Asian Games

New Delhi:  Moderate success in the Commonwealth and Asian Games was the only high point of a low-profile year in which Indian athletics also had to deal with the heartbreaking story of rising woman runner Dutee Chand being barred from…
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Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Nov 12 (AP) The Indian boxer who refused to accept her Asian Games bronze medal in a protest over the judging can expect a heavy punishment, the head of the sport's governing body AIBA said today. L. Sarita Devi…
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JAMMU(PTI): Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh today formally felicitated Chain Singh, the winner of Asian Games bronze medal in men's 50 meter Rifle Shooting event in…
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Dear Editor, The stunning victories, of Mary Kom and the Indian hockey team, have left Indians dazzled. But the fall in the overall medals tally and the fact that India has much to learn from China should show that we still have miles to…
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NEW DELHI: The Asian Games gold medal after a hiatus of 16 years will have a “telling impact” on Indian hockey, feels chief coach Terry Walsh, insisting that “sustainability” would be the key to produce “continued excellence“. A spirited…
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NEW DELHI: Livid with detractors for casting aspersions on her achievements because of a dope-tainted past, Asian Games gold medallist discus thrower Seema Punia on Tuesday said she has been "ill-treated" by authorities, including the…
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New Delhi: She understands the emotion behind L Sarita Devi’s tearful protest on the Asian Games podium but M C Mary Kom, who became the first Indian woman boxer to win a gold at the mega-event, said faced with a similar crisis, she would…
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NEW DELHI: India's gold medal in the just-concluded Asian Games after a 16-year hiatus has proved that hockey is "still alive and kicking" in the country which has a rich history in the sport, feels High Performance Director Roelant…
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New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday congratulated Indian medal winners in the ongoing Asian Games, saying the country is proud of their achievements. In individual messages, Mukherjee said: "Please accept my hearty…
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Incheon, Sep 24 (PTI) After guiding the women's badminton team to a historic bronze two days ago, India's top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu opened their campaign in the Asian Games individual competitions with thumping victories…
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