On This Day, 2012: Gagan Narang wins bronze at London Games
4 years, 5 months ago

On This Day, 2012: Gagan Narang wins bronze at London Games

The Hindu  

Indian marksman Gagan Narang, at third place, was merely 0.3 point ahead of Dutchman Peter Hellenbrand before the final competition shot of the 10m air rifle final at the Summer Games in London on 29 July, 2012. One could see Narang passionately mouthing an inaudible “Yes!” as he checked his monitor before heaving a sigh of relief. You can only imagine how difficult that is.” Narang, who had won four gold medals at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, said when he had stepped into the range on the day he had worked towards the last four years, nothing seemed different or new. It was something that I always aspired to shoot,” said Narang, who had shot the world-record perfect score of 600 twice in 2008.

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Medals primary, awards secondary: Narang asks athletes to strive for excellence
1 day, 19 hours ago

Medals primary, awards secondary: Narang asks athletes to strive for excellence

The Hindu  

Indian Olympic Association Vice President and 2012 London Olympic Bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang believes that the athletes who’s names were not nominated for this year’s prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award shouldn’t be disheartened but take it as a source of inspiration to do better in the future competitions. “I think that these athletes have also understood over …

This is greatest show by Indian shooters in history of Olympic Games, says Gagan Narang
5 months ago

This is greatest show by Indian shooters in history of Olympic Games, says Gagan Narang

The Hindu  

Himself an Olympic medallist, Indian contingent Chef de Mission Gagan Narang on August 3 hailed the shooting team's three bronze-winning campaign in the Paris Games as the best show in the country's Olympics history. The sensational Manu Bhaker became the first Indian after the country's independence to win two medals — both bronze — in a single edition of the …

Gagan Narang brings former world champion Peter Sidi to train Indian shooters for Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

Gagan Narang brings former world champion Peter Sidi to train Indian shooters for Olympics

The Hindu  

Gagan Narang’s quest for Olympic glory took another significant step forward when he signed a long-term contract with former 50-meter rifle three positions world champion Peter Sidi of Hungary with the specific intention of producing medallists for India. “This is part of our Project Leap programme, supported by Olympic Gold Quest, which aims at ensuring there is a continuity in …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Gagan Narang lauds change in mindset of shooters, says current squad thinking of medals
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Gagan Narang lauds change in mindset of shooters, says current squad thinking of medals

Firstpost  

Through regular video calls and messages, Narang imparted training tips to his most successful protege, Elavenil Valarivan, before her maiden appearance at the Olympics. New Delhi: Five years after the unmitigated disaster in Rio de Janeiro, Olympic medallist Gagan Narang feels the “strong” group of Indian shooters are primed for success in the Tokyo Games, provided they are able to …

Gagan Narang on his 2012 London Olympics bronze medal: When mind and body are aligned
3 years, 5 months ago

Gagan Narang on his 2012 London Olympics bronze medal: When mind and body are aligned

The Hindu  

I was a 21-year-old boy when my Olympic journey began in Athens. READ | Sushil Kumar's 2012 London Olympics silver medal: A unique record The pictures from the Royal Artillery Barracks in London on 29th July are still fresh and alive. As the competition reached the climax, I was in third place, 0.3 point ahead of Peter Hellenbrand before the …

Hyderabad Flood Effect: Olympic Medallist Gagan Narang Incurs Loss in Crores after Guns, Rifles Drown
4 years, 2 months ago

Hyderabad Flood Effect: Olympic Medallist Gagan Narang Incurs Loss in Crores after Guns, Rifles Drown

News 18  

Heavy rains in Hyderabad has been wrecking havoc and Olympic medallist Gagan Narang has been effected by the disaster as well. Narang, who runs an academy at the Tirumalgiri area in Secunderabad, has had pistols and rifles meant for a new centre drowned in the flood water. A couple of months ago, Narang had bought the rifles from Germany for …

Gun for Glory: National award a glorious validation for Gagan Narang and Pawan Singh's vision
5 years, 4 months ago

Gun for Glory: National award a glorious validation for Gagan Narang and Pawan Singh's vision

The Hindu  

The vision of Gagan Narang and Pawan Singh, who initiated Gun for Glory in 2011, to make shooting easily accessible for everyone, has been a roaring success, as hundreds have been driven to world class performances and international medals. Commenting that the award was a huge appreciation that would further fuel the dream of guiding future champions to Olympic glory, …

National Sports Awards: Gagan Narang fuelled by dream of carving out future Olympians after Khel Protsahan Puraskar
5 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards: Gagan Narang fuelled by dream of carving out future Olympians after Khel Protsahan Puraskar

The Hindu  

Gagan Narang said the recognition he received on Thursday for mentoring aspiring shooters will "fuel his dream of carving out future Olympians". In a massive honour and recognition, the Olympic bronze medallist shooter’s initiative, Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation, received the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar on the National Sports Day. GNSPF, an initiative started by Narang and co-founder Pawan Singh …

Battle-hardened Gagan Narang keen to make 5th Olympics appearance
5 years, 6 months ago

Battle-hardened Gagan Narang keen to make 5th Olympics appearance

The Hindu  

London Olympics bronze medallist and ace shooter, Gagan Narang, is facing one of the biggest challenges of his career as he chases the dream of a fifth appearance in Olympics in Tokyo next year. For, the 36-year-old Gagan will have to make the cut in the selection trials to be held during the ongoing Kumar Surendra Singh memorial All India …

Gagan Narang: 'Saurabh has been fantastic, at just 16'
5 years, 10 months ago

Gagan Narang: 'Saurabh has been fantastic, at just 16'

The Hindu  

When Gagan Narang broke into the Indian shooting team for the first time, Saurabh Chaudhary was just a few months old. And 17 years later, Narang gave away the Best Young Athlete honour to the young shooter at the Sportstar Aces Awards here on Thursday. READ| Pujara at Sportstar Aces Awards: 'We hope to win the Test Championship' “It is …

Indian Duo Makes a Strong Comeback to Win Silver in Shooting Meet
6 years, 8 months ago

Indian Duo Makes a Strong Comeback to Win Silver in Shooting Meet

India TV News  

Indian duo Gagan Narang and Pooja Ghatkar clinched the silver medal in the mixed team event of the Grand Prix of Liberation international shooting competition in Pilsen, the Czech Republic. The pair scored 833.2 points, just 1.3 points behind the gold medal-winning Jurate Cesynaite and Karolis Girulis. Narang and Ghatkar finished close to the gold medal, missing the target by …

Gagan Narang shines bright, clinks bronze in Commonwealth Shooting Championships
7 years, 2 months ago

Gagan Narang shines bright, clinks bronze in Commonwealth Shooting Championships

India TV News  

India shines at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Brisbane, Australia. Gagan Narang secures a silver medal in the men's 50m rifle prone event, while Swapnil Kusale and Annu Raj Singh bag bronze medals in the respective categories. Heena Sidhu wins gold in the women's 25m pistol event, while Sushil Ghalay and Rahi Sarnobat secure fifth and third positions respectively in …

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