Prakash Padukone Has Called A Spade A Spade
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Prakash Padukone Has Called A Spade A Spade

News 18  

When India won seven medals at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, many sports lovers across the country were happy. Shooters have won three bronze medals, Manu Bhaker having won one of them in the women’s 10m air pistol event and partnered with Sarabjot Singh to win another in the mixed 10m air pistol team event, and Swapnil Kusale having secured the third medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event. It is in the context of India’s performance that advisor to the Indian badminton squad Prakash Padukone’s criticism of our athletes in general, and badminton players in particular, must be understood. The badminton legend, who, most memorably, defeated the Indonesian great Liem Swie King to win the All England Open in 1980, reportedly said after Lakshya Sen’s defeat at the hands of Malaysian Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal play-off in men’s singles, “I and Vimal are not happy with the fourth position of Lakshya. The long list of fourth-place finishers includes Sen in badminton, shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka in the skeet mixed team event, Manu Bhaker in the 25m pistol final, archers Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara in mixed team archery match, and shooter Arjun Babuta in the 10m air rifle final.

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Olympic let-down: India must win more medals before hosting games
4 months, 1 week ago

Olympic let-down: India must win more medals before hosting games

New Indian Express  

In a glittering ceremony on Sunday, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach declared the Paris Summer Games closed. Like in Tokyo, the US claimed the top spot after edging out China in the last event on the final day—women’s basketball. In Tokyo, India had secured one gold, two silver and four bronze medals. India would have reached the coveted double-digit …

Medals quest: Focus on a few core sports
4 months, 1 week ago

Medals quest: Focus on a few core sports

Hindustan Times  

One silver, five bronze, six fourth-place finishes and one medal lost to rules — that is the sum total of what India has achieved at the Paris Olympics. It also requires India to concentrate on a few core sports rather than spread the net too wide. China, with 40 gold medals, is sitting atop the medals table, with 23 of …

Satire | How to guarantee gold medals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Satire | How to guarantee gold medals

The Hindu  

It is heartrending that for a nation so devoted to gold, Olympic golds are so hard to come by. If it was up to me, I would have liked to participate in all the 329 events and bring home — assuming a conservative strike rate of 50% — 164 gold medals. I’ve been breakdancing since childhood — not many know …

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 …

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 …

Glittering show: on India’s medal tally at the Asian Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Glittering show: on India’s medal tally at the Asian Games

The Hindu  

India’s returns of over a hundred medals from the Hangzhou Asian Games is a watershed moment in its sporting history. While a lion’s share of the gold medals came from the three disciplines of track and field, shooting and archery, India earning podium finishes across 22 different sports points to the nation’s increasing diversification of excellence. The rowers, squash players, …

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 …

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 …

How many medals did India win at Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou?
1 year, 2 months ago

How many medals did India win at Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou?

The Hindu  

The Indian contingent at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou won 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals to finish its campaign. In compound archery, India clean swept the five gold medals on offer, with Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Pravin Deotale registering a rare treble. READ: India wins Asian Games cricket gold medal, Afghanistan settles for silver as …

Asian Games 2023: India wins historic 100 medals; check complete winners’ list
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India wins historic 100 medals; check complete winners’ list

Live Mint  

India reached an unprecedented milestone of 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games 2023. This achievement came after Indian women's kabaddi team clinched the gold medal in the women's team kabaddi event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on 7 October. I look forward to hosting our Asian Games contingent on the 10th and interacting with our athletes.” In …

Asian Games 2023: India's historic campaign ends with unprecedented 107 medals in 19th Asiad
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India's historic campaign ends with unprecedented 107 medals in 19th Asiad

India TV News  

Asian Games 2023 Highlights: India's historic campaign ends with unprecedented 107 medals in 19th Asiad Asian Games 2023 Live: It has been a historic turn for India in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou with the tally reaching 100 for the first time ever in the continental games. The actual tally currently stands at 95 after nine medals were won …

Asian Games 2023: India medals tally on October 6, all winners list
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India medals tally on October 6, all winners list

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s team defeated Japan 5-1 in the final to bag gold at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou on Friday. FOLLOW | ASIAN-GAMES-2023 OCTOBER 6 LIVE ACTION Earlier, India won its first medal of the day after defeating Vietnam in the Bronze medal match of the Recurve Archery Women’s team event. India also achieved a historic first-ever …

Asian Games 2023: India’s medal tally LIVE; 28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India’s medal tally LIVE; 28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze

Live Mint  

Asian Games 2023: On Day 14, Indian compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam achieved an impressive feat by securing three gold medals, while Aditi Swami earned a bronze, contributing to India's archery team's historic achievement of nine medals at the Asian Games. Earlier on Thursday, the Indian women's compound archery team staged an impressive comeback to narrowly defeat their rivals from …

India create history, smash their highest-ever medal tally at Asian Games, can dream of century
1 year, 2 months ago

India create history, smash their highest-ever medal tally at Asian Games, can dream of century

Hindustan Times  

India's rise in the global sports arena got a fresh stamp of approval at the Asian Games 2023. It took India's overall medal tally to 71 - their best ever and it also matched their best-ever gold medal count at the Games. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} India have so far won 16 gold medals, 26 silver medals and 29 bronze …

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

A 37-year-long drought ends: Putting into perspective India's silver medal in badminton team event at Asian Games 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

A 37-year-long drought ends: Putting into perspective India's silver medal in badminton team event at Asian Games 2023

Hindustan Times  

In the final of the men's team badminton event at the 2023 Asian Games, India came tantalizingly close to securing a historic gold against China, initially surging to a commanding 2-0 lead after the first two matches. Hangzhou: Silver medallist Indian players pose for photos during the presentation ceremony of the Men's Team badminton event at the 19th Asian Games, …

Asian Games 2023: Overall medals tally, October 2 - Parul, Priti win women’s 3000m SC silver and bronze; Ancy wins long jump silver; Ayhika-Sutirtha pair wins TT bronze; India stays 4th with 60 medals
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Overall medals tally, October 2 - Parul, Priti win women’s 3000m SC silver and bronze; Ancy wins long jump silver; Ayhika-Sutirtha pair wins TT bronze; India stays 4th with 60 medals

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 …

Asian Games 2023 Day 8 Highlights: 12 Medals in Athletics Including 2 Gold; India Claim Historic Silver in Badminton
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 8 Highlights: 12 Medals in Athletics Including 2 Gold; India Claim Historic Silver in Badminton

News 18  

Asian Games Day 8 Live Updates: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Asian Games on October 1 from Hangzhou, China. India at Asian Games: FULL COVERAGE | MEDAL TALLY | RESULTS | SCHEDULE On Day 7, the Indian men’s squash team defeated Pakistan 3-2, courtesy of a heroic comeback from Abhay Singh who beat Noor Zaman, after …

Asian Games 2023 Highlights: India win historic Silver in Badminton as Day 8 ends with whopping 15 medals
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Highlights: India win historic Silver in Badminton as Day 8 ends with whopping 15 medals

India TV News  

Asian Games 2023 Highlights: India win historic Silver in Badminton as Day 8 ends with a whopping 15 medals A relentless but rewarding day for India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou came to an end with 15 medals. Shooting contributed to three more medals through the trap event this time with the women's team winning a Silver, the …

Asian Games 2023, Day 7 Roundup: Gold in Tennis, Squash take India's tally to 38; hockey team routs Pakistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023, Day 7 Roundup: Gold in Tennis, Squash take India's tally to 38; hockey team routs Pakistan

India TV News  

Another successful day came to an end for the Indian contingent in the Hangzhou Asian Games in China on Saturday, September 30 with five medals getting added to the tally. Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale helped India win their second medal in Tennis and first Gold while the men's squash team prevailed in a thriller against Pakistan. Some big news …

Asian Games 2023: Indian Men One Win Away from First-ever Team Gold in Badminton
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian Men One Win Away from First-ever Team Gold in Badminton

News 18  

Kidambi Srikanth rallied his way to a thrilling win in a tense decider as India kept alive their hopes of winning a first-ever gold medal at the Asian Games, reaching the men’s team championships final with a 3-2 win over South Korea here on Saturday. 7 HS Prannoy showed nerves of steel to bounce back from an opening game reversal …

Asian Games: Four Bronze take India into medal double digits after 'Golden' start on Day 2
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: Four Bronze take India into medal double digits after 'Golden' start on Day 2

India TV News  

Asian Games 2023: India's medal tally at the Asian Games 2023 rose to double digits with four Bronze medals after a stunning Gold to start the second day in Hangzhou. After a Golden start to the day with a Gold medal in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Team event, India secured four Bronze medals in Rowing and Shooting to shoot …

Asian Games 2023: India Opens Account in China With Silver in Rowing and Shooting Events
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India Opens Account in China With Silver in Rowing and Shooting Events

News 18  

Team India opened their medal tally in China on Sunday as the contingent representing the tricolour clinched the silver medals in the men’s lightweight double sculls rowing event and the women’s 10m air rifle team claimed silver medals in their respective events. ‍♂️secure SILVER in the Rowing lightweight men’s double sculls event Our #TOPSchemeAthletes @OLYArjun and Arvind Singh representing finished …

National Games 2022: Services retain Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy; Sajan Prakash, Hashika Ramachandra named Best Athletes
2 years, 2 months ago

National Games 2022: Services retain Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy; Sajan Prakash, Hashika Ramachandra named Best Athletes

Firstpost  

The 29-year-old Prakash won eight medals, with five individual gold, two silver and a bronze, to be named the ‘Best Male Athlete’. Surat: Swimmers Sajan Prakash of Kerala and Karnataka’s Hashika Ramchandra walked away with the individual top honours as while Services reasserted their supremacy as a team with the 36th National Games concluding, here on Wednesday. Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar …

CWG 2022 Day 11 Highlights: India finish fourth courtesy 22 gold medals
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022 Day 11 Highlights: India finish fourth courtesy 22 gold medals

Business Standard  

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 11 Highlights The Indian contingent picked four out of the five gold medals up for grab on the last day and finished fourth on the overall medals table of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in England. They edged out New Zealand with two gold medals and Scotland with 10 total medals to remain fourth on both …

Commonwealth Games: Watch | India top moments from CWG Day 10 as medal tally rises to 55
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Watch | India top moments from CWG Day 10 as medal tally rises to 55

Firstpost  

So far, Indian athletes have won 55 medals — 18 gold, 15 silver and 22 bronze — at the Commonwealth Games 2022. Commonwealth Games: India schedule, Results, Medals tally Sandeep Kumar made it seven medals in Athletics with a bronze in the men’s 10k walk. The final surge for India began with PV Sindhu beating Singapore’s Jia Min Yeo 21-19, …

CWG 2022: India Hoping to Recreate Tokyo-esque Buzz in Birmingham
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: India Hoping to Recreate Tokyo-esque Buzz in Birmingham

News 18  

Their appetite whetted by their best-ever performance in Olympics in last year’s Tokyo Games and the subsequent Paralympics, a 215-strong Indian contingent is headed to Birmingham for the 22nd Commonwealth Games to be held from July 28 to August 4. Led by Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Deepak Punia, two-time Olympic medallist shuttler P.V Sindhu …

Tokyo 2020: India men's doubles badminton player Chirag Shetty admits difficult to digest early Olympic exit
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: India men's doubles badminton player Chirag Shetty admits difficult to digest early Olympic exit

India Today  

India’s men’s doubles badminton players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, ranked world no 10, won two of their three group matches but failed to qualify for the knockout stage after games won by each pair were considered to decide the two qualifiers following a three-way tie. However, they lost to top seeded Indonesian pair of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin …

Seven Golden Ideas to Bring More Than Seven Gold Medals at the Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Seven Golden Ideas to Bring More Than Seven Gold Medals at the Olympics

News 18  

Never ever has any Indian Prime Minister demonstrated such a passion and connect with the Olympians in our sporting history as PM Narendra Modi has. A few may argue that it was good for optics, but as someone who has followed Indian sports over the last two decades, PM’s gesture would surely have been a big boost for India’s Tokyo …

Medals India won in Olympics made nation proud, elated, says PM Modi
3 years, 4 months ago

Medals India won in Olympics made nation proud, elated, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

With the Tokyo Olympics coming to an end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said this is the time to keep working to further popularise sports at the grassroots so that new talents emerge and get the opportunity to represent India in the times to come. The medals India won has certainly made the nation proud and elated, he said …

International Olympic Day 2021: Remembering Some of India's Greatest Olympians
3 years, 6 months ago

International Olympic Day 2021: Remembering Some of India's Greatest Olympians

News 18  

There’s no denying the fact that India’ capabilities in the sporting arena aren’t reflected by its tally of medals at the Olympics. Dhyan Chand took Indian hockey through a golden era and was part of the team that bagged gold medals at the Olympics in 1928, 1932 and 1936. Balbir Singh In India’s campaign for the fifth consecutive gold medal …

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