Vijay Kumar on his 2012 London Olympics silver medal: I was not worried about other competitors
3 years, 5 months ago

Vijay Kumar on his 2012 London Olympics silver medal: I was not worried about other competitors

The Hindu  

As deputy superintendent of police in Himachal Pradesh, I am learning the job. The Olympic silver medal in London has provided the brightest spark in my career so far. READ | Sushil Kumar's 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal: A miracle at the crunch moment We travelled to Poland and Germany for training and went straight to London for the Games. I had shot 584 in qualification to win the Olympic quota with a silver medal at the Fort Benning World Cup in 2011. READ | Vijender Singh's 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal: Such changes happen only in films Considering that it was my first Olympics, the coach was happy.

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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, 4 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 …

Indian Olympic contingent returns from Tokyo amid rousing reception
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian Olympic contingent returns from Tokyo amid rousing reception

India TV News  

India's triumphant Olympic contingent, including history-making javelin throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was greeted by frenzy and chaos at the airport where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their new sporting heroes. The athletes were welcomed by a Sports Authority of India delegation headed by its Director General Sandeep Pradhan, who was accompanied …

1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze: India finish with best-ever Olympic medal tally in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze: India finish with best-ever Olympic medal tally in Tokyo

India TV News  

The Indian contingent capped off a sensation Day 15 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as Neeraj Chopra's historic gold at the men's javelin throw final helped the nation amass their highest-ever medal tally at a Games in Tokyo. India won seven medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze - to go one better of …

Wrestler Ravi Kumar confirms India\'s fourth medal after reaching Olympic final
3 years, 4 months ago

Wrestler Ravi Kumar confirms India\'s fourth medal after reaching Olympic final

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Ravi Dahiya on Wednesday became only the second Indian wrestler to qualify for the gold medal clash at the Olympic Games when he sensationally turned around the 57kg semifinal by pinning Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev here. KD Jadhav had become India's first wrestler -- and the first individual Olympic medallist -- to win a bronze at the 1952 Helsinki Games. …

Tokyo Olympics | Was hoping for a medal from Saurabh Chaudhary, but he has a bright future: Vijay Kumar
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Was hoping for a medal from Saurabh Chaudhary, but he has a bright future: Vijay Kumar

India TV News  

India's shooting ace and winner of the silver medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, Vijay Kumar, said that 10m air pistol marksman Saurabh Chaudhary may have missed winning a medal on Saturday, but the potential he has will see him emerge stronger in the years to come. But he made a quick exit in the finals to finish seventh …

Sushil Kumar's 2012 London Olympics silver medal: A unique record
3 years, 5 months ago

Sushil Kumar's 2012 London Olympics silver medal: A unique record

The Hindu  

In 2008, Sushil Kumar was an underdog when he competed at the Beijing Olympics. READ | Sushil Kumar's 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal: A miracle at the crunch moment “A lot of people wondered whether we could change the colour of the medal in wrestling. READ | Vijender Singh's 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal: Such changes happen only in films …

What Vijay Kumar overcame to clinch 2012 Olympics silver in shooting
4 years, 4 months ago

What Vijay Kumar overcame to clinch 2012 Olympics silver in shooting

The Hindu  

The horrors of sleeplessness on the eve of a major competition cannot be better elucidated by anyone other than rifle-shooter Apurvi Chandela. But then yeah, I did get some sleep much later,” Vijay Kumar, the country’s first-ever Olympic medallist in a pistol event, tells Sportstar. Vijay, in the qualification round finished fourth, shooting 585, to ensure himself a berth in …

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