Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Medal is a medal', PV Sindhu's father proud of daughter's consecutive podium finishes
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Medal is a medal', PV Sindhu's father proud of daughter's consecutive podium finishes

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Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said said that he asked her to concentrate on her game against China’s Bing Jiao in the bronze medal play-off. Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said here on Sunday said that he asked her to concentrate on her game against China’s Bing Jiao in the bronze medal play-off and “just think that you are giving me a gift”. “Firstly, I shall thank Park who has taken great pain, the government of India, BAI, her supporters, everybody has given her encouragement, I am grateful to the media also,” Ramana told reporters. I'm grateful to media persons for encouraging her: PV Ramana, Sindhu's father on the shuttler winning bronze medal pic.twitter.com/fxyzq56mvG — ANI August 1, 2021 On Sindhu losing to Chinese Taipei’s Tai Tzu-Ying in the semifinal clash on Saturday, what was his message to his daughter for Sunday’s match, Ramana said : “Yesterday I had told her you gave your best and no problem.

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PV Sindhu focusses on fitness and remaining injury-free with 2028 LA Olympics on her radar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu focusses on fitness and remaining injury-free with 2028 LA Olympics on her radar

The Hindu  

Insisting that she still has a lot to offer and the potential to win many more titles on the demanding BWF circuit, star Indian shuttler P V Sindhu on Friday said the 2028 Los Angeles Games remains on her radar. Sindhu had entered the Paris Games with high expectations under the mentorship of legendary Prakash Padukone but was knocked out …

Manu Bhaker retaliates after being trolled for 'showing off' Olympic bronze medals wherever she goes: 'Why will I not?'
3 months ago

Manu Bhaker retaliates after being trolled for 'showing off' Olympic bronze medals wherever she goes: 'Why will I not?'

Hindustan Times  

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker became the toast of the nation when she created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 sometime back. Manu Bhaker poses with her bronze medals from Paris Olympics 2024. Abhinav Bindra's gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games, followed by Gagan Narang's bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, sparked hopes that India would soon become a shooting …

'Those who say I got Olympic medal as gift - Pehle Olympics ke liye qualify toh karke dikhao’: Saina Nehwal fires back
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Those who say I got Olympic medal as gift - Pehle Olympics ke liye qualify toh karke dikhao’: Saina Nehwal fires back

Hindustan Times  

Saina Nehwal broke a glass ceiling for Indian badminton at the 2012 London Olympics by winning the bronze medal. Pehle Olympics ke liye qualify toh karke dikhao,” said Saina. Saina recalls historic bronze Saina's bronze medal came after her opponent on the day, two-time World Championship medallist Wang Xin, had to retire with an injury during the second game. This …

Prakash Padukone gets pasting from Ashwini Ponnappa for slamming Lakshya Sen: ‘First ones to take credit for wins…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Prakash Padukone gets pasting from Ashwini Ponnappa for slamming Lakshya Sen: ‘First ones to take credit for wins…’

Hindustan Times  

Ashwini Ponnappa, India's doubles badminton player, lashed out at the legendary Prakash Padukone for his strict comments on India shuttler Lakshya Sen's missing out on a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Ashwini Ponnappa lashed out at Prakash Padukone for criticising Lakshya Sen for missing out on a bronze medal at Paris Olympics Even in the bronze medal match against …

The Agony of Finishing Fourth at Olympics - News18
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Agony of Finishing Fourth at Olympics - News18

News 18  

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is in full flow. Indian tennis stars would know what that means, 1996 Atlantic Olympics singles bronze medalist Leander Paes having failed to repeat the magic in doubles with Mahesh Bhupathi after losing the doubles match for the bronze medal in Athens. Abhinav Bindra shot his way to a gold medal in Beijing in …

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Reaches Semi-Finals in Men's Singles, Creates History for India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Reaches Semi-Finals in Men's Singles, Creates History for India

ABP News  

Lakshya Sen has reached the semi-finals in the Men's Singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics, achieving a historic milestone. This victory marks the first time an Indian player has reached the semi-finals in the men's singles category at the Olympics. Chou Tien Chen, currently ranked 12th in the world for men's singles, initially led after winning the first game …

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Advances to Semi-Finals in Men's Single, Historic Achievement
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Advances to Semi-Finals in Men's Single, Historic Achievement

ABP News  

Lakshya Sen has reached the semi-finals in the Men's Singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics, achieving a historic milestone. This victory marks the first time an Indian player has reached the semi-finals in the men's singles category at the Olympics. Chou Tien Chen, currently ranked 12th in the world for men's singles, initially led after winning the first game …

PV Sindhu: 'I want to be clear: I will continue, albeit after a small break'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PV Sindhu: 'I want to be clear: I will continue, albeit after a small break'

Firstpost  

After her exit from the Paris Olympics as her dream to become the first Indian athlete to win three individual medals for the country came crashing down, PV Sindhu took to Instagram to pen an emotional note. Paris Olympics 2024 is the first Summer Games for PV Sindhu where she has failed to win a medal after participation. AP After …

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture

Firstpost  

Manu Bhaker is a history-maker and a two-time Olympic medallist, yet she remains concerned about potential backlash from fans if she fails to win a third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. I hope people are not disappointed or angry,” Manu Bhaker was quoted as saying by PTI after becoming the first athlete in Independent India to win multiple medals …

Manu Bhaker created fake account to defend PV Sindhu: 'A hater's comment really triggered me'; badminton star responds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker created fake account to defend PV Sindhu: 'A hater's comment really triggered me'; badminton star responds

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker knows a thing or two about dealing with hate online. Fast-forward three years to the Paris Olympics, where Manu has done something no athlete representing India has managed to do since 1900—she won two medals at the same edition of the Games. Manu Bhaker is the latest entrant into the elite group of Indian athletes who have won …

Manu Bhaker wins bronze at Paris Olympics 2024, undoes Tokyo 2020 mishap: Who is she?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker wins bronze at Paris Olympics 2024, undoes Tokyo 2020 mishap: Who is she?

Hindustan Times  

Team India has officially kickstarted their medal tally at the Paris Olympics. A young and focused Manu Bhaker clinched the coveted bronze medal at the women's shooting 10m air pistol event, held on Sunday, July 28. Meet Manu Bhaker, the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal Luck wasn't on Manu's side for the Tokyo Olympics Manu Bhaker …

Paris Olympics 2024: Sindhu primed to add another medal to her glittering collection
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Sindhu primed to add another medal to her glittering collection

New Indian Express  

PARIS: It's the beginning of the Olympics and, like most mega events, the first few days are like treasure hunts. “This is my third Olympics and I am really looking forward for the Olympics to start,” she said, adding how happy she is to be the flag-bearer. “Olympics are always special for me and I am in good shape and …

​Medal count: The Hindu Editoria on countdown to the Paris Olympics and India
5 months ago

​Medal count: The Hindu Editoria on countdown to the Paris Olympics and India

The Hindu  

As Paris is ready to host its third Olympics after a century, the 117 Indian athletes are gearing up earnestly to increase the country’s medal count in the post-COVID Games, kicking off on the banks of the majestic river Seine on July 26. When the pandemic-delayed Olympics were staged behind closed doors in Tokyo three years ago, India claimed seven …

I am going all-out to win gold in Paris: P.V. Sindhu
5 months ago

I am going all-out to win gold in Paris: P.V. Sindhu

The Hindu  

Sindhu says she is "going all-out" in her quest to become the first Indian to win an unprecedented third individual Olympic medal in Paris, drawing on her experience from a successful past. Sindhu stands on the brink of history as she pursues the gold medal in the upcoming Games, having won a silver and bronze in 2016 Rio and 2020 …

Paris Olympics: Can India better their record medal haul at Tokyo
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Can India better their record medal haul at Tokyo

Hindustan Times  

The Tokyo Olympics turned out to be a watershed for India in more ways than one. Neeraj Chopra won gold in men's javelin and thus became the first in India's independent history to win any kind of a track and field medal at the Olympics. The Indian men's hockey team won an Olympic medal for the first time since 1980 …

PV Sindhu shouldn't be judged by recent results, her performances have been quite good: Saina Nehwal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu shouldn't be judged by recent results, her performances have been quite good: Saina Nehwal

Firstpost  

Nehwal, who won bronze in the 2012 London Olympics, said Sindhu’s chances of winning a third consecutive Olympic medal should not be judged on the basis of recent results and will ultimately depend on factors such as her fitness and training. Nehwal, who won bronze in the 2012 London Olympics, added that Sindhu’s chances of winning a third consecutive Olympic …

This time I think it could be anybody's game: Sindhu on the Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

This time I think it could be anybody's game: Sindhu on the Olympics

Hindustan Times  

It’s mid morning at the Dravid Padukone academy and PV Sindhu and Nehwal are on either side of the net, smacking the shuttle at each other. “I tell her, ‘Sindhu you’re looking good but it’s still not clicking’,” coach Vimal says, “She’s not playing the right shot most of the time. “I just was letting the shuttles go,” Sindhu wipes …

PV Sindhu loses to China’s Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters badminton final
6 months, 4 weeks ago

PV Sindhu loses to China’s Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters badminton final

Hindustan Times  

Leading 11-3 in the decider, PV Sindhu was well on her way to her first title in almost two years. PV Sindhu leaves after losing the Women's Singles quarterfinal badminton match But China’s Wang Zhi Yi wasn’t done yet. That rally – the first point after change of ends that gave Sindhu’s younger Chinese rival advantage in terms of drift …

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu rallies back in semis to qualify for first final of 2024
7 months ago

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu rallies back in semis to qualify for first final of 2024

India Today  

PV Sindhu made her way through to the final of the Malaysia Masters 2024 after beating Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrunghpha in the semis on Saturday, May 25. Sindhu also qualified for her first final this year after beating her Thai opponent 13-21, 21-16, 21-12. It also happened to be Sindhu’s first final on the BWF circuit after she finished as the …

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to train in Europe ahead of Paris Olympics 2024
7 months ago

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to train in Europe ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

A third Olympics and the question of another medal looms for PV Sindhu. India's PV Sindhu plays against Wen-Chi Hsu of Chinese Taipei The 29-year-old Indian will fly out to the south-western German city little over a month ahead of the Olympics. Training aside, what might do Sindhu’s confidence a world of good for the Olympics, her team feels, is …

Olympic Selection Trials: Ramita Jindal tops in women’s air rifle; Manu Bhaker leads in air pistol
7 months, 1 week ago

Olympic Selection Trials: Ramita Jindal tops in women’s air rifle; Manu Bhaker leads in air pistol

The Hindu  

Asian Games medallist Ramita Jindal was close to perfection as she shot 636.4 in 10m air rifle to brighten her chances for a ticket to Paris Olympics in the fourth Olympic shooting trials at the Madhya Pradesh Academy on Saturday. Equally intriguing was the scenario in men’s 10m air rifle in which rookie Sandeep Singh was the leader with an …

No Olympics entry, but Alappuzha rafter makes waves in qualifiers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

No Olympics entry, but Alappuzha rafter makes waves in qualifiers

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: She did not get to enter the Paris Olympics. However, Alappuzha athlete Megha Pradeep ended India’s 11-year-old wait for an Asian Championship medal, by securing bronze in the C1 women’s 500-metre event at the Canoe Sprint Olympic Qualifiers 2024 held in Tokyo. And for any of my achievements, the credit for this too goes to my coach and family,” …

Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian women edge out Japan to qualify for maiden final
10 months, 1 week ago

Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian women edge out Japan to qualify for maiden final

The Hindu  

Indian women shuttlers’ dream run continued as they progressed to their first-ever final at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after edging out two-time former champions Japan 3-2 in a thrilling semifinal on Saturday. 53 Ashmita Chaliha and the 17-year-old Anmol Kharb registered stunning wins in the first doubles and second and deciding singles to take India through to the summit …

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 …

Asian Para Games: PM, Smriti Irani congratulate Prachi Yadav for winning silver
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Para Games: PM, Smriti Irani congratulate Prachi Yadav for winning silver

Live Mint  

Athlete Prachi Yadav on 23 October clinched a silver medal in canoeing in the women's VL2 Final and opened India's account in the ongoing 4th Asian Games at Hangzhou. By winning the first medal at the Asian Para Games, Prime Minister Modi said that she "etches her name in the history of Indian sports." In a post on X, the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Asian Games 2023: 100 medals? India on track to strike ambitious target
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: 100 medals? India on track to strike ambitious target

Hindustan Times  

India’s compound archers carried their gilt-edged form into the team events, sweeping two golds at the Fuyang Yinhu Sports Centre as five medals won across disciplines on Thursday pushed India’s overall tally to 86 — within striking distance of achieving a magical century and fulfilling the contingent’s ambitious target when it set off for the 19th Asian Games. India's Ojas, …

Asian Games | Prannoy battles to ensure a medal, Sindhu bows out in quarterfinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games | Prannoy battles to ensure a medal, Sindhu bows out in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Prannoy battled his way into the semifinal of the men’s singles with a thrilling three-game win over Malaysia Lee Zii Jia to assure India a badminton medal, but it was curtains for P.V. Prannoy’s medal will be the first in men’s singles at the Asian Games since Syed Modi’s bronze in the 1982 edition in New Delhi. It was Bingjiao …

Asian Games 2023 Day 10 Wrap: Parul Chaudhary, Annu Rani star as athletics dominate the show
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Day 10 Wrap: Parul Chaudhary, Annu Rani star as athletics dominate the show

India Today  

The Indian contingent in athletics were the stars of the show as Parul Chaudhary and Annu Rani claimed gold medals in the 5000m women's final and women's Javelin on Tuesday, October 2. Asian Games 2023: Medal Table Day 10 at a Glance Rani, Parul steal the show India's long distance runner Parul Chaudhary clinched her second medal in the Asian …

Chennai college student wins bronze medal at Asian Games speed skating relay
1 year, 2 months ago

Chennai college student wins bronze medal at Asian Games speed skating relay

The Hindu  

As India continues to bag medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, Chennai had an additional reason to celebrate on Monday, October 2, 2023. Anandkumar Velkumar, a Chennai resident, along with Siddhant Rahul Kamble and Vikram Rajendra Ingale, won the bronze medal at the Men’s Speed Skating 3000m Relay. His family in Chennai have been getting phone calls from happy …

Nandini sets aside controversy, savours her medal
1 year, 2 months ago

Nandini sets aside controversy, savours her medal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: For Agasara Nandini winning a medal in the women’s heptathlon in her maiden Asian Games at Hangzhou is a huge moment. “I am also proud that the Indian team has been doing so well in the Asian Games and winning laurels in many events,” added Nandini, who is pursuing her BBA second year at Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree …

Ancy Sojan’s dream night in Hangzhou: Asian Games silver, new PB and dancing to Vijay’s hit number from Leo
1 year, 2 months ago

Ancy Sojan’s dream night in Hangzhou: Asian Games silver, new PB and dancing to Vijay’s hit number from Leo

The Hindu  

Long jumper Ancy Sojan has different playlists for various facets of her life. And after winning, as she did with her Asian Games silver medal on Monday, she will be dancing into the night to ‘ Naa Ready Thaan Varava’ from actor Vijay’s upcoming flick Leo. Shaili’s personal best 6.76m jump at the start of the year and a silver …

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 …

Asian Games winning shooter Kynan Chenai sets his eye on Paris Olympics 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games winning shooter Kynan Chenai sets his eye on Paris Olympics 2024

The Hindu  

Kynan Chenai, a member of the gold-medal winning team in the men’s trap event in the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, said that the team gold should only spur him to realise his ultimate dream of winning an Olympic medal in Paris next year. Winning the gold with an Asian Games record is like icing on the cake,” the 32-year-old …

Asian Games 2023: Agasara Nandini on Swapna Barman’s transgender allegation: Sad that she did not think before defaming India’s name in a foreign country
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Agasara Nandini on Swapna Barman’s transgender allegation: Sad that she did not think before defaming India’s name in a foreign country

The Hindu  

India’s impressive medal haul at the Asian Games hit a false note early on Monday morning, with heptathlete Swapna Barman indirectly accusing compatriot and bronze medal winner Agasara Nandini of being ineligible to compete. “I have lost my Asian Games bronze medal to a transgender woman at the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. Asian Games 2023: Nandini Agasara …

'Lost my Asian Games Bronze to Transgender Woman': Swapna Barman Makes Stunning Claim
1 year, 2 months ago

'Lost my Asian Games Bronze to Transgender Woman': Swapna Barman Makes Stunning Claim

News 18  

India athlete Swapna Barman has made a sensational allegation after finishing fourth in the women’s heptathlon event of the ongoing Asian Games in Hanghzhou, China. Swapna, who managed 5708 points, was the defending champions in the event having won a gold during the Jakarta Asian Games in 2018. India at Asian Games: FULL COVERAGE | MEDAL TALLY | RESULTS | …

Asian Games 2023, Athletics: Swapna Barman makes startling revelation after missing out on Bronze in Heptathlon
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023, Athletics: Swapna Barman makes startling revelation after missing out on Bronze in Heptathlon

India Today  

India's heptathalon star Swapna Barman has made a shocking revelation that she was robbed of the bronze medal at the Asian Games 2023, hinting that compatriot Nandini Agasara is a transgender woman. Barman went into the event as India’s big medal contender but managed a fourth-placed finish with 5708 points, falling just four points short of a podium finish. Barman …

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: Jyothi Yarraji wins silver medal, false start controversy explained
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Jyothi Yarraji wins silver medal, false start controversy explained

Firstpost  

Jyothi Yarraji won a silver medal in women’s 100m hurdles but it came amid plenty of controversy and confusion. Jyothi Yarraji won a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 by Jyothi Yarraji to bag silver in the Women's 100m #Hurdles ⚡ The ⭐ hurdler finished the race …

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 …

Jyothi Yarraji Asian Games medal controversy: False start drama in Hangzhou explained
1 year, 2 months ago

Jyothi Yarraji Asian Games medal controversy: False start drama in Hangzhou explained

The Hindu  

Jyothi Yarraji won a silver medal after drama in the women’s 100m hurdles race at the Asian Games. Athletics Federation of India authorities confirmed that after protest, the officials checked again and corrected their decision, reinstating Jyothi and DQing Wu instead. That led to Wu protesting and seeking permission to run under protest, which is allowed by rule, and finished …

Asian Games 2023: Who are the Indians to win athletics medals on October 1?
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Who are the Indians to win athletics medals on October 1?

The Hindu  

It was medals gallore for India at the Hangzhou Olympics Sports Arena on Sunday as the nation added nine to its overall tally. Among the silver medallists on the day were Murali Sreeshankar in men’s long jump, Harmilan Bains in women’s 1500 metres and Ajay Kumar Saroj in the men’s 1500 metres. Jyothi Yarraji also won a silver after drama …

Asian Games 2023: Seema Punia wins bronze in women's discus, Nandini Agasara clinches bronze in women's heptathlon
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Seema Punia wins bronze in women's discus, Nandini Agasara clinches bronze in women's heptathlon

India Today  

India's medal rush in athletics continued on Day 8 of the ongoing Asian Games 2023 as Seema Punia clinched a bronze medal in the women's discus throw event, while Nandini Agasara won bronze in the women's heptathlon. Following her win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform ‘X’ to laud Punia’s performance, saying that her hard work and …

Mirabai Chanu disappointed after missing out on medal: It was my dream to win a medal in Asian Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Mirabai Chanu disappointed after missing out on medal: It was my dream to win a medal in Asian Games

India Today  

India’s star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has said that it was her dream to win a medal in the Asian Games. Speaking after her event, Chanu said she tried her best but couldn’t get the result due to the pain, insisting that it was her dream to win a medal at the Asian Games. It was my dream to win a …

Asian Games 2023, Athletics: Jyothi Yarraji, Nithya Ramraj reach women's 100m hurdles final
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023, Athletics: Jyothi Yarraji, Nithya Ramraj reach women's 100m hurdles final

India Today  

Indian athletes Jyothi Yarraji and Nithya Ramraj cemented their places in the women's 100m hurdles final at the Asian Games 2023, to be held in Hangzhou, China. Asian Games 2023, Day 7 Live Updates Jyothi Yarraji, an Asian champion, recorded a time of 13.03 seconds during the women's 100m heats to secure the second spot in her heat and ranked …

Asian Games 2023: Kiran Baliyan ends India's 72-year wait for women's shot put medal
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Kiran Baliyan ends India's 72-year wait for women's shot put medal

India Today  

24-year-old Kiran Baliyan scripted history in Hangzhou on Friday, September 29 as she won a bronze medal in women's shot put, ending India's 72-year-long wait for a medal in the event at the continental multi-sport tournament. Kiran finished behind China's Olympic Gold medalist Lijiao Gong who won the Gold medal for the 3 successive time at the Asian Games with …

Asian Games 2023: World champion Nikhat Zareen confirms Olympic quota, medal
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: World champion Nikhat Zareen confirms Olympic quota, medal

The Hindu  

“Finally!” Nikhat Zareen exclaimed as she unfurled the ‘ticket to Paris 2024 Olympics!’ placard handed to her as she made her way from the ring after her Asian Games quarterfinal bout. The 27-year-old became the first Indian boxer to confirm a Paris 2024 Olympic quota by punching past Jordan’s Hanan Nassar into the semis of the women’s 50kg category at …

Asian Games 2023: Anju Bobby George predicts 'huge haul of medals' in athletics
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Anju Bobby George predicts 'huge haul of medals' in athletics

Firstpost  

For the young athletes who will take part in the Asian Games for the first time, Anju Bobby George advised them to view it as a stepping stone towards the Olympics and World Championships. Anju Bobby George, who created history when she clinched a bronze medal at the 2003 World Championships in Paris, feels that the Indian contingent is set …

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