Shooting at Asian Games 2023: With seven medals in one day, Indian shooters relish in glory in Hangzhou 2022
1 year, 2 months ago

Shooting at Asian Games 2023: With seven medals in one day, Indian shooters relish in glory in Hangzhou 2022

The Hindu  

Two gold, three silver and two bronze medals – that’s what the ranges rewarded the Indian shooters with on Wednesday, the most productive so far in both quality and quantity as India’s Asian Games medal tally climbed to 22 on the seventh day of competition here. Silver medal winning team of Indian shooters Ashi Chouksey, Manini Kaushik and Sift Kaur Samra and during the presentation ceremony of women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou. 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 🥇 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 🇮🇳 Sift Kaur Samra wins gold medal in women's 50m Rifle 3P event.#Cheer4India#AsianGames2022#IndiaAtAG22pic.twitter.com/ydMp4a4JJS — Doordarshan Sports September 27, 2023 It is Sift’s first-ever Asian Games gold medal, in 50m 3-position, and only the second for Indian women in 37 years since Soma Dutta took silver in 1986, the first time when men and women competed separately. In fact, noise from the rival supporters only motivates me further.” Sift Kaur Samra poses with the gold medal after winning it in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou. Silver medallist Indian shooter Esha Singh during the presentation ceremony of the women’s 25m pistol rapid individual event at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou.

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Indian Shooting Team Dominates Junior World Championship, Secures Gold in Men's 50m Pistol Event
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Shooting Team Dominates Junior World Championship, Secures Gold in Men's 50m Pistol Event

The Hindu  

Indian shooters dominated the Junior World Shooting Championship, securing gold in the men's 50m pistol event. The trio of Deepak Dalal, Kamaljeet, and Raj Chandra emerged victorious, securing a combined 1616 points, surpassing Azerbaijan by a single point. India's junior shooters secured a remarkable 24 medals, including 13 gold, showcasing their prowess on the international stage.

Indian shooters to medal at the OIympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian shooters to medal at the OIympics

Hindustan Times  

Shooter Manu Bhaker opened India’s account at the 2024 Paris Olympics after she claimed a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the National Shooting Centre in Chateauroux on Sunday. Gagan Narang — London 2012 Gagan Narang’s bronze medal in the men’s 10m air rifle final took India’s tally to six medals in the British capital — India’s …

Manu Bhaker shoots bronze, India’s first medal of Paris 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker shoots bronze, India’s first medal of Paris 2024

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Manu Bhaker opened India’s account at the Paris Games with a bronze medal in 10m air pistol event on Sunday, winning the country’s first medal since the 2012 London Games. Shooter Manu Bhaker won India’s first medal, a bronze, at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After first series of 10 shots, Manu was placed third at 100.3 behind Jin …

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 …

Sharp shooters have gold in sights
9 months ago

Sharp shooters have gold in sights

China Daily  

Sheng Lihao will bid to improve on his Tokyo 2020 silver at this summer's Paris Games. In the women's 10m air rifle, 17-year-old Huang Yuting, a two-time world gold medalist in the mixed team event, edged individual world champion Han Jiayu in the final trial to top the rankings as both booked their tickets to Paris. World champions Zhang Bowen …

Sharp shooters have gold in sights
9 months ago

Sharp shooters have gold in sights

China Daily  

Sheng Lihao will bid to improve on his Tokyo 2020 silver at this summer's Paris Games. In the women's 10m air rifle, 17-year-old Huang Yuting, a two-time world gold medalist in the mixed team event, edged individual world champion Han Jiayu in the final trial to top the rankings as both booked their tickets to Paris. World champions Zhang Bowen …

India’s Yogesh Singh completes men's 25m centre fire pistol double at Asian Olympic Qualifiers
11 months, 1 week ago

India’s Yogesh Singh completes men's 25m centre fire pistol double at Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Firstpost  

After winning both the individual as well as team gold in the men’s 25m standard pistol, Yogesh would pull off something similar in the 25m centre fire pistol category as medals continued to rain for Indian shooters in Jakarta Jakarta: Indian shooters’ gold rush continued in the Asia Olympic Qualifiers with Yogesh Singh winning the top prize in individual as …

India’s gold rush continues in Jakarta as Yogesh wins double
11 months, 1 week ago

India’s gold rush continues in Jakarta as Yogesh wins double

The Hindu  

Indian shooters’ gold rush continued in the Asia Olympic Qualifiers with Yogesh Singh winning the top prize in individual as well as team event of the men’s 25m centre fire pistol competition here on Monday. The Indian trio of Shreyasi, Manisha Keer and Bhavya Tripathi, however, won the silver medal in the women’s trap team event with a total of …

Yogesh Singh wins 25m standard pistol event, India team gold at Asian Shooting Olympic Qualifiers
11 months, 1 week ago

Yogesh Singh wins 25m standard pistol event, India team gold at Asian Shooting Olympic Qualifiers

Firstpost  

Jakarta: Indian shooters continued to hit the bullseye in the Asia Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta on Sunday, with Yogesh Singh winning the men’s 25m individual standard pistol gold before combining with Amit Kumar and Om Prakash to claim the team event. At the Olympic qualifiers for shotgun discipline in Kuwait City, at least two women trap shooters were favourably placed …

Asia Olympic Qualifiers: Indian shooters pick up more gold medals in Jakarta
11 months, 1 week ago

Asia Olympic Qualifiers: Indian shooters pick up more gold medals in Jakarta

The Hindu  

Lakshay Sheoran shot 71, following rounds of 23, 23 and 25 in men’s trap, in the Asian shotgun championship in Kuwait on Sunday. The Indian aspirations took a jolt as the former World Champion Manavjit Singh Sandhu was disqualified for his equipment not measuring up to acceptable standard. The acting president of the National Rifle Association of India, Kalikesh Narayan …

Varun Tomar Bags Olympic Quota Place After Winning Gold Medal in 10m Air Pistol at Asian Olympic Qualifiers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Varun Tomar Bags Olympic Quota Place After Winning Gold Medal in 10m Air Pistol at Asian Olympic Qualifiers

News 18  

Indian shooter Varun Tomar earned a Paris Olympics quota place after clinching gold in 10m men’s air pistol event at the Asian Qualifiers, here on Monday. #, Congratulations to Varun Tomar for clinching and securing Paris Olympics quota, while Arjun Cheema bags a in the 10m Air… pic.twitter.com/4cn5XvkVoX — Anurag Thakur January 8, 2024 The top two shooters in each …

Asian Games 2023: A look at India's history-making performance, notable moments
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Asian Games 2023: A look at India's history-making performance, notable moments

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, December 30 : The year 2023 will go down as extremely memorable for the Indian sports fraternity as players across various disciplines came together to script history at the Asian Games held in Hangzhou this year from September 23 to October 8 this year, helping the country touch the 100-medal mark for the first time in history. This …

Asian Archery C’Ships: Parneet defeats Jyothi to clinch title; India’s compound mixed, women’s team win gold
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Archery C’Ships: Parneet defeats Jyothi to clinch title; India’s compound mixed, women’s team win gold

The Hindu  

The Indian compound women’s and mixed team won gold medals at the Asian archery championships in Bangkok on Thursday. The women’s team comprising of Aditi Swami, Parneet Kaur & Jyothi Surekha Vennam edged past Chinese Taipei’s Chen Yi Hsuan, Huang I-Jou and Wang Lu-Yun 234-233 to ensure India’s gold in the event for the second time. READ | Asian Para …

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar wins gold in 50m rifle 3 positions event at Asian Shooting Championship
1 year, 1 month ago

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar wins gold in 50m rifle 3 positions event at Asian Shooting Championship

Firstpost  

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar shot 463.5 in the final to win the gold. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won the gold medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions individual event and helped India grab a team silver at the Asian Shooting Championship in Changwon, Korea on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Tomar shot 463.5 in the final to win the gold. The …

Asian Shooting Championships 2023: Aishwary Tomar wins 50m rifle 3P gold
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Shooting Championships 2023: Aishwary Tomar wins 50m rifle 3P gold

The Hindu  

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won the gold in rifle 3-position event with a 0.8 point margin over Tian Jiaming of China in the 15th Asian shooting championship in Changwon, Korea, on Wednesday. There was no question of Olympic quota for India in the event, as Swapnil Kusale and Akhil Sheoran had already won the maximum possible two Olympic quota in …

Shooter Anish Bhanwala Wins Bronze and India's 12th Paris Olympics Quota Place
1 year, 1 month ago

Shooter Anish Bhanwala Wins Bronze and India's 12th Paris Olympics Quota Place

News 18  

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Anish Bhanwala bagged India’s 12th Paris Olympic quota in shooting as he clinched a bronze medal in the men’s 25m rapid pistol fire event at the Asian Championships in Changwon, Korea on Monday. Bhanwala fetched the quota for the Paris Games by ending the qualification stage in third place with a score of 588, just one …

Asian Shooting Championships: Manu Bhaker finishes fifth, secures 11th quota for India at Paris 2024 Olympics
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Shooting Championships: Manu Bhaker finishes fifth, secures 11th quota for India at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

Manu Bhaker secured the 11th Paris Olympics quota place for the country after finishing fifth in women’s 25m sports pistol at the Asian Shooting Championships in Changwon, Korea on Saturday. But China could claim only one Paris quota spot and Haniyeh had already secured one earlier, so Manu, despite finishing fifth, clinched a Paris berth for India. Manu, coached by …

Asian Shooting Championships: Arjun Babuta wins 10m air rifle silver, Olympic quota place; team bags gold
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Shooting Championships: Arjun Babuta wins 10m air rifle silver, Olympic quota place; team bags gold

Firstpost  

Indian shooters have bagged six Olympic quota places in rifle, two in shotgun and just one in pistol. Indian shooter Arjun Babuta clinched a silver medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event along with a Paris Olympic quota place for the country at the ongoing Asian Championships in Changwon, Korea on Friday. 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹 ✅ 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗮 ✅ Team …

Asian Shooting Championship: Arjun Babuta, Tilottama Sen bag Olympic quota; Men’s 10m air rifle team wins gold
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Shooting Championship: Arjun Babuta, Tilottama Sen bag Olympic quota; Men’s 10m air rifle team wins gold

The Hindu  

Indian shooters Arjun Babuta and Tilottama Sen earned two Paris Olympic quota places by clinching silver medals in the men’s and women’s 10m air rifle events respectively, at the ongoing Asian Championships in Changwon, Korea on Friday. The 15-year-old Tilottama followed suit as she shot a total of 252.3 in the women’s final to fetch the 10th Olympic quota place …

Indian junior women’s 10m air rifle team clinches gold in Asian Championships
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian junior women’s 10m air rifle team clinches gold in Asian Championships

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s junior 10m air rifle team, comprising Sonam Uttam Maskar, Gautami Bhanot and Jasmeen Kaur, clinched the gold medal with a junior meet record in the Asian Shooting Championships in Changwon, Korea on Thursday. In 10m air rifle men’s youth event, Abhinav Choudhary bagged gold shooting 241.8, while Priyanshu Yadav, who had also made it to the finals, …

Asian Shooting Championship: Indian junior men’s 10m air rifle team misses out on sure-shot gold due to apparel issue
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Shooting Championship: Indian junior men’s 10m air rifle team misses out on sure-shot gold due to apparel issue

The Hindu  

The Indian junior men’s 10m air rifle team missed out on a sure-shot gold and an Asian Shooting Championships junior record, when one of the three marksmen, Dhanush Srikanth, was disqualified from the competition in Changwon, Korea on Thursday due to ‘improper stiffness’ of the apparel that he was wearing during competition. The Indian team, comprising Umamahesh Maddineni, Dhanush and …

Indian men’s skeet team shoots gold in Asian Championship
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian men’s skeet team shoots gold in Asian Championship

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s trio of Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, Gurjoat Khangura and Angad Vir Singh Bajwa won the gold medal with a combined total of 358 in men’s skeet team event of the Asian Shooting Championship in Changwon, South Korea. In the junior events, India’s Shubham Bisla and Sainyam won bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition, overcoming …

Asian shooting: Sarabjot wins bronze, seals Paris Olympics berth
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian shooting: Sarabjot wins bronze, seals Paris Olympics berth

Hindustan Times  

India opened their account at the Asian shooting championships in Changwon on Tuesday with Sarabjot Singh claiming bronze in the 10m air pistol event. Fresh from his men's team gold and mixed team silver at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Sarabjot squeezed into the final with a score of 581 out of a possible 600. In the women's 10m air pistol …

Asian Shooting C’ship 2023: Sarabjot Singh secures Paris Olympics quota with bronze in men’s 10m air pistol
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Shooting C’ship 2023: Sarabjot Singh secures Paris Olympics quota with bronze in men’s 10m air pistol

The Hindu  

Sarabjot Singh clinched the Olympic quota place with a bronze medal in men’s air pistol in the 15th Asian shooting championship in Changwon, Korea, on Tuesday. With China having already bagged two Olympic quota places in the event and only one of the two Koreans eligible, Sarabjot had his task cut out needing a high finish. READ | Asian Para …

Asian Games dream may have gone sour but Kusale now aiming for Asian Championships gold
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games dream may have gone sour but Kusale now aiming for Asian Championships gold

The Hindu  

Rifle marksman Swapnil Kusale’s dream of winning an Asian Games medal in Hangzhou might have gone sour, courtesy one poor shot, but that has not stopped him from aspiring for gold at the Asian Championships, scheduled to commence in Changwon, South Korea on October 22. “Yes, it did strike me that I had missed the gold medal because of that …

Top 10 moments from Asian Games 2023 - Part 2
1 year, 2 months ago

Top 10 moments from Asian Games 2023 - Part 2

The Hindu  

India won 107 medals—28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze—at the 2023 Asian Games, its best showing ever at the continental event. RELATED: Asian Games 2023: India reclaims gold medals in Kabaddi men and women despite controversy in men’s final With officials from the international and Asian federations getting involved, administrative politics and power play coming to the fore, and …

Taming the dragon: Events where India bettered the Chinese at the Asian Games 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Taming the dragon: Events where India bettered the Chinese at the Asian Games 2023

The Hindu  

India had its best Asian Games campaign ever in Hangzhou with 107 medals, including a record 28 gold. On target: The 22-year-old Sift Kaur Samra scored 7.3 more than China’s Zhang Qiongyue, going on to register a world record score of 469.6 in the final of the 50m rifle 3 positions. | Photo Credit: PTI The 22-year-old Sift scored 7.3 …

Shooting at Asian Games 2023 review: Indian shooters deliver record-breaking performance in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Shooting at Asian Games 2023 review: Indian shooters deliver record-breaking performance in Hangzhou

The Hindu  

India rang down the curtains on the 19th edition of the Asian Games with 107 medals, its best-ever haul at the quadrennial showpiece. Dream team: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar along with Rudrankksh Patil and Divyansh Panwar won gold with a world record score of 1893.7 in the 10m air rifle team event. That means if there is a scheduled World …

Athletics at Asian Games 2023 review: A field day in office for Indian athletes
1 year, 2 months ago

Athletics at Asian Games 2023 review: A field day in office for Indian athletes

The Hindu  

A few days before the start of the track and field competition at the Asian Games, Adille Sumariwala, the president of the Athletics Federation of India, had indicated just how confident the team was. Slice of history: Vithya Ramraj, who won a bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles clocked an impressive 55.42 in the heats, equalling the national record set …

Zhangjiagang athletes make historic achievements at Hangzhou Asian Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Zhangjiagang athletes make historic achievements at Hangzhou Asian Games

China Daily  

Sheng Lihao competes in the Asian Games Hangzhou. Three athletes from the county-level city in Suzhou collectively secured three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal, marking a significant milestone for Zhangjiagang at the Asian Games. This not only marked the first gold for Suzhou at the Hangzhou Asian Games but also set a new world record for Team China. …

Asian Games 2023 the beginning of India’s rise as a sporting nation: Olympic Council of Asia chief, Randhir Singh
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 the beginning of India’s rise as a sporting nation: Olympic Council of Asia chief, Randhir Singh

The Hindu  

For Olympic Council of Asia acting president Raja Randhir Singh the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was the “best-ever” sports event he had attended. “In my life, I have seen many Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and continental games but this one at Hangzhou stands out as unparalleled in terms of organisation and performance.” Lauding the efforts of the Indian …

Asian Games 2023 archery review: India hits the bullseye at Hangzhou 2022
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 archery review: India hits the bullseye at Hangzhou 2022

The Hindu  

The Indian archers’ best-ever collection of nine medals, including five gold, enabled the country to top the Hangzhou Asian Games chart in the sport and establish itself as a superpower alongside South Korea. Now, there is no scope for complacency.” In compound, India got seven medals, with the seasoned V. Jyothi Surekha and young world champion Ojas Deotale claiming triple …

Asian Games 2023: Top five comeback wins by Indian athletes
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Top five comeback wins by Indian athletes

The Hindu  

Comeback wins in any sport pump up your adrenaline like nothing and the recently concluded Asian Games 2023 saw quite a few of them from the Indian contingent, as the nation finished the quadrennial showpiece with a whopping 107 medals. Prannoy puts an end to 41-year wait India’s HS Prannoy won bronze medal in men’s singles at the Asian Games …

Asian Games 2023: Indians who won quotas for Paris Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indians who won quotas for Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

The 19th edition of the Asian Games, held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, not only offered medals but the chance to win quotas for next year’s Paris Olympics in some of the events. Nikhat Zareen Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen won bronze medal in the women’s 50kg category at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Parveen Hooda Indian boxer …

Five times when India beat Pakistan at Asian Games 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Five times when India beat Pakistan at Asian Games 2023

The Hindu  

India vs Pakistan is a rivalry that gets plenty of attention irrespective of the sports in which the contest is taking place. Squash : India 2-1 Pakistan India’s Abhay Singh celebrates after winning his match against Pakistan’s Noor Zaman in the final of the men’s team squash event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Sept. 30, 2023. …

Asian Games 2023: In which sports did India top medals tally at Hangzhou 2022?
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: In which sports did India top medals tally at Hangzhou 2022?

The Hindu  

India finished fourth in the overall medals tally at the Asian Games 2023. Medal winners in archery Gold- Ojas Deotale- Compound Men’s Individual Gold- Compound Men’s Team Gold- Jyothi Surekha Vennam- Compound Women’s Individual Gold- Compound Women’s Team Gold- Compound Mixed Team Silver- Abhishek Verma- Compound Men’s Individual Silver- Recurve Men’s Team Bronze- Aditi Swami- Compound Women’s Individual Bronze- Recurve …

Asian Games 2023: PM Narendra Modi to interact with Indian athletes on October 10
1 year, 2 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 …

Asia's global sporting influence highlighted
1 year, 2 months ago

Asia's global sporting influence highlighted

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY The 19th Asian Games, which ended in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, on Sunday evening, attracted worldwide attention. Featuring Olympic and non-Olympic sports, the Asian Games are often described as the world's second-largest multisport event after the Olympic Games, but the number of athletes taking part in Hangzhou surpassed the 11,309 competitors for the Tokyo Olympics, which …

Mehuli Ghosh clinches 10m air rifle gold at 37th National Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Mehuli Ghosh clinches 10m air rifle gold at 37th National Games

The Hindu  

West Bengal’s Mehuli Ghosh dominated women’s 10m air rifle event at the Mandrem Shooting Ranges during the ongoing 37th National Games on Tuesday. Ghosh, one of the 13 shooters who have won 2024 Paris Olympic Games quota place, said that steady shooting in the finals is what she wants to aim for in the future. READ | Organisers did not …

Asia's global sporting influence highlighted
1 year, 2 months ago

Asia's global sporting influence highlighted

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY The 19th Asian Games, which ended in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, on Sunday evening, attracted worldwide attention. Featuring Olympic and non-Olympic sports, the Asian Games are often described as the world's second-largest multisport event after the Olympic Games, but the number of athletes taking part in Hangzhou surpassed the 11,309 competitors for the Tokyo Olympics, which …

India at Asian Games 2023: Reaffirming faith in old favourites, breaking new grounds to go past 100-medal mark
1 year, 2 months ago

India at Asian Games 2023: Reaffirming faith in old favourites, breaking new grounds to go past 100-medal mark

The Hindu  

When the Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Ministry launched the slogan ‘Ab ki baar sau paar’ for the 2023 Asian Games, there were few serious takers for the claim. There were also some outstanding performances and medals in sports that were hitherto considered out of bounds for Indians – Sutirtha and Ayhika Mukherjee’s stunning quarterfinal win against the world …

Hangzhou Asian Games | Medals across 21 events; Indian sportspersons make big strides
1 year, 2 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games | Medals across 21 events; Indian sportspersons make big strides

The Hindu  

When the Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Ministry launched the slogan ‘Ab ki baar sau paar’ for the 2023 Asian Games, there were few serious takers for the claim. There were also some outstanding performances and medals in sports that were hitherto considered out of bounds for Indians – Sutirtha and Ayhika Mukherjee’s stunning quarterfinal win against the world …

Asian Games: A watershed moment for Indian sports
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: A watershed moment for Indian sports

Hindustan Times  

The culmination of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou marks a watershed moment in Indian sports. It symbolises India's rapidly evolving sports landscape and its aspiration to be among global leaders in various disciplines. In totality, these memories from the Asian Games serve as a powerful reminder of India's sports potential. It's emblematic of a broader cultural shift wherein our …

Where do some of India’s Asian Games record-breakers stand in comparison to all-time great accomplishments
1 year, 2 months ago

Where do some of India’s Asian Games record-breakers stand in comparison to all-time great accomplishments

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023 saw India create history with a record haul of 107 medals in Hangzhou, consisting of 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze. The Indian men's 4x400 athletics relay team, who broke the Asian record at the World Championships this year, came out on top, taking the lead very early in the race. 10m Air Rifle Team Men …

India’s Asian Games medal count impressive but can’t be extrapolated to World level
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s Asian Games medal count impressive but can’t be extrapolated to World level

The Hindu  

It’s not always that a promotional campaign turns out to be on the money, but credit where it’s due. Some gold medals have come in team events in shooting, which, although not part of the Olympic programme, are testament to India’s bench strength. The Indian wrestling team won two medals at the Tokyo Olympics, three years after winning two gold …

PM Modi lauds India’s best ever performance at Asian Games, says ‘historic’
1 year, 2 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: Full list of Indian gold, silver and bronze medallists at Hangzhou 2022
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Full list of Indian gold, silver and bronze medallists at Hangzhou 2022

The Hindu  

India finished its campaign at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, with a total of 107 medals, its biggest-ever haul at a single edition. READ - Asian Games 2023 medal tally: India finishes with 107 medals, its highest haul ever Shooting fetched India the most number of gold medals followed by athletics and archery. Compound archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam …

Hangzhou Asian Games | All that glitters is gold indeed for India!
1 year, 2 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games | All that glitters is gold indeed for India!

The Hindu  

An hour for two points and a minute – that sums up the men’s kabaddi final between India and Iran at the Asian Games here on Saturday that started on a tense note, built up to a nail-biting climax and then, out of nowhere, descended into a chaotic, confusing farce that left both teams and their managements furious and amazed …

Asian Games 2023: Full list of India's medallists after record-breaking outing in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Full list of India's medallists after record-breaking outing in Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

India reached a historic milestone at the Asian Games 2023, securing an unprecedented tally of over 100 medals, marking the first time in the nation's history that such an achievement has been realised. The men's and women's cricket and kabaddi teams demonstrated their prowess, achieving double gold medals in their respective categories. In the realm of badminton, the pairing of …

Hangzhou Asian Games | Indian contingent finishes with record 107 medals
1 year, 2 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games | Indian contingent finishes with record 107 medals

The Hindu  

India finished with a record haul of 107 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games, its best ever, on October 7, the penultimate day of the event. In the men’s individual compound event Ojas Deotale bagged the gold while Abhishek Verma clinched the silver. Later in the day, Indian men also clinched the gold by defeating defending champion Iran in the …

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