14 Bronze, 5 Silver and 1 Gold: Meet the Indian Wrestlers to Win Medals at World Championships
3 years, 2 months ago

14 Bronze, 5 Silver and 1 Gold: Meet the Indian Wrestlers to Win Medals at World Championships

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India has won a total of 20 medals at the World Wrestling Championships, including 14 Bronze, 5 Silver and a solitary Gold. Wrestler Sushil Kumar claimed India’s only Gold medal at the 2010 edition of the World Wrestling Championship, beating Alan Gogaev of Russia 3-1 in straight rounds in the 66 kg freestyle category. In 2013 Amit Kumar Dahiya claimed silver in the 55kg category, as Bishambar Ali Singh was the first Indian to win silver in the men’s freestyle 57kg category at the 1967 World Championships in New Delhi – the only time India has hosted the event. Indian grappler Sarita Mor become the 6th female wrestler to win bronze in 2021 after the likes of Alka Tomar, Geeta Phogat, Babita Phogat, Pooja Dhanda and Vinesh Phogat. HERE ARE THE INDIAN WRESTLERS TO WIN MEDALS AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – Bronze 2015 Narsingh Pancham Yadav Men’s FS 74 Kg 2018 Pooja Dhanda Women’s FS 57 Kg 2013 Sandeep Tulsi Yadav Men’s GR 66 Kg 2013 Bajrang Punia Men’s FS 60 Kg 2012 Geeta Phoga Women’s FS 55 Kg 2012 Babita Kumari Women’s FS 51 Kg 2009 Ramesh Kumar Men’s FS 74 Kg 2006 Alka Tomar Women’s FS 59 Kg 1961 Udey Chand Men’s FS 67 Kg 2019 Ravi Kumar Dahiya Men’s 57 Kg 2019 Rahul Aware Men’s 61 Kg 2019 Bajrang Punia Men’s 65 Kg 2019 Vinesh Phogat Women’s 50 Kg 2021 Sarita Mor Women’s 59 Kg Silver 1967 Bishambar Singh Men’s FS 57 Kg 2013 Amit Kumar Dahiya Men’s FS 55 Kg 2018 Bajrang Punia Men’s FS 65 Kg 2019 Deepak Punia Men’s 86 Kg 2021 Anshu Malik Women’s 57 Kg Gold 2010 Sushil Kumar Men’s FS 66 Kg Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and IPL 2022 Live Updates here.

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Under-23 World Wrestling Championships: Chirag Chikkara clinches gold as India shines with nine medals
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Under-23 World Wrestling Championships: Chirag Chikkara clinches gold as India shines with nine medals

The Hindu  

Chirag Chikkara clinched the gold medal in the men's 57kg freestyle category at the Under-23 World Championships in Tirana. He defeated Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan 4-3 in the final seconds of the competition. Chikkara becomes the second Indian man to win the gold at the U23 Championships, following Aman Sehrawat's achievement in the same category in 2022. India finished fourth …

Chirag Chikkara's Rise to the Top of the Wrestling World
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chirag Chikkara's Rise to the Top of the Wrestling World

The Hindu  

Chirag Chikkara, a young Indian wrestler, clinched the gold medal at the U-23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania. He defeated Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan 4-3 in the final of the men's 57kg category. This win marks a significant milestone in his career, solidifying his status as one of India's top wrestling prospects. Chirag's impressive performance has inspired and motivated fellow …

Indian Prodigy Chirag Chikkara Makes History at U23 World Championships
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Prodigy Chirag Chikkara Makes History at U23 World Championships

India Today  

Chirag Chikkara becomes 2nd Indian male wrestler to win gold at the U23 World Championships. The 18-year-old dominated the competition with tactical precision, defeating Kyrgyzstan's Abdymalik Karachov 4-3 in the final match. He is the second Indian male wrestler to win gold at the U23 World Championships.

India Secures Sixth Medal at Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India Secures Sixth Medal at Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024

The Hindu  

Abhishek Dhaka secured India's sixth medal at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024 in Tirana, Albania. He won the bronze in the men's freestyle 61kg category, defeating Mykyta Abramov of Ukraine 3-1. India is yet to win a gold in this edition of the tournament, but they have secured a total of 6 medals so far.

National Open Athletics Championships 2024: National record holder Annu Rani wins women’s javelin gold on day two
3 months, 3 weeks ago

National Open Athletics Championships 2024: National record holder Annu Rani wins women’s javelin gold on day two

The Hindu  

National record holder Annu Rani won the women’s javelin gold with a heave of 58.97m in the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. National record holders Manikanta Hoblidhar and Tejas Shirse were beaten for gold in the 100m sprint and 110m hurdles respectively as young sprinters from Odisha and Delhi ruled the roost …

Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024: India wins four gold medals in women’s freestyle
4 months ago

Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024: India wins four gold medals in women’s freestyle

The Hindu  

Indian women wrestlers Aditi Kumari, Neha, Pulkit, and Mansi on Thursday became the Under-17 World champions in their respective categories, stamping their class in the prestigious Cadets event, here. Frolova made a desperate attempt to get the winning move but Pulkit defended well in the final 20 seconds to claim the title. Mansi Lather clinched the top podium spot after …

Neha Sangwan from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold in U-17 World Championship
4 months ago

Neha Sangwan from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold in U-17 World Championship

India Today  

Neha Sangwan beat Japan's So Tsutsui 10-0 to win the gold medal in the 57kg category at the U-17 World Championships in Amman on August 22, Thursday. For us, the Olympic Gold was hers and that's what we want to tell her," Neha Sangwan, the World -17 champion and World Cadet Bronze medallist had earlier told the Indian Express, showcasing …

’Entire nation celebrates..,’ PM Modi congratulates Aman Sehrawat for bronze win in Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Aman Sehrawat’s quest for Paris Olympics glory: How the wrestler lost 5kg before bronze medal bout weigh-in
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aman Sehrawat’s quest for Paris Olympics glory: How the wrestler lost 5kg before bronze medal bout weigh-in

The Hindu  

Aman Sehrawat didn’t brood. Aman celebrates after winning bronze in the men’s freestyle 57kg match against Darian Toi Cruz of Puerto Rico in Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris. On the first day of competition, Iran’s Alireza Sarlak, a former world’s silver medallist and medal contender, failed to make weight and was scratched from the competition. Aman Sehrawat’s bronze in the men’s …

Sakshi Malik proud to inspire girls in 'male sport' wrestling after Rio heist
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik proud to inspire girls in 'male sport' wrestling after Rio heist

India Today  

Sakshi Malik recalled the times when she became the first Indian woman to win a medal in wrestling at the Olympics. Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates Kaori Icho from Japan won the gold medal while Valeria Koblova from Russia bagged silver. Paris Olympics 2024 Full Coverage Sakshi Malik oozes pride Sakshi, who retired from wrestling last year in …

Three Indians to win multiple individual medals at Summer Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Three Indians to win multiple individual medals at Summer Olympics

India TV News  

The Indian contingent is set to enter the upcoming Parsi Olympics 2024 with high hopes after a record-breaking return in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. India's first athlete to win an individual medal was Norman Pritchard who was the first Asian-born athlete to win medals in Olympic Games. The former wrestler Sushil Kumar became the second Indian to win multiple …

India at the Olympics: Past Medals Winners – A Timeline Part 3 (2004-2020)
5 months, 1 week 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 …

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
5 months, 2 weeks 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?
5 months, 2 weeks 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. | …

Indian sports wrap, May 26: Srihari wins silver in Mare Nostrum swimming
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, May 26: Srihari wins silver in Mare Nostrum swimming

The Hindu  

SWIMMING Srihari wins silver in Mare Nostrum swimming Ace India swimmer Srihari Nataraj clinched a silver medal in the 50m backstroke event at the 30th Mare Nostrum swimming tour at the Canet-en-Roussillon, France. The results : Under-16 boys: Tavish Pahwa bt Prateek Sheoran 6-4, 6-0 Under-16 girls: Parthsarthi Mundhe bt Ranjhana Sangram 6-1, 6-3 -Kamesh Srinivasan Aryan Shah and Adhithya …

Nisha Dahiya clinches India's fifth Olympic quota in wrestling during Istanbul qualifiers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nisha Dahiya clinches India's fifth Olympic quota in wrestling during Istanbul qualifiers

Firstpost  

Dahiya became the fifth Indian wrestler — all of them female so far — to secure quota for the Paris Games by defeating Romania’s Alexandra Anghel in the 68kg semi-finals at the World Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul. Nisha Dahiya became the fifth Indian female wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Romania’s Alexandra Anghel in the 68kg …

ASIAN U-20 ATHLETICS | Gold for Ranvir, Ekta and Anurag
7 months, 4 weeks ago

ASIAN U-20 ATHLETICS | Gold for Ranvir, Ekta and Anurag

The Hindu  

Ranvir Kumar Singh and junior National record-holder Ekta Pradeep Dey won the men’s and women’s 3000m steeple chase gold at the Asian under-20 athletics championships in Dubai on Thursday. Nikita Kumari, the junior Federation Cup women’s discus throw champion with 50.17m in Lucknow last month, was fourth with 46.84m. There were two bronze medals too, from Aman Chaudhary in the …

Indian sports news wrap, January 31
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian sports news wrap, January 31

The Hindu  

GOLF Amandeep drops late triple as Khushi takes lead in 3rd leg of Hero WPGT Khushi Khanijau, playing in the opening group, birdied her final hole to grab the sole lead after first round of the third leg of 2024 Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Tollygunge Club here on Wednesday. -Stan Rayan TENNIS ITF women’s tennis: Rina Saigo …

India wins 18 medals at Japan Para-Badminton International tournament
1 year, 1 month ago

India wins 18 medals at Japan Para-Badminton International tournament

The Hindu  

Para Asian Games gold medallist shuttler Pramod Bhagat continued his good run, bagging a gold medal in the SL3 singles category at the Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International tournament in Tokyo. Nehal Gupta and Naveen Sivakumar also secured a gold medal for India in men’s doubles SL3-SL4 category beating compatriots Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar 21-19 18-21 21-17 …

National Games: Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu Bags Seven Gold, Karnataka Tops Aquatic Competitions
1 year, 1 month ago

National Games: Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu Bags Seven Gold, Karnataka Tops Aquatic Competitions

News 18  

Teenager Dhinidhi Desinghu became the youngest woman swimmer to win seven gold medals at the National Games while Srihari Nataraj finished with 10 medals, including eight gold, as Karnataka topped the charts in aquatic competitions at the National Games on Saturday. Haryana’s gold medals came through Sanjana Sood in women’s skeet and the pair of Sarabjot Singh and Palak Gulia …

37th National Games: Swimmer Nina Venkatesh Bags Fourth Gold, Maharashtra Still Top Table, MR Poovamma Returns
1 year, 1 month ago

37th National Games: Swimmer Nina Venkatesh Bags Fourth Gold, Maharashtra Still Top Table, MR Poovamma Returns

News 18  

Karnataka swimmer Nina Venkatesh won the women’s 50m butterfly event for her fourth gold medal while Virdhawal Khade did the double, adding the men’s 50m butterfly yellow metal to his kitty, at the 37th National Games on Thursday. Nina stopped the clock at 27.70 seconds to win the gold with a Games record time ahead of Manavi Varma of Karnataka …

Reetika Hooda Wins U23 World Title, Jyoti Berwal Also Reaches Gold Medal Round
1 year, 1 month ago

Reetika Hooda Wins U23 World Title, Jyoti Berwal Also Reaches Gold Medal Round

News 18  

Reetika Hooda became only the second Indian and first woman wrestler from the country to become the U-23 World Champion with her title triumph in the 76kg event while Jyoti Berwal got herself in contention to join the champions list by reaching the 72kg gold medal bout. ICC World Cup: Schedule | Results | Points Table | Most Runs | …

Asian Para Games 2023: India sweeps podium in men’s discus throw F54/55/56; India fourth in medal tally
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Para Games 2023: India sweeps podium in men’s discus throw F54/55/56; India fourth in medal tally

The Hindu  

India’s Neeraj Yadav, Yogesh Kathuniya and Muthuraja swept the men’s discus throw-F54/55/56 podium in the Hangzhou Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Deepthi then won a gold in women’s T20 category 400m race with the Games and Asian record timing of 56.69 seconds. Sharath Makanahalli Shankarappa won gold in the Men’s 5000m-T13 category READ | Asian Para Games 2023 medals tally …

Wrestling at Asian Games 2023 review: Silver medal for Deepak Punia, the silver lining for India at Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Wrestling at Asian Games 2023 review: Silver medal for Deepak Punia, the silver lining for India at Hangzhou

The Hindu  

About two-and-a-half minutes into the second round of the men’s 86kg freestyle wrestling final at the Asian Games, Deepak Punia was taken down for what would be the final time by Hassan Yazdani of Iran. READ: Asian Games 2023: Deepak Punia bags silver to salvage some of India’s reputation in wrestling at Hangzhou Not being able to compete in overseas …

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 …

Asian Games 2023, Day 10 Roundup: Parul, Annu Rani's Gold in athletics headline India's 9-medal outing
1 year, 2 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 …

Wrestling at Asian Games 2023: Preview, Schedule, Squads, Medal Events
1 year, 2 months ago

Wrestling at Asian Games 2023: Preview, Schedule, Squads, Medal Events

The Hindu  

The ongoing turmoil in Indian wrestling, including wrestler protests and absence of a properly elected national federation for six months, has created an unfavourable environment leading up to the Asian Games. The committee’s decision to exempt prominent wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, who were at the forefront of a protest against outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, from …

Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary Wins Gold in Women's 5000m Event
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary Wins Gold in Women's 5000m Event

News 18  

Indian athlete Parul Chaudhary clinched gold in the women’s 5000m event on Tuesday in the ongoing Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China. Powerhouse Parul grabs a #GloriousGoldin Women’s 5000m Second time around, she proves that charm and determination pay off, securing her remarkable second medal at #AsianGames2022. She came up with a timing of 55.68s to finish third, while Bahrain’s …

Asian Games Day 10 Highlights: Parul, Annu win gold; IND medal tally climb to 69
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games Day 10 Highlights: Parul, Annu win gold; IND medal tally climb to 69

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023 Day 10 Highlights: Parul Chaudhary, who won silver in women's 3000m steeplechase on Monday, secured a gold medal in the women's 5000m final. In archery, Indians dominated the Compound event with Ojas Pravin Deotale and Abhishek Sharma setting up an all-Indian final in men's event, while Jyothi Surekha Vennam also reaching the women's final. Catch the Highlights …

Asian Games Day 10 Highlights: Parul, Annu win gold; IND medal tally climb to 69
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games Day 10 Highlights: Parul, Annu win gold; IND medal tally climb to 69

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023 Day 10 Highlights: Parul Chaudhary, who won silver in women's 3000m steeplechase on Monday, secured a gold medal in the women's 5000m final. In archery, Indians dominated the Compound event with Ojas Pravin Deotale and Abhishek Sharma setting up an all-Indian final in men's event, while Jyothi Surekha Vennam also reaching the women's final. Catch the Highlights …

Asian Games Day 10 Highlights: Parul, Annu win gold; IND medal tally climb to 69
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games Day 10 Highlights: Parul, Annu win gold; IND medal tally climb to 69

Hindustan Times  

Asian Games 2023 Day 10 Highlights: Parul Chaudhary, who won silver in women's 3000m steeplechase on Monday, secured a gold medal in the women's 5000m final. In archery, Indians dominated the Compound event with Ojas Pravin Deotale and Abhishek Sharma setting up an all-Indian final in men's event, while Jyothi Surekha Vennam also reaching the women's final. Catch the Highlights …

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 …

Asian Games 2023 Day 9 Highlights: Ancy Sojan Wins Sliver, Two Medals For India in Women's 3000m Steeplechase
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 9 Highlights: Ancy Sojan Wins Sliver, Two Medals For India in Women's 3000m Steeplechase

News 18  

Asian Games 2023 Day 9 Highlights: India won 7 medals on Day 9 to make it 60. Parul Chaudhary and Priti Lamba clocked personal best timing to claim silver and bronze medal, respectively, for India in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the 19th Asian Games. For the first time in the history of Asian Games, India won 15 medals in …

India's mixed relay bronze upgraded to silver at Asian Games after Sri Lanka disqualified for lane infringement
1 year, 2 months ago

India's mixed relay bronze upgraded to silver at Asian Games after Sri Lanka disqualified for lane infringement

Hindustan Times  

The Indian 4x400m mixed relay team won silver at the Asian Games on Monday to take the country's medal haul from the track and field to 16. The gold medal winning Bahraini team registered a time of 3:14.02s while bronze medallists Kazakhstan ran the race in 3:24.85. China's Xiong Shiqi took gold with a 6.73m whole Hong Kong's Yue Nga …

Asian Games 2023: Parul Chaudhary wins silver in women's 3000m steeplechase, Priti wins bronze
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Parul Chaudhary wins silver in women's 3000m steeplechase, Priti wins bronze

India Today  

India's Parul Chaudhary lived up to expectations at the Asian Games as she won silver in the women's 3000m steeplechase while her compatriot Priti took bronze as India and Bahrainian athletes dominated the race on Monday, October 2 in Hangzhou. Parul Chaudhary clocked 9.27.63s to win silver in the 3000m steeplechase while world champion Yavi Winfried won the Gold medal …

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 Live Updates: With Gold in Cricket, India Win 6 Medals on Day 2
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Live Updates: With Gold in Cricket, India Win 6 Medals on Day 2

The Quint  

And with Nishant's victory, India's campaign on Day 2 of the 2023 Asian Games come to a fruitful conclusion. India won six medals today, which also included two gold medals, taking the nation's tally to 11. The trio of Divyansh Singh Panwar, Rudrankksh Patil and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar secured India's first gold medal – at the men's 10m Air …

Wrestling World Championships 2023: With WFI suspended, Indian wrestlers eye Paris 2024 spot under new flag
1 year, 3 months ago

Wrestling World Championships 2023: With WFI suspended, Indian wrestlers eye Paris 2024 spot under new flag

The Hindu  

Following the provisional suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India owing to delayed elections preceded by wrestlers’ protests, the Indian athletes will compete under the United World Wrestling flag for the first time in the World Championships, a Paris Olympics qualifying event, starting in Belgrade on Saturday. In the current Indian squad, Asian champion Aman Sehrawat, who took the place …

Gold winner: On Neeraj Chopra and his golden arm
1 year, 3 months ago

Gold winner: On Neeraj Chopra and his golden arm

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra scripted another glorious chapter by becoming the first-ever Indian to secure a gold in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Sunday. Neeraj, the first Indian Olympic champion athlete, hurled the javelin to 88.17m in his second attempt to achieve the crown in a highly competitive field, also comprising Commonwealth Games champion Arshad Nadeem, who took the silver, …

The gold standard: Neeraj Chopra masters the art of conquering the world
1 year, 3 months ago

The gold standard: Neeraj Chopra masters the art of conquering the world

Hindustan Times  

The story of a teenaged Neeraj Chopra taking his baby steps in javelin throw by watching videos of Czech champion Jan Zelezny is one that has been told and retold countless times. That will be fun," he said after becoming the first Indian to win a World Athletics Championships gold on Sunday. Neeraj had won gold at the 2018 Asian …

India’s Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem make javelin history
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem make javelin history

Al Jazeera  

Chopra is the first Indian to win a gold and Nadeem first Pakistani to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has become the first Indian to win a gold at the World Athletics Championships, pipping Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in the men’s javelin final with an 88.17-metre throw. India’s Prime Minister Narendra …

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold, Arshad Nadeem takes silver in historic India-Pakistan 1-2
1 year, 3 months ago

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold, Arshad Nadeem takes silver in historic India-Pakistan 1-2

India Today  

India’s superstar Olympian Neeraj Chopra has transcended borders, playing a mentor-like role for Javelin throwers not just in India but in Pakistan as well. The Olympic champion becomes the javelin throw world champion â˜Ä️ 🇮🇳's @Neeraj_chopra1 throws 88.17m to upgrade last year's silver medal into glittering gold in Budapest 👏#WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/8K1mIvcYmF — World Athletics August 27, 2023 Chopra has now …

Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Bollywood celebs congratulate Neeraj Chopra on winning gold
1 year, 3 months ago

Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Bollywood celebs congratulate Neeraj Chopra on winning gold

India TV News  

Neeraj Chopra created history by becoming the first Indian to clinch gold at the World Athletics Championships. Bollywood showered praise on Neeraj Chopra Actor Shahid Kapoor shared a picture on his Instagram stories and wrote, "Congratulations to our world champion. Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a video on her stories and wrote, “So proud of you #Champion.” Taking to Instagram, Kangana …

'Golden Boy Scripts History': Internet in Overdrive as Neeraj Chopra Claims Gold at World Athletics Championship
1 year, 3 months ago

'Golden Boy Scripts History': Internet in Overdrive as Neeraj Chopra Claims Gold at World Athletics Championship

News 18  

Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra created history on Sunday as he became the first Indian athlete to bring home a gold medal with a mammoth throw of 88.17m on Sunday at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Hungary. Neeraj Chopra creates history and he makes India very proud yet again!He has become the 1st Indian to win the men’s …

ISSF World Championships: Indian Women Bag 50M Pistol Gold, Finish with Six Gold, Eight Bronze in Baku
1 year, 3 months ago

ISSF World Championships: Indian Women Bag 50M Pistol Gold, Finish with Six Gold, Eight Bronze in Baku

News 18  

India finished the 2023 ISSF World Championships with six gold and eight bronze medals as Tiyana, Sakshi Suryavanshi and Kirandeep Kaur combined to clinch gold in the Women’s 50M Pistol on Friday as the national contingent finished the event with 14 medals, second behind China. In the team event, the Indian trio grossed 1,573 points to secure gold while China …

Wrestling U20 World Championship: Panghal creates history by defending 53kg title, Reena grabs bronze
1 year, 4 months ago

Wrestling U20 World Championship: Panghal creates history by defending 53kg title, Reena grabs bronze

The Hindu  

Antim Panghal asserted her class to secure her second consecutive gold medal and world under-17 champion Savita Dalal proved her worth at a higher level by winning a second World title within two weeks as Indian women gathered two gold, a silver and two bronze medals in the World under-20 championships on Friday. Antim, an Asian silver medallist who was …

World Wrestling Championships: Priya Wins U20 Gold, Second Indian Woman to Scale Milestone
1 year, 4 months ago

World Wrestling Championships: Priya Wins U20 Gold, Second Indian Woman to Scale Milestone

News 18  

Priya became only the second Indian woman wrestler to become U20 world champion while fast-rising Antim Panghal also stormed into the title clash as unprecedented success followed India at the junior wrestling World Championships on Thursday. Unperturbed by the cut suffered above her left eye, Priya easily got the better of Germany’s Laura Celive Kuehn 5-0 in the gold medal …

World Wrestling Championships: Antim Panghal, Savita, Antim Kundu, Priya All Reach Finals
1 year, 4 months ago

World Wrestling Championships: Antim Panghal, Savita, Antim Kundu, Priya All Reach Finals

News 18  

Unprecedented success followed India at the junior wrestling World Championships on Thursday with three grapplers, including fast-rising Antim Panghal, storming into the gold medal bouts while Harshita will fight for bronze. Defending champion Panghal, who hit the headlines for challenging Vinesh Phogat for the Asian Games trials but lost her petition, put up a dominating show to win her three …

Jyothi Yarraji betters own National Record in women’s 100m hurdles, wins bronze at World University Games
1 year, 4 months ago

Jyothi Yarraji betters own National Record in women’s 100m hurdles, wins bronze at World University Games

The Hindu  

India’s Jyothi Yarraji improved her own National Record in women’s 100m hurdles as she won a bronze medal at the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, China, on her Friday. Another national record holder sprinter, Amlan Borgohain also won a bronze medal in men’s 200m race with a season’s best time of 20.55 seconds. Meanwhile Ajay Kumar produced a personal …

Kamaljeet Helps India Win two More Gold Medals as Changwon Junior World Championship Concludes
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Kamaljeet Helps India Win two More Gold Medals as Changwon Junior World Championship Concludes

News 18  

Kamaljeet, all of 19, helped India pick up two more gold medals on the final day of International Shooting Sport Federation’s Junior World Championship in Changwon, Korea, as he won both the men’s 50m pistol individual and team events on Monday. India thus finished second behind China with 17 medals — six gold, six silver and five bronze. Kamaljeet shot …

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