athletics Championships and more

Firstpost  

In today’s episode, we talk about Gomathi Marimuthu and Tejinderpal Singh Toor’s Asian Athletics Championships gold, Delhi’s win over Rajasthan in a high-scoring contest, IPL final’s schedule change and more. They deserve to get at least one of the knock-out games.” Fast bowler Hamid Hassan and former captain Asghar Afghan were on Monday named in Afghanistan’s 15-member World Cup squad …

Firstpost Spodcast Episode 189: India claim two gold medals at Asian Athletics Championships, IPL final venue shifted and more
5 years, 10 months ago

Firstpost Spodcast Episode 189: India claim two gold medals at Asian Athletics Championships, IPL final venue shifted and more

Firstpost  

In today’s episode, we talk about Gomathi Marimuthu and Tejinderpal Singh Toor’s Asian Athletics Championships gold, Delhi’s win over Rajasthan in a high-scoring contest, IPL final’s schedule change and more. Fast bowler Hamid Hassan and former captain Asghar Afghan were on Monday named in Afghanistan’s 15-member World Cup squad that includes IPL stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi. Unheralded half-miler …

It's Rajyawardhan Rathore vs Krishna Punia in Jaipur Rural
5 years, 11 months ago

It's Rajyawardhan Rathore vs Krishna Punia in Jaipur Rural

The Quint  

Jaipur, April 2 It's going to be a sporty fight for the Jaipur Rural seat in the Lok Sabha elections as Congress has fielded Commonwealth gold medallist Krishna Punia against shooter and Olympics medalist Colonel Rajyawardhan Singh Rathore, the Minister of State for I&B and Sports. Rathore represented the Jaipur Rural seat in the outgoing House. Punia, who won a …

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25
6 years, 6 months ago

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25

India TV News  

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will receive the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna on September 25, the Sports Ministry announced today. Kohli, the world's No.1 Test batsman as per the ICC rankings, has been in stupendous form in the past three years though he missed out of the top award despite nominations in 2016 …

Asian Games 2018 gold medallist Bajrang Punia to talk to sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore about Khel Ratna snub
6 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2018 gold medallist Bajrang Punia to talk to sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore about Khel Ratna snub

Firstpost  

Bajrang said: “It doesn’t feel good to beg for an award, but it is the biggest honour for any sportsperson and a wrestler’s career is very uncertain. Any time an injury can end your career.” New Delhi: Miffed at being ignored for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, star wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday threatened to take the legal …

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna award
6 years, 6 months ago

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna award

The Hindu  

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were on Monday jointly recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, while star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was among 20 sportspersons picked for the Arjuna Awards. Besides Chopra, other prominent names recommended for the Arjuna Awards were junior world champion sprinter Hima Das and Asian Games gold-medallist middle …

Will Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's ambitious focus on sports in school curricula pay off for India?
6 years, 6 months ago

Will Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's ambitious focus on sports in school curricula pay off for India?

Firstpost  

Swapna Barman of Jalpaiguri in West Bengal recently won the grueling heptathlon gold at the 2018 Asian Games. Therefore, when the union sports minister, Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced recently that school syllabi — academic year 2019-20 onwards — would be reduced and more time would be devoted to sports in the curriculum, it was welcomed by most forward-looking Indians. …

Asian Games 2018: Varsha Gautham, Sweta Shervegar grab silver in 49er FX Women's event as India win three medals in sailing
6 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Varsha Gautham, Sweta Shervegar grab silver in 49er FX Women's event as India win three medals in sailing

Firstpost  

Varun Thakkar Ashok and Chengappa Ganapathy Kelapanda won bronze with a total of 53 after race 15 in the 49er men’s event. Jakarta: India clinched three medals in sailing with Varsha Gautham and Sweta Shervegar clinching silver in the 49er FX Women’s event and Harshita Tomar claiming bronze in the Open Laser 4.7 at the 18th Asian Games. The 20-year-old …

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia in contention for Khel Ratna award after gold at 2018 CWG, Asian Games
6 years, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia in contention for Khel Ratna award after gold at 2018 CWG, Asian Games

Firstpost  

Champion wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are in contention for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country’s highest sporting honour, after notching up gold medals in this year’s Commonwealth Games and the ongoing Asian Games. New Delhi: Champion wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are in contention for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country’s highest sporting …

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat in race for Khel Ratna award after 'Golden' 2018
6 years, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat in race for Khel Ratna award after 'Golden' 2018

India TV News  

Champion wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are in contention for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country's highest sporting honour, after notching up gold medals in this year's Commonwealth Games and the ongoing Asian Games. A Sports Ministry official too said that Bajrang and Vinesh are strong contenders for the award along with already-nominated India cricket captain Virat …

Asian Games, Day 11, Highlights: As It Happened
6 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games, Day 11, Highlights: As It Happened

News 18  

LATEST UPDATE: India have clinched their 11th Gold of the Asian Games after Swapna Barman won the Heptathlon gold. DAY 10 Review: Dark horse Manjit Singh came from nowhere to snatch the men’s 800m gold for the biggest medal of his life but finals continued to be a riddle for P V Sindhu, taking some sheen off her historic silver …

Asian Games 2018: Neeraj Chopra wins historic first-ever gold for India in Javelin Throw
6 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Neeraj Chopra wins historic first-ever gold for India in Javelin Throw

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra today became the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian Games gold medal as he shattered his own national record by clearing a distance of 88.06m here today. Chopra's gold is India's only second medal in javelin throw in Asian Games history after Gurtej Singh won a bronze in 1982 in New Delhi. Chopra's biggest rival was …

Asian Games 2018: Saina Nehwal books place in semis, assures first ever Indian medal in Women's Singles
6 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Saina Nehwal books place in semis, assures first ever Indian medal in Women's Singles

Firstpost  

Saina Nehwal beat Ratchanok Intaton of Thailand in the women’s singles quarter-finals to assure a medal for India in Badminton, becoming only the second Indian to do so. Jakarta: India’s top shuttler Saina Nehwal assured herself of a medal after progressing to the women’s singles semifinals, knocking out world no 4 Ratchanok Intanon at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta. …

Asian Games 2018: India add twin silvers through individual, team Equestrian events
6 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2018: India add twin silvers through individual, team Equestrian events

India TV News  

Fouaad Mirza today became the first Indian to win an Asian Games individual medal in the equestrian event since 1982 besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition. The Indian team, comprising Rakesh Kumar, Ashish Malik and Jitender Singh apart from Mirza, also claimed the silver with a score of 121.30, the feats coming days after …

India at Asiad: Surprise silver but assured gold lost
6 years, 6 months ago

India at Asiad: Surprise silver but assured gold lost

The Hindu  

Indian shooting’s teenage brigade threw up another surprise in Shardul Vihan’s silver but a taken-for-granted kabaddi gold was lost in a shocker as the country endured its most disappointing day at the 18th Asian Games on Thursday. Another tennis medal was assured when world number 161 Prajnesh Gunneswaran outlasted 273rd ranked Kwon Soonwoo of South Korea 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 in …

Asian Games 2018: India's 15-year old shooter Shardul Vihan wins silver in Men's double trap event
6 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2018: India's 15-year old shooter Shardul Vihan wins silver in Men's double trap event

India TV News  

After a 16-year Saurabh Chaudhary's gold in the men's 10m air pistol event, it was now another teenage sensation, Shardul Vihan who won silver in the Men's double trap event in the 18th edition of the Asian Games in Jakarta. The Uttar Pradesh teenager Vihan shot 73 to claim the silver medal, while Korea's 34-year-old Shin Hyunwoo clinched the gold …

Firstpost Spodcast Episode 23: Saurabh Chaudhary's shooting gold, India win sepaktakraw bronze, and other stories from Day 3 of Asian Games 2018
6 years, 6 months ago

Firstpost Spodcast Episode 23: Saurabh Chaudhary's shooting gold, India win sepaktakraw bronze, and other stories from Day 3 of Asian Games 2018

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16-year-old Saurabh Chaudhary’s gold medal, India’s bronze in sepaktakraw, Divya Kakran’s wrestling bronze — we discuss all this and more on Spodcast, Firspost’s daily sports podcast. In today’s episode, we talk about how 16-year-old Saurabh Chaudhary won India’s first Asian Games gold medal in shooting, India winning bronze in sepaktakraw and Divya Kakran clinching bronze in wrestling. 16-year-old Saurabh Chaudhary …

Asian Games 2018, Day 3, Highlights: As It Happened
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Asian Games 2018, Day 3, Highlights: As It Happened

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Catch all the live action from day three of the 18th Asian Games through our live blog. Latest Update: On Day 3, India began the day with third Gold medal as 16-year-old Saurabh Chaudhary set a Games record in the 10m Air Pistol, with Abhishek Verma adding a second medal with Bronze. There were disappointments too with an Olympic-medallist, wrestler …

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