Tokyo 2020: PM Narendra Modi meets India Olympic contingent over breakfast at his residence
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: PM Narendra Modi meets India Olympic contingent over breakfast at his residence

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hosted the Olympic-returned Indian athletes for breakfast at his residence. Indian athletes returned from Tokyo with a haul of seven medals, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic gold in track and field. Apart from Chopra’s gold, India won two silver medals and four bronze medals at the Tokyo Olympics. Modi, who had applauded the Indian athletes' tremendous show during the 75th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort on Sunday, was seen talking to Chopra and bronze medallist PV Sindhu, who became only the second Indian and first woman to win two Olympic medals. The other medallist included weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who opened India's account at the Games on the first day competitions with a silver medal and bronze winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain.

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What are the sports achievements of India in 2024: From India’s T20 World Cup win to Manu Bhaker’s historic double in Paris
2 weeks, 1 day ago

What are the sports achievements of India in 2024: From India’s T20 World Cup win to Manu Bhaker’s historic double in Paris

The Hindu  

India lifts T20 World Cup title after 17 years In a thrilling finale that will be etched in memory for years to come, the Indian men’s cricket team made history by defeating South Africa by a nail-biting seven runs to win the ICC T20 World Cup. | Photo Credit: REUTERS In a thrilling finale that will be etched in memory …

PM Modi on Chess Olympiad gold medals: ‘A new chapter in India’s sports trajectory’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi on Chess Olympiad gold medals: ‘A new chapter in India’s sports trajectory’

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the men's and women's Chess teams for winning the gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, saying the remarkable achievement marks a new chapter in India's sports trajectory. India on Sunday scripted history in the Chess Olympiad as its men's and women's teams clinched their maiden titles in a rare clean sweep of gold …

PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: PM Modi Asks Team India To Provide Feedback For Future Betterment | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: PM Modi Asks Team India To Provide Feedback For Future Betterment | ABP News

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with all the Indian athletes representing the country at the Paris Olympics. During the meeting, PM Modi made an effort to praise nearly every athlete, but two in particular—Hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and shooter Shreyasi Singh—caught attention for their unique nicknames. Harmanpreet Singh: The captain of the Indian hockey team became a topic …

PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: 'There Weren't This Much Opportunity Earlier,' Says PM Modi | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: 'There Weren't This Much Opportunity Earlier,' Says PM Modi | ABP News

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with all the Indian athletes representing the country at the Paris Olympics. During the meeting, PM Modi made an effort to praise nearly every athlete, but two in particular—Hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and shooter Shreyasi Singh—caught attention for their unique nicknames. Harmanpreet Singh: The captain of the Indian hockey team became a topic …

PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: 'Lakshya Sen, You Have Made India Proud,' Says PM Modi | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: 'Lakshya Sen, You Have Made India Proud,' Says PM Modi | ABP News

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with all the Indian athletes representing the country at the Paris Olympics. During the meeting, PM Modi made an effort to praise nearly every athlete, but two in particular—Hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and shooter Shreyasi Singh—caught attention for their unique nicknames. Harmanpreet Singh: The captain of the Indian hockey team became a topic …

PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: 'You Have Raised The Bars Too High,' Says PM Modi | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: 'You Have Raised The Bars Too High,' Says PM Modi | ABP News

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with all the Indian athletes representing the country at the Paris Olympics. During the meeting, PM Modi made an effort to praise nearly every athlete, but two in particular—Hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and shooter Shreyasi Singh—caught attention for their unique nicknames. Harmanpreet Singh: The captain of the Indian hockey team became a topic …

PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: PM Modi Appreciates Team India In This Special Way | ABP News
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PM Modi Meets Olympics Athletes: PM Modi Appreciates Team India In This Special Way | ABP News

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with all the Indian athletes representing the country at the Paris Olympics. During the meeting, PM Modi made an effort to praise nearly every athlete, but two in particular—Hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and shooter Shreyasi Singh—caught attention for their unique nicknames. Harmanpreet Singh: The captain of the Indian hockey team became a topic …

PM Modi Meets Olympic Contingent: Manu Bhaker Gifts Pistol, Explains About It. WATCH
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Meets Olympic Contingent: Manu Bhaker Gifts Pistol, Explains About It. WATCH

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the Indian contingent that returned from 2024 Paris Olympics with six medals. Shooter Manu Bhakar displayed the pistol with which she won two bronze medals - in 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed event - in Paris, while the Indian men's hockey team presented a stick signed by all the players. …

It's India's dream to host 2036 Olympics, preparations are on: PM Narendra Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

It's India's dream to host 2036 Olympics, preparations are on: PM Narendra Modi

The Hindu  

Asserting that India has the ability to stage large-scale global events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the country is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to host the Olympics in 2036. "It is the dream of India to host the 2036 Olympics, we are making preparations for that," Mr. Modi said in his address to the nation …

It's India's dream to host 2036 Olympics, preparations are on: PM Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

It's India's dream to host 2036 Olympics, preparations are on: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Asserting that India has the ability to stage large-scale global events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the country is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to host the Olympics in 2036.Along with India, several other nations such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey are positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the sporting spectacle. "It …

It's India's Dream to Host 2036 Olympics, Preparations Are On: PM Narendra Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

It's India's Dream to Host 2036 Olympics, Preparations Are On: PM Narendra Modi

News 18  

Asserting that India has the ability to stage large-scale global events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the country is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to host the Olympics in 2036. “It is the dream of India to host the 2036 Olympics, we are making preparations for that,” Modi said in his address to the nation from …

PM Modi praises Paris Olympics athletes, sends best wishes to para-athletes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi praises Paris Olympics athletes, sends best wishes to para-athletes

India Today  

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated athletes for their performance in the recent Paris Olympics while addressing the nation from Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day on Thursday, August 15. India’s account at the Paris Olympics was opened by Manu Bhaker who won the bronze medal in the 10 am air pistol event and ended India’s 12-year-long wait …

PM Modi meets and felicitates India's Paris Olympics contingent at his residence on Independence Day | Watch
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi meets and felicitates India's Paris Olympics contingent at his residence on Independence Day | Watch

India TV News  

The honourable Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi met and felicitated the members of the country's Paris Olympics contingent at his residence in New Delhi on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day. PM Modi lavished praise on the Indian men's hockey team, double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Aman Sehrawat among others and congratulated them for bringing laurels …

Preparation underway to host 2036 Olympics in India, confirms PM Modi in Independence Day address
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Preparation underway to host 2036 Olympics in India, confirms PM Modi in Independence Day address

India TV News  

The honourable Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has assured the denizens of the country that the preparations are underway in full swing to create an ideal infrastructure to stand a chance to host the 2036 edition of the Olympics on home soil. During his Independence Day address on Thursday, August 15, PM Modi assured the countrymen that India will …

India's dream to host Olympics in 2036: PM Modi during Independence Day speech
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's dream to host Olympics in 2036: PM Modi during Independence Day speech

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 78th Independence Day celebrations from the historic Red Fort on August 15. PM Narendra Modi, in his first Independence Day address after securing a historic third term, said that India dreams of hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. He reiterated India's strong efforts for the Summer Games 2036 and said that the country is …

’Entire nation celebrates..,’ PM Modi congratulates Aman Sehrawat for bronze win in Paris Olympics 2024
5 months ago

’Entire nation celebrates..,’ PM Modi congratulates Aman Sehrawat for bronze win in Paris Olympics 2024

Live Mint  

Prime Minister congratulates Aman Sehrawat for winning the Bronze medal in wrestling in Paris Olympics 2024. Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men's Freestyle 57 kg at the Paris Olympics. The entire nation celebrates this remarkable feat,” PM Modi wrote on X. Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the bronze medal in Men’s Freestyle 57 kg …

India wraps up Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without gold; check India's mixed performance
5 months 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 2024 Olympics: PM Modi, Naveen Patnaik, Abhinav Bindra and others react as India beats Spain 2-1 to win historic men’s hockey bronze
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: PM Modi, Naveen Patnaik, Abhinav Bindra and others react as India beats Spain 2-1 to win historic men’s hockey bronze

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team beat Spain 2-1 in Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday to clinch its second straight bronze medal at the Summer Games. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey, Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and many others congratulated the team on the historic win. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianHockey?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#IndianHockey</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/BronzeMedal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#BronzeMedal</a>… <a href=”https://t.co/as75hQnKh0”>pic.twitter.com/as75hQnKh0</a></p>— Dilip Kumar Tirkey …

'India Is Incredibly Delighted': PM Modi Congratulates Manu, Sarabjot For Historic Air Pistol Win At Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

'India Is Incredibly Delighted': PM Modi Congratulates Manu, Sarabjot For Historic Air Pistol Win At Olympics

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Olympians Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for bagging a historic win at the Paris Olympics 2024 in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed event. "Congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the #Olympics. Congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning …

Paris Olympics 2024: President, PM Modi congratulate Manu Bhaker for winning historic Bronze medal
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: President, PM Modi congratulate Manu Bhaker for winning historic Bronze medal

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated shooter Manu Bhaker after she created history by winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The President on X said, "Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker for opening India’s medal tally with her bronze medal in the 10 metre air pistol shooting event at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker …

India at the Olympics: Past Medals Winners – A Timeline Part 3 (2004-2020)
5 months, 4 weeks ago

India at the Olympics: Past Medals Winners – A Timeline Part 3 (2004-2020)

News 18  

India has won a total of 35 medals in the history of the Olympics – 10 Gold, 9 Silver and 16 bronze. 2012 – London – Sushil Kumar – Silver – Wrestling Sushil Kumar failed to clinch what would have been India’s only gold at London 2012, but with the silver medal in the 66kg category, Kumar became the first …

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts
6 months ago

India at the Olympics in 21st century: Records rewritten, numerous firsts

Hindustan Times  

India have won more Olympic medals since the turn of this century than they did in all of their appearances before 2000. Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal, winning the men's 10m air rifle title. Sushil Kumar became the first Indian athlete to win two individual Olympic medals, bettering his bronze medal in Beijing …

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
6 months ago

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

The Hindu  

India’s campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will always be remembered for its historic medal haul, a record seven, including one gold, two silver and four bronze medals. Mirabai Chanu poses with the Silver medal for the Weightlifting - Women’s 49kg Group A on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo International Forum on July 24, 2021 …

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
6 months ago

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

The Hindu  

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was the most successful Games outing for India since it participated in the Games for the first time in 1900. Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra Winning gold in javelin in Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra clinched the first-ever track and field medal for India. | …

PM Modi interacts with Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes, extends his best wishes
6 months ago

PM Modi interacts with Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes, extends his best wishes

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes in New Delhi. Along with meeting several athletes personally, Modi also interacted with Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Champion boxer Nikhat Zareen, among others virtually. Modi interacted with the athletes and also said that he would look to invite the athletes …

Neeraj Chopra headlines 28-member Indian athletics squad for Paris Olympics 2024
6 months ago

Neeraj Chopra headlines 28-member Indian athletics squad for Paris Olympics 2024

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra is set to headline India's final athletics squad for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. India's athletics squad feature 17 men and 11 women stars including the world champions and Tokyo gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and Asian Games winners Avinash Sable, Tejinderpal Singh Toor and Jyothi Yarraji. India's athletics squad for Paris Olympics 2024 Men: Avinash Sable, Neeraj Chopra, …

India Will Break Tokyo Olympics Record in Paris, Says World Champion Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India Will Break Tokyo Olympics Record in Paris, Says World Champion Powerlifter Gaurav Sharma

News 18  

World champion powerlifter Gaurav Sharma believes that India will win a rich haul of medals at the Paris Olympics, following the support and foreign exposure provided to athletes by the Central Government in recent years. Athletes get foreign exposure, diet, and training facilities from the government and I believe our sportspersons will win a good number of medals in Paris, …

IOC Session in India: 'Absolute honour to host this historic session', says Nita Ambani
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC Session in India: 'Absolute honour to host this historic session', says Nita Ambani

Firstpost  

Nita Ambani also spoke about how this session was a great confluence between India and the world Nita M Ambani, IOC member and Founder Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for inaugurating the opening ceremony of the 141st International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai on Saturday. Your support to sport has made this session in India …

PM Narendra Modi confirms India’s intention to bid for 2036 Olympics, 2029 Youth Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Narendra Modi confirms India’s intention to bid for 2036 Olympics, 2029 Youth Olympics

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday publicly articulated India’s aspiration to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and become only the fourth Asian country to host the Games. “India eagerly anticipates hosting the Olympics and the country will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics, it’s a dream and aspiration of 140 crore Indians,” he said …

PM Modi confirms India's bid for hosting 2036 Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi confirms India's bid for hosting 2036 Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Saturday that India would bid to host the 2036 Olympics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach during the Opening Ceremony of the 141st IOC Session, in Mumbai "India is very excited to organise an Olympics," he said. It not only gives rise to champions but also promotes …

India Eager To Organise Olympics 2036, Will Leave No Stone Unturned In Preparations: PM Modi At 141st IOC Session
1 year, 2 months ago

India Eager To Organise Olympics 2036, Will Leave No Stone Unturned In Preparations: PM Modi At 141st IOC Session

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 141st International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai. Sports is an important part of our culture and lifestyle," says PM Modi at the 141st International Olympic Committee Session at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in… pic.twitter.com/1dPntSUCzX — Press Trust of India October 14, 2023 Speaking at the 141st IOC Session, PM Modi said: …

IOC Session 2023: PM Narendra Modi confirms India's potential bid to host 2036 Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC Session 2023: PM Narendra Modi confirms India's potential bid to host 2036 Olympics

India TV News  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the country's potential bid to host the 2036 Olympic games during the opening ceremony of the IOC Session 2023 on Saturday, October 14. Modi inaugurated the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai and revealed the government's full support behind India's bid to host the first-ever Olympic games. Modi confirmed India's bid to host the Olympics …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Praises 'Hard Work and Achievements' of Indian Athletes at Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Praises 'Hard Work and Achievements' of Indian Athletes at Asian Games

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in the Asian Games 2022 in New Delhi on Tuesday. https://t.co/SAcnyJDTlc— Narendra Modi October 10, 2023 The Prime Minister hosted the athletes for their outstanding achievements at the Asian Games and to motivate them for future competitions. The PM said that the Asian Games haul was a …

PM Narendra Modi to Interact with Asian Games Contingent on October 10
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Narendra Modi to Interact with Asian Games Contingent on October 10

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with and address the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games 2022, on Tuesday. India won its highest-ever medals tally of 107 medals, including 28 gold medals in the Asian Games 2022. Earlier on Sunday, Modi lauded the Indian contingent for bagging the highest-ever medals tally in the …

Asian Games 2023: PM Narendra Modi to interact with Indian athletes on October 10
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: PM Narendra Modi to interact with Indian athletes on October 10

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to interact with and address the Indian athletes who participated in the recently concluded Asian Games Hangzhou on October 10. India also ended at the fourth position in the medals tally, their second best at the Asian Games having finished third at the 1962 Games in Jakarta. 28 gold medals are also the most …

PM Modi lauds India’s best ever performance at Asian Games, says ‘historic’
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi lauds India’s best ever performance at Asian Games, says ‘historic’

Live Mint  

As India grabs 107 medals in Asian Games 2023, the highest ever for the country, Prime Minster Narendra Modi congratulated the players saying, ‘historic achievement’ Taking to X on Sunday, PM Modi said, “What a historic achievement for India at the Asian Games! The entire nation is overjoyed that our incredible athletes have brought home the highest ever total of …

Asian Games 2023: ’Remarkable,’ says PM Modi as India’s medal tally touches 100
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: ’Remarkable,’ says PM Modi as India’s medal tally touches 100

Live Mint  

As India exceeded its goal of winning 100 medals in the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the Indian team for this significant accomplishment. As the Indian women's kabaddi team secured a gold medal in the final against Chinese Taipei last Saturday, India achieved its target of surpassing 100 medals in the …

Asian Games: India wins historic 100th medal, PM Modi hails momentous achievement
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: India wins historic 100th medal, PM Modi hails momentous achievement

Deccan Chronicle  

Hangzhou: The Indian contingent claimed an unprecedented 100th medal at the Asian Games with a thrilling 26-25 victory over Chinese Taipei in the women's kabaddi final here on Saturday. PM Modi hails 'momentous achievement' of India India reaching the unprecedented milestone of 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games is a momentous achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, …

Asian Games 2023: PM Modi hails 'momentous achievement' as India win 'historic' 100 medals
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: PM Modi hails 'momentous achievement' as India win 'historic' 100 medals

India TV News  

Asian Games 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the "momentous achievement" of India winning 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games. India reached the unprecedented milestone of 100 medals after it claimed gold in women's kabaddi. PM Modi hails the "momentous achievement" "Every awe-inspiring performance has made history and filled our hearts with pride. Country's 100th medal In …

Asian Games 2023, Day 10 Roundup: Parul, Annu Rani's Gold in athletics headline India's 9-medal outing
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023, Day 10 Roundup: Parul, Annu Rani's Gold in athletics headline India's 9-medal outing

India TV News  

After a relatively quiet day with no Gold medal on Gandhi Jayanti, the Indian contingent came back with nine medals on Day 10 including a couple of Gold. Tejaswin Shankar's Decathlon run ended in a national record-breaking Silver medal while Parul Chaudhary and Annu Rani won Gold medals in women's 5000m race and javelin throw, respectively. Annu Rani became first-ever …

Asian Games 2023: India medals tally on October 2, all winners list
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India medals tally on October 2, all winners list

The Hindu  

India continues to occupy the fourth spot in medal standings with 13 gold, 24 silver and 23 bronze at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. India added a bronze medal to its tally as the women’s speed skating team of Sanjana Bathula, Karthika Jagadeeswaran, Heeral Sadhu and Aarathy Kasturi Raj finished third in 3000m relay race. FOLLOW | ASIAN-GAMES-2023 OCTOBER …

Modi campaign LIVE: PM criticises ‘absence’ of Congress in Swachhta drive at Gwalior rally
1 year, 3 months ago

Modi campaign LIVE: PM criticises ‘absence’ of Congress in Swachhta drive at Gwalior rally

Hindustan Times  

Oct 2, 2023 7:06 PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Asian Games medallists, hailing the country's speed skaters who dazzled with two surprise bronze medals in men's and women's 3,000-metre team relay events. India's speed skaters won two bronze medals in the men's and women's 3,000-metre team relay events to match their best-ever performance in roller sports …

Neeraj Chopra exemplifies excellence, says PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Neeraj Chopra exemplifies excellence, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, August 28, 2023. hailed Neeraj Chopra for winning a gold medal in the men's javelin at the World Athletics Championships, saying his dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Chopra on Sunday, August 27, 2023 scripted history yet …

India crosses 50-medal mark at Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 in Berlin
1 year, 6 months ago

India crosses 50-medal mark at Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 in Berlin

The Hindu  

The Indian contingent at the Special Olympics World Games 2023, passed the 50-medal mark on Wednesday in Berlin. At the end of the day’s action, India had 55 medals spread across five different sports — athletics, cycling, powerlifting, roller skating and swimming. In the pool, India’s medals almost doubled thanks to the exploits of the freestyle swimmers, Diksha Jitendra Shirgaonkar, …

Yeh Jo India Hai Na, Netas Treat Sports Federations As Their Private Property
1 year, 7 months ago

Yeh Jo India Hai Na, Netas Treat Sports Federations As Their Private Property

The Quint  

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics was India’s best performance at any Olympics, with seven medals, including one Gold, two Silver, four Bronze. And let's compare our 2020 performance with similar countries – Brazil, won 21 medals in Tokyo, including seven Gold. compared to India’s population of 1420 million, Jamaica with just 2.8 million people, won nine medals, including four Gold at …

PM Modi Heaps Praise On Neeraj Chopra For Winning Gold Medal At Doha Diamond League
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi Heaps Praise On Neeraj Chopra For Winning Gold Medal At Doha Diamond League

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra for attaining first position in Doha's 2023 Wanda Diamond League on Friday. Neeraj Chopra was off to a remarkable start in his title defence as he positioned himself on the top of the pile in his first attempt with a record-shattering 88.67m throw, his 4th career-best effort. …

In preparation: The Hindu Editorial on the 36th National Games
2 years, 2 months ago

In preparation: The Hindu Editorial on the 36th National Games

The Hindu  

The successful conduct of the 36th National Games across six cities of Gujarat reiterated India’s organisational skills. For a country aiming to host the Olympics, conducting the National Games with just three months’ notice, spoke of its administrative speed. Pole vaulters Rosy Meena Paulraj and Siva Subramaniam, 35km race walker Ram Baboo and weightlifters N. Ajith and Sambo Lapung were …

PM Modi's Meet the Champion Initiative to be Conducted in Over 25 Cities on National Sports Day, SAI to Celebrate With Sports Activities in All Centers Across India
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi's Meet the Champion Initiative to be Conducted in Over 25 Cities on National Sports Day, SAI to Celebrate With Sports Activities in All Centers Across India

News 18  

On the occasion of National Sports Day on August 29th, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports would be conducting the ‘Meet The Champion’ initiative in 26 schools across the country. With the special occasion of the National Sports Day and as a tribute to Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, the Sports Authority of India has now expanded the initiative …

'Self Confidence And Courage is Your Identity': PM Narendra Modi to India's CWG 2022 Contingent
2 years, 4 months ago

'Self Confidence And Courage is Your Identity': PM Narendra Modi to India's CWG 2022 Contingent

News 18  

Terming their performances ‘historic’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the self-confidence and courage of the Indian contingent that brought home 61 medals from the recently concluded CWG 2022 in Birmingham. It was a historic performance at CWG 2022 by India," PM Modi said while addressing the athletes. In Pics: India’s CWG 2022 Medal Winners Meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi While …

PM Narendra Modi to Host India's CWG 2022 Medal Winners at His Residence Today
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Narendra Modi to Host India's CWG 2022 Medal Winners at His Residence Today

News 18  

The Indian medal winners from the recently concluded 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham will get a chance to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will be hosting them at his residence today in the national capital. EXCLUSIVE: Sindhu Opens Up on Ultimate Goal of Winning Gold at Olympics after Completing CWG Set “Looking forward to interacting with India’s CWG …

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