75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 59- August 3, 2012: Vijay Kumar wins silver in the 25m rapid fire pistol event at London Olympics
2 years, 7 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 59- August 3, 2012: Vijay Kumar wins silver in the 25m rapid fire pistol event at London Olympics

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of Independence this year. August 3, 2012: Vijay Kumar won Olympic silver in the 25m rapid fire pistol event at the London Games. Kumar staved off world champion Alexei Klimov of Russia, the Chinese duo of Ding Feng and Zhang Jian and German Christian Reitz in the 40—shot final to finish runner—up in a thrilling finale behind Cuba’s Leuris Pupo, who shot his way to the gold with a world record-equalling score of 34. With the medal assured on a good performance, Vijay shot four, and pipped Klimov who had to go out despite shooting a perfect 5, in what proved to be his last series, as he was one point less than the Indian and the Chinese Ding Feng, while the Cuban was two points ahead of the other two. He had won two silver medals in the World Cups in rapid fire pistol and finished fourth in the World Cup finals, but had not won a medal in the event in the last Asian Games.

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Firstpost  

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Vijay Kumar finishes 8th in World Cup shooting
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India TV News  

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‘I had no pressure and was mentally well prepared’
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‘I had no pressure and was mentally well prepared’

The Hindu  

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Russian hand in Vijay’s success
12 years, 7 months ago

Russian hand in Vijay’s success

The Hindu  

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Vijay Kumar wins silver to give India second Olympics medal
12 years, 7 months ago

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Live Mint  

London: Army sharpshooter Vijay Kumar on Friday fought a nerve-wracking battle with five other top marksmen to clinch the silver medal in the men’s 25m rapidfire pistol event at the Olympic Games in London. Kumar beat back the challenge of world champion Alexei Klimov of Russia, the Chinese duo of Ding Feng and Zhang Jian, and German Christian Reitz in …

PM joins nation in congratulating Vijay Kumar
12 years, 7 months ago

PM joins nation in congratulating Vijay Kumar

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday joined Vijay Kumar’s family members in congratulating the Indian shooter for winning a silver medal at the London Olympic Games. “I join the nation in congratulating shooter Vijay Kumar for winning Olympic silver medal in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event,” Dr. Singh said in his message. Mr. …

Vijay Kumar gladdens Indian hearts with a silver
12 years, 7 months ago

Vijay Kumar gladdens Indian hearts with a silver

The Hindu  

He is as gritty as they come from the Army. Vijay Kumar lifted the sagging spirit of the Indian camp with a silver medal in 25m rapid fire pistol at the Royal Artillery Barracks here on Friday. With the medal assured on a good performance, Vijay shot four, and pipped Klimov who had to go out despite shooting a perfect …

Vijay Kumar fails to qualify in 10m Air Pistol
12 years, 7 months ago

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Firstpost  

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India TV News  

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