India's Overall Performance Improved in Commonwealth Games: Anurag Thakur
2 years, 5 months ago

India's Overall Performance Improved in Commonwealth Games: Anurag Thakur

News 18  

Union Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said the country’s overall performance has improved in Commonwealth Games and “we are heading towards a new India." Thakur said this while interacting with the volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and the National Service Scheme at Peterhoff here as a part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’. He also exchanged views of youths on issues like youth exchange program, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program, Border area program for NYKS and NSS, women empowerment and awareness, sustainable development, skill development and career counselling. Thakur urged the volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and the National Service Scheme to conduct a door-to-door tricolour campaign and called upon the youth to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur spends time on court in Mumbai, spotted playing Table Tennis and Badminton
2 years, 4 months ago

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur spends time on court in Mumbai, spotted playing Table Tennis and Badminton

India TV News  

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was spotted playing Table Tennis and Badminton during his recent visit to Mumbai. The Union Minister who has enjoyed a successful stint during which India has achieved a lot of success in sports took to the court himself as he enjoyed his timeout. The former BCCI president is well-known for his passion for Cricket and …

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Deccan Chronicle  

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News 18  

Seventy-five years after Independence, how does India fare in sports? Winning three World Cups and a top three ranking in Tests for the better part of the last two decades, highlight how consistently well India teams have performed in this period. India’s badminton players, especially women like Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, have not only been able to break China’s …

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Firstpost  

Divya Kakran, who won a bronze medal in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, tied a rakhi to Tiwari who pledged to extend all support to her. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday rewarded Commonwealth Games medallist wrestler Divya Kakran with Rs 5 lakh cash award, The wrestler is currently battling the ruling AAP in Delhi claiming she did …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: Five major upsets for India in Birmingham

The Hindu  

India finished fourth in the Commonwealth Games medals tally with 61 medals in total including 22 gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze, with the country’s athletes standing up to the occasion. However, there were some Indian medal hopeful athletes who faced disappointment- Manika Batra- Manika Batra had a lot to prove in this edition of the Commonwealth Games, having won …

Commonwealth Games: India's overall performance at CWG has improved, says Anurag Thakur
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: India's overall performance at CWG has improved, says Anurag Thakur

Firstpost  

Anurag Thakur said, “India is performing well in the Commonwealth Games. We have done well in weightlifting to athletics and our overall performance has improved and India has won 61 medals and we also dominated Kenya in running events.” Shimla: Union Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said the country’s overall performance has improved in Commonwealth Games …

Was 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham India’s best CWG performance without shooting?
2 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

India ended its Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign in Birmingham with 61 medals, which included 22 Gold, 16 Silver and 23 Bronze Medals. A CWG campaign to celebrate and remember for #TeamIndia🇮🇳 India finishes 4⃣th with 61 medals -- fifth-best CWG medal haul.#CWG22India | #CWG22pic.twitter.com/lVwHGQWC85 — Sportstar August 8, 2022 However, one event that was absent at the Games was shooting, …

Commonwealth Games: Results of Indian athletes and sportspersons in Birmingham
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Results of Indian athletes and sportspersons in Birmingham

Firstpost  

Commonwealth Games Results: India’s results from the 2022 Birmingham Games with scores updated as and when events conclude. Badminton Women’s singles: PV Sindhu beats Singaporean Jia Min Yeo 21-19, 21-17 to reach the women’s singles gold medal match Men’s singles: Lakshya Sen beats Singapore’s Jia Heng Teh 21-10, 18-21, 21-16 to enter the men’s singles gold medal match Men’s singles: …

CWG 2022 Day 11 Highlights: India finish fourth courtesy 22 gold medals
2 years, 5 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 …

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2 years, 5 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, …

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling

The Hindu  

The increase in gold medal count at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games should be an encouragement for the Indian wrestling contingent even though there were depleted fields in a few weight categories. While Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya cruised to his maiden gold, Worlds and Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia overcame a lean patch to showcase his aggressive game and clinch …

Commonwealth Games: Watch | Top India moments from Day 9 as medal rush continues
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Watch | Top India moments from Day 9 as medal rush continues

Firstpost  

India women’s cricket team and men’s hockey team also ensured a place in the finals after beating England and South Africa respectively. Sable challenging Kibiwot right till the end, finished second with National Record time of 8.11.20. first time after six #CommonwealthGames editions that a non-Kenyan athlete will stand on podium in this event #athletics pic.twitter.com/crQTY3JDv6 — Mihir Vasavda August …

India monitoring impact of Zawahiri’s killing; Modi govt. renews push to reach out to Muslim community, and more - The Hindu
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The Hindu  

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India at Commonwealth Games 2022: Athletes ready to shine in Birmingham
2 years, 5 months ago

India at Commonwealth Games 2022: Athletes ready to shine in Birmingham

The Hindu  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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215-member Indian squad for the Commonwealth Games
2 years, 6 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Commonwealth Games: Cash prize of ₹20 lakh for every Indian gold medallist
2 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Groundwork Has Been Laid Down to Ensure India Becomes a Sporting Powerhouse: Anurag Thakur
3 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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Commonwealth Games Federation President hails legacy of 2010 Delhi CWG on 10th anniversary
4 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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India strong but must play big games well, says Australia hockey skipper Eddie Ockenden
6 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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