CHANDIGARH: In 2014, Bajrang Punia had won a silver each at the Commonwealth Games and the Asiad. Four years later, he has ensured the colour
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We are capable of beating any opponent: Manika Batra
KOLKATA: Ace table tennis player Manika Batra shot into limelight with her four-medal haul in the Commonwealth Games earlier this year. But she faces a
Provide facilities if you want Olympic medal, says Vinesh
NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat says India expects Olympic medals from its wrestlers but the grapplers do not have access to world class facilities required to
Asian Games: Student shooter Anish Bhanwala targets gold
Anish Bhanwala is already considered something of a golden boy in the Indian contingent for the Asian Games. At 15 and still at high school,
‘Happily married’ Soumyajit Ghosh targets Tokyo Olympics
KOLKATA: Ever heard of a press conference being held at a wedding reception? Table tennis Olympian Soumyajit Ghosh chose to be different as he shared
Can better the bronze this time, says Sejwal
BENGALURU: It’s been four years since Sandeep Sejwal brought home an Asian Games bronze medal from Incheon. As we head down the final straight to
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League finals
ZURICH: Reigning Commonwealth Games champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among the five to have qualified for the IAAF Diamond League finals here on August
Hima leads 31-strong Indian team at World Junior Athletics
NEW DELHI: Top Indian quartermiler Hima Das will lead a 31-member athletics team at the IAAF U-20 World Junior Championships to be held at Tampere,
Harendra Singh happy with team’s show, gears up for Asiad
BENGALURU: As the Indian hockey team launched its forays against Australia in the final of the Champions Trophy on Sunday, seasoned campaigner Sardar Singh stayed
Tintu Luka gets Asian Games lifeline
NEW DELHI: Middle-distance runner Tintu Luka, who has not competed this year, got a chance to make cut for next month’s Asian Games on Tuesday