No Deepika Kumari in Asian Games squad for first time since 2010
2 years, 8 months ago

No Deepika Kumari in Asian Games squad for first time since 2010

The Hindu  

World number two Deepika Kumari has failed to make the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games, suffering one of the biggest setbacks in her illustrious career. Deepika lost two of her three round robin matches in the final leg to miss her Asian Games berth at the Sports Authority of India centre here on Sunday. Talukdar makes Asian Games comeback after 12 years The men's lineup for the Hangzhou Asiad sprung some surprise as 36-year-old Jayanta Talukdar made a comeback to the Indian squad for the first time since 2019. The 2006 World Cup champion, who made his Asian Games debut in the same year, grabbed his berth by qualifying alongside 22-year-old reigning national champion Sachin Gupta.

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Deepika Kumari loses in quarters; India's archery campaign over at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Deepika Kumari loses in quarters; India's archery campaign over at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Veteran archer Deepika Kumari crumbed under pressure once again, suffering a 4-6 loss to Korea's Suhyeon Nam in the women's individual event quarterfinals to bring down curtains on India's campaign at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. India's Deepika Kumari reacts after a shot during the archery individual quarterfinal against South Korea's Nam Su-hyeon at Paris Olympics Deepika had qualified for …

Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari exits after quarterfinal loss to South Korea’s Nam Suhyeon
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari exits after quarterfinal loss to South Korea’s Nam Suhyeon

The Hindu  

India’s 52-year-old wait for an archery medal in the Olympics got even longer with the exit of four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari at the Invalides arena here on Saturday. A day after the Indian mixed team’s heartbreaking fourth-place finish, the 30-year-old began well by toppling Germany’s Olympic silver medallist Michelle Kroppen 6-4 in the pre-quarterfinals. Nam managed two 8s and Deepika …

Archer Deepika Kumari craves for elusive Olympic medal
5 months ago

Archer Deepika Kumari craves for elusive Olympic medal

The Hindu  

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal. “Gradually, she started jogging and put in a lot of hard work at the gym to get going again.” Deepika even thought that her career has come …

Injured Sushila Chanu out of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy squad
1 year, 2 months ago

Injured Sushila Chanu out of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy squad

Hindustan Times  

Sushila Chanu, who scored the winning goal against Japan that brought India the bronze medal at the Asian Games last week, will not be taking part in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy to be held from October 27 to November 5 in Ranchi. India's Sushila Chanu react during the women's Classification 3rd-4th match against Japan The midfielder’s right knee was …

India Full Schedule, Asian Games Day 6: What is the schedule for September 29 in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

India Full Schedule, Asian Games Day 6: What is the schedule for September 29 in Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

The stars of India's athletics contingent begin their campaign on Friday while tennis stars Saketh Myneni, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Rutuja Bhosale and Rohan Bopanna will be gunning for medals as well. Race walkers Sandeep Kumar and Vikash Singh will begin India's campaign in the men's 20km race walk event in the morning on Friday, but their medal prospects are not high. …

Asian Games 2023: From Neeraj Chopra to Indian cricket teams - Top medal contenders
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: From Neeraj Chopra to Indian cricket teams - Top medal contenders

Hindustan Times  

Five years ago, India wrapped up its Asian Games campaign in style, clinching an impressive 16 gold medals among a total haul of 70 medals, marking a historic high-water mark for the nation in the Games' history. As India embark on their Asian Games campaign in Hangzhou, let's take a look at top-10 medal prospects Neeraj Chopra There should really …

Asian Games 2023: Indian debutants to watch out for at Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian debutants to watch out for at Hangzhou

The Hindu  

The 19th edition of the Asian Games is set to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8 this year. Here are the five Indian players/teams to watch out as they make their Asian Games debut: Charanjot Singh - FIFA Online 4 FILE PHOTO: Charanjot Singh. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT After being a demonstration discipline five …

Asian Games 2022: Top 10 Indian medal prospects
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2022: Top 10 Indian medal prospects

The Hindu  

Asian Games 2023 is set to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8. | Photo Credit: M VEDHAN/The Hindu The Indian men’s hockey team will look to put behind the disappointment of a bronze medal from Jakarta 2018 and win gold this time as the Asian Games winner is given direct entry into the Olympics. Rohan …

Deepika: Training under Rupinder at national camp will help me during Asian Games 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Deepika: Training under Rupinder at national camp will help me during Asian Games 2023

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team’s penalty corner specialist Deepika feels the training stint at the national camp under former drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh will help her in taking decisions in match situations during the upcoming Asian Games. Asian Games 2023 Quiz - Set 4 “We’ve been working on drag flicking with Rupinder Pal Singh in camp for a few days now; …

'He isn't there for West Indies tour': Rahul Tripathi gets unwavering support from ex-India star despite ‘ordinary IPL’
1 year, 5 months ago

'He isn't there for West Indies tour': Rahul Tripathi gets unwavering support from ex-India star despite ‘ordinary IPL’

Hindustan Times  

The BCCI announced the squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, which is scheduled to be held in September-October this year. Rahul Tripathi in action at IPL 2023 Nevertheless, for certain players, the Asian Games can act as a step to represent the nation and make an argument for why they deserve to be in the main squad. The …

BCCI announces both men’s and women’s cricket squads for Hangzhou Asian Games
1 year, 5 months ago

BCCI announces both men’s and women’s cricket squads for Hangzhou Asian Games

Live Mint  

Asian Games will take place in China this year from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Ruturaj Gaikwad is all set to lead Team India in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games as the Men’s Selection Committee on Friday announce Men in Blue squad for the tournament. Team India squad for 19th Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak …

Big-match failures keep Deepak Punia away from star status
2 years, 7 months ago

Big-match failures keep Deepak Punia away from star status

Firstpost  

Olympic medal is THE GOAL for any Indian athlete. ‘Special talent’ “Deepak is a special talent, there’s no doubt about it,” says 2009 Dronacharya Awardee Satpal Singh, who trained the wrestler at his famed Chatrasaal Akhada until last year. In fact, every time we speak of Olympic gold medal hopefuls, Deepak’s name is right there with Bajrang and Ravi because …

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari's medal dreams over after archery quarter-final defeat to Korea's An San
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari's medal dreams over after archery quarter-final defeat to Korea's An San

India Today  

Deepika Kumari scripted history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first archer from India to reach the quarter-final stages at the Games. Deepika Kumari lost her Women’s Individual quarter-finals to Korea’s sensational An San 0-6. Deepika came up with an ordinary show as she had 4 arrows of 7 against the top seed Korean, who is eyeing her 3rd …

India at Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani keep IND medal hopes alive on Day 5, Deepika Kumari bounces back
3 years, 4 months ago

India at Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani keep IND medal hopes alive on Day 5, Deepika Kumari bounces back

India Today  

The Indian contingent had a decent day at Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday with the the female athletes once again leading the way on Day 5 of the Olympics in Japan. STUNNING SINDHU SAILS THROUGH Sindhu started her day with a comfortable win over Cheung Ngan Yi to keep India's flag flying in the badminton event, now that she's the lone …

Deepika Kumari keeps India's medal hopes alive, makes last-16 at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Deepika Kumari keeps India's medal hopes alive, makes last-16 at Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

World number one archer Deepika Kumari survived some anxious moments before getting past US teenager Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez 6-4 to sail into the pre-quarterfinals of the women's individual section and keep Indian medal hopes alive at the Tokyo Olympics here on Wednesday. Olympic debutant Jadhav knocked out world number 2 Galsan Bazarzhapov in his opening match only to suffer a heavy …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Archer Deepika Kumari enters last-16 to keep medal hopes alive; Tarundeep Rai, Pravin Jadhav exit
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Archer Deepika Kumari enters last-16 to keep medal hopes alive; Tarundeep Rai, Pravin Jadhav exit

Firstpost  

Deepika lost the first set by one point but she bounced back strongly with three 10s in a row to take a 4-2 lead. Tokyo: World number one archer Deepika Kumari survived some anxious moments before getting past US teenager Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez 6-4 to sail into the pre-quarter-finals of the women’s individual section and keep Indian medal hopes alive at …

Tokyo Olympics: Nervy Deepika Kumari advances into pre-quarters with 6-4 win over USA's Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Nervy Deepika Kumari advances into pre-quarters with 6-4 win over USA's Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez

India Today  

India's Deepika Kumari reached the pre-quarters of the Women’s Individual event after surviving a scare against USA’s Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez. She recovers well in the next two with a 9-9, but a 10 from Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez in the second arrow helped her win the set by 26-25. In the third set, Deepika Kumari was in a spot of bother with an …

Tokyo Olympics, July 24: Full schedule of Indian events, start times and athlete details
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, July 24: Full schedule of Indian events, start times and athlete details

India Today  

It could not get bigger and better on the opening day of Tokyo Olympics for India as they are as many as 5 medal events. Tokyo Olympics 2020: Full Coverage A lot is expected of the shooting contingent and some of India's brightest medal prospects, including Saurabh Chaudhary and Elavenil Valarivan, will be in action in the medal rounds on …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Deepika Kumari in focus as Indian archers look to exorcise past ghosts
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Deepika Kumari in focus as Indian archers look to exorcise past ghosts

Firstpost  

In the absence of defending champion Chang Hye Jin who failed to make the cut, Deepika’s biggest threat is Kang Chae Young, who would have been the world No. Notwithstanding the women’s team’s failure to qualify, the quartet of Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav entered the mega-event with renewed hopes of winning the country’s first Olympic …

Tokyo Olympics, Archery: Deepika, Atanu, Tarundeep, Pravin carry India's hopes
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, Archery: Deepika, Atanu, Tarundeep, Pravin carry India's hopes

The Hindu  

Here is the lowdown on four archers who will lead India's challenge in archery at Tokyo Olympics. Women: Deepika Kumari Ranking: 1 Form guide: 2021: Gold in women’s individual and team event in World Cup-I, Guatemala; Gold in women’s individual, team and mixed team events in World Cup-III, Paris; 2019: Bronze in women’s team event and Bronze in mixed team …

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